Ben's Guidebook of the Grafton Area
Food scene
Excellent local pizza shop with pies, subs, salads, and wings. Locally owned.
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Canaan Village Pizza
1209 US-4Excellent local pizza shop with pies, subs, salads, and wings. Locally owned.
We LOVE donuts, and you will not be let down at Brothers. The drive here is beautiful, and the surrounding town of Franklin is an old mill town filled with character.
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Brothers Donuts & Deli Shop
426 Central StWe LOVE donuts, and you will not be let down at Brothers. The drive here is beautiful, and the surrounding town of Franklin is an old mill town filled with character.
Haunting Whisper Vineyard & Spirits
Groceries, vast local craft beer selection, deli, and other pre-made foods.
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Jake's Market & Deli
1281 NH-11Groceries, vast local craft beer selection, deli, and other pre-made foods.
Four Aces Diner
23 Bridge StVery busy diner in the area, but well worth the wait and trip.
Located in the up and coming White River Junction (WRJ) area across the river in Vermont. Excellent BBQ and a wide selection of craft beer on tap. There is a craft beer store next door that they operate, a brewery across the parking lot, and Elixir (date night spot) is in the same parking lot.
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Big Fattys BBQ
186 S Main StLocated in the up and coming White River Junction (WRJ) area across the river in Vermont. Excellent BBQ and a wide selection of craft beer on tap. There is a craft beer store next door that they operate, a brewery across the parking lot, and Elixir (date night spot) is in the same parking lot.
Date night spot in White River Junction with excellent American fare and cocktails. Warm and intimate atmosphere.
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Elixir
188 S Main StDate night spot in White River Junction with excellent American fare and cocktails. Warm and intimate atmosphere.
Revelstoke Coffee
100 N Main StExcellent coffee pit stop in Concord, 50 minutes from the cabin.
Wolf Tree
40 Currier StCocktail bar in White River Junction
Juel Modern Apothecary
27 N Main StCoffee, juices, light breakfast (toasts/wraps), and pastries.
Piecemeal Pies
5 S Main StBritish meat pies, coffee, and hard cider. Lunch and brunch.
Local restaurant in Canaan (~10 mins). Full breakfast, pastries, and lunch. Try the french toast, or the breakfast sandwich on the Portuguese english muffin. They also have donuts here.
Chappy's in Canaan
1182 U.S. 4Local restaurant in Canaan (~10 mins). Full breakfast, pastries, and lunch. Try the french toast, or the breakfast sandwich on the Portuguese english muffin. They also have donuts here.
Deli sandwiches, salads, local wines, jams, and other light grocery items.
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Danbury Country Store
705 US-4Deli sandwiches, salads, local wines, jams, and other light grocery items.
Shyrl's Diner
31 Main StGood breakfast in Lebanon (~35 mins).
Gilly's Breakfast & Lunch
322 Lake StLinCross
16 Pleasant StCielito Mexican Restaurant
50 S Main StNewly opened BBQ restaurant in town as of labor day 2023. Full bar and small craft beer selection.
Poor House Bar-B-Q
Newly opened BBQ restaurant in town as of labor day 2023. Full bar and small craft beer selection.
Sightseeing and Hikes
Beautiful hike nearby to the cabin with incredible views of the area. Elevation is 3150'.
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CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
658 Cardigan Mountain RdBeautiful hike nearby to the cabin with incredible views of the area. Elevation is 3150'.
Rail trail is a maintained gravel path spanning 57 miles from Lebanon to Boscawen for walking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and cross country skiing. Access via Main St near Tewksbury Pond.
Northern Rail Trail
119 Main StreetRail trail is a maintained gravel path spanning 57 miles from Lebanon to Boscawen for walking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and cross country skiing. Access via Main St near Tewksbury Pond.
Poverty Lane Orchards and Farnum Hill Ciders
98 Poverty LnMt Kearsarge Trailhead
Kearsarge Mountain RoadColette Trail
Boys Camp RoadFrench's Ledges
One of our favorite places in the greater white mountain area is the Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park. Absolutely beautiful and great for families or a date!
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Flume Gorge
852 Daniel Webster HighwayOne of our favorite places in the greater white mountain area is the Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park. Absolutely beautiful and great for families or a date!
Breweries
River Roost Brewery
230 S Main StHoptimystic Brewing
Polyculture Brewing Company
3 Camel Hump RdVulgar Brewing Company
378 Central StreetKettlehead Brewing Company
407 W Main StShacketts Brewing Company
26 Central Square20 minutes away in Bristol. Good local brewery.
Woodman's Brewery
195 Peaked Hill RdHenniker Brewing Company
129 Centervale RdAbout 55 minutes from the cabin.
Brewery in West Lebanon at the airport (35 mins from the cabin). Great beer and sightseeing.
Bright Side Brewing
5 Airpark RoadBrewery in West Lebanon at the airport (35 mins from the cabin). Great beer and sightseeing.
New England classic, 45 minutes from the cabin.
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Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
336 Ruth Carney DriveNew England classic, 45 minutes from the cabin.
The furthest brewery on the list, but our favorite. The Alchemist is best directly from the brewery, and a great stop on the way to/from Burlington (~2 hours).
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The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdThe furthest brewery on the list, but our favorite. The Alchemist is best directly from the brewery, and a great stop on the way to/from Burlington (~2 hours).
One of our favorite brewpubs. They just opened a second facility behind their main location called the pint house. Fantastic food (try the smoked chicken nachos) and excellent beer.
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Rek-Lis Brewing Company
2085 Main StOne of our favorite brewpubs. They just opened a second facility behind their main location called the pint house. Fantastic food (try the smoked chicken nachos) and excellent beer.
Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill StAnother great brewpub in the Littleton area right on the river.
Winter Sports
Lift tickets and rentals available. Check their website first (Mount Sunapee).
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Sunapee Mountain
Lift tickets and rentals available. Check their website first (Mount Sunapee).
Family friendly skiing 15 minutes from the cabin. Lift tickets and rentals available.
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Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain RoadFamily friendly skiing 15 minutes from the cabin. Lift tickets and rentals available.
Family friendly skiing 30 minutes from the cabin. Lift tickets and rentals available (skis/snowboards/boots/poles/helmets).
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Whaleback Mountain
160 Whaleback Mountain RdFamily friendly skiing 30 minutes from the cabin. Lift tickets and rentals available (skis/snowboards/boots/poles/helmets).
Family friendly skiing 1 hour from the cabin. Lift tickets, snow tubing, and rentals.
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Pats Peak Ski Area
686 Flanders RdFamily friendly skiing 1 hour from the cabin. Lift tickets, snow tubing, and rentals.
Public skiing ~35 minutes from the cabin. Daily lift tickets for $15 (adults) and $10 (kids up to 15). No rentals.
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Storrs Hill Ski Area
60 Spring StPublic skiing ~35 minutes from the cabin. Daily lift tickets for $15 (adults) and $10 (kids up to 15). No rentals.
Grocery Stores
Hannaford Supermarket
586 Lower PlainGrocery store in West Lebanon (35 mins from cabin).
City/town information
Lebanon and West Lebanon are about 35 minutes away from the cabin, and have all the modern amenities you may need. Grocery stores, HomeDepot, Walgreens/CVS, Walmart, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
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Lebanon
Lebanon and West Lebanon are about 35 minutes away from the cabin, and have all the modern amenities you may need. Grocery stores, HomeDepot, Walgreens/CVS, Walmart, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
Capital of New Hampshire, Concord has a lot of trendy stores, restaurants, and our favorite coffee shop (Revelstoke). About 1 hour from Boston, this is the perfect halfway point on the journey. Pickup a cold brew, or grab a fresh bag of beans to enjoy at the cabin.
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Concord
Capital of New Hampshire, Concord has a lot of trendy stores, restaurants, and our favorite coffee shop (Revelstoke). About 1 hour from Boston, this is the perfect halfway point on the journey. Pickup a cold brew, or grab a fresh bag of beans to enjoy at the cabin.
2 hours flat from the cabin, Burlington is one of our favorite towns to visit. Bustling college town with great gastronomy, beer, and close to various ski areas.
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Burlington
2 hours flat from the cabin, Burlington is one of our favorite towns to visit. Bustling college town with great gastronomy, beer, and close to various ski areas.
Sightseeing
35 minutes from the cabin, Dartmouth is a beautiful small college town to visit.
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Dartmouth College
35 minutes from the cabin, Dartmouth is a beautiful small college town to visit.