Kat discovered Cedar Circle when she was a camper/counselor at Aloha (in Fairlee, VT). Since then, she can't visit the area without making a trip here for vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, or a specialty coffee from their cafe. We recommend trying the maple latte! Hours: Sat–Wed: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thu–Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Café hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
The Norwich Farmers' Market is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in northern New England, offering the very finest in homegrown and homemade products in the Upper Valley. Saturday 9am to 1pm (rain or shine).
Well-known flour brick-&-mortar outpost featuring a bakery & a cafe, plus an adjacent retail store. Store hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Café hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm
One of Kat and Shawn's favorite ice cream locations in the area! They use their own homemade caramel in the ice cream. Perfect for a hot summer day Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 5:00
An Egri family favorite! Great for pizza, wings, and other comfort Italian food. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Dirt Cowboy Café has been serving freshly roasted and individually brewed coffees to the Hanover, NH community since 1993 and has been voted the "Best Gourmet Coffee Shop" in the region for 15 consecutive years! Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am - 2:00pm
A go-to coffee spot of Kat and Shawn's! Hours: 7AM-2PM
Pack your water shoes, swimsuit, and sunscreen! The Ledyard Canoe Club is a great place to rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for a few hours. Either paddle upstream, or allow the river to carry you downstream. Pack a lunch and some drinks if you plan to go on a longer excursion!
7.5 mile loop hike, with 2,400 feet of elevation gain. Smarts Mountain is a huge, forested mass which is the highest point in the long chain of peaks known as the Middle Connecticut River Mountains. Its summit bears a recently renovated fire tower which provides an excellent vista in all directions. See attached website for hiking directions.
A very special place in the heart of the DeRuff family. Beautiful, large lake to visit for hiking trails (see website link), or a walk along the road that circles the lake.
One of the best ways to see Vermont! Showcasing the best craft breweries, general stores, and farm stands in Vermont – all from the seat of an eBike! Bike rentals require a reservation. See website for tour and rental logistics.
Don't forget to pack your swimsuit! Fantastic public swimming beach to cool off on a summer's day (there are two beaches - make sure to park at the Public, and not the Town beach)!
The Hood Museum's collections are drawn from a broad range of cultures and historical periods and represent a remarkable educational asset for both Dartmouth and the communities of the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Free to all ages. Hours: Thursday–Friday: 11:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm