Things To Do
Dan & Whit's General Store
The quintessential old-timey New England country store, and the spiritual heart of Norwich, Vermont. Like the Tardis, it's several times larger on the inside than the outside. As their motto goes, if they don't have it, you don't need it.
King Arthur Baking Company
The flagship campus of the well-known baking company, where you can visit the large retail store, sample their cafe, or even take a baking class like we did!
Montshire Museum of Science
A wonderful science and activity center, with educational and fun exhibits for all ages, including a great water park and excellent hiking trails.
Gile Mountain Trail
A short hiking trail (1.6 miles round trip) up to the Gile Mountain Fire Tower, which the adventurous can climb for a spectacular view. There is a parking lot at the trailhead, and leashed dogs are permitted. Please do not park on the road; the Norwich PD tickets cars there daily!
Orozco Murals, Baker Library at Dartmouth College
The basement of Baker Library houses the enormous mural "The Epic of American Civilization," one of the finest works of the Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco. Has to be seen to be believed.
Simon Pearce
High-end artisanal blown-glass and pottery retail store, featuring glass-blowing demonstrations, housed in a beautiful converted mill overlooking the Ottauquechee River. Also has a picturesque fine-dining restaurant--reservations needed!
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Park including the historic Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion and a progressive working dairy farm. This property and its owners played an important role in the genesis of the environmental movement.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Historic home and studio of the nineteenth-century sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and unofficial center of the famous Cornish Colony of artists. Includes magnificent grounds and large recastings of Saint-Gaudens' most famous sculptures. A wonderful place for a picnic.
Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Until recently, this 157 year old timber bridge across the Connecticut River was the longest covered bridge in the United States. It's open to vehicular traffic.
Norwich Farmers Market
High-end produce and craft market, Saturdays, 9-1.