Places to grab breakfast/lunch:
Burdick's Restaurant and Cafe in Walpole, NH
Dog Daze Hot Dog Cart (and more) in Walpole, NH
Moon Dog Cafe in Bellows Falls, VT
Rockingham Roasters in Bellows Falls, VT
Flat Iron Cafe in Bellows Falls, VT
Lisai's Corner Market/Deli in Bellows Falls, VT
Cafe Loco (at Harlow's Farm Stand) in Westminster, VT
Allen Brothers Farm Market in Westminster, VT
Father's in Westminster, VT
Places to grab dinner:
Hungry Diner in Walpole, NH
Spencer's in Walpole, NH
Burdick's in Walpole, NH
Diamonds Pizza in Walpole, NH
Watkin's Tavern in Walpole, NH
Allison's Orchard in Walpole, NH
Sumner House in Charlestown, NH
Joy Wah in Bellows Falls, VT
Ciao Popolo in Bellows Falls, VT
Wunderbar in Bellows Falls, VT
Dairy Joy in Bellows Falls, VT
Donovan's in Bellows Falls, VT
Athens Pizza in Bellows Falls, VT
Par 13 in Rockingham, VT
Leslie's in Rockingham, VT
As well as many great options just 30 minutes away in Keene, NH
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Vermont Country Store and Kissing Bridge
The Vermont Country Store is a perfect taste of an old timey Vermont General Store with cute photo opportunities and lots of fun and useful products to check out.
Pete's stand is an adorable, family owned veggie stand with locally made products.
Burdick's Restaurant, Cafe, and Chocolate Shop
The crown jewel of Walpole, Burdick's is a world famous chocolate shop that includes a cafe and a fine dining restaurant.
This antique shop is located in Bellows Falls, VT with a range of antique hardware, restored lighting, jewelry, and a fascinating natural history shop.
A locally owned independent bookstore with gifts and novelty items, in addition to books, located in Bellows Falls, VT.
Bromley Mountain Adventure Park
About an hour from Walpole lies a beautiful mountain with plenty of adventures! Fly down the Alpine Slide, play around of mini golf, or ride up the scenic chairlift to overlook gorgeous New England views!
Strawberry Picking:
Late June in New England is the perfect time to go strawberry picking at a local farm! Harlow's Sugar House, Homestead Farms, and Peachblow Farm are all great options!
Nestled in the Connecticut Valley of south western New Hampshire, Walpole is one of New England's prettiest villages. Many of its beautiful and historic buildings have been restored by its residents, so today's town looks much as it did years ago. Walk the village streets, visit the shops (including Walpole Artisans), farms, galleries and history museum. Be sure to check out the Walpole Creamery, Walpole Artisans, Burdick's Chocolate shop, and the Hooper Golf Course!
Located 30 minutes from North Walpole, Keene is home to plenty of shopping centers (no sales tax!), breweries, and local eateries.
Hanover, New Hampshire
Home of the one and only Dartmouth College, Hanover is located an hour from North Walpole and is full of culture, food, shops, and live music.
Located a hop, skip, and a jump from North Walpole, Bellows Falls is an old mill town with picturesque views of the Connecticut River and Fall Mountain. Enjoy easy walks through the Village and hike surrounding mountain trails.
Located 30 minutes from North Walpole, Grafton is a quaint, quintessential Vermont village. Spend a day hiking and strolling the town's shops, galleries, and museums.
Located 30 minutes from North Walpole, the one and only Brattleboro in the country is a funky little town where you can rent kayaks and paddle around the Connecticut River, spend time at the Marina restaurant, or explore the towns museums, shops, local eateries, breweries, and distilleries.
Located about an hour from North Walpole, Bromley Mountain is a great place to spend the day riding on the Alpine Slide, climbing the rock wall, playing mini golf, or enjoying many of the other outdoor attractions offered.
Located an hour and a half from North Walpole, Montpelier provides small town charm with big city flavor. It is America's smallest Capital City and is proud to be the only state capital without a Walmart, McDonalds, or a Starbucks. Outstanding outdoor recreation is within minutes of the downtown. The crown jewel is the impeccably restored State House - one of the oldest and best preserved in the country. Linger at independently-owned shops offering books, records, clothing, fine crafts and pastries, or dine in one of the many farm-to-table restaurants, craft beer bars, and cafes.
Located two hours from North Walpole, Waterbury is home to the one and only Ben and Jerry's, where you can embark on a factory tour and enjoy free samples! Waterbury, and neighboring town, Stowe, are home to disc golf courses, breweries, shopping, and eateries.
Located two hours from North Walpole, Burlington, Vermont is a fun college town on the shores of Lake Champlain with lots of places to eat, drink, and enjoy live music.
New Hampshire:
Distant Hill Gardens
Table Rock Trail
Mill Pond
Fanny Mason Forest
Glover's Ledge
Vermont:
Mollie Beattie State Forest
Athens Dome Trail
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center
Minard's Pond
Herrick's Cove
Located in Walpole, New Hampshire, the Hooper Golf Course is one of the top rated 9-hole public courses in the world! Enjoy lunch at the on-site Watkin's Tavern. Reservations are required; however, a call to Chris Sherwin can help guarantee a tee time!
Located directly across from the Vermont Country Store, the Bellows Falls Country Club is a 9 hole golf course with an on-site restaurant called Par 13. Reservations required.
Located in Springfield, Vermont, this 18 hole golf course and driving range is just 20 minutes from North Walpole. Reservations required for this Chris Sherwin recommended course.
Located 30 minutes away in Keene, NH, Bretwood Golf Course is home to two 18-hole courses and a driving range. Call well in advance to reserve tee times.
Another Chris Sherwin recommended golf course! Brattleboro Country Club is a scenic 18 hole course with a wonderful on-site restaurant.
Another favorite of Chris Sherwin! This fun and hilly disc golf course is just 15 minutes from North Walpole with a good mix of open and wooded shots.
Brattleboro Memorial Park Disc Golf Course
Another 18-hole disc golf course with hilly wooded and open shots. Just 30 minutes from North Walpole.