| This beautiful four season area offers a variety of activities and cultural events. Its many lakes, rivers and mountains offer you numerous options for winter and summer activities and sports. Visit us in the fall, and you will experience New England at its most colorful time as we transition into winter. The listing to the right offers some of the areas many attractions and links to their websites. |
| __________________________________ Sports & Outdoor Activities  Golfers will find several excellent golf courses including the Country Club of New Hampshire, the Newport Golf Club, and Okemo Ski & Golf Resort. Additionally, there are many other fine courses located in the Upper Connecticut River Valley. Many lakes, rivers, ski areas and state parks are within a 10-60 minute drive of The Colonial Farm Inn. Mount Sunapee Resort is a short 20 minute drive providing skiing and snowboarding. Other nearby ski areas include Okemo Resort, Ragged Mountain, Pat's Peak and Mt. Ascutney. In addition, you will find cross-country skiing and snow shoeing are all around us. In nearby Newport, you will find a section of the popular New Hampshire Rails-to-Trails path system, winding through the woods, along the banks of the Sugar River. This pathway provides a scenic tour enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. In addition, there are a number of options for hikers of different abilities such as the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, Mt. Sunapee, Mt. Monadnock, or Mt. Kearsarge. In addition to Mt. Sunapee State Park & Beach, there are others such as Lake Massasequa in Bradford, Kezar Lake in North Sutton and Pillsbury State Park in Goshen offering you a place to enjoy the beach, have a picnic, paddle a canoe or kayak For Kayakers who prefer to be out on a large river, the Connecticut River is well known for its beauty and abundant wildlife. North Star Canoe Rentals offers a variety of self-guided canoe, kayak and raft trips of varying lengths including "fast water" and "Class I" sections of white water for experienced boaters as well as flat water conditions. North Star's home base is in Cornish, NH. Visit the website for additional information: www.kayak-canoe.com. __________________________________  Arts & CultureDuring your stay you may wish to explore various artistic and cultural programs offered in New London and surrounding towns. New London is home to the famous summer stock theater, The New London Barn Playhouse offering a abundant selection of musicals throughout the summer months. In nearby Newport, the historic Newport Opera House offers a diverse schedule of entertainment throughout the year. In the town of Claremont, the Claremont Opera House offers a variety of programs and a 30 minute drive will take you into Lebanon where the Lebanon Opera House is located. Beyond Lebanon is Hanover, where you may want to visit Dartmouth's Hopkins Center or the Hood Museum of Art. The Simon Pearce Factory & Showroom has two locations within a 40 minute drive -- one in Queeche, VT and the other in nearby Windsor, VT. Simon Pearce is famous for its glass blowing techniques and fine pottery. A bounty of antique shops, country stores and studios featuring the work of local artists and crafters can be found throughout the Dartmouth Sunapee and Upper Connecticut River Valley regions of New Hampshire and Vermont. __________________________________ Historic Sites Our area has a variety of historic sites worthy of a visit. Such attractions include The Fells-John Hay Wildlife Refuge in Newbury, NH where President Teddy Roosevelt vacationed at the turn of the 20th century. The Augustus Saint Gaudens National Historic Site is in nearby Cornish, NH. While in Cornish don't miss the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, built in 1866 at a cost of $9,000. It is the longest wooden bridge in the United States and the longest two span covered bridge in the world. And for those interested in American History, Fort No. 4 in Charlestown, NH is a Living History Museum where you can explore the replica of an actual fort occupied during the French & Indian War. In addition, other sites of interest include the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner, NH, and the Shaker Museum or LaSalette Shrine, both in Enfield, NH. __________________________________ Area Restaurants There are several restaurants in the area and we will be happy to assist you with recommendations and reservations. During the summer, there is a Dinner Cruise on Lake Sunapee offering you the enjoyment of touring beautiful and pristine Lake Sunapee while dining aboard the MV Kearsarge. Other area restaurants: Flying Goose Pub & Brewery Ellie's Cafe & Deli Millstone Restaurant Bubba's Bar & Grille New London Inn Old Courthouse Salt Hill Pub Sophie & Zeke's __________________________________ Colleges & Private Schools For prospective students and families visiting colleges and private schools, Arbor Brook is located within a 40 minute drive of Colby Sawyer College, Dartmouth College, New England College and Lebanon College. Preparatory schools located in this area include Kimball Union Academy, Proctor Academy, and the Cardigan Mountain School. |
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