Guidebook for Thornton
Essentials
Largest grocery to shop in the area
(15-20 min south of the cabin)
Take I-93, exit 26/Tenney Mountain Hwy
Short distance from the exit, on the left, in the Hatch Shopping Plaza.
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Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25Largest grocery to shop in the area
(15-20 min south of the cabin)
Take I-93, exit 26/Tenney Mountain Hwy
Short distance from the exit, on the left, in the Hatch Shopping Plaza.
Peppercorn Natural Foods
57 Main StNice little natural grocery, closest in the area.
Campton Cupboard
1315 New Hampshire Rte 175local grocery market, just a few miles away from the cabin.
Food Scene
If you love Thai Food, this is a little gem. Sweet local Thai family-run restaurant.
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Thai Smile
135 Main StIf you love Thai Food, this is a little gem. Sweet local Thai family-run restaurant.
Interesting menu, excellent food. Chef-owned restaurant. Upscale food in relaxed and eclectic atmosphere.
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Six Burner Bistro
13 Main StInteresting menu, excellent food. Chef-owned restaurant. Upscale food in relaxed and eclectic atmosphere.
A nice "dinner out" experience. Good food. Lots of different choices on the menu. Not far from the cabin.
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Coyote Grill
98 Valley RdA nice "dinner out" experience. Good food. Lots of different choices on the menu. Not far from the cabin.
Quick and filling meal in downtown Plymouth. Casual, comfortable, local art displayed. If you like burritos, you will really like this place.
Burrito Me
70 Main StQuick and filling meal in downtown Plymouth. Casual, comfortable, local art displayed. If you like burritos, you will really like this place.
Fun place to eat. Good food, creative menu. Atmosphere is funky and imaginative.
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Gypsy Cafe
117 Main StFun place to eat. Good food, creative menu. Atmosphere is funky and imaginative.
Good Italian food, great place for a family dinner. Setting is quaint in old farmhouse, but large enough to serve a number of patrons. Go early if you can. It can get busy. Serves dinner only.
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Italian Farmhouse
337 Daniel Webster HwyGood Italian food, great place for a family dinner. Setting is quaint in old farmhouse, but large enough to serve a number of patrons. Go early if you can. It can get busy. Serves dinner only.
Local restaurant on Rt 175 in Thornton that offers a hearty breakfast/brunch on the weekends. They make their own maple syrup and serve it with their famous pancakes and french toast. Great atmosphere. They also sell their own maple products at the sugar shack.
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Benton's Sugar Shack
2010 New Hampshire Rte 175Local restaurant on Rt 175 in Thornton that offers a hearty breakfast/brunch on the weekends. They make their own maple syrup and serve it with their famous pancakes and french toast. Great atmosphere. They also sell their own maple products at the sugar shack.
Local coffee house, just a few miles away. Open daily 6 am-6 pm. Roast own specialty coffee blends to serve there and for purchase. Light breakfast & bakery items on weekdays and more of a hearty breakfast/brunch on the weekends. Relaxed atmosphere. Free Wifi. Stay a while and play a game of chess. Also a venue for evening open mic music events.
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Mad River Coffee House
18 Six Flags RdLocal coffee house, just a few miles away. Open daily 6 am-6 pm. Roast own specialty coffee blends to serve there and for purchase. Light breakfast & bakery items on weekdays and more of a hearty breakfast/brunch on the weekends. Relaxed atmosphere. Free Wifi. Stay a while and play a game of chess. Also a venue for evening open mic music events.
Old-school bar & grill serving American comfort foods along with a weekly Mexican menu. Often has local musicians performing certain nights of the week. Bar attached to restaurant. On Rte 49 in Campton. Ice cream shack open next to it during warm weather.
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Mad River Tavern
377 NH-49Old-school bar & grill serving American comfort foods along with a weekly Mexican menu. Often has local musicians performing certain nights of the week. Bar attached to restaurant. On Rte 49 in Campton. Ice cream shack open next to it during warm weather.
Fun place to visit on Main Street in Plymouth. Under one roof is combination of Market (Chase Street Market - groceries, NH products, gift baskets, large selections of beer, ale and wine), Coffee House (Cafe Monte Alto), and Deli (Biederman's Deli upstairs and Pub downstairs).
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Biederman's Deli
83 Main StFun place to visit on Main Street in Plymouth. Under one roof is combination of Market (Chase Street Market - groceries, NH products, gift baskets, large selections of beer, ale and wine), Coffee House (Cafe Monte Alto), and Deli (Biederman's Deli upstairs and Pub downstairs).
Fun, small rustic eatery with artifacts from closed local ski area. Eclectic menu with wood-fired oven pizza (non-dairy cheese option available), salads, burgers/sandwiches, appetizers, a few entrees. Full bar. Local brewery is behind the restaurant. Located next to Plymouth Rotary (drive west on Tenney Mountain Highway towards Rumney).
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The Last Chair
5 NH-25Fun, small rustic eatery with artifacts from closed local ski area. Eclectic menu with wood-fired oven pizza (non-dairy cheese option available), salads, burgers/sandwiches, appetizers, a few entrees. Full bar. Local brewery is behind the restaurant. Located next to Plymouth Rotary (drive west on Tenney Mountain Highway towards Rumney).
Entertainment & Activities
Interesting venue of musical and other events. Music is wide range, from rock, folk, blues and much more. This venue offers many popular and beloved musicians/artists. Renovated old movie theater. You can go to a show and also order/eat dinner. Need to purchase tickets in advance for best chance of getting in.
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The Flying Monkey
39 Main StInteresting venue of musical and other events. Music is wide range, from rock, folk, blues and much more. This venue offers many popular and beloved musicians/artists. Renovated old movie theater. You can go to a show and also order/eat dinner. Need to purchase tickets in advance for best chance of getting in.
Downhill and Cross Country ski trails, Snowboarding....just 15 minutes drive from the cabin.
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Курорт Уотървил Вали
1 Ski Area RdDownhill and Cross Country ski trails, Snowboarding....just 15 minutes drive from the cabin.
very popular ski resort, about 30 minute drive from the cabin.
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Loon Mountain Resort
60 Loon Mountain Rdvery popular ski resort, about 30 minute drive from the cabin.
Curious George Cottage is the former summer home of Curious George authors Margret and H.A. Rey. Owned by the Town of Waterville Valley and managed by the Margret and H.A. Rey Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the Reys' spirit of curiosity and discovery by increasing understanding of and participation in art, science and nature through programs for youth, adults and families. Families can visit the Cottage during open hours or attend one of the programs held there throughout the year. While visiting you can read Curious George and other Rey books, try your hand at drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, walk along the Curious George Nature Trail.
thereycenter.org
Curious George Cottage
7 Noon Peak RdCurious George Cottage is the former summer home of Curious George authors Margret and H.A. Rey. Owned by the Town of Waterville Valley and managed by the Margret and H.A. Rey Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the Reys' spirit of curiosity and discovery by increasing understanding of and participation in art, science and nature through programs for youth, adults and families. Families can visit the Cottage during open hours or attend one of the programs held there throughout the year. While visiting you can read Curious George and other Rey books, try your hand at drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, walk along the Curious George Nature Trail.
thereycenter.org
Arts & Culture
Old church converted to museum. A lot of interesting history about the White Mountains.
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Museum of the White Mountains
34 Highland StOld church converted to museum. A lot of interesting history about the White Mountains.
Small local theater with a variety of plays and various entertainment throughout the year.
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Jean's Playhouse
34 Paper Mill DrSmall local theater with a variety of plays and various entertainment throughout the year.
Parks & Nature
Part of Cannon Mountain. Special hike to see spectacular flumes/gorges in beautiful setting.
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Флум Гордж
852 Daniel Webster HighwayPart of Cannon Mountain. Special hike to see spectacular flumes/gorges in beautiful setting.
Incredible rock formations on Lost River. Great place for kids to explore small natural caves in beautiful setting. Great activity for families.
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Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
1712 Lost River RoadIncredible rock formations on Lost River. Great place for kids to explore small natural caves in beautiful setting. Great activity for families.
Interactive natural exhibitions of NH natural habitats and animals. Fun and educational. Opportunity to take lake cruises, other activities.
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Rd Interactive natural exhibitions of NH natural habitats and animals. Fun and educational. Opportunity to take lake cruises, other activities.
Rent a canoe or kayak for a fun boating adventure on this beautiful lake that has a back drop mountain view. Opportunity to see special NH Loons up close if you are lucky.
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Squam Lake
Rent a canoe or kayak for a fun boating adventure on this beautiful lake that has a back drop mountain view. Opportunity to see special NH Loons up close if you are lucky.
Winding road with exceptional mountain views/foliage in the fall.
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Kancamagus Highway
Kancamagus HighwayWinding road with exceptional mountain views/foliage in the fall.
Lots to explore - Attractions include: Skiing during winter months. Biking, Hiking trails. Recreation path. The Flume Gorge. Old Man in the Mountain. Echo Lake Beach & boat rentals. The Basin (at the base of waterfall). Aerial tramway with incredible views.
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Cannon Mountain
Lots to explore - Attractions include: Skiing during winter months. Biking, Hiking trails. Recreation path. The Flume Gorge. Old Man in the Mountain. Echo Lake Beach & boat rentals. The Basin (at the base of waterfall). Aerial tramway with incredible views.
Sightseeing
North on I-93. Road narrows through "the Notch". Beautiful mountain pass. Home of "the Old Man in the Mountain".
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Franconia Notch
North on I-93. Road narrows through "the Notch". Beautiful mountain pass. Home of "the Old Man in the Mountain".
During cold weather, this is a fun activity for all. Kids love to be greeted by the enchanted frozen princess during the day and go on the ice slides. Weekend evening fire performances. Ice formations are amazing.
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Ice Castles
24 Clark Farm RoadDuring cold weather, this is a fun activity for all. Kids love to be greeted by the enchanted frozen princess during the day and go on the ice slides. Weekend evening fire performances. Ice formations are amazing.
Scenic train rides to the Summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, on the World's First Mountain-Climbing Cog Railway train. Located in scenic Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Mount Washington area and the White Mountains.
Website: https://www.thecog.com
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Железопътна линия на Маунт Уошингтън
3168 Base Station RdScenic train rides to the Summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, on the World's First Mountain-Climbing Cog Railway train. Located in scenic Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Mount Washington area and the White Mountains.
Website: https://www.thecog.com
Experience the science of climate and weather at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, an interactive science museum with fun exhibits for the whole family! Experience a vortex, see how air currrents form, talk to the Observatory's meteorologists on the summit of Mount Washington through a live video link, and peruse The Weather Store for home weather instruments and educational toys.
Address: 2779 White Mountain Hwy, Rte 16, North Conway
Phone: (800) 706-0432
Website: www.mountwashington.org/education
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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
2779 White Mountain HwyExperience the science of climate and weather at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, an interactive science museum with fun exhibits for the whole family! Experience a vortex, see how air currrents form, talk to the Observatory's meteorologists on the summit of Mount Washington through a live video link, and peruse The Weather Store for home weather instruments and educational toys.
Address: 2779 White Mountain Hwy, Rte 16, North Conway
Phone: (800) 706-0432
Website: www.mountwashington.org/education
Everything Else
Zipline over the tree tops adventure, a short distance away. Adult & Family fun. Great for 1st time "zippers". Age 10+ recommended.
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Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation
45 Main StZipline over the tree tops adventure, a short distance away. Adult & Family fun. Great for 1st time "zippers". Age 10+ recommended.
Whale's Tale Waterpark
481 Daniel Webster HwyFun waterpark for those hot days in summer.
During warm months: canoe, kayak, paddle board and tube rentals. River excursions on "the Pemi". Fun for all.
Winter: rent downhill skis, x-c skis, snowshoes.
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Ski Fanatics
15 Vintinner RdDuring warm months: canoe, kayak, paddle board and tube rentals. River excursions on "the Pemi". Fun for all.
Winter: rent downhill skis, x-c skis, snowshoes.