Heidi’s Norwich area Guidebook
Food shopping
There are almost no words to describe this local institution -- their moto is, "If we don't have it, you don't need it". Take at least an hour to browse through this historic general store that is the heart and soul of our community.
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Dan & Whit's General Store
319 Main StThere are almost no words to describe this local institution -- their moto is, "If we don't have it, you don't need it". Take at least an hour to browse through this historic general store that is the heart and soul of our community.
Hannaford
Hannaford is the local major grocery store about 6 miles south of us in West Lebanon, NH.
Coffee / Cafés
[Hanover]: A very charming café/bookstore with breakfast pastries and sandwiches, and nice coffee
Still North Books & Bar
3 Allen St[Hanover]: A very charming café/bookstore with breakfast pastries and sandwiches, and nice coffee
[Hanover]: From their website: "The Dirt Cowboy Café has been serving freshly roasted and individually brewed coffees to the Hanover, New Hampshire community since 1993 and has been voted the "Best Gourmet Coffee Shop" in our region for 15 consecutive years."
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Dirt Cowboy Cafe
7 S Main St[Hanover]: From their website: "The Dirt Cowboy Café has been serving freshly roasted and individually brewed coffees to the Hanover, New Hampshire community since 1993 and has been voted the "Best Gourmet Coffee Shop" in our region for 15 consecutive years."
[Norwich] They have a great bakery and cafe, with several prepared food options available in their refrigerators. At the time of this writing (October 2022,) there is no indoor seating. Otherwise, there is plenty of seating in their courtyard. If the weather is ok you can walk the mile there from our Airbnb.
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King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5[Norwich] They have a great bakery and cafe, with several prepared food options available in their refrigerators. At the time of this writing (October 2022,) there is no indoor seating. Otherwise, there is plenty of seating in their courtyard. If the weather is ok you can walk the mile there from our Airbnb.
A charming spot in WRJ serving their famous English-style savory pies as well as other lunch items. Of course they serve nice coffees and teas as well, and have their own merch as well as some local products for purchase.
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Piecemeal Pies
5 S Main StA charming spot in WRJ serving their famous English-style savory pies as well as other lunch items. Of course they serve nice coffees and teas as well, and have their own merch as well as some local products for purchase.
Special interest store
A lovely knitting and crocheting supply store which also offers classes as well as expertise from the local owner and her staff. A short walk away on the corner of Elm & Main Streets.
Norwich Knits
289 Main StreetA lovely knitting and crocheting supply store which also offers classes as well as expertise from the local owner and her staff. A short walk away on the corner of Elm & Main Streets.
What can I say -- the mecca for bakers. Visit their amazing store for any supplies you may need, have breakfast and/or lunch at their café (outdoor seating available), or take one of their renowned classes. People come from far and wide to visit this local institution.
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King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5What can I say -- the mecca for bakers. Visit their amazing store for any supplies you may need, have breakfast and/or lunch at their café (outdoor seating available), or take one of their renowned classes. People come from far and wide to visit this local institution.
A wonderful "gourmet" (IMO) farmstand in its own small (heated) building, which makes it a great choice when the farmers' market isn't happening, or when you need that really nice piece of cheese or local meat that you want to take home with you. There are a few gift-y items as well, like some locally made teas or candles. Who knows what you might find there.
Sweetland Farm
742 VT-132A wonderful "gourmet" (IMO) farmstand in its own small (heated) building, which makes it a great choice when the farmers' market isn't happening, or when you need that really nice piece of cheese or local meat that you want to take home with you. There are a few gift-y items as well, like some locally made teas or candles. Who knows what you might find there.
Neighborhoods
Only 5 miles away... "WELCOMING, VIBRANT, CREATIVE" read all about this town here.... well worth a visit! [Airbnb could not find this town, so had to enter it under "neighborhood" where it did pop up]:
https://www.vermontvacation.com/explore-vermont/historic-downtowns/white-river-junction
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White River Junction
Only 5 miles away... "WELCOMING, VIBRANT, CREATIVE" read all about this town here.... well worth a visit! [Airbnb could not find this town, so had to enter it under "neighborhood" where it did pop up]:
https://www.vermontvacation.com/explore-vermont/historic-downtowns/white-river-junction
Entertainment
An absolutely wonderful modern local theater! Only 5 miles away in White River Junction. Check them out here: https://northernstage.org/
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Northern Stage
74 Gates StAn absolutely wonderful modern local theater! Only 5 miles away in White River Junction. Check them out here: https://northernstage.org/
World class performers come to entertain here, check out their website! They are only just over a mile away:
https://hop.dartmouth.edu/
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Hopkins Center for the Arts
4 E Wheelock StWorld class performers come to entertain here, check out their website! They are only just over a mile away:
https://hop.dartmouth.edu/
We haven't been there yet ourselves, but have heard many positive reviews from those in the community
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Entertainment Cinemas
390 Miracle MileWe haven't been there yet ourselves, but have heard many positive reviews from those in the community
An old-fashioned cinema with all the charm you would expect before cinemas became huge and modernized.
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Nugget Theaters
57 S Main StAn old-fashioned cinema with all the charm you would expect before cinemas became huge and modernized.
Thrift Stores
If you are into thrifting, this place is a must. Located at the White River Junction Amtrak Station, this business is very socially conscious and has helped many individuals and families in the Upper Valley: https://whiteriverjunctionthriftstores.com/
Uplifting Thrifting L3C
102 Railroad RowIf you are into thrifting, this place is a must. Located at the White River Junction Amtrak Station, this business is very socially conscious and has helped many individuals and families in the Upper Valley: https://whiteriverjunctionthriftstores.com/
A massive thrift shop (the Lebanon location) -- prepare to spend some time here if you are into thrifting and finding a bargain! https://www.listencs.org/thrift-stores#Locations
Listen Thrift Store & Donation Center
387 Miracle MileA massive thrift shop (the Lebanon location) -- prepare to spend some time here if you are into thrifting and finding a bargain! https://www.listencs.org/thrift-stores#Locations