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Food scene
Great little market with large grocery selection, deli, beer and wine. They also have coffee and breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
8 locals recommend
Rum Brook Market & Deli
Great little market with large grocery selection, deli, beer and wine. They also have coffee and breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
Great spot if you’re a baking enthusiast! Huge shop with flour and kitchen goodies. They also have a fantastic bakery and an outdoor patio with dining area.
114 locals recommend
King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5Great spot if you’re a baking enthusiast! Huge shop with flour and kitchen goodies. They also have a fantastic bakery and an outdoor patio with dining area.
Great option for takeout but they also have live music and sit down service.
13 locals recommend
Farmers Table Cafe
112 NH-10Great option for takeout but they also have live music and sit down service.
A very convenient option, as it’s right in Eastman! They offer takeout, dine in, and have a nice outdoor deck that overlooks the golf course.
6 locals recommend
Forbes Tavern & Events at The Center at Eastman
6 Club House LaneA very convenient option, as it’s right in Eastman! They offer takeout, dine in, and have a nice outdoor deck that overlooks the golf course.
Great spot for indoor or outdoor dining. It’s in a beautiful old building and has a cozy vibe.
67 locals recommend
Tucker's
207 Main StGreat spot for indoor or outdoor dining. It’s in a beautiful old building and has a cozy vibe.
NH Liquor & Wine Outlets
265 N Plainfield RdDunkin'
546 NH-11If you need a Dunks fix, there’s a Dunkin right in Grantham.
Pizza Chef of Grantham
120 NH-10Great local option for quick takeout.
Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream
209 New Hampshire Rte 103Salt Hill Pub Shanty
1407 New Hampshire Rte 103One of the most recommended restaurants in the Sunapee area!
Suna Restaurant
6 Brook RdThe Anchorage
71 Main StGreat spot for local maple products as well as ice cream - kid-friendly!
10 locals recommend
Mac's Maple
259 River RdGreat spot for local maple products as well as ice cream - kid-friendly!
Kid activities
This museum is a wonderful place for kids of all ages. Lots of great exhibits in addition to trails and outdoor installations. Because of Covid, tickets are required to be purchased in advance.
121 locals recommend
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire RdThis museum is a wonderful place for kids of all ages. Lots of great exhibits in addition to trails and outdoor installations. Because of Covid, tickets are required to be purchased in advance.
Great for kids and families. They have rehabilitated birds and other animals, exhibits, playgrounds and trails.
28 locals recommend
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures WayGreat for kids and families. They have rehabilitated birds and other animals, exhibits, playgrounds and trails.
If you have kids that need to run around and burn energy, there are fields as well as a great playground with different sections for kids of all ages.
Grantham Recreational Park
113-135 Shedd RdIf you have kids that need to run around and burn energy, there are fields as well as a great playground with different sections for kids of all ages.
Wonderful place with up close and personal farm animals - including week old calves! There’s a great dairy bar and museum as well.
171 locals recommend
Billings Farm & Museum
69 Old River RdWonderful place with up close and personal farm animals - including week old calves! There’s a great dairy bar and museum as well.
Cute little shop with a fenced in area outside with alpacas. Bring quarters so you can buy some feed and feed them from your hand!
Living The Dream Alpaca Farm
5573 Woodstock RoadCute little shop with a fenced in area outside with alpacas. Bring quarters so you can buy some feed and feed them from your hand!
Family Fun Zone
22 Pleasant StA good option for a rainy day!
If you’re here in July or August be sure to get to Bartlett’s Blueberry Farm to pick your own berries!
8 locals recommend
Bartlett's Blueberry Farm
648 Bradford RdIf you’re here in July or August be sure to get to Bartlett’s Blueberry Farm to pick your own berries!
Outdoor activities
The golf course is public and right within Eastman. Beautifully maintained and lots of pretty views.
7 locals recommend
Eastman Golf Links
6 Club House LnThe golf course is public and right within Eastman. Beautifully maintained and lots of pretty views.
Spend time hiking around the lake, sitting on the beach or taking out a kayak or canoe on our beautiful Eastman lake! South Cove is the nearest place to park (we provide a visitor parking pass).
Eastman Pond
Spend time hiking around the lake, sitting on the beach or taking out a kayak or canoe on our beautiful Eastman lake! South Cove is the nearest place to park (we provide a visitor parking pass).
If you’re looking for a bigger lake, Lake Sunapee is not far!
33 locals recommend
Lake Sunapee State Beach
Beach Access RoadIf you’re looking for a bigger lake, Lake Sunapee is not far!
Park near the commuter lot near the exit off 89, then it’s a quick walk to the trailhead. Trail is very gradual and easy for all ages and the view at the top is a gorgeous vista of Sunapee Lake and Mountain. Would be a great spot to pack a picnic lunch.
Clark Lookout Trailhead
106-228 Davis Hill RdPark near the commuter lot near the exit off 89, then it’s a quick walk to the trailhead. Trail is very gradual and easy for all ages and the view at the top is a gorgeous vista of Sunapee Lake and Mountain. Would be a great spot to pack a picnic lunch.
Colette Trail
Boys Camp RoadBrookside Park
Cole Pond Trail
Bog RoadThey offer rental equipment for all sorts of outdoor activities!
26 locals recommend
Great River Outfitters
36 Park RdThey offer rental equipment for all sorts of outdoor activities!
Skiing
Just 25 minutes away, great mountain for skiers of all skill levels.
63 locals recommend
Mount Sunapee
Just 25 minutes away, great mountain for skiers of all skill levels.
Great for families and beginner skiers and just 15 minutes away.
22 locals recommend
Whaleback Mountain
160 Whaleback Mountain RdGreat for families and beginner skiers and just 15 minutes away.
Great mountain but a little further away - 1 hour and 15 minutes.
386 locals recommend
Killington Ski Area
Great mountain but a little further away - 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Sightseeing
Just under an hour away, the White Mountains are a gorgeous destination year round. Perfect for hiking or just a scenic drive.
68 locals recommend
White Mountain National Forest
71 White Mountain DriveJust under an hour away, the White Mountains are a gorgeous destination year round. Perfect for hiking or just a scenic drive.
Quechee Gorge Bridge
U.S. 4Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
69 Elm StEnfield Shaker Museum
447 NH-4AAbout 1 hour and 20 minutes from the cabin. 1 mile loop trail down into the Lost River Gorge with waterfalls and caves to explore.
93 locals recommend
Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
1712 Lost River RoadAbout 1 hour and 20 minutes from the cabin. 1 mile loop trail down into the Lost River Gorge with waterfalls and caves to explore.
Shopping
ARTECHSKI
1088 NH-4ABob Skinner's Ski & Sports
1411 New Hampshire Rte 103Huberts of New London Inc.
219 County RdGreat local shop if you need outdoor apparel.