Matthew’s guidebook
City/town information
Rumney is a small rural community that sits just west of Plymouth, NH. It is mountainous with hiking and snowmobiling trails but also offers the famous Polar Caves on rt. 25 along with several restaurants including The Last Chair and 1776 Brewing Company. Tenney Mountain Ski area has also just reopened for winter skiing.
Rumney
Rumney is a small rural community that sits just west of Plymouth, NH. It is mountainous with hiking and snowmobiling trails but also offers the famous Polar Caves on rt. 25 along with several restaurants including The Last Chair and 1776 Brewing Company. Tenney Mountain Ski area has also just reopened for winter skiing.
Plymouth is home to Plymouth State College and plenty of local restaurants, bars, breweries and shops including the popular Common Man Inn and Spa. It sits right off exit 25 and 26 on rt 93 and is only 20 minutes from our property. There is a quaint downtown then rt 25 has all your must haves like Walmart, grocery stores, fast food, a state liquor store and more. Not far to go from our property to get supplies of all kinds.
36 locals recommend
Plymouth
Plymouth is home to Plymouth State College and plenty of local restaurants, bars, breweries and shops including the popular Common Man Inn and Spa. It sits right off exit 25 and 26 on rt 93 and is only 20 minutes from our property. There is a quaint downtown then rt 25 has all your must haves like Walmart, grocery stores, fast food, a state liquor store and more. Not far to go from our property to get supplies of all kinds.
A quaint and historic town that sits just below Newfound Lake. A great touristy place to visit with restaurants small shops, breweries and more.
7 locals recommend
Bristol
A quaint and historic town that sits just below Newfound Lake. A great touristy place to visit with restaurants small shops, breweries and more.
Food scene
A great local brewery and restaurant located just 8 miles from the cottage in Plymouth. If you are into craft beer be sure to check them out!
53 locals recommend
The Last Chair
5 NH-25A great local brewery and restaurant located just 8 miles from the cottage in Plymouth. If you are into craft beer be sure to check them out!
A popular place for food and self care if you'd like to pamper yourself. It is located right off 93 in Plymouth, about 20 minutes from our cottage.
29 locals recommend
The Common Man Inn & Spa
231 Main StA popular place for food and self care if you'd like to pamper yourself. It is located right off 93 in Plymouth, about 20 minutes from our cottage.
A local bar and grill for beer and good eats!
7 locals recommend
Big Daddy Joe's Country Kitchen And Saloon
38 NH-25A local bar and grill for beer and good eats!
Your spot for local seafood and BBQ less than 10 miles from the cottage in Plymouth.
13 locals recommend
George's Seafood & BBQ
588 Tenney Mountain HwyYour spot for local seafood and BBQ less than 10 miles from the cottage in Plymouth.
Sole Track Brewing
Closest to our cabin and very good beer and food! Open Thurs-Sun.
Sightseeing
The park is a great attraction in the area and only 7 miles from the cottage. A 'must see' in the area. It is seasonal and opens in May so be sure to check out Polarcaves.com for more info before visiting.
117 locals recommend
Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25The park is a great attraction in the area and only 7 miles from the cottage. A 'must see' in the area. It is seasonal and opens in May so be sure to check out Polarcaves.com for more info before visiting.
Less than 6 miles south of the cottage this is a great state park to explore with cool rock formations sculpted from the last ice age and swimming. Pets are permitted in the park.
32 locals recommend
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
251 Sculptured Rocks RdLess than 6 miles south of the cottage this is a great state park to explore with cool rock formations sculpted from the last ice age and swimming. Pets are permitted in the park.
Less than 12 miles from our cottage (depending on what part of the lake you visit), Newfound Lake is the perfect place to be if you enjoy NH lakes! Food and lakefront areas are available. Very scenic!
32 locals recommend
Newfound Lake
South Shore DriveLess than 12 miles from our cottage (depending on what part of the lake you visit), Newfound Lake is the perfect place to be if you enjoy NH lakes! Food and lakefront areas are available. Very scenic!
Tour the home that Mary Baker Eddy (the founder of Christian Science), and her second husband, Daniel Patterson, rented in the foothills of the White Mountains.
Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
58 Stinson Lake RdTour the home that Mary Baker Eddy (the founder of Christian Science), and her second husband, Daniel Patterson, rented in the foothills of the White Mountains.
Plummer's Ledge Natural Area in Wentworth, New Hampshire is a 3.5-acre plot of land protected by the State of New Hampshire to preserve unique geologic features called glacial potholes.
Plummers Ledge Natural Area
Plummer's Ledge Natural Area in Wentworth, New Hampshire is a 3.5-acre plot of land protected by the State of New Hampshire to preserve unique geologic features called glacial potholes.
We are on the southern edge of the National Forest. Plenty to explore nearby!
68 locals recommend
White Mountain National Forest
71 White Mountain DriveWe are on the southern edge of the National Forest. Plenty to explore nearby!
Hiking
A moderate 2.3 mile hiking loop with spectacular views!
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/rattlesnake-mountain-trail
30 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Mountain
A moderate 2.3 mile hiking loop with spectacular views!
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/rattlesnake-mountain-trail
Stinson Mountain Trail is a 3.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Rumney, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Stinson Mountain
Stinson Mountain Trail is a 3.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Rumney, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Lots of trails for hiking with great views. Visit the website to learn more. http://www.greenwoodlands.org/
19 locals recommend
Green Woodlands Foundation
1756 New Hampshire 118Lots of trails for hiking with great views. Visit the website to learn more. http://www.greenwoodlands.org/
A beautiful natural area for walking and enjoying nature. Be sure to read the guidelines as it is a protected area.
14 locals recommend
Quincy Bog Natural Area
Quincy Bog RoadA beautiful natural area for walking and enjoying nature. Be sure to read the guidelines as it is a protected area.
The Cockermouth Forest is a favorite for many hikers in the region, as it offers modest to strenuous hikes, incredible views and numerous opportunities for observing wildlife year-round. Visitors can choose to explore Little Pond and the views from the nearby cliffs or trek up to Mount Crosby and Bald Knob with views of the White Mountains, Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee and Newfound Lake.
Cockermouth Forest
The Cockermouth Forest is a favorite for many hikers in the region, as it offers modest to strenuous hikes, incredible views and numerous opportunities for observing wildlife year-round. Visitors can choose to explore Little Pond and the views from the nearby cliffs or trek up to Mount Crosby and Bald Knob with views of the White Mountains, Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee and Newfound Lake.
Skiing
Tenney Mountain Resort
151 Tenney Mountain RdOur local ski mountain!
Swimming/kayaking
Kayaking down the Baker River.
We are not kayakers (although we have enjoyed it when we have done it in the past!) but feel free to check out the link below to see if this seems like a good fit for you.
http://bostonkayaker.com/cgi-bin/bkonekpage.cgi?pagekey=baker
Baker River Watershed
New Hampshire 25We are not kayakers (although we have enjoyed it when we have done it in the past!) but feel free to check out the link below to see if this seems like a good fit for you.
http://bostonkayaker.com/cgi-bin/bkonekpage.cgi?pagekey=baker
Rock Climbing
Rumney is a popular destination for rock climbing!
Rumney Climbers Association
1456 Buffalo Rd