3 Fall Things To Do With Kids In New England

New England Kids in fall.When the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to start planning a vacation to New England with the kids. The New England region is not only one of the most beautiful places to be in when it’s fall, but it’s a phenomenal area for families. Just make sure you bundle up your kids before heading out and exploring every nook, cranny, and covered bridge in New England. 

The best place to start your fall adventure with the family is from the front steps of The Norwich Inn. We’re close to lots of unique and fun New England fall attractions that parents visiting with their kids love.

Fall Family-Friendly Things To Do Near Norwich, Vermont

Step outside and feel the crisp New England air in Norwich, Vermont. Then head out and visit these excellent fall attractions with your kids nearby, The Norwich Inn.

Montshire Museum of Science

The Montshire Museum of Science is a wonderful attraction at any time of the year and one of the best in Norwich. Your kids have the opportunity to get hands-on with more than 150 interactive exhibits. You also won’t find a better location for a science museum with more than 100 acres to explore along the Connecticut River. It’s an amazing opportunity for you and your kids, with special programming available for families as well.

Billings Farm & Museum

A short drive from Norwich will take you to Woodstock, and just outside the town is the Billings Farm & Museum. It’s one of the best places in New England to roam outside. The museum features a fully operational Jersey dairy farm, along with educational exhibits, interactive programs, and events. You’ll find unique children’s programming, including camps, learning experiences about farm life, and a sensory story hour for the young ones. Don’t leave without eating a scoop of Wilcox ice cream.

Valley Quests

If you want something to keep your children engaged while staying active, consider looking into one of the many Valley Quests. Valley Quests take place all over the Upper Valley. It’s meant to be an educational experience that involves walking, biking, canoeing, or snowshoeing. Families embark on a quest, solve clues, find treasure, and find some of Norwich’s best hidden gems along the way.

Family Fun In Norwich, Vermont

Your kids are going to love Norwich, and we know you are going to find a lot to enjoy with the many amenities The Norwich Inn has to offer any family. The Norwich Inn’s history dates back to 1797, so your well-deserved Upper Valley getaway certainly won’t be short on historical significance. Call us today at 802-649-1143 to learn more about our lovely Inn (or check availability online).

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🏡❤️ Tomorrow night is our Monthly Non-Profit Night!

Join us at Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse this Wednesday, October 21, as we support the Norwich Historical Society!

We’re lucky to live and work in a town with such a rich history, and even luckier to have an organization dedicated to preserving it for future generations.

As always, 10% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to the Historical Society.

Come out for dinner, enjoy a glass (or bottle!) of wine, and help support the people working to keep Norwich’s history alive.

A great meal for a great cause. See you tomorrow! ❤️

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🏡❤️ Supporting our community and celebrating its history!

Join us next Wednesday, October 21, for our Monthly Non-Profit Night at Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse as we support the Norwich Historical Society!

Norwich has a pretty incredible history, and we’re lucky to have an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, people, and places that make our little town so special.

As always, 10% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to this month’s featured organization.

And since it’s Wednesday, it’s also Half-Price Wine Night! 🍷 Enjoy 50% off bottles of wine priced up to $129 while supporting a great local cause.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
❤️ 10% of food & beverage sales donated
🍷 Half-price bottles of wine up to $129

Come enjoy dinner, raise a glass, and help us preserve a little piece of Norwich history!

#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #NorwichHistory #SupportLocal #VermontCommunity
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🍁🎄 We may be fully in our Autumn Era right now, but believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner!

While we’re busy soaking up all things fall in Vermont, now is the perfect time to start planning your holiday parties, Christmas celebrations, and private events at the Norwich Inn.

Whether it’s an office holiday party, a family gathering, or a festive dinner with friends, we’d love to help you celebrate the season.

🎄 Beautiful spaces for gatherings big and small
🍽️ Delicious food from our talented culinary team
🥂 A warm, historic Vermont setting to celebrate together

Head over to the Gather section of our website to explore our private event spaces and banquet options, then give Linda a call to get your date on the books before the holiday calendar fills up!

🍂 Enjoy the foliage now. Plan the holiday fun for later. 🎄

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🍁 Right now, the fall foliage might be the number one reason to visit the Upper Valley, but there are SO many reasons to keep coming back!

Freshly baked treats at King Arthur Baking, a stroll around Dartmouth, exploring the Montshire Museum, a visit to Quechee or Woodstock, discovering the shops and restaurants in White River Junction, catching a show at Northern Stage, or simply stopping into Dan & Whit’s to see what they have that you didn’t know you needed. 😊

And of course, we think a stay at the Norwich Inn and a meal at Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse should be on your list too! 🍺

We love calling this little corner of Vermont home, and there’s always something new to discover, no matter the season.

So tell us, what’s YOUR favorite reason to visit the Upper Valley? We’d love to hear what keeps bringing you back! ❤️

#UpperValleyVT #NorwichVT #VisitVermont #ExploreNewEngland #VermontFoliage
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🍁⛲ A little fall joy at the Norwich Inn!

The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and our fountain is still flowing… for now!

Before those chilly Vermont nights get cold enough that we have to shut it down for the season, come enjoy one of our favorite little spots at the Inn.

Take a stroll through Norwich, soak in the fall colors, stop and enjoy the fountain, and maybe stick around for a bite to eat or a locally brewed beer.

Sometimes the simplest things bring the most joy. 🍂❤️

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🌧️☀️ Pouring rain and blue skies… all at the same time!

That’s fall in New England for ya! 🍁

One minute the sun is shining, the next it’s pouring, and somehow the fall colors look even better through it all.

Never a dull moment when Mother Nature is putting on her autumn show here in Norwich. 🍂

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🍂 They say if you catch a falling leaf in autumn, you’ll have good luck for the next year…

Judging by the number of leaves coming down around Norwich right now, your odds are looking pretty good. 😂🍁

Fall has officially taken over the Upper Valley, and we’re soaking up every last bit of it while we can.

So get outside, enjoy the colors, and maybe try your luck at catching a leaf or two. We could all use a little extra good fortune for the year ahead!

#VermontFoliage #NorwichVT #FallInVermont #UpperValleyVT #VermontLife
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🔥 You know what this means…

The Homecoming bonfire is going up on the Green, which means Dartmouth Homecoming Weekend is almost here! 💚

There are certain signs that fall has officially arrived in the Upper Valley, and this is definitely one of them.

The foliage is showing off, alumni are making their way back to Hanover, and another Dartmouth tradition is getting ready to light up the Green.

Welcome back, Dartmouth alumni! We’re looking forward to a great Homecoming weekend. 🔥🍁💚

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🍁 Norwich was showing off a little this morning…

The colors are really starting to come alive around town, and every morning seems to bring a little more red, orange and gold.

If you’ve been waiting for that unmistakable Vermont fall feeling, it’s here.

Take the scenic route, grab a coffee, explore the back roads, stop for a local beer, and just enjoy it. This time of year never lasts quite long enough. 🍂

Come see Norwich in all its fall glory!

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💚 Emmitt is dressed for the occasion and ready to welcome everyone to the Upper Valley for Dartmouth Family Weekend!

Whether this is your first Family Weekend or you’ve been making the trip to Hanover and Norwich for years, we’re happy to have you back.

Enjoy the time with your students, explore the Upper Valley, take in the first signs of fall, and hopefully find a little time to stop by and see us while you’re here.

Emmitt has his Dartmouth Parent hat and tie on, so clearly he’s taking his hosting duties very seriously. 🫎💚

Welcome, Dartmouth families! We hope you have a wonderful weekend.

#Dartmouth #dartmouthcollege #UpperValley #NorwichVT #HanoverNH
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❤️ If you visited us this summer, there’s a pretty good chance your experience was made a little better by these two!

This summer we were lucky enough to welcome Teodora from Bulgaria and Daniela from Romania to the Norwich Inn as part of our J-1 team.

They came in with fresh energy, big smiles, and a willingness to help wherever they were needed. And we definitely put that willingness to the test! From housekeeping to the kitchen to breakfast, Teodora and Daniela jumped in and became part of our team from day one.

We’re fortunate to have an amazing team here all year long, but during our busy season, having these two here to reinforce that team was a huge help. We truly couldn’t have done it without them.

Now, somehow, it’s already time to say goodbye. 😢

Teodora and Daniela, thank you for everything you brought to the Inn this summer. We hope you leave Vermont with some great memories, because you certainly helped create plenty of them here.

You may be heading home, but you’ll always be Innmates. ❤️

Safe travels and come back to visit us someday!

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🍸🥄 One of our favorite seasons is finally here… SOUP SEASON!

Morgan and Eric are certainly enjoying a bowl. 😂

Stop into Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse and see what kind of “soup” Ron or Eric can shake up for you tonight.

Served up, on the rocks, or apparently with a spoon. 🍸

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