Looking for things to do in Norwich? Our inn stands out among other hotels near Dartmouth College for our proximity to all kinds of adventures. Whatever brings you here, the Upper Valley has a way of meeting you there. Spend the morning strolling Dartmouth’s historic campus, the afternoon out on the river or trails, and the evening discovering local flavors, arts, and craft. From hands-on museums and family-friendly adventures to world-class baking, glassblowing, and lively brewery stops (including right here at the Inn), there’s something here for every kind of traveler, whether you’re intellectual, outdoorsy, curious, or simply ready to enjoy it all.
Dartmouth College is located 1.3 miles from the Inn. Stroll underneath the Orozco murals in the Baker Library, browse the Hood Museum, take in a public lecture, or relish the view across the classic college green of this Ivy League institution, founded in 1769.
Step off our front porch and onto a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Dip a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard into the placid Connecticut River from nearby Artisans Park, and speed off to one of many local ski mountains in winter, or rent an electric bike from our local partner VT Bike & Brew.
Discover King Arthur Baking’s flagship campus in Norwich, less than a mile from the Inn. Come visit The Baker’s Store, take a class at the state-of-the-art Baking Education Center, and watch the bakers at work in the busy bakery. Be sure to try a savory meal or simply a pastry and coffee at the popular café.
Watch Simon Pearce’s world-renowned glass being blown in the shop and enjoy prosecco in out-of-the-house glasses, or a coffee in one of their pottery mugs. The original Simon Pearce factory store and restaurant are near the Inn in Quechee, Vermont.
Norwich’s Montshire Museum of Science attracts children and adults from far and wide with their hands-on approach to learning the natural sciences. Watch bees at work inside their hive, or memorize species of woodland animals.
To the south, Artisans Park in Windsor invites revelers to the Harpoon brewery, Silo distillery, and more for those looking for a good time. In warmer months, enjoy river rafting down the Connecticut, set up by Great River Outfitters.
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