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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🏡❤️ 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
🍁🎄 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. 🎄
#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #HolidayParties #VermontEvents #ChristmasInVermont
🍁 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
🍁⛲ 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. 🍂❤️
#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VermontFall #VisitVermont #FallInNewEngland
🌧️☀️ 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. 🍂
#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VermontFall #NewEnglandAutumn #VermontLife
🍂 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
🔥 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. 🔥🍁💚
#DartmouthHomecoming #DartmouthCollege #HanoverNH #UpperValleyVT #VermontFall
🍁 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!
#NorwichVT #VermontFoliage #FallInVermont #UpperValleyVT #VisitVermont
💚 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
❤️ 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!
#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #J1Visa #VermontHospitality #InnLife
🍸🥄 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. 🍸
#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VermontCocktails #MartiniTime #VermontEats
Come by The Norwich Inn and enjoy some of Patrick’s brews this week. Happy First Day Of Fall!!!
