Traveler’s Guide to Vermont Leaf Peeping in the Upper Valley

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vermont is up there for states that are not to be missed once autumn rolls around. At The Norwich Inn, we get to see this every year, so we know a thing or two about where to find the best locations to snap a photo or gaze at the fall foliage. We’ve made a simple guide for getting the most out of Vermont leaf peeping this autumn.

Vermont Leaf Peeping To-Dos

  • Don’t come too late! Peak colors fade out by the time October ends. So look to book with us in September or early October.
  • The first thing you’ll want to do is decide if you plan to walk, drive, or paddle. There’s no wrong answer, by the way.
  • Rent an ATV. ATV Vermont is nearby, and you can race to some of the best areas to snap pictures before anyone else has a chance. 
  • If an ATV is too fast for you, take things slow with a horse-drawn ride. Kedron Valley Stables is your best option.
  • Bring your mountain bike or rent one at Suicide Six. In addition, the Suicide Six trails are free to use.
  • Go ahead and walk at your own pace. Vermont has some fantastic hiking trails. For starters, you can get hiking on the famous Appalachian Trail or try the Gile Mountain Trail.
  • Take a breezy tour through Dartmouth College’s campus if you are interested in an urban stroll to see the fall colors.
  • If you want to see it all, might we suggest booking a reservation for a hot air balloon ride? Quechee Balloon Rides LC can take you up high for a once-in-a-lifetime view. 
  • Before you head out, check in with the Vermont Fall Foliage Reports. You’ll save some time and get the most up-to-date information on when to see the peak colors in the area.
  • Vermont is known for having historic and rustic covered bridges. It also happens to be a great place to pull over and shoot some photos.

When the Sun Sets Spend the Night at The Norwich Inn

After you finish your Vermont leaf peeping adventure, head back to The Norwich Inn for award-winning craft beer and casual dining. The Norwich Inn’s history dates back to 1797, which is why you can trust us about all the best ways to enjoy Vermont leaf peeping this autumn in the Upper Valley. Give us a call today at 802-649-1143 to learn more about our inn (or check availability online).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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❤️🍷 Tonight is a great night to join us at Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse!

It’s our Monthly Non-Profit Night, and tonight we’re supporting the Hartford-Norwich Holiday Basket Helpers. 10% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to help support their work providing holiday baskets to local families.

And since it’s Wednesday, you can support a great local organization while taking advantage of Half-Price Wine Night! 🍷

Every Wednesday, all bottles of wine priced up to $129 are HALF PRICE.

Come out for dinner, enjoy a bottle of wine, and help us support our neighbors at the same time. ❤️

📅 Tonight, September 16
❤️ 10% of food & beverage sales donated
🍷 Half-price bottles of wine up to $129

See you tonight!

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🍂💐 Tell us this week’s bouquet from Brook & Blossom Farm doesn’t say fall!

The colors are changing outside, and apparently our dining room tables got the memo too. We love seeing what arrives each week and getting to showcase these beautiful locally grown flowers throughout the dining room.

Come see this week’s bouquets on the tables, stay for dinner, and enjoy a little taste of fall in Norwich. 🍁

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🐷🍺 Apparently even Barley can be tempted to switch things up once in a while…

Zero Gravity Oktoberfest is so good that Barley, our resident Whistling Pig, has traded his usual first pint of Whistling Pig Red Ale for an Oktoberfest.

Don’t worry, he hasn’t forgotten his roots. He’ll be switching back to Whistling Pig for round two. 😂

The good news is you don’t have to choose either. Stop by Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse and try them both!

Prost! 🍻🐷

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🍗 It’s Wing Night at Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse!

Chameron is serving up tonight’s specialty wings, and like every Thursday, they’re HALF OFF!

Come see what Chameron and the kitchen team cooked up for this week’s flavor, grab a cold Jasper Murdock Ale, and enjoy one of our favorite nights of the week.

🍗 Half Price Wings
🔥 Specialty flavor every week
🍺 Cold local beer to go with them

See you tonight!

#WingNight #NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VermontEats #EatLocalVT
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Lisa went to the beer garden outside of the Inn and picked some apples for our guests to enjoy. Stop by while they last. McIntosh is our favorite, what’s yours?
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❤️ Our next Monthly Non-Profit Night is coming up next Wednesday!

Join us on September 16 as we support the Hartford-Norwich Holiday Basket Helpers, an organization that helps make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need.

Come have dinner, grab a drink, and know that 10% of all food and beverage sales that evening will be donated directly to Holiday Basket Helpers.

It’s one of our favorite things we do each month. A night to bring the community together while supporting organizations doing great work right here in the Upper Valley.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
🍽️ 10% of food & beverage sales donated

Come hungry and help us give back! ❤️

#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #SupportLocal #GiveBack #VermontCommunity
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🍂 And so it begins…

Looked out the parlor window of Room 32 this morning and spotted the first little tinge of fall starting to show on the tree outside.

It’s always amazing how quickly things start to change once September arrives. Today it’s just a hint of color, but before we know it, Norwich will be putting on its full fall show.

One of our favorite times of year at the Inn is almost here. 🍁

#NorwichVT #VermontFall #UpperValleyVT #FallInVermont #VisitVermont
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🍔 Sundays are always Smash Burger Sundays at Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse!

Every Sunday, our kitchen team comes up with a new specialty smash burger for just $15, served with our housemade kettle chips.

This week they created a Goat Cheese Chipotle Smash Burger, and if you haven’t tried it yet, there’s still time to come grab one this evening!

New burger every week. Same $15 deal every Sunday. 🍔

Come see what the kitchen comes up with next!

#SmashBurger #NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VermontEats #EatLocalVT
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Eric may not know if it’s a video or not but we’ve still got Oktoberfest on tap. Come visit!!!
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💚 Welcome to the Upper Valley, Dartmouth Class of 2030!

Freshman Move-In Day is here, and that means a whole new group of students and families are getting their first taste of Dartmouth and the Upper Valley.

To all the new students, welcome! You have an incredible four years ahead of you.

And to all the parents and families visiting for the first time, welcome to you too! We hope Norwich becomes one of those familiar places you look forward to returning to over the next four years. Stop in for dinner, explore town, grab a local beer, and get to know the area your student will now call home.

Good luck with the move-in today, and congratulations on the start of an exciting new chapter! 💚🎓

#Dartmouth2030 #DartmouthCollege #NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VisitVermont
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September 1st vibes in Norwich this morning. ☀️🌿🍂

We’re in that perfect little stretch where it still feels like summer, but you can tell fall is right around the corner.

Cool mornings, warm afternoons, green hills with the first hints of color starting to show. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite times of year around here.

It’s not too late to sneak away for a late-summer, early-fall Vermont stay. Come spend a few days with us, explore the Upper Valley, eat well, enjoy a local beer, and get a little soul feeding in before the busy fall season arrives.

Sometimes a few days in Vermont is exactly what you need.

#NorwichVT #UpperValleyVT #VisitVermont #VermontFall #NewEnglandTravel
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❤️ What an afternoon!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our first End of Summer Block Party today.

What started as a small idea from Caroline at Dan & Whit’s turned into such an amazing and fun community event. One of the best parts for us was seeing so many familiar faces that we hadn’t seen much during the busy summer months and getting a chance to slow down, catch up, and reconnect.

A big thank you to the great teams at Dan & Whit’s and the Norwich Inn for making it all happen, to the Norwich Recreation Department for their help, and to The Funky Flats for providing such great live music all afternoon.

And most of all, thank you to this great town for showing up. Seeing everyone spread out on the lawns, enjoying the music, food, drinks, and each other’s company was exactly what we hoped this event would be.

Thanks, Norwich! ❤️

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