Great Granite State Road Trip: New Hampshire in 7 Days

Overview

Your road trip resumes today, as you’ll check out of your treehouse and make your way deeper into the throng of New Hampshire’s Upper Valley. Begin your day at Patch Orchards, a local farm that specializes in fresh produce, maple products, and in-season delights. While visiting, you may pick up any snacks for the duration of your road trip, or settle in for a tasting of hard cider. After this satiating stop, you’ll head to Hanover, just outside of Lebanon. Home to Dartmouth College, this curated and communal college town oozes with activities, so, after checking in to your hotel, head to the Hood Museum of Art, just next door. Free and open to the public, this museum finished years of renovations in 2019, resulting in the sleek, state-of-the-art appearance you’ll find today. Set off through the Hood's remarkable collections, which display everything from ancient Assyrian stone reliefs and Native American artworks to European masterpieces and contemporary works. The gallery also connects visitors to the work of Mexican artist José Clemente Orozco, whose sweeping mural cycle The Epic of American Civilization can be viewed across the street in Baker-Berry Library. The day’s final scheduled activity will prolong this theme of the arts as you'll catch a night of live music at the Lebanon Opera House. As you watch performers take to the stage, you'll end your night with a newfound appreciation for New Hampshire's cultural prowess.

Highlights

Accommodations

Hanover Inn (or similar)

This boutique inn overlooks the campus green of Dartmouth College, offering easy access to the historic institution and its many libraries and legacies. From your luxury room, you're mere steps away from the shops and restaurants of Hanover's main street, which range from a beloved Thai eatery to Molly's, a favorite among students. The hotel's lobby, meanwhile, serves free and fresh daily coffee, while Pine, the on-site restaurant, excels in New American fare. You can't beat a classic but elevated burger from the restaurant's window seat, beyond which students toss frisbees across the green.

Location:

2 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755

Phone:

+16036434300