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As a tourist attraction, New England is probably best known for its incredible display of foliage. In late September and early October the countryside explodes into breathtaking color. A drive on Route 120 through Lebanon and Route 10 north through Hanover, Lyme, Orford, Piermont and North Haverhill offers one of the most beautiful scenic trips to the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire.

There are plenty of attractions to keep tourists in the Lebanon area as well. Thirty minutes east in Grafton, New Hampshire, is Ruggles Mine, open for exploration by adventurous spelunkers of all ages.

Or there is the quaint and fascinating Shaker Community 15 minutes east in Enfield. Visitors to the museum can learn how the Shakers lived and how an understanding of their lifestyle can enhance our lives today. The museum owns 28 acres of land, eight Shaker buildings, and a growing collection of Shaker artifacts.

The region includes hundreds of hiking trails, rivers and lakes. A favorite snowmobile, bike and footpath enjoyed by many locals is the 60 mile Northern Rail Trail that runs from Lebanon to Boscawan along a wonderfully scenic former railroad line.

There is also Quechee Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the East,” only 15 minutes west in Vermont. The Gorge was carved by the Ottauquechee River, a spectacular reminder of nature’s power. Forty minutes south in Warner, New Hampshire, the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Education and Cultural Center is dedicated to increasing the public’s awareness of American Indian traditions, philosophies and art. And ten minutes south, in Cornish there is St. Gaudens National Park, an artists’ colony, the Maxfield Parrish Museum and the home of American author Winston Churchill. And finally, in the summer old-time train enthusiasts can enjoy a scenic excursion on the White River Flyer, which operates weekend trips from White River Junction.

While visiting, one can rest a spell in one of the area’s hotels, motels, inns or bed and breakfasts conveniently located both in Lebanon and throughout the surrounding Upper Valley. In Lebanon itself there is the Airport Economy Inn and Fireside Inn & Suites (off Interstate 89 in West Lebanon). On Route 120 in the Centerra Center there is a Residence Inn and Garden Court by Marriott. And on Route 120 near Interstate 89 there is a Days Inn.

Rounding out the lodging choices in the area are Dowd’s Country Inn (Route 10 in Lyme), Home Hill Country Inn (near the Connecticut River in Plainfield), Hampton Inn (White River Junction), Comfort Suites (White River Junction), Alden Country Inn (a classic New England Country home in Lyme), Best Western (White River Junction), Chieftain Motor Inn (near Dartmouth College), and Comfort Inn (White River Junction).

Dining opportunities range from fast-food to fine dining. Locally owned restaurants offer steak, seafood, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, French, Mexican, and traditional American cuisine.

For a complete list of restaurants please contact the Chamber or refer to the member directory in the back of this book.