This is a great event if you like real BBQ…read more A wonderful event with food, wine, beer, cider, and fun! Samples were available from competitors in a number of categories including: Tri-tip, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Chicken, even some Lamb! Also there was a sauce, baked bean, bacon dessert, and a competition for Tailgaters. Two live bands also provided entertainment during the afternoon. The only downside is that it's way too much meat! Other than BBQ there were Beans and Coleslaw, but we could have used a bit more salad. Also the grounds could have benefit from more tables with shade (most of the provided tables were monopolized during the event) and more trash cans are needed.

What a blast! I got to spend time with a good friend, try good food and drink…read more.. I recommend wearing sunscreen (if you're into that sort of thing...), bringing camp chairs and buying extra food tickets...I wanted to try it all! Fun group of people...looking forward to next year!

The Claremont Brewfest is a huge Fall event now going into its tenth year. The activity is…read moreorganized and operated by the Claremont Kiwanis Club, a chapter of the international charity organization known worldwide for its collaboration with UNICEF to enhance children's health among many other activities. Now in its tenth year, the Claremont Brewfest proceeds benefit area children. Last year the Claremont Kiwanis Club was able to donate over $50,000 to build a new playground in town. The brewfest counts with the sponsorship of area businesses as well as over 35 brewers in New England which offer their selections to ticketed guests. Entrance tickets are sold way in advance and they consist of a VIP ticket for $75 - these sold out in 90 minutes the day of the sale, and General Admission pricing that starts at $40 in July and become $55 on the day of event. In addition, numerous food trucks sold food throughout the event. Several hundred people attended this year's event, tasting 4 ounce containers of the brewer's selections. The beers included special Octoberfest editions, IPAs, Double IPAs, Pilsners, Sours, Lagers, Hefeweizens and special selections for those with VIP tickets. The atmosphere was festive and congenial, including a few folks in Lederhosen. Live music was playing throughout the event. The selections, the people, the music and the brewers made this one amazing day.

Then, from up high, there came a mighty rain, a deluge to cleanse the soul. Okay, okay. It was…read moreraining something fierce and we wanted to see what was inside the artsy shop. There were some mediocre paintings and so on (it's a co-op!), nice wooden sculpture, and remarkable hand painted silk (and at $96, they knew it was good!) scarves. The shop did not cater to tourists with a painting of "our" house so we only walked away with a wooden implement. Still, during peak tourist season, this place must make a ripping profit!

Quintessential New Hampshire with a friendly and attentive woman behind the counter. I desperately…read moreneeded some nice cards for the holiday and am glad I stopped in since they had exactly what I was looking for. Great location and a nicely arranged (albeit small) gallery. I highly recommend stopping by to check it out!

Free. Originally built as a tavern in 1797, the Farrar-Mansur House is now operated as a historic…read morehouse museum by the Weston Historical Society. The collection includes 18th and 19th century decorative arts and furnishings. The very friendly and knowledgeable host/tour guide was full of facts & details about both families who loved here. How cooking was done on wood fires in the fireplace. Learn about how so many "modern household conveniences" from back in the day were designed and constructed to serve a practical purpose from the materials at hand. The paintings on the walls of the drawing room were gorgeous. Depicted scenes of live in that era as well as infamous locals. The ball room up stairs was most impressive! Maintained solely by volunteers from Weston.

Beautiful views and a beautiful experience on a lovely summer day. We drove past the sign and…read moredecided to u-turn because our girls love blueberries. What a lovely find! Pick your own blueberries in a bucket for a reasonable price. The views are gorgeous, and the berries are delicious. They also have salsa, truffles, popsicles, honey sticks, and other fun treats in the store. The strawberry and peach dark chocolate truffles were delicious. Kids loved picking berries and enjoyed the fruit popsicles. We all had such fun.

This is my favorite summer spot. The deck has umbrellas and looks out to the golf course and…read moresurrounding trees. The service is always attentive and friendly and the food is amazing! During my recent trip I was only in town for four days and had the fish tacos three days in a row. Delicious ice tea, lemonade, and local hard cider. The greens are from their garden. Don't miss this fantastic lunch spot!

Nice course. Friendly staff. Greens and fairways Not in great shape for $100. Very narrow. Par 70…read more Pretty course though. Would play again. Prob not at that $ though

Eighth year in a row that the Mount Sunapee Duck Drop has transformed peak foliage season into an…read moreequally spectacular experience while helping children. The event has been made possible through the cooperation of Vail Corporation, the resort operator, the Boys and Girls Club of Kearsarge/Sunapee, and many other sponsors and organizations. Northcape Designs was the main coordinator this year. The event is normally celebrated close to Indigenous Peoples Day but this year it was a week early and they lucked out with both, magnificent weather and the height of the foliage season. Besides the fun event, the views from atop Mount Sunapee were jaw dropping. So many people attended that they had to stop duck sales by noon. From speaking to a person in the know, the event nets close to six figures for the very worthy non-profit. The Duck Drop functions like this: you buy one or many packages of ten mini rubber ducks, each of them serialized and numbered. You then take the main Sunapee Express lift to the top. Along the route, participants businesses have placed signs or another contraption or design on the ground with a center target or a container. These are placed directly below the lift line at different intervals. You ride the chair to the top, then aim and drop the rubber ducks onto the target. Something quite difficult to do as the lift line is a good twenty feet above the target, the lift line is moving at a fast clip, and the Autumn breeze can be quite strong. The ducks often bounce out of the target, but one or two make it to the target area. At the end of the event, the duck closest to the center is declared the winner. The day is not only a wonderful activity with the duck drops, but it is also a true Autumn festival at Mount Sunapee. Children bouncing features, games, corn hole bag games, food stalls at the main lodge and atop the summit lodge terrace, and sales at the Mount Sunapee store. The many volunteers for the Boys and Girls Club, as well as the Vail Resorts staff, were at their best. One wonderful activity for the whole family.

Kristen and Susie are so sweet! They always have a smile on their face when you walk in the pub…read more Everyone who works here is extremely kind and welcoming. The course is in the beautiful VT mountains, green, and quiet. They take such great care of this course. It's a hidden gem in Springfield for sure. PS.....They also have live music every Thursday night! Don't think, just book a tee time and come check this place out. You will not regret it.

If you are looking for a relaxed, affordable, pub-style experience, Crown Point is the place to go…read more The menu is down to earth and relates well to the sports bar atmosphere-- there are multiple tvs featuring golf and other sports, and a great selection of draft beer. Service is prompt and friendly, and overall, the experience has consistently been positive. The Friday night AYCE Fish Fry is also a great deal--fish is fresh and crispy--but one serving is all I've been able to manage. Definitely a go-to for casual dining in this area.