Nice inexpensive day with the grandkids. Ice cream good and the Crab rangoon egg rolls were…read moredelicious.

Twinkle Town is delightful. Their miniature golf course is the old-fashioned kind, designed by the…read moreparents of the current owners. It is quirky and fun. Food is wonderful. Excellent grilled hotdogs, a veggie spring roll, that is completely homemade , nachos with cheese, iced Thai tea, and other drink options as well. Homemade ice cream made in small batches, as well as a selection of other ice cream. I always encourage my guests to go there. This is one of those hidden treasures, a place for the family to have fun, great ice cream, and good food.

Not a terrible campground clean and people are nice. However don't expect anything like on their…read moresite. On line looks like a large activity filled place with entertainment. That completely false advertising. They advertise it as an entertainment place however that consisted of a 2 woman group singing silly folk music on a tiny stage right next to the road . Also show a large Amphitheater in on line ads but that area is fenced off overgrown looks like hasn't been used in 20 years. On line shows a nice mini golf course in reality is a run down tiny cracked up area not taken care of for years. Very misleading advertisement using pictures that have to be 20 years old. We stayed on Memorial day weekend and absolutely no activities at all on a holiday weekend. Pool was being filled the day we arrived which was Friday before Memorial day my guess is a financial reason to wait for last minute to fill pool. On line store looks large and filled with stuff but it's tiny and pretty much empty. The positives would be our site was nice and although nothing going on place was clean. I can't think of any reason to return.

Very clean and well maintained. We stayed in the F lots - isolated and quiet. We'll be back.read more

The Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center is exactly what I was looking for during an unplug-and-get-outside…read moreweekend. It's fairly easy to get to - there aren't all that many roads in Vermont, so as long as you try and stay on the main ones, you'll get to the Outdoor Center eventually. It's that place right next to the cheese factory (!!!) with all of the cross-country skiers milling about. The lodge at the bottom is charming, complete with snack bar, rentail center, and crackling fire in the fireplace. The woman at the front desk and all the staff at Grafton Ponds (actually...pretty much everyone we encountered throughout the day), were so friendly. I saw a sign for a student discount after I had paid, and she refunded the difference in price to my entire group right there, on the spot. Our ski and boot rentals looked brand-spanking new, and trails were maintained beautifully. Speaking of the trails...a great combination of terrain. The trails were equally divided between flat, open-field skiing and winding, rolling, throw-yourself-downhill-and-hope-you-don't-hit-a-tree skiing (my favorite). The map is clearly marked, and trails are well-labeled. There's even an adorably rustic warming hut at the highest point - it has an old woodstove, some benches, and a lovely view. Grafton Ponds is lots of wholesome, outdoor fun for all ages and abilities.

Wow! We discover this place yesterday. We had so much fun…read morewith the kids (9, 12, 15). I was able to teach them all the basics technics thanks to the terrain park. They practiced and within few minutes they were looking like they had been experts! Then we could have fun on the trails. After the biking the children swam in the pond while we relaxed on the grass. I only give 4 stars because I feel this place could do a little better with more in-wood trail and fun stuff. We already look forward to come back to the area just for this.

Awesome trails surrounded by nature along the West River…read more 772 acres, so even on a crowded day, there are plenty of places to escape to serenity. Dogs allowed.

Very nice park, very clean campsites. Bathrooms, while well stocked with tp where kinda gross. Not…read moreswept and you had to pay for hot water in the shower. Nice swimming area although very rocky. A very rustic camping experience overall and a lovely setting. Nice .8 mile hike to the overlook but bring bug spray!!!

Stopped in today for our first visit to the site in Alstead NH. What a great find. It's not a pool…read morebut a spring fed pond with beautiful views of the pond and waterfalls! We had lunch at the Snack Shack, Tammy and her staff created a wonderful lunch and we only had Hot Dogs and French Fries!! Heard they have weddings there too..what a perfect spot! Will return. Told that soon swimming will be allowed in the pond!!

I have hiked A LOT of mountains in New England but I had never hiked the mountain it seemed like…read moreeveryone I knew had hiked. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to change that and now I can see what all the hubbub is about. What a great mountain with fantastic views. After doing a bit of homework, I realized it was in my best interest to make a park reservation so that I could secure a parking space for the day at the start of the trailheads I was eyeing for the next day. As one of the most hiked mountains (in the world?), this park reports hosting a massive number of visitors each year and from first hand experience, I can attest that it is a busy one. The $15 was worth the peace of mind and my ability to pull right in and hop onto the trail. I had a hard time locating their "opening hours" but I arrived shortly after 8am with about 20 cars there ahead of me. I really appreciated the park ranger that checked me in for my reservation at the Poole Road entrance. Incredibly welcoming, inquisitive about plans, quick to offer advice for the best experience, and even shared a weather update (30 mph+ winds at the summit that day) before I was on my way. Supplied with a paper map and an idea which trails would be least busy and most scenic, I felt well-prepared for an enjoyable morning on the mountain. I opted to start out on the White Dot Trail. For less crowds, I branched off to the Cascade Link, then hooked a left onto the Red Spot Trail which delivered me to the summit. Gaining elevation at a slow and steady pace, I found the whole climb quite enjoyable. I rejoined the crowd at the summit but still with plenty of room for photos of the scenery and some quiet time to enjoy a snack. Wide open, bald summit with views for days. I would have stayed longer if not for the strong winds. After nestling in between the rocks away from the air currents to enjoy a brief snack, I was on my way down the mountain via the White Cross Trail. There were even glimpses of Boston in the distance! Each trail was clearly marked by it namesake (literally white dots, red dots, and white crosses) which made wayfinding a breeze. That said, I still came across a party or two that had gotten turned around. Do your homework, connect to a trail app if you have the means, practice your map reading skills, and heed the recommendations of the rangers and you should have the basic tools you need to keep you on track and still smiling. So many trails and options that can keep you coming back for more. The visitor center at this entrance was a welcome amenity, restrooms, and all. I cannot comment on the park store because it was closed for lunch when I was finishing up. All in all I got in just under 5 miles using the route that I did. Beautiful peak, beautiful day. Highly recommend.

Great day hike and not for those with weak ankles! Took the white dot trail up and used the white…read morecross trail to come down. Forgot the bug spray which would have kept the critters at bay with much of the trail having slow or puddled water. Parking wasn't too crowded, $15 for access to park. Snack and gift shop in the lot and the headquarters building just up the trail. Great restroom facility to use prior to starting the hike as well. Very rocky terrain all the way up, clearly marked with white dots (crosses as well for the return). Enjoyed the fact there were multiple volunteer guides hiking or positioned at locations (one steady at fork for dot/cross) if needed. Had low reception all through the hike for emergencies as well. Beautiful views towards the top and of course 360 once on the summit. Definitely worth the time spent. Pack in pack out, bring water and snacks along with the spray (both bug and sun)! Enjoyed a quick snack on the top with the views and a quick tsp of the marker before heading back down. Time to get up to the peak, what are you waiting for?!

Built in 2024 the skate park provides options for local skaters that never were available or…read morepossible with the old park. Located at the corner of water st and carpenter st this facility is a true asset to the city and community at large. Interconnected between the Pat Russel Park and Water street for mobility connectivity for all and plenty of parking.

A great spot for a picnic when it's not otherwise occupied by a festival or music event. The main…read morefeatures of the Common include a Civil War memorial and a very pretty gazebo. There are some paths through the park and benches though no picnic tables. This is a pretty, though passive, park. It's interesting that they have parking meters here but hey, a city's gotta eat! [Review 20310 overall - 122 in Vermont - 1288 of 2023.]