We have friends with access to Monomonac Lake, a 594-acre dam-created lake in Rindge NH and…read moreWinchendon MA. We walked the woods, attentively, i'll say, because over the last year we've seen critters including a bobcat, occasional black bears and deer, and the year before a porcupine. On this visit we saw woodpeckers and turkeys. (Jul2026) We're fond of time on the lake. We launched from our friends' shore and just motored around. We picnicked on the boat and on our friends' shore. The only public access we know of is the $25 ramp behind the well-stocked North of the Border convenience store on US-202, on the NH/MA border at the west tip of the lake. On the lake in the summer, there's lots of pontoons and boats, jet skis, and kayaks and canoes, for boating, skiing, and fishing. As far as I know, there are no public beaches or shores. The lakefront is all private property.

This is the best store ever!!! They always have a very large selection and are always well stocked…read more Employees are extremely pleasant and welcoming! I've been going here for years and they've always known exactly what I buy which is impressive. The store is always clean and neat. It's also set up with a lake directly behind it, making it a nice place to hang out and eat as there is a table and chairs set up behind the store, overlooking the water.

Love this place! I've been coming here for 18 years. Great deals on tobacco products. Good people!read more

My wife and I enjoyed a day road trip from central MA through some back country of west central MA…read moreand ended up in Winchester NH. We have seen the television ads for Cha's and stopped for a much needed break after nearly 5 hours behind the wheel. What surprised me when I walked in was the size of the place. On the north side of the store are all the alcohol coolers, the south hade grocery items, their food service counter and dining area, and restrooms. The cashier counter is nearly in the middle. Had I just ran for a tasty beverage, the rating be higher, but... I used the restroom. Two things right off the bat, there are only two unisex bathrooms. One was occupied so used the unoccupied one closest the south entrance. I don't know when it was last checked or cleaned by the staff, but it was filthy. There is a toilet and nearby a low urinal. There was piss all over the floor by the urinal and it ran on the floor to the front of the toilet. There was toilet paper all over the floor like someone had cleaned up the floor in order to use the toilet. Next while I do appreciate the use of hands free sinks and soap dispenser, you have to keep the soap dispenser loaded with soap. Also the only way to try the hands was blower, paper towels not an option. Second issue with the visit- the food. Their advertising touts their pressure fried chicken. The hot chicken sitting in the food service area looked dehydrated and totally unappealing. I grabbed one of their chicken salad with cranberry wraps and a bottle of the new Sprite+Tea. The we were on our way back to MA. Within 30 minutes of eating that wrap, it came back up and not in a good way. By the time we got home an hour later, I was in some serious discomfort. While they have great TV marketing, the store falls short on delivering as far food quality and bathroom cleanliness. Too bad.

If you're ever snow skiing in Vermont be sure to stop by and grab breakfast or lunch from their…read moredeli. They also sell specialty foods like maple syrup, gourmet popcorn, local Vermont cheeses, and maple candy. Loved the fresh pressed hot cider offered with their specialty coffees. They also sell package liquor and grab n go meals.

Well organized, clean and not over the top merchandised stores. Having a Dunkin Doughnuts is a nice…read moretouch. Gasoline prices are always competitive!

Looks can be deceiving. We almost kept driving. Instead, we found a punk rock country store with…read moregood food, friendly owners, pollinator-friendly landscaping, and more personality than most chain restaurants. This is exactly the kind of local place worth supporting.

My cousin and I stopped to pick up lunch at this little Country Store in Sullivan, New Hampshire…read more The store recently reopened with new owners after falling into disrepair. The new owners have cleaned and reorganized the store while maintaining the original country charm. There is patio seating outside (no room for seating inside). The store carries a nice variety of local produce, meat, cheese, syrup and other goods along with necessitates. Prices are on the high side, as you may expect from a specialty store in a resort area. The new owners are super friendly and helpful. First, we selected two of their house made apple cider donuts with sugar. The donuts were divine, soft cake with lots of cinnamon, sugar and apple flavor. I would stop by every day for those donuts if I lived here. We ordered the soup of the day, homemade French Onion The soup was hot with lots of melted cheese and tasty croutons. The soup was a tad too sweet, but good otherwise. My cousin ordered the egg salads sandwich, which is enormous and delicious. The sandwich is served on a long piece of French bread ladened with egg salad. Highly recommend the egg salad. I had the Chopped Italian Grinder, which also came out on a long piece of French Bread. There was a lot of bread for the amount of meat/cheese on the sandwich. The grinder was ok. There is a small but adequate parking lot. Overall, we loved the donuts and egg salad. I'd definitely return to try other things on the menu.

This Citgo Station is one of the better gas stations on Monadnock Hwy. They have a ton of pumps,…read morehave a great convenience store, and are situated in great location. This gas station is near a Dunkin Donuts, 24hr ATM, self serve car wash, liquor store and laundromat. The staff in the convenience store are always polite, and the store itself is well packed with items. The last time that I went into the store I needed assistance with directions, and the cashier was willing to take time to explain how to get where I needed to go.

A lot of people going there for gas or something or either way to get their subway. Yummmmmmy…read moreahaaahaaa but good people tho

This place has some of the worst chicken wings i have ever had. They have a selection of wings,…read morefries, etc that are probably just heated up and reheated every day, soggy and pretty gross. The interior is a little run down. They have a wine and beer selection unlike most gas stations in the area that and is suprising for the size. The softball field in the back is easy to walk on and play on so that is nice. I have had a problem at the pump like one in five times. Good spot for cops to sit and wait and pull you over.

I stopped by here the other day and the owner/cashier berated me for stepping into what I thought…read morewas a soda/beer cooler (had a Budweiser beer sign over it and no signs that told you not to enter) . When I apologized for an honest mistake he continued to argue with me. What an absolute jerk. Horrible service,dirty and overpriced. The nasty little man behind the counter doesn't help either. Not surprised see other negative reviews. Skip this place. Go down the road for better service and better people.

I've been going to this store regularly for over 6 years and service has always been excellent…read more Wide variety of drinks, beers, etc.​

Gas, beer, convenience store items. What else could you ask for? A walk in beer cooler perhaps?…read more Yeah, they have that. Service was quick and friendly when I stopped in for gas and beer. They really have all shapes and sizes of packaging, so if you want more than a six but less than a thirty, and maybe more than a twelve, but not a case, they can fit you in with an eighteen pack. Everyone likes options. Feeling lucky? They do lottery tickets too, and guess what ... lots of options :-)

This place is decent enough if you're passing through town and need to make a quick stop..that…read morebeing said, don't expect much. From the outside, the place looks rather decrepit and the people who work there are clearly unskilled and ignorant. My boyfriend spilt diesel gasoline on his shirt, hands, and face and the workers inside would not allow him to use the restroom to wash himself. Despite the fact that working at a gas station does not necessitate skilled labor, there ought to be some education on hazmat as to avoid the possibility of serious repercussions. I do not think it takes much intelligence to understand that someone covered in gasoline must wash it off, especially if they live hours away. So, overall the staff who had been there at the time should consider a new, less difficult job and some money should be put towards bettering the appearance of the place.

Place is so much better since new owners took it over. Has been renovated and even has a gourmet…read moredonuts and pizza place in it. Service is always good and prices are great, especially gas prices. Definitely worth a stop in if you need to fuel up!

People that work here are really friendly. Decent selection of beer for a gas station. Not open…read moreparticularly early or late 6 am to 9 pm. Gas prices are about 20% high for the area. Almost always a wait during peak hours the parking situation here also still isn't great but they are the only show in town.

Carrs is a good local gas station/ convenience store, with a limited selection of fresh produce. In…read moreterms of extra perks, they carry an inexpensive and relatively large selection of DVDs for rent. Gas prices are usually competitive, the service is good and the people are nice. Furthermore they sell diesel and propane gas.