Directions
Once you get closer to where the GPS says your destination is- keep an eye out for a big yellow barn surrounded by a white fence. On both sides of that barn are driveways, you'll want to take the one on the right (if you're facing the barn from the road), it's a paved driveway with the white fence on either side of it, as well as a black mailbox on a granite post at the end of it. You'll pull into that driveway and follow it until you reach the gravel parking lot on the left next to the yellow barn. Pull right into the barnyard and look for the brown barn with big red doors- park anywhere!
Accommodations
Common Man Inn
21 Water Street, Claremont, NH 03743
On the banks of the Sugar River, discover the charm and uncommon hospitality of The Common Man Inn & Restaurant in Claremont, New Hampshire. Frames along the wooden panels share secrets of the building’s golden years, while its thoughtful modern design wraps around and throughout the Inn’s 30 unique rooms and suites.
Drawing on its heritage as a textile mill, the Inn features unexpected design touches that pay homage to its adored past: salvaged front doors, rustic light fixtures, and inverted trusses engineered to accommodate the massive weaving machines that once filled the mill. The Inn combines modern amenities with nods to its architectural and historic origins. And delicious American cuisine and classic comfort food is just steps away at the adjacent Common Man Restaurant.
We have a block of rooms at the Common Man Inn under Smith or Hughes. You can call the hotel to reserve!
Phone: (603) 542-0647
Website: https://thecmaninnclaremont.com/
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort
485 Hotel Road , Brownsville, VT 05037
Located in Brownsville, our Mount Ascutney Resort is a mountainside retreat, perfect for both couples’ getaways and outdoor family vacations. The resort features a farm-to-table restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, an arcade and tennis courts. For beautiful views of the Green Mountain state, head to the tippy top of Mt. Ascutney State Park or hit the slopes at Mt. Sunapee or Killington. Or go rafting, kayaking and hiking to see the area’s gorgeous fall foliage.
In between mountain adventures, discover the quaint towns of Quechee and Windsor, play a round of golf at a nearby course, or check out some of Vermont’s hot spots, like Harpoon Brewery, Quechee Gorge, Simon Pearce restaurant and glassblowers, Billings Farm and Museum, Sugarbush Farm and more.
Our mountain resort in Mt. Ascutney features spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, some with two stories, from 970 to 1,600 square feet. Families love the spacious living room, full-sized kitchen and convenient laundry facilities on property.
Phone: (802) 484-7711
Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnclubvacations/hotels/us/en/brownsville/avtcv/hoteldetail
Things To Do
Food & Drink
The Barn Cafe
39 Main Street, Claremont, NH 03743
We are a cozy cafe with a casual atmosphere. We have great VT organic espresso, hand crafted sandwiches, soups, fresh salads, pastries and desserts made from scratch, and more!
Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza
71 Broad and Water Street, Claremont, NH 03743
Brownsville Butcher & Pantry
871 VT-44, Brownsville, VT 05037
Common Man Claremont
16 Mill Road, Claremont, NH 03743
What had once been defunct mills on the banks of the Sugar River in Claremont, are now The Common Man restaurant and The Common Man Inn.
Both the restaurant and the Inn offer sweeping views of the falls and the Sugar River. Ask for a patio seat at the restaurant in warmer weather. You won’t be disappointed!
Harpoon Brewery
336 Ruth Carney Dr, Windsor, VT 05089
Craft beer, cider, wine, canned and house-made cocktails, and delicious food from the kitchen.
Windsor Station
26 Depot Ave, Windsor, VT 05089
Our dining rooms are set in a vintage 1900 train station with about 65 seats. With intimate dining rooms, we are unable to take parties larger than 10 guests. We have a craft beer and cocktail bar with 13 barstools ~ great for drop-in dining or meeting your friends.
We recommend reservations when joining us for dinner.
Mac's Maple
259 River Road, Plainfield, NH 03781
Home of the Maple Creamee
Our family has been farming the Connecticut River Valley for over 50 years and are proud to bring you our high quality, farm fresh products. We are a multi-generational family farm that has diversified over the years to include bottling our own milk under our label, McNamara Dairy and to produce our maple syrup and other maple products under our label, Mac’s Maple.
Outdoor & Nature
Mount Sunapee State Park
86 Beach Access Road, Newbury, NH 03255
Public beach access to Lake Sunapee
Mount Sunapee
1398 Route 103 , Newbury, NH 03255
Hiking, ropes course, other summer activities at Mount Sunapee ski resort
Mount Ascutney State Park
1826 Back Mountain Road, Windsor, VT 05089
Mount Ascutney State Park was one of the first Vermont State Parks. It was built between 1935 and 1938 through the efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a Depression-era program aimed at putting young men to work.
The original park consisted of the summit road, the stone toilet buildings, campsites 1 - 18 and the ranger’s quarters. The original stonework is all of Ascutney granite.
Mount Ascutney, which is named from the derivative of several Abenaki words meaning "mountain of the rocky summit," has long been a popular hiking destination. Vermont's, and possibly America's, first organized mountain-hiking trail was cut through its forests in 1825.