Overview
Norwich is a city of 3,600 people (2020) in eastern Vermont across the Connecticut River from Hanover, New Hampshire. It is commuter town for nearby Hanover, New Hampshire, across the Connecticut River, and is home to some of the state of Vermont's wealthiest residents. The town contains the Norwich Mid-Century Modern Historic District.
2 sights · 5 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Norwich
Montshire Museum of Science
Norwich Historical Society
Historic 1807 Lewis House, with an extensive collection of artifacts, photos, and archives relating to the town’s history. Also hosts annual exhibits and special events throughout the year.
Hike
The Appalachian Trail passes right through downtown Norwich. There are also a number of shorter trails in the town. A good resource for short hikes in the area is the Upper Valley Trails Alliance.
Visit an old cemetery
There are a number of old cemeteries in town, some of which contain graves dating back to the Revolutionary War period.
English Country Dancing
Join in an afternoon of English Country Dancing. All dances will be taught, no partner is needed, and all are welcome. Please wear clean, non-marking, soft-soled shoes (or socks) only. Contact for dates and times.
King Arthur Flour
Visit the King Arthur Flour store, café, or baking school. Shop, eat ($10–15 for breakfast or lunch), or take a baking class.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 7 mi away. Directions
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 35 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 100 mi away (major hub). Directions
I-93 north to I-89 N at Concord, NH. Exit I-89 at I-91 N in White River Junction, VT. Take Exit 13 at Norwich. Turning left at the exit takes you to downtown Norwich.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Montshire Museum of Science, Hike
- Lunch Jasper Murdock's Alehouse
- Afternoon English Country Dancing, Norwich Farmers' Market
- Dinner Carpenter & Main
Day 2
- Morning King Arthur Flour, Norwich Historical Society
- Afternoon Visit an old cemetery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
- From Boston (about 2.5 hours)
I-93 north to I-89 N at Concord, NH. Exit I-89 at I-91 N in White River Junction, VT. Take Exit 13 at Norwich. Turning left at the exit takes you to downtown Norwich.
- From Burlington, Vermont (about 1.5 hours)
Take I-89 S to I-91 N in White River Junction, VT. Continue as above.
- From New York (about 5 hours), southern New England and points south
Take I-91 N to Exit 13. Continue as above.
By plane
- Cape Air flies to Lebanon Regional Airport (LEB) from Boston.
- Other alternatives are Manchester (New Hampshire) and Burlington (Vermont), both about 1.5 hours away by car; or Logan International in Boston or Bradley International in Windsor Locks, both about 2.5 hours away.
By train
Amtrak "Vermonter" service from Washington and New York arrives daily in nearby White River Junction, Vermont.
By coach
Place Vermont Translines
Daily service from nearby Hanover, New Hampshire or White River Junction, Vermont to Rutland, Vermont.
Place Dartmouth Coach
Daily service between the Dartmouth campus (in nearby Hanover) and Boston South Station and Logan Airport. There is also service to New York City.
- Greyhound serves White River Junction, Vermont.
By bus
- Advance Transit, +1 802 295-1824. Bus line links Norwich to most neighboring towns. All routes are free.
Get around
By bus
- Advance Transit, +1 802 295-1824. Bus line links Norwich to neighboring towns. All routes are free.
See
See Norwich Historical Society (1807 Lewis House)
Historic 1807 Lewis House, with an extensive collection of artifacts, photos, and archives relating to the town’s history. Also hosts annual exhibits and special events throughout the year.
Do
Do Hike
The Appalachian Trail passes right through downtown Norwich. There are also a number of shorter trails in the town. A good resource for short hikes in the area is the Upper Valley Trails Alliance.
Buy
Shop Dan & Whit's General Store
Open every day. Nexus from which all distances are measured. A true general store with a treasure trove of gadgets and tools spanning the early farming days of the area to the present. If you need something that is rare or out of season, they will have it in the back. Slip behind the deli counter to find gardening and sugaring supplies, sleds, hardware and paint. "If we don't have it, you don't need it."
Eat
Eat Jasper Murdock's Alehouse
Jasper Murdock's Alehouse is a Vermont microbrewery at the Norwich Inn, named after the inn's 1797 founder. Open for lunch and dinner, the alehouse features hand-crafted English Ales.
Sleep
Stay Norwich Bed and Breakfast
Elegant country living on a twenty acre working farm overlooking the Connecticut River and the White Mountains. Four elegant rooms, each with private bath. Scrumptious farm-style breakfast with local produce including organic eggs from free-range chickens.
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