Guidebook for Chatham
Food Scene
Nearby restaurants are in Stow Maine (Stow Corner Store), Lovell Maine (Common Loon Restaurant & Store), and Fryeburg Maine (Long River Chinese Restaurant, Oxford House inn, 302 West Smokehouse & Tavern, Fryeburg House of Pizza, etc.)
Stow Corner Store is about 6 miles away from the Cottage. They have all the basics (including sandwiches, pizza and drinks) and other essentials for hikers, bikers and backpackers.
During the summer season they open 7 days a week from 7am to 8pm. Opening will change during off peak season.
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Stow Corner Store
590 Stow RdStow Corner Store is about 6 miles away from the Cottage. They have all the basics (including sandwiches, pizza and drinks) and other essentials for hikers, bikers and backpackers.
During the summer season they open 7 days a week from 7am to 8pm. Opening will change during off peak season.
Formerly known as Rosie’s Village Market in Lovell Maine, the Common Loon is a small diner and market for the Mainer and all travelers.
Lovell
Formerly known as Rosie’s Village Market in Lovell Maine, the Common Loon is a small diner and market for the Mainer and all travelers.
Long River
117 W Fryeburg RdGood Chinese food near by. Fryeburg is about 12 miles each way from the Cottage.
A mom & pop smokehouse, 302 features Southern favorites such as ribs & pulled pork in down-home digs. The locals frequent their bar often.
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302 West Smokehouse & Tavern
636 Main StA mom & pop smokehouse, 302 features Southern favorites such as ribs & pulled pork in down-home digs. The locals frequent their bar often.
A local pizza/pasta restaurant, D's staff is friendly and food there is good. If you are in the Fryeburg area and want some hearty pasta, this is one of the places to go.
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D's Pizza Pasta & Subs
113 Bridgton RdA local pizza/pasta restaurant, D's staff is friendly and food there is good. If you are in the Fryeburg area and want some hearty pasta, this is one of the places to go.
The one "natural goods" store in this area, Spice & Grain offers a variety of natural and/or organic products and locally sources fresh produces. If you are a natural food lover or a vegan, this is the place to go for your supplies in this area.
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Spice & Grain
17 Portland StThe one "natural goods" store in this area, Spice & Grain offers a variety of natural and/or organic products and locally sources fresh produces. If you are a natural food lover or a vegan, this is the place to go for your supplies in this area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ebenezer has a wide selection of beer and wine. There is not much nightlife around here, and Ebenezer is one of the few close to the Cottage.
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Ebenezer's Restaurant & Pub
44 Allen RdEbenezer has a wide selection of beer and wine. There is not much nightlife around here, and Ebenezer is one of the few close to the Cottage.
A small pub and restaurant, Two Black Dogs has a nice selection of beer and a good menu. Watch out ... the portion there is huge!!!
Two Black Dogs Country Pub
A small pub and restaurant, Two Black Dogs has a nice selection of beer and a good menu. Watch out ... the portion there is huge!!!
Sightseeing
Built in 1830 by John Brickett using hand-hewn timbers and locally-fired bricks, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as a "unique example" of vernacular Federal architecture in a very remote geographical context. Brickette Place is about 6 miles North of the Cottage. It can be easily accessed through Route 113. (NOTE - Gate to Maine on Route 113 is closed during winter season.)
Brickett Place
Built in 1830 by John Brickett using hand-hewn timbers and locally-fired bricks, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as a "unique example" of vernacular Federal architecture in a very remote geographical context. Brickette Place is about 6 miles North of the Cottage. It can be easily accessed through Route 113. (NOTE - Gate to Maine on Route 113 is closed during winter season.)
About 8 miles North of the Cottage on Route 113, the Evans Notch Overlook provides beautiful views of the watershed divide between the Androscoggin and Saco Rivers to the north and south. It is one of the famous local attractions in this area.
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Evans Notch Overlook
Hyw 113About 8 miles North of the Cottage on Route 113, the Evans Notch Overlook provides beautiful views of the watershed divide between the Androscoggin and Saco Rivers to the north and south. It is one of the famous local attractions in this area.
Parks & Nature
Baldface Circle Trail is one of the most famous trail in New England. It is less than 3,500 feet and offers a superb 36- degree views. The Baldface trip is labelled by many as one of the best hikes in the White Mountains. The entire loop takes about 8 hours to complete. One can always do half of the loop and still enjoy the beautiful sceneries the Trail has to offer.
Baldface Circle Trail Trailhead
2223 Main RdBaldface Circle Trail is one of the most famous trail in New England. It is less than 3,500 feet and offers a superb 36- degree views. The Baldface trip is labelled by many as one of the best hikes in the White Mountains. The entire loop takes about 8 hours to complete. One can always do half of the loop and still enjoy the beautiful sceneries the Trail has to offer.
A short and easy hike (around 1 hour) from Deer Hill Road brings you to the spring with air bubbles rising through a patch of sand. The locals treat this Spring as local treasure and try to clean up the debris from trees/leaves on a regular basis.
Deer Hill Spring
A short and easy hike (around 1 hour) from Deer Hill Road brings you to the spring with air bubbles rising through a patch of sand. The locals treat this Spring as local treasure and try to clean up the debris from trees/leaves on a regular basis.
Accessible by means of the Basin Rim Trail via Route 113 or the Basin Trail through Wild River Campground, the Basin Rim offers some great views of the glacier-carved basin, Basin Point, and the valley.
Basin Road
Basin RoadAccessible by means of the Basin Rim Trail via Route 113 or the Basin Trail through Wild River Campground, the Basin Rim offers some great views of the glacier-carved basin, Basin Point, and the valley.
A very nice 60 foot waterfall, The Hermit Falls are accessible from the Basin Rim Trail that represents a brief ascent (1.3 miles) from Route 113.
Hermit Falls
A very nice 60 foot waterfall, The Hermit Falls are accessible from the Basin Rim Trail that represents a brief ascent (1.3 miles) from Route 113.
At 2890 feet in elevation, Blueberry Mountain is one of the lesser known and hiked trails in the Weld region. However, the summit offers some of the best views of the Maine High Peaks Region. On a clear day hikers can see the nearby peaks of Jackson, Tumbledown, Bald, and Mt. Blue, as well as more distant peaks including, Saddleback, Spaulding, Mt. Abram, North and South Crocker, Sugarloaf, and on very clear days the Bigelow Mountains Range and Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. The trails passes through Maple, Yellow-birch, and Gray birch forest stands, and hikers have a good chance of seeing signs of wildlife on the way. (Description based on "Maine Trail Finder")
Blueberry Mountain Trailhead - White Cairn Trail
Shell Pond RoadAt 2890 feet in elevation, Blueberry Mountain is one of the lesser known and hiked trails in the Weld region. However, the summit offers some of the best views of the Maine High Peaks Region. On a clear day hikers can see the nearby peaks of Jackson, Tumbledown, Bald, and Mt. Blue, as well as more distant peaks including, Saddleback, Spaulding, Mt. Abram, North and South Crocker, Sugarloaf, and on very clear days the Bigelow Mountains Range and Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. The trails passes through Maple, Yellow-birch, and Gray birch forest stands, and hikers have a good chance of seeing signs of wildlife on the way. (Description based on "Maine Trail Finder")
Echo Lake State Park is a great place to take the family for a swim and picnic. A scenic trail around the lake provides great views of sheer, 700-foot Cathedral Ledge which towers over the lake. A mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to the top of Cathedral Ledge where views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains can be enjoyed. Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock and ice climbing walls. The park opens from May to October. (Description based on "Parks & Recreation New Hampshire')
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Echo Lake State Park
68 Echo Lake RdEcho Lake State Park is a great place to take the family for a swim and picnic. A scenic trail around the lake provides great views of sheer, 700-foot Cathedral Ledge which towers over the lake. A mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to the top of Cathedral Ledge where views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains can be enjoyed. Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock and ice climbing walls. The park opens from May to October. (Description based on "Parks & Recreation New Hampshire')
Horseshoe Pond Trail is a wide/grassy forest path. It crosses many log bridges through wet areas and offers the view of Horseshoe Pond, Pearl Ponds, Indian Mountain, and other natural sceneries. This is one of the most famous local hikes in this area.
Horseshoe Pond Trailhead
Deer Hill RdHorseshoe Pond Trail is a wide/grassy forest path. It crosses many log bridges through wet areas and offers the view of Horseshoe Pond, Pearl Ponds, Indian Mountain, and other natural sceneries. This is one of the most famous local hikes in this area.
Shopping
About 25 miles from the Cottage, the Settlers Green Outlet Village offers Tax-Free Outlet Shopping in North Conway NH. You can find all major retail brands in this Outlet and find quality bargains easily. There are also restaurants around this area. It is worth a day trip for those who love to shop.
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Settlers Green Outlet Village
2 Common CtAbout 25 miles from the Cottage, the Settlers Green Outlet Village offers Tax-Free Outlet Shopping in North Conway NH. You can find all major retail brands in this Outlet and find quality bargains easily. There are also restaurants around this area. It is worth a day trip for those who love to shop.
Arts & Culture
League of NH Craftsmen is location in the North Conway area. It offers art works from local artists. All of the art works there are beautiful. It is worth a trip if you are heading to the North Conway area for shopping and food.
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League of NH Craftsmen North Conway Fine Craft Gallery
2526 White Mountain HwyLeague of NH Craftsmen is location in the North Conway area. It offers art works from local artists. All of the art works there are beautiful. It is worth a trip if you are heading to the North Conway area for shopping and food.