Food Scene
Family that prepares food to-go out of their home. I would challenge you to find better Indian food anywhere. This isn't just Upper Valley good, it's the real thing!!!
9 locals recommend
Taj-E-India Vermont
13 Lower Hyde ParkFamily that prepares food to-go out of their home. I would challenge you to find better Indian food anywhere. This isn't just Upper Valley good, it's the real thing!!!
Cantore's Pizza
1 Glen RdBest pizza delivery in the area. Try the maple fennel sausage pizza!
The Lebanon Diner
24 Hanover StTypical diner, nothing to write home about but it's not terrible.
Lebanon Barber Shop
24 Hanover StGreat sandwiches!
Jake's Coffee Co
227 Mechanic StNice little coffee shop, has wifi.
Some of the best food in the Upper Valley! A little pricey and people tend to dress up a little when they eat here. Great bar too.
33 locals recommend
Elixir
188 S Main StSome of the best food in the Upper Valley! A little pricey and people tend to dress up a little when they eat here. Great bar too.
Thyme Restaurant
85 N Main StAnother local favorite.
Best cafe in the Upper Valley. Great espresso, great ambiance. Has Wifi. Doubles as a Turkish restaurant at night.
56 locals recommend
Tuckerbox
1 S Main StBest cafe in the Upper Valley. Great espresso, great ambiance. Has Wifi. Doubles as a Turkish restaurant at night.
King Arthur Baking Company
135 U.S. 5A great place to eat and/or have coffee.
Pine
2 E Wheelock StToo upscale for me but apparently the food is good.
Big with the business school crowd, good food and prices are reasonable.
18 locals recommend
Murphy's On the Green
11 S Main StBig with the business school crowd, good food and prices are reasonable.
Good cafe. No wifi but it is close enough to Dartmouth to get on their public network.
15 locals recommend
Dirt Cowboy Cafe
7 S Main StGood cafe. No wifi but it is close enough to Dartmouth to get on their public network.
A local institution, the best donut you can buy! Made the old fashioned way with real lard! Not good for your health but who cares, die happy not healthy. Open Mon-Sat 10:30-12:30.
Muriel's Donuts
20 West StA local institution, the best donut you can buy! Made the old fashioned way with real lard! Not good for your health but who cares, die happy not healthy. Open Mon-Sat 10:30-12:30.
Worthy Burger is worth the trip. Most offerings are locally sourced and everything is delicious. Fries cooked in tallow. Large selection of outstanding beers on tap from VT and NH smaller breweries, often including experimental and small release batches that the breweries have not yet released.
92 locals recommend
The Worthy Burger
56 Rainbow StWorthy Burger is worth the trip. Most offerings are locally sourced and everything is delicious. Fries cooked in tallow. Large selection of outstanding beers on tap from VT and NH smaller breweries, often including experimental and small release batches that the breweries have not yet released.
Must stop here if you are going out route 4. Owned and operated by the same folks at Worthy Burger.
110 locals recommend
Worthy Kitchen
442 Woodstock RdMust stop here if you are going out route 4. Owned and operated by the same folks at Worthy Burger.
West Lebanon's diner and something of a local institution though I must admit I've never been here.
21 locals recommend
Four Aces Diner
23 Bridge StWest Lebanon's diner and something of a local institution though I must admit I've never been here.
The Norwich Inn
325 Main StOutstanding food, bad beer.
Highly regarded around here, never been because I can't afford it. Make a reservation.
22 locals recommend
Ariana's Restaurant
1 Market StHighly regarded around here, never been because I can't afford it. Make a reservation.
Food and beer. I find their beer underwhelming but to each his own.
125 locals recommend
Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
336 Ruth Carney DriveFood and beer. I find their beer underwhelming but to each his own.
Also known a "Gas Station Chinese" because, well, it's in a gas station. But it's very good! Get the friend dumplings!
Oriental Wok Express
97 N Main StAlso known a "Gas Station Chinese" because, well, it's in a gas station. But it's very good! Get the friend dumplings!
Decent Italian food. Has a nice cocktail bar. Recommend the brick over pizza.
25 locals recommend
Three Tomatoes Trattoria
1 Court StDecent Italian food. Has a nice cocktail bar. Recommend the brick over pizza.
Shyrl's Diner
31 Main StLocal diner. Not my favorite place but it'll work in a pinch. Cheap.
Owned/operated by two former Worthy Burger chefs, this place rocks. Lots of fried chicken, cheese fries, etc some with an Asian twist. Sounds weird, tastes good. Usually a few local beers on tap. Worth a stop.
29 locals recommend
Samurai Soul Food
176 Main StOwned/operated by two former Worthy Burger chefs, this place rocks. Lots of fried chicken, cheese fries, etc some with an Asian twist. Sounds weird, tastes good. Usually a few local beers on tap. Worth a stop.
Highly regarded around here, never been because I can't afford it. Make a reservation.
162 locals recommend
Simon Pearce Flagship Store, Restaurant, Bar + Glassblowing Workshop
1760 Quechee Main StreetHighly regarded around here, never been because I can't afford it. Make a reservation.
Phnom Penh Sandwich Station
1 High StCambodian take-out, very good!
Wild Roots Restaurant
5615 VT-14Farm to table
Angkor Wat Restaurant
61 Pleasant StTRAIL BREAK taps + tacos
5945 S Main StIsaac B's Diner
1322 NH-10Drinks & Nightlife
The only bar in town, many NH and VT beers on tap, serves typical bar food. Usually live music Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Trivia Sunday nights. Check their website for details.
30 locals recommend
Salt Hill Pub - Lebanon
2 W Park StThe only bar in town, many NH and VT beers on tap, serves typical bar food. Usually live music Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Trivia Sunday nights. Check their website for details.
Canoe Club
27 South Main StreetVery popular with business students and young professionals.
One-man-brewery. You can't drink here, growlers to go only. I have many growlers if you need to borrow one. Only open Thursday to Saturday.
19 locals recommend
River Roost Brewery
230 S Main StOne-man-brewery. You can't drink here, growlers to go only. I have many growlers if you need to borrow one. Only open Thursday to Saturday.
Regular dive bar. Has a pool table. Lights can be a bit bright and can be a tad depressing.
The Filling Station Bar & Grill
70 Gates StRegular dive bar. Has a pool table. Lights can be a bit bright and can be a tad depressing.
SILO Distillery
3 Artisans WayDistillery with bar and tasting room.
Never been but have heard great things. Apparently they are very friendly and you can get a flight of wine for $5.
13 locals recommend
Haunting Whisper Vineyard & Spirits
Never been but have heard great things. Apparently they are very friendly and you can get a flight of wine for $5.
Essentials
Lebanon Barber Shop
24 Hanover StFor men, you MUST visit this barber shop, exceptional service and haircuts!
Price Chopper
2725 US-5Most people do groceries here, though I prefer the co-op.
United States Postal Service
11 E Park StPost office with usual post office hours.
A terrific independent food co-op. Do not need to be a member to shop here. Lots of local and organic produce available here.
15 locals recommend
Upper Valley Food Co-Op
193 N Main StA terrific independent food co-op. Do not need to be a member to shop here. Lots of local and organic produce available here.
Alice Peck Day hospital, if you are working here during your stay you can reach the hospital by walking on a trail through the woods for 10 minutes! Can you imagine a better commute?
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
10 Alice Peck Day DrAlice Peck Day hospital, if you are working here during your stay you can reach the hospital by walking on a trail through the woods for 10 minutes! Can you imagine a better commute?
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the largest employer in the area and the reason most people come here. 10 min drive, 15 min bike or bus.
DHMC Cancer Center Entrance station
1 Medical Center DrDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the largest employer in the area and the reason most people come here. 10 min drive, 15 min bike or bus.
More expensive but carries more organic brands and some local produce.
21 locals recommend
Coop Food Store
12 Centerra PkwyMore expensive but carries more organic brands and some local produce.
Arts & Culture
Lebanon Opera House
51 N Park StLives acts every weekend, check their website for details!
Lots of things happening here including theater, music, and film. Check their website for listings!
42 locals recommend
Hopkins Center for the Arts
4 E Wheelock StLots of things happening here including theater, music, and film. Check their website for listings!
AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank StNever been here but looks nice.
Briggs Opera House
5 S Main StMany live acts, check listings.
Entertainment & Activities
One of two local theaters. Tends to show a mix of big hits and some indie films.
34 locals recommend
Nugget Theaters
57 S Main StOne of two local theaters. Tends to show a mix of big hits and some indie films.
This and the nuggest are out only two dedicated theaters, though they also show movies at HOP. Usually showing current blockbusters.
12 locals recommend
Entertainment Cinemas
390 Miracle MileThis and the nuggest are out only two dedicated theaters, though they also show movies at HOP. Usually showing current blockbusters.
Everything Else
Dartmouth Coach
13 Labombard RdDartmouth Coach terminal, connects to Boston and New York.
Parks & Nature
Short hike with a fire tower at the top with good views of the valley.
7 locals recommend
Gile Mountain
Short hike with a fire tower at the top with good views of the valley.
Great day hike. The top of the mountain is bald granite from a forest fire many years ago, great views. Can be windy.
26 locals recommend
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
658 Cardigan Mountain RdGreat day hike. The top of the mountain is bald granite from a forest fire many years ago, great views. Can be windy.
Moose Mountain
A nice local stretch of the Appalachian Trial.
Walking trails and in the winter also operates a small ski lift.
9 locals recommend
Storrs Hill Ski Area
60 Spring StWalking trails and in the winter also operates a small ski lift.
Farnum Hill
One of my favorite short hikes, only 5 minutes away.
Hartford Town Forest
683 Reservoir RdA great park that nobody seems to know about!
A long, flat, paved trail that goes many miles East. Good for running.
Northern Rail Trail, Trail Head
Northern Rail TrailA long, flat, paved trail that goes many miles East. Good for running.
Goose Pond Boat Launch
Sands of Time RoadA great swimming lake in summer!
Crystal Lake
Nice lake for sitting, kayaking, or swimming.