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covered bridges and the brick store

Covered Bridges and the Brick Store

When traveling in northern New Hampshire I decided to check out the covered bridges and the Brick Store. Both New Hampshire and Vermont have a number of old covered bridges. Below I have included some photos and information on some of them.

covered bridges and the brick store

 

covered bridges

covered bridges

I continued North in New Hampshire to see the Old Man of the Mountain.  I should have read more about it.  When I arrived I found that the Old Man is no longer on the mountain.  The rock formation which formed the old man gave way several years ago.  The park service did hang a metal plate that shows what the rock formation once looked like.

Driving South again I came to Bath, New Hampshire where I stopped at The Brick Store.  The store is located at 21 Lisbon Road.  The Brick Store is the oldest general store in the US. it was built in 1790 and is still going strong. I enjoyed a good cup of coffee and some of the homemade fudge, but they also have a deli that looked good. They have a good selection of regional foods such as smoked meats, cheeses and maple syrup.

 

 

The Brick Store

If you find yourself in New Hampshire, take time to see the covered bridges and The Brick Store.

Inn On Golden Pond

The Inn On Golden Pond

After leaving Kennebunk I drove through some beautiful country to get to the Inn On Golden Pond.

 

 

 

The Inn On Golden Pond is located at 1080 U.S. Route 3 Holderness, NH . I found the Inn to be a relaxing place designed to make you feel at home.

Inn on golden pond

Inn on golden pond

The Inn keepers did everything to make you feel welcome.  We enjoyed a fire and pleasant conversation with the inn keeper as he told us about the area and things that we might enjoy doing and seeing in the surrounding area.

The land around the Inn was beautiful.

inn on golden pond

I also enjoyed the sitting area in our room. It was nice to sit and read while looking out the window and the New Hampshire country side.

 

I found a great place to eat just down Route 3 in Ashland NH.  is the Common Man. We all enjoyed the food and the service. It is easy to pass up because it looks like someone’s house. If you go try the Apple Walnut Chicken or the Chicken Pot Pie.

 

Common Man

I enjoyed the breakfast the each morning and the conversation we had with Bill, Bonnie and the other guest. We wished that we could have stayed longer but perhaps we will be able to return again.

Inn On Golden Pond
My Mother saying goodbye

Our drive through New Hampshire and the Holderness/ Ashland areas was beautiful. I look forward to going back.