Rabbit Ridge Artisans at The Summit Winery
(Approx. 10.9 miles)
artisans marketplace Rabbit Ridge Artisans at The Summit Winery
Hop on over to Sip & Shop ~ Enjoy Wine Tastings & Handmade Gifts by Local Artisans
Show Runs: Nov. 7th - Nov. 24
Marketplace hours: Thurs. 4:30-7pm, Sat. & Sun.
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Pillsbury State Park
(Approx. 11.5 miles)
Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system.
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Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
(Approx. 14.5 miles)
Art from the Gallery's Permanet Collection This summer, Thorne director Brian Wallace will select and install pieces from across the gallery's collection that in one way or another connect to the idea or the experience of summer.
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Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
(Approx. 15.0 miles)
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area spans 13 acres. It offers great opportunities for hiking as you explore the footpaths along the gorge and enjoy the scenic views. Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area has picnicking and hiking. Leashed pets are allowed.
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Sawyers Crossing Coverd Bridge
(Approx. 16.7 miles)
According to the History of Swanzey by Benjamin Read, this structure is also known by the name Cresson. The bridge was reconstructed in 1859 at a cost of $1,735.94. The event was celebrated with a big dance held right on the bridge.
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Bement Covered Bridge
(Approx. 17.8 miles)
This is the third bridge at this location. Tradition has it that Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native and a member of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers, built the bridge entirely of hemlock. No evidence was found however to support or dispute the claim.
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Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge
(Approx. 17.8 miles)
The bridge was built by James Tasker who is known to have built at least eleven bridges in the area. It was assembled in a schoolyard and then transported to the site. The farmers who used it would occasionally repair it.
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Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge
(Approx. 18.1 miles)
The Blacksmith Shop Bridge was built by James Tasker. The bridge was used by only one family and given its name because of its close proximity to a local blacksmith shop that once stood in an area know as Slab City.
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