Guidebook for Bethlehem
Arts & Culture
Beautiful historic 300-seat theatre with local and national live music performances. One of the country’s oldest continuously operating theaters, this grand 300-seat structure entertained the “sophisticated clientele” who summered in the grand hotels of Bethlehem at the turn of the century.
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The Colonial Theatre
2050 Main StBeautiful historic 300-seat theatre with local and national live music performances. One of the country’s oldest continuously operating theaters, this grand 300-seat structure entertained the “sophisticated clientele” who summered in the grand hotels of Bethlehem at the turn of the century.
Intimate, 2-screen theater with digital projection & 3D for new releases plus old-fashioned charm.
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Jax Jr Cinemas
32 W Main StIntimate, 2-screen theater with digital projection & 3D for new releases plus old-fashioned charm.
Open gallery in a re-purposed church, with artists-in-residence & design studios on-site. Fun to stroll through!
42 Maple St
42 Maple StreetOpen gallery in a re-purposed church, with artists-in-residence & design studios on-site. Fun to stroll through!
Entertainment & Activities
Family fun park with an Old West theme plus a roller coaster, go-karts, laser tag & water rides.
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Fort Jefferson
1492 Presidential HwyFamily fun park with an Old West theme plus a roller coaster, go-karts, laser tag & water rides.
North Pole-themed fun park with rides, water features & shows plus elves, reindeer & Kris Kringle
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Joulupukin Pajakylä
528 Presidential HwyNorth Pole-themed fun park with rides, water features & shows plus elves, reindeer & Kris Kringle
Bethlehem Playground & Public Pool!
Two well-kept basketball courts are also at the end of the street-- across main street from town hall / playground / swimming pool.
Bethlehem Recreation
2155 Main StBethlehem Playground & Public Pool!
Two well-kept basketball courts are also at the end of the street-- across main street from town hall / playground / swimming pool.
Food Scene
Step aside Starbucks, this is what a local coffee-shop should be! All the classic espresso drinks, plus a juice-bar & artisanal sandwiches, within walking distance.
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The Maia Papaya
2161 Main StStep aside Starbucks, this is what a local coffee-shop should be! All the classic espresso drinks, plus a juice-bar & artisanal sandwiches, within walking distance.
Bailiwicks On Main
106 Main StSemi-upscale american cuisine, with a decent bar.
Chang Thai Cafe
77 Main StGood Thai, Pan-Asian & Sushi. With take-out!
Cold Mountain Cafe
2015 Main StArtistic Farm-to-Table dining for lunch and dinner.
A real parlor-car diner-cafe from the 1930s. It recently won recognition for its charisma, charm and comfort food. If you need Eggs & Hash for breakfast or meatloaf for dinner, pull up a seat at the counter, or slide into a formica booth.
http://www.littletondiner.com/
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Littleton Library
92 Main StA real parlor-car diner-cafe from the 1930s. It recently won recognition for its charisma, charm and comfort food. If you need Eggs & Hash for breakfast or meatloaf for dinner, pull up a seat at the counter, or slide into a formica booth.
http://www.littletondiner.com/
Creative pizzas & sandwiches, plus gourmet mains, in cozy quarters with a large patio & cellar bar.
rosaflamingos.com
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Rosa Flamingos
2312 Main StCreative pizzas & sandwiches, plus gourmet mains, in cozy quarters with a large patio & cellar bar.
rosaflamingos.com
Buzzy brewery also serving wood-fired pies & bites in a riverside, 18th-century mill with a deck.
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Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill StBuzzy brewery also serving wood-fired pies & bites in a riverside, 18th-century mill with a deck.
A classic family restaurant with a community diner feel. Nothing fancy, and exactly what you're looking for.
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Topic of the Town
25 Main StA classic family restaurant with a community diner feel. Nothing fancy, and exactly what you're looking for.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local micro-brewery within walking distance! Usually open on Saturdays "until the beer runs out". Check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/reklisbrewingco/
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Rek-Lis Brewing Company
2085 Main StA local micro-brewery within walking distance! Usually open on Saturdays "until the beer runs out". Check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/reklisbrewingco/
Essentials
Mascoma Savings Bank
2212 Main StClosest Bank
Irving Oil
2164 Main StClosest Gas Station
An authentic New England corner store. Get all your food & fixings for the week, a candy bar and a Gatorade, or order a pizza. Pizza Deli Sandwiches Fried Chicken (surprisingly good, and pretty cheap) Beer and Wine
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Bethlehem Village Store
2065 Main StAn authentic New England corner store. Get all your food & fixings for the week, a candy bar and a Gatorade, or order a pizza. Pizza Deli Sandwiches Fried Chicken (surprisingly good, and pretty cheap) Beer and Wine
Walgreens
274 Dells RdClosest Pharmacy. There's a Rite-Aid around the corner, too.
This member-owned cooperative full-service grocery store is open to the public. As much of the offerings as possible are locally sourced-- particularly the produce, meat & dairy. Hot prepared foods as well as beer & wine are
available.
http://www.littletoncoop.com/local-vendors/
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Littleton Food Co-op
43 Bethlehem RdThis member-owned cooperative full-service grocery store is open to the public. As much of the offerings as possible are locally sourced-- particularly the produce, meat & dairy. Hot prepared foods as well as beer & wine are
available.
http://www.littletoncoop.com/local-vendors/
Not sure why you'd need to go here on vacation, but it's nice to know it's there if you need it? Lowes is next door, if you're particular about this sort of thing.
The Home Depot
895 Meadow StNot sure why you'd need to go here on vacation, but it's nice to know it's there if you need it? Lowes is next door, if you're particular about this sort of thing.
You know... when your hair-care won't wait! Right in town-- make sure to call first: (603) 869-8074
Pure Energy Hair Salon LLC
1990 Main StreetYou know... when your hair-care won't wait! Right in town-- make sure to call first: (603) 869-8074
Not that you're planning your vacation around this, but if you need a "_______" in a pinch, you can probably grab it here.
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Walmart, Littleton, NH station
Not that you're planning your vacation around this, but if you need a "_______" in a pinch, you can probably grab it here.
Parks & Nature
A great hike that can be as easy or hard as you want it to be. From Lafayette campground, a young family can hike the 1.5 (very uphill) miles to Lonesome Lake-- a beautiful ridge-top pond with a staffed hut. More ambitious hikers can visit the peaks of Cannon or Kinsman Mountains. Hikes can range from 3 miles to 15, and can take between 3 to 10 hours.
http://4000footers.com/cannon.shtml
https://blog.nhstateparks.org/lonesome-lake-trail-a-guide-to-one-of-franconia- notch-state-parks-most-cherished-hikes/
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Cannon Mountain
A great hike that can be as easy or hard as you want it to be. From Lafayette campground, a young family can hike the 1.5 (very uphill) miles to Lonesome Lake-- a beautiful ridge-top pond with a staffed hut. More ambitious hikers can visit the peaks of Cannon or Kinsman Mountains. Hikes can range from 3 miles to 15, and can take between 3 to 10 hours.
http://4000footers.com/cannon.shtml
https://blog.nhstateparks.org/lonesome-lake-trail-a-guide-to-one-of-franconia- notch-state-parks-most-cherished-hikes/
Crawford Notch offers a mix of easy family hikes and access to 4000ft
peaks. http://4000footers.com/willey.shtmlhttps://www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/CrawfordHikingMapAllWeb_2010.pdf
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Crawford Notch State Park
1464 US-302Crawford Notch offers a mix of easy family hikes and access to 4000ft
peaks. http://4000footers.com/willey.shtmlhttps://www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/CrawfordHikingMapAllWeb_2010.pdf
A beautiful lake with a sandy beach opening up views of the notch. Boat rentals available!
http://www.cannonmt.com/echo- lake-beach-boats.html
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Echo Lake
A beautiful lake with a sandy beach opening up views of the notch. Boat rentals available!
http://www.cannonmt.com/echo- lake-beach-boats.html
A short walk from the house, with panoramic views of the White Mountains as your reward.
https://1happyhiker.blogspot.com/2012/06/hiking-to-mt-agassiz-old-fashioned-way.html
Mount Agassiz
A short walk from the house, with panoramic views of the White Mountains as your reward.
https://1happyhiker.blogspot.com/2012/06/hiking-to-mt-agassiz-old-fashioned-way.html
An easily accessible, although reasonably strenuous hike will take you up the old bridal path to the Greenleaf Hut (open seasonally) and on to the rocky summit with panoramic views of the White Mountains. If you're feeling up for it, continue along the Franconia Ridge Trail and peak-bag Little Haystack & Mt. Lincoln as well. This hike is 8 to 9 miles, and should take 5 to 8 hours. Weather changes quickly, and you may not be able to find shelter once above tree-
line.
http://4000footers.com/lafayette.shtml
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Mount Lafayette
An easily accessible, although reasonably strenuous hike will take you up the old bridal path to the Greenleaf Hut (open seasonally) and on to the rocky summit with panoramic views of the White Mountains. If you're feeling up for it, continue along the Franconia Ridge Trail and peak-bag Little Haystack & Mt. Lincoln as well. This hike is 8 to 9 miles, and should take 5 to 8 hours. Weather changes quickly, and you may not be able to find shelter once above tree-
line.
http://4000footers.com/lafayette.shtml
The highest point in the northeast (and home of the world's worst weather). The Ammonoosuc & Jewel Trails offer the easiest approach, but plan on a strenuous, all-day hike, with variable weather (ie, windy and cold-- year round).Intrepid explorers will be rewarded with a great hike with unparalleled views. Less intrepid explorers can take the Cog Railroad or Auto-Road to the top ;)
http://4000footers.com/washington.shtml
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Mount Washington
The highest point in the northeast (and home of the world's worst weather). The Ammonoosuc & Jewel Trails offer the easiest approach, but plan on a strenuous, all-day hike, with variable weather (ie, windy and cold-- year round).Intrepid explorers will be rewarded with a great hike with unparalleled views. Less intrepid explorers can take the Cog Railroad or Auto-Road to the top ;)
http://4000footers.com/washington.shtml
Preserved Historic Farm with cultural events, maple sugar experiences, trails and a christmas tree farm!
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The Rocks
113 Christmas LnPreserved Historic Farm with cultural events, maple sugar experiences, trails and a christmas tree farm!
A great hike that can be as easy or hard as you want it to be. From Lafayette campground, a young family can hike the 1.5 (very uphill) miles to Lonesome Lake-- a beautiful ridge-top pond with a staffed hut. More ambitious hikers can visit the peaks of Cannon or Kinsman Mountains. Hikes can range from 3 miles to 15, and can take between 3 to 10 hours.
http://4000footers.com/cannon.shtml
https://blog.nhstateparks.org/lonesome-lake-trail-a-guide-to-one-of-franconia- notch-state-parks-most-cherished-hikes/
Lonesome Lake Loop
Lonesome Lake LoopA great hike that can be as easy or hard as you want it to be. From Lafayette campground, a young family can hike the 1.5 (very uphill) miles to Lonesome Lake-- a beautiful ridge-top pond with a staffed hut. More ambitious hikers can visit the peaks of Cannon or Kinsman Mountains. Hikes can range from 3 miles to 15, and can take between 3 to 10 hours.
http://4000footers.com/cannon.shtml
https://blog.nhstateparks.org/lonesome-lake-trail-a-guide-to-one-of-franconia- notch-state-parks-most-cherished-hikes/
Shopping
Amazing old-fashioned candy store, with site-made fudge and the world's longest candy counter!
chutters.com
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Chutters
43 Main StAmazing old-fashioned candy store, with site-made fudge and the world's longest candy counter!
chutters.com
Really more like a junk-shop, there may be a few cool old finds... on the cheap.
Hundred Acre Wood Antiques
2191 Main StReally more like a junk-shop, there may be a few cool old finds... on the cheap.
America's oldest Ski-Shop-- they have a few locations in Littleton-- the one above is on the walkable main-street and focuses more out outdoor wear-- they have a discount warehouse and a traditional ski-shop, too.lahouts.com
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LAHOUTS SUMMIT SHOP
99 Main StAmerica's oldest Ski-Shop-- they have a few locations in Littleton-- the one above is on the walkable main-street and focuses more out outdoor wear-- they have a discount warehouse and a traditional ski-shop, too.lahouts.com
Great bike-shop for a tune-up or a new bike. They handle equal parts mountain biking and road-cycling. They also have a good selection of hiking gear, as well. http://littletonbike.com/
Littleton Bike & Fitness
30 Cottage StGreat bike-shop for a tune-up or a new bike. They handle equal parts mountain biking and road-cycling. They also have a good selection of hiking gear, as well. http://littletonbike.com/
A semi-hipster take on the county antique store: everything from old wooden skis, to vinyl records to your grandmother's stove.
http://www.lonesomewoods.com/
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Lonesome Woods
2165 Main StA semi-hipster take on the county antique store: everything from old wooden skis, to vinyl records to your grandmother's stove.
http://www.lonesomewoods.com/
Fascinating store with mid-century furniture & decorations.
https://www.facebook.com/MidModLiving/
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Just L Modern Antiques
35 Main StFascinating store with mid-century furniture & decorations.
https://www.facebook.com/MidModLiving/
The retail outpost of the Women's Rural Entrepreneurship Network, this storefront has local arts, crafts, soaps and delicacies. A mix of local flavor and artisanal products! wrenworks.org
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WREN
2011 Main StThe retail outpost of the Women's Rural Entrepreneurship Network, this storefront has local arts, crafts, soaps and delicacies. A mix of local flavor and artisanal products! wrenworks.org