Things to Do

Union Leader quote from Chris Thompson “Within the Blue Bear Inn is the Winslow Tavern and Restaurant. I’ve had the opportunity to visit them both numerous times and have been overly impressed during every visit. The restaurant, managed by Chef Kenn, is amazing. I’d give it five stars without hesitation. The food is outstanding every time, the service is top-notch and the atmosphere is a combination of high end dining, a relaxed vibe and a local tavern feel. It’s by far one of my favorite places to have dinner in the area.”

Wanting to explore around the Blue Bear Inn? There are some bike trails in Francestown.

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Southern New Hampshire has a lot of great places to visit, ranging from natural landmarks to historical sites. Explore them with our guide to attractions around Francestown.

Mount Monadnock is one of the most popular places to go hiking in southern New Hampshire. Learn all about this iconic mountain and its state park with our guide.

Toll Booth Tavern claims the mantra of a "classic New England restaurant and tavern," that offers a host of different options on its menu. The restaurant has various daily dinner specials and a host of draft beers or mixed cocktails. You can find local bands playing at the tavern on most Fridays. The restaurant is at 740 Second New Hampshire Turnpike and is open seven days a week.

Common Place Eatery offers soups, salads, quesadillas, burgers and many other tasty options. The restaurant embraces the atmosphere of a New England eatery and a small-town setting. Common Place Eatery is set in the heart of Bennington, New Hampshire at 11 Main St. It is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch but is closed on Mondays.

Alberto's Italian has been around since 1945 and is a popular place to try some authentic homestyle Italian and American food. The menu features dishes for all tastes including steak, seafood, Italian dishes, pizza and other options. The restaurant is in Bennington, New Hampshire at 79 Antrim Road. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5-8 p.m.