dining…close-by favorites

There are sooo many places to dine in our great state…Portland is FULL of restaurants, as is every town along the way…North Conway has plenty as well. There are other places close to home but these are the spots we frequent:

krista’s restaurant: Yes, we are partial to this one. Hearty, eclectic & casual…but not too casual! Come visit, make sure you let us know you are staying at the guesthouse & please make a reservation in advance of your stay if you would like to join us for dinner. We also offer take-out via online ordering, so if you would rather stay home…: 207-625-3600

bay haven lobster pound: A Maine staple…try them for a classic twin lobster dinner, a pile of fried clams, go crazy with a fisherman’s platter. online ordering for take-out 207-625-7303

apple acres farm: A mile down the road! Great wood-fired pizza for take-out in winter, weekends only. In season visit their farm restaurant after picking apples & gorging on apple cider donuts, fudge, and ice cream. 207-625-4777

stone mountain arts center: Our friends at SMAC are killing it with their tree house cafe for dine in & curbside. About a 25 min drive. Reservations for dine in, menu changes for each weekend. And please please, let music happen in full sometime very soon…when it does you will definitely want to coordinate your stay with a show! 207-935-7292

village variety: Not quite dining but an important necessity…and sometimes you don’t want to make dinner last minute or want to grab something on the run. Amazing classic pizza & lots of other sandwich options. Snacks, gas, beer & booze...all to go. 207-625-8417

Shopping local

Cornish village is full of little & not so little shops…you can spend an entire day poking about, finding treasures. While the focus is definitely on antiques of all sorts, you will also find artisan creations, a sweet apothecary & an amazing toy store. This is not a full list, but we have to stop somewhere! For shopping further afield, there are outlets in Conway NH, Kittery & Freeport ME as well as the Old Port.

full circle artisan’s gallery: Gorgeous shop full of local artisans, pottery, art, jewelry...great for finding a piece of here to bring home for yourself or to give as gifts.

cornish trading company: Three floors of group shops, funky antiques ranging from primitives to mid-century modern. You can actually spend a couple hours in here!

smith & co: Super fun warren of goodies, old advertising, tins, boxes, hardware...you never know what might be hidden there. Located in the village, across from the park. you'll have to visit the old-fashioned way! No socials for this one!

at once all agog: Groovy specialty toy store & gift shop. All ages, grab a puzzle to spread out on the counter…pretend it’s Christmas!

lily’s fine flowers: Fresh cut flowers, casual or elegant, for pick up & delivery, house plants, fine wines, antiques, gifts. If you want a delivery to the guesthouse for a special occasion or just because, just let Lisa know & we will have it there when you arrive

evie’s downtown: Shop full of funky & classic antiques in the perfect location next to krista’s restaurant! Perfect to wander through if your waiting for a table next door!

amolette herbal apothecary: Supplies for your health, house & spirit.

libby’s antiques: Yes, more antiques…primitives & modern…sweet, glorious finds

things to do…

Hiking, biking, Fryeburg Fair, river floats, just picked corn at a farm stands, Stone Mountain Arts Center, wandering the Old Port, finding your way to the coast, Ossipee Valley Music Festival, skiing, snowshoeing….you’ll find plenty to do here…or find its a time to do nothing at all….