See & Do
Little Gnesta is 2 hours from Montreal, 4 hours from Boston, 4 hours from Hartford and 1.75 hours from Burlington, right off of I-91 in Newport, Vermont.
Choose from the nearby selection
Lake Memphremagog, Vermont’s “other” gigantic, international, glacial lake is a three-minute walk, as is downtown with its restaurants, shopping, arts and entertainment venues and the historic Goodrich Memorial Library. Only a 45 minutes drive, within Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, you will find a wide assortment of things to see and do. We have included a sampling here, focused on outdoor recreation/silent sports and the arts.
Where to eat
Newport Natural Market and Cafe
Local/organic restaurant in Newport Natural Foods, downtown Newport-walking distance. Open Mon.-Sat. 8-8 and Sun 10-6
Dusit Thai
Downtown. 5-minute walk from Little Gnesta
Le Belvedere
On the lake in downtown Newport-walking distance. Open Wed.-Sun. 5 p.m. to close
The Eastside
Large menu and on Lake Memphremagog. 12-min. walk.
Lago Trattoria
Try their maple creme brulee in maple sugaring season or stuffed squash blossoms in the spring and early summer. Yummy! In downtown Newport, walking distance.
Outdoor Recreation
Jay Peak Resort
Steap peaks. Not prices.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Northern Forest Canoe Trail protect and steward the water trail and foster community vitality to promote inspiring outdoor experiences in the Northern Forest Region.
Hiking at Mt. Pisgah at Lake Willoughby
Mount Pisgah is a mountain in Westmore, Vermont. It is located on the east side of Lake Willoughby.
Northwoods Stewardship Center
Provides science-based education, research and conservation services for the Northern Forest region.
Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation
Cross country ski and mountain bike trails in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
A 4-season resort tucked beside a secluded lake in the Northeast Kingdom. Sculling, cross-country skiing. weddings and lodging.
Kingdom Games
Kingdom Games offers over 30 days of running, biking, swimming, kayaking, speed skating, Nordic skating, and winter swimming events in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
Clyde River Recreation
Clyde River Recreation in northern Vermont provides high-quality equipment rental and all inclusive paddle trips.
Le Sentier Nature Tomifobia
Bicycling along the lake trail into Canada. Check US – Canada Border Crossing Guide.
Arts and Culture
Haskell Free Library and Opera House
Founded in 1901, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House supports the cultural needs of the community on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, both English and French, through access to information, reading material, a broad range of library services and programming as well as the visual and performing arts. As a heritage building and as a cultural centre, the Haskell plays a critical role in enriching the lives of its members and the community.
Memphremagog Arts Collaborative
MAC Center for the Arts, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, supports Vermont’s Creative Economy through the sale of our member’s work at our 4,000 square foot Main Street gallery.
The Bread and Puppet Theater
The Bread and Puppet Theater is a politically radical puppet theater, active since the 1960s, currently based in Glover, Vermont. Its founder and director is Peter Schumann.
Old Stone House Museum
The Old Stone House Museum is located on 55 acres of Vermont farmland. Bring a picnic lunch; take a walk on the grounds or a self-guided walking tour through the Brownington Historic District.
Catamount Arts
The only full-service arts center in northeastern Vermont, Catamount Arts has grown to be the cultural, entertainment, and arts home for 40,000 visitors each year.
Agriculture
April’s Maple
800 beautiful acres are sustainably harvested premium maple sap made into the finest Pure Vermont Maple Syrup.
The Great Vermont Corn Maze
Voted one of the 10 best mazes in America, the Great Vermont Corn Maze offers more than just a maze, but an experience that can bring the whole family together.
Berry Creek Farm
A certified organic, four-season, vegetable farm located on the edge of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom in Craftsbury, VT.
Pete’s Greens
A certified organic, four-season, vegetable farm located on the edge of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom in Craftsbury, VT.
High Mowing Seeds
High Mowing Organic Seeds offers the finest quality organic, non-GMO vegetable, herb and flower seeds to both home gardeners and commercial growers.
Cabot Creamery
Cabot Cheese, owned & operated by real farmers, has been making award-winning cheddar cheese & other dairy products since 1919.
Golf
Orleans County Country Club
Orleans Country Club, located among the lush scenery in Orleans, Vermont, gives golfers a unique feeling, steeped all at once in relaxation, history and top-notch Vermont golf.
Newport Country Club
Located in scenic Newport, Vermont, Newport Country Club has a rich history of providing a fantastic golf experience. In fact, Newport Country Club has been hosting golfers for more than 90 years!
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Restaurant & Shopping
Newport City Vermont will give you up to date area information.
Locavores delight! Fresh by Nature is a collaboration between our local family farms and restaurants. Check out this link for the area restaurants which offer farm-to-table menus and for more information about the farms. Some restaurants are within walking distance from Little Gnesta!
The Warehouse in the NEK Tasting Center
Casual fare in a sophisticated setting. Emphasis on fresh local ingredients , innovative recipes. Five minute walk from LG.
NEK Tasting Center
Home of Eden Ice Cider and so much more. Vermont foods including Maple Products and cheeses. Taste Vermont wines and ciders at the bar-walking distance downtown on Main St.
Lago Trattoria
Try their maple creme brulee in maple sugaring season or stuffed squash blossoms in the spring and early summer. Yummy! In downtown Newport-walking distance
The Chowder Shack
Open seasonally down by the city dock. Great variety of local and fresh snacks and meals.- walking distance
Newport Natural Market and Cafe
Local/organic restaurant in Newport Natural Foods, downtown Newport-walking distance. Open Mon.-Sat. 8-8 and Sun 10-6
Dusit Thai Cuisine
Downtown. 5-minute walk from LG
Eastside Restaurant
Large menu and on Lake Memphremagog.-12-min. walk
Le Belvedere Restaurant
On the lake in downtown Newport-walking distance. Open Wed.-Sun. 5 p.m. to close
Jocelyn & Cinta’s Bake Shop
On Main St. in the NEK Tasting Center, 5-minute walk from Little Gnesta-walking distance
Little G’s sandwich shop
(Boar’s Head meats) in downtown Newport-walking distance.
Hoagie’s Pizza and Pasta
Within walking distance
Brenda’s Homestyle Cooking
On Main St., 5-minute walk from Little Gnesta
Le Tomifobia Resto
Restaurant just across the border in Beebe, Quebec. About 15 minutes by car or take the bike path from downtown Newport and cross the border at Beebe. After lunch, continue on the Canadian bike path (right at Tomifobia) up to Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec. Specializing in simple cuisine and crepes from Brittany, France. Seasonal hours
Chansons pour Elle Resto
Also in Beebe. Light fare with a nice porch. Seasonal hours
Parker Pie
Pizzas and entertainment in W. Glover (about 20 minutes from Newport)
Sweet Basil Cafe
A delicious and incredible value just 30 minutes away in Lyndonville
Auberge le Coeur d’Or
In North Hatley, Quebec. Marvelous prix-fixe menu in an elegant atmosphere in a charming little Quebec town. About 40 minutes by car
Vermont Brew Tours
Check out Vermont’s micro breweries. Kingdom Brewing is just five minutes from Little Gnesta
Roland Michon-Chef Traiteur
Catering services just across the border in Magog, Quebec
Newport City Renaissance Corporation
The organization representing downtown Newport and its businesses
North Country Chamber of Commerce
For more area choices
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
For NE Kingdom dining options
Jay Peak Region Chamber of Commerce
The Stanstead Stone Circle
Stanstead, Quebec places to visit and eat (just across the border from Derby Line-about 15 minutes)
The Great Outdoors
Everything you need for enjoying yourself outdoors. Within walking distance.
Pick and Shovel
A 5-minute walk from LG, you’ll find everything from the kitchen sink to pajamas at this locally-owned, Vermont-style hardware/general store
Madame Archetypes Panoply Clothing to furniture. A little bit of this and a that and only a short walk away in downtown Newport.
Needleman’s Bridal and Formal Wear
In downtown Newport
Amber Dale Salon.
Award-winning beauty salon in downtown Newport
Newport Jewelers
Downtown Newport
Vista Foods
Supermarket within walking distance
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Within walking distance
Dog Mountain
About 40 minutes from Newport near St. Johnsbury
Outdoor Recreation/Yoga
The Great Outdoors
Rentals and sales of outdoor equipment including bikes and skis. Just a five-minute walk from LG.
Clyde River Recreation
Kayaks and canoes for rent on the Clyde River and just five-minute walk from LG on the South Bay of Lake Memphremagog.
Newport City Recreation
Includes 2.33 mile bike path (hard-packed snow in winter for xc skiing and kick sledding) from downtown Newport to the 3.8 path which goes to the Canadian border (Beebe Spur-Lake Memphremagog bike trail)
Barefoot Day Sail
Grace, an 1880’s oyster sloop, is available for approximately 3-hour sails from early afternoon. She can accommodate two people comfortably but has had six aboard. Weather permitting, the sails will be out or there will be motoring around Lake Memphremagog. Contact James Teuscher at 802-563-2037 to reserve.
Bicycling in the Northeast Kingdom-includes a map for the Lake Memphremagog bike trail (Beebe Spur)-start in downtown Newport
Phloatation Relaxation– Watsu water therapy-just 10 minutes away in Derby
Bicycling in Eastern Townships of Quebec-just across the border, six miles.
Map suggested local bicycle road routes by clicking here
Hiking at Lake Willoughby (about 15 minutes by car)
Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation
Groomed xc trails on the Lake Memphremagog bike trail (Beebe Spur) and more. Also snowshoeing. Just five minutes by car.
Catamount Trail (xc skiing)
Kingdom Aquafest
Local outdoor/athletic events-Run, bike, swim, kayak, fish and ski on Lake Memphremagog-downtown Newport
Hazen’s Notch
In nearby Montgomery, VT (45 min.) for xc skiing and snowshoeing in winter and hiking the rest of the year.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Just a short walk to Lake Memphremagog, the South Bay and the Clyde River
Northwoods Stewardship Center
A unique combination of programs and events which seek to enhance understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Siskin Coutts Ecological Adventures
Outdoor educators, trip leaders and ecologists who connect folks of all ages with the forests, rivers, cultures and traditions of the Northern Forest region.
Up North Canoe/Kayak fishing guide service
Target fish is small mouth bass. Clyde River and Clyde River Reservoir
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Sculling, xc skiing, running-about 40 minutes from LG
VT Fish & Wildlife
Kayaking, fishing, birdwatching on the Lake Memphremagog south bay-about 5 minutes from LG
More about wildlife on Lake Memphremagog’s south bay
Conservation/Education/Recreation resources
Kingdom Trails
Mountain biking, xc skiing, snowshoeing-about 40 minutes from LG
Jay Peak
Downhill/xc skiing, golf, ice arena-about 30 minutes from LG
Burke Mountain
Skiing-about 40 minutes from LG
Ole’s Ski and Snowshoe center
About two hours from Newport
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA)
Eden Mountain
Dogsledding, skijoring, snowmobiling, you can also enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, country walks, bird watching, and maybe take in a moose-siting or two. About 50 minutes from LG
Trails Festival
Mt. Orford National Park
30 minutes away near Magog, QC
Bed, Breakfast and Biking – https://www.bbbiking.com
Bed Breakfast and Biking lists bike-friendly B & B’s and inns along or near the bike trails and byways throughout the state of your choice. The innkeepers along the bike trails offer hospitality and respite for travelers. They will be happy to help you plan a trip using their B & B as a base or as one of several stops on your biking (or hiking) vacation.
Yoga and more
North Country Hospital Wellness Center
5 minutes by car.
Freedom Physical Therapy
about 5 minutes by car
Wild Blue Yoga
In Craftsbury, Hardwick and West Glover, 25-40 minutes by car.
Studio for Life
In Barton, 15 minutes by car. Contact Rebecca Marcotte at
rebecca.marcotte@myfairpoint.net
Flowing Motion
Guided walking, hiking, snowshoeing or xc skiing, incorporating yoga or Tai Chi. flowingmotionvt@gmail.com, 802-318-1206.
Arts & Culture
Memphremagog Arts Collaborative and gallery
In downtown Newport.
Haskell Opera House
Historic venue, built on the border: half is in Canada and half in the U.S. Broadway quality entertainment just a 10 minute drive from Newport in Derby Line.
Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival
Different venues in the Newport area during summer.
Catamount Arts
40 minutes away from Newport in St. Johnsbury-movies, theater and more.
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe
About an hour from Little Gnesta
Goodrich Memorial Library
Five minute walk from LG in downtown.
North Country Hospital
Community pages
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
About 40 minutes from LG in St. Johnsbury
Craftsbury summer chamber music series
About 40 minutes from LG by car-in Hardwick
Theatre LacBrome
World class theater about 45 minutes away across the border.
Lake Memphremagog
Events, places to eat and of interest from the Canadian side of the border on Lake Memphremagog
Bread and Puppet Theater
In Glover, about 20 minutes by car.
River Arts
Morrisville about 45 minutes drive.
The Music Box
Music performances in Craftsbury – 40 minutes from Newport.
Old Stone House Museum
About a 15-minute drive from LG.
Vermont Humanities Council
A varied program in venues across the state.
Vermont Arts Calendar
Just input your dates and location and it will give you a list of arts events in the state.
Sutton Tourisme
Arts, events, etc. about 45 min. from LG across the border in the Sutton area. A beautiful drive.
Agriculture
Golf
St. Johnsbury Country Club
Barton Golf Club
Travel to the Kingdom/Area information
FlyHere
Find direct and non-stop flights to Burlington, VT (including Jet Blue flights from NYC)
Manchester
NH Airport
Newport City Renaissance Corporation
The economic/historic revitalization organization for Downtown Newport. Includes information about Newport’s Main Street with store, restaurant and other information about the downtown.
Vermont’s North Country Chamber of Commerce
Area information