DINING
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Brewers , bakers , grocers , growers , chocolatiers , and chefs work their magic every day in The Shires , providing superb fare to the region ’ s eclectic cafés , bistros , and fine dining establishments . Menus cover every occasion and taste , from down-home New England to Jamaican barbecue . You can sample Asian fusion at a country inn or order breakfast all day at a local diner . Sip craft cocktails at a trendy bar if you like , or pack a picnic-togo from one of our mom-and-pop markets and eat it on the trail . In summer and fall , come for Food Truck Fest , Garlic Fest , Peru Fair or the Harvest Festival . The Home- Brew Festival in Bennington has also become a fan favorite .
If you want to explore The Shires on your own , road-trip The Shires Scenic Byway ( also known as Route 7A ). Stop in for an ice-cream cone or browse the offerings at a vegetable or orchard stand , Take a back road without knowing where you ’ re going ; The Shires are bounded on both sides by mountains , so you ’ re likely to find your way back . Why not get out of the car and take a hike ? Don ’ t be afraid to work up an appetite , knowing that a superb way to satisfy it is as close as the nearest eatery .
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