DINING
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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