Bellows Falls Travel Guide

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Nestled in the picturesque region of New Hampshire, Bellows Falls is a charming village located in the United States. With its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant community, this destination offers a delightful escape for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat.

Bellows Falls is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and the magnificent Connecticut River. Outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise as they explore the numerous hiking trails, riverside parks, and scenic overlooks that dot the landscape. From the mesmerizing colors of autumn to the tranquil beauty of a snowy winter, Bellows Falls is a year-round destination that showcases the very best of nature's wonders.

This idyllic village is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a hub of cultural and artistic expression. The Bellows Falls Opera House, a historic landmark, hosts a variety of performances ranging from theater productions to live music concerts, enriching the community with its vibrant artistic spirit. Visitors can also explore the numerous art galleries and boutique shops that line the streets, offering an array of unique handmade crafts, artwork, and local products.

For history enthusiasts, Bellows Falls offers a fascinating glimpse into its past. The Rockingham Meeting House, a preserved 18th-century building, stands as a testament to the village's rich heritage and is a must-visit for those interested in colonial history. The Bellows Falls Historical Society Museum provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history, with exhibits that showcase artifacts and stories from the past.

Food lovers will find themselves in culinary heaven in Bellows Falls, with a range of dining options that cater to every palate. From cozy cafes serving homemade pastries to farm-to-table restaurants that highlight the region's locally sourced ingredients, this village is a gastronomic delight waiting to be explored.

Alternative names: Population: 3 thous.Area: 1.39 mi²Elevation: 302 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°8'6"N, 72°26'43"W

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New HampshireUnited States

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Bellows Falls Top Attractions

Bellows Falls Attractions - What to See and Explore

Bellows Falls offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Bellows Falls Canal, Bellows Falls Opera House, Vilas Bridge, Arch Bridge. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Canal
Bellows Falls Canal
Bellows Falls Canal is a canal constructed to allow boat traffic to bypass Great Falls on the Connecticut River in Bellows Falls, Vermont. It was constructed by the Bellows Falls Canal Company and was one of the first canals in the United States. It was used for transport, to power mills, and later for hydroelectric power.
Theater • Concerts and shows • Museum
Bellows Falls Opera House
The Bellows Falls Times Building is a historic newspaper plant on Bridge and Island Streets in Bellows Falls, Vermont. The complex of three buildings was developed in the 1930s by the Vermont Newspaper Corporation, and served as home for the Bellows Falls Times newspaper until 1965, when it was consolidated with other local newspapers.
Bridge
Vilas Bridge
The Charles N. Vilas Bridge is a 635-foot two-span concrete deck arch bridge over the Connecticut River between Bellows Falls, Vermont and North Walpole, New Hampshire. It was built in 1930 and has been closed since March 19, 2009.

Bridge
Arch Bridge
The Bellows Falls Arch Bridge was a three-hinged steel through arch bridge over the Connecticut River between Bellows Falls, Vermont and North Walpole, New Hampshire.
Library
Rockingham Free Public Library
Rockingham Free Public Library is one of four Carnegie Libraries in the state of Vermont. The building, in Bellows Falls, Vermont, a village of Rockingham, Vermont, was designed by Boston architects McLean & Wright in Classical Revival style.
43°8'9"N • 72°26'36"W
Robertson Paper Company Complex
The Robertson Paper Company Complex was a historic industrial facility on Island Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. It consisted of a collection of mostly-interconnected factory and related buildings, built between c. 1890 and c. 1960 by various paper-related companies.
Church
Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
The Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel is a historic chapel, located in the Oak Hill Cemetery off Pleasant Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Built about 1885, it is one of a small number of 19th-century cemetery chapels in the state, and is the most modestly decorated of those, with vernacular Gothic Revival elements.
43°7'54"N • 72°26'56"W
Gas Station at Bridge and Island Streets
The Gas Station at Bridge and Island Streets is a historic automotive service station in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Built about 1935, it is a modest yet well-preserved example of period roadside commercial architecture of the period.
43°8'10"N • 72°26'32"W
Bellows Falls Co-operative Creamery Complex
The Bellows Falls Co-operative Creamery Complex is a historic industrial property in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Developed over a period of about 40 years beginning c. 1906, the complex, with two surviving buildings, it represents one of Vermont's largest commercial enterprises of the period.
43°7'55"N • 72°27'18"W
Adams Gristmill Warehouse
The Adams Gristmill Warehouse is a historic industrial building on Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Built about 1925 by Frank Adams & Co. proprietors of the Adams Gristmill, it is a well-preserved example of a functional railroad-related industrial warehouse.
43°7'48"N • 72°26'44"W
William A. Hall House
The William A. Hall House is a historic house at 1 Hapgood Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Built in 1890-92, it is one of Vermont's finest early expressions of Colonial Revival architecture.
43°8'9"N • 72°26'27"W
Howard Hardware Storehouse
The Howard Hardware Storehouse is a historic storage building off Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Built about 1895, it is a surviving reminder of the city's railroad-related economic past, built in a distinctive tetrahedral shape to accommodate nearby railroad lines.
Neighbourhood • Greek Revival architecture
Bellows Falls Neighborhood Historic District
The Bellows Falls Neighborhood Historic District encompasses a residential area of the village of Bellows Falls, Vermont. Located south of downtown Bellows Falls, the area has one of the largest concentrations of well-preserved 19th century residences in southern Vermont.
43°7'60"N • 72°26'39"W
Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Neighbourhood
Westminster Terrace Historic District
The Westminster Terrace Historic District encompasses a locally architecturally distinctive residential area on Westminster Terrace in Bellows Falls and Westminster, Vermont.
Neighbourhood
Moore and Thompson Paper Mill Complex
The Moore and Thompson Paper Mill Complex is a major late 19th-century industrial site off Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Neighbourhood • Greek Revival architecture • Colonial revival architecture
George–Pine–Henry Street Historic District
The George–Pine–Henry Historic District encompasses a residential area of the village of Bellows Falls, Vermont. Located west of downtown Bellows Falls, the area has a significant concentration of well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century residences. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Neighbourhood
Williams Street Extension Historic District
The Williams Street Extension Historic District encompasses a locally architecturally distinctive residential area on Williams Street in Bellows Falls, a village of Rockingham, Vermont.
Tunnel
Bellows Falls Tunnel
The Bellows Falls Tunnel is a railroad tunnel located in center of the Village of Bellows Falls within the Town of Rockingham, Vermont, adjacent to the Connecticut River, and is currently owned and operated by the New England Central Railroad.

Day trips

Bellows Falls – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Bellows Falls, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Stratton Mountain Resort (Green Mountain National Forest), Quechee Gorge (Quechee), Suicide Six (Woodstock).

23 milesW
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
Stratton Mountain Resort, Green Mountain National Forest
Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont, Stratton Mountain Resort beckons snow enthusiasts with its pristine slopes and charming New England atmosphere. This ski area in Stratton, Vermont, is a premier destination for winter sports lovers...
35 milesN
Natural attraction, Canyon, Geologic formation
Quechee Gorge, Quechee
Nestled in the scenic town of Quechee in Vermont, Quechee Gorge stands as a testament to the natural beauty of New England. Known affectionately as "Vermont's Little Grand Canyon," the gorge is the deepest in the state, with depths reaching approximately 165 feet.
37 milesN
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Park
Suicide Six, Woodstock
Nestled in the charming town of Woodstock, Vermont, Suicide Six is a family-friendly ski resort renowned for its intimate atmosphere and historic significance. Known as one of the oldest ski areas in the country, Suicide Six offers a unique blend of New England...
31 milesNW
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Coolidge Homestead, Plymouth
Nestled in the quaint town of Plymouth, Vermont, the Coolidge Homestead stands as a testament to American history and the life of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. This well-preserved site is where Coolidge took the presidential oath of office...
25 milesSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Monadnock, Rindge
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, is a mountain in the towns of Jaffrey and Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the most prominent mountain peak in southern New Hampshire and is the highest point in Cheshire County.