Discover Sandown: History, Bike Trails and Zorvino Vineyards

Sandown offers several clearly distinct points of interest for planning a trip: a historic Meeting House, a railway depot with a museum, bike trails and Zorvino Vineyards. You can shape your visit around what interests you—architecture and local history, cycling, or a visit to a winery.

Meeting House, Railway History and Museum

The Sandown Meeting House was built in 1773 to replace a smaller building. It has remained largely unchanged since the colonial era and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For travelers interested in architecture and local history, the building’s origins and largely preserved condition are two specific features that define it.

Another thread of history leads to the Nashua & Rochester Railroad, which was built through Sandown in 1874. The depot ceased to be used as a railway station in 1934, was acquired by the town in 1977 and restored. Today, it houses the nonprofit Sandown Historical Society & Museum; the depot is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history can thus be traced through several stages: rail service, the end of its use as a station, and its later restoration.

The museum’s “Life in Sandown” exhibit covers topics ranging from early mills to shoemaking at home. Another exhibit in the stationmaster’s office includes an old telegraph machine and original ticket windows. The topics therefore range from work and everyday life to communications and rail travel. Those interested in Sandown’s past will find different perspectives on local history here, as well as tangible objects connected to the railway station.

Bike Trails Through Sandown and Their Connections

An 18-mile multi-use bike trail runs through Sandown and is open year-round. At Windham Junction, it connects to the Derry and Windham Rail Trails, which are 8 miles long combined. In Epping, it also connects to the 25-mile Rockingham Recreational Trail, Portsmouth Branch.

The lengths refer to different trail sections: the trail that runs through Sandown, the two Rail Trails combined, and the Rockingham Recreational Trail. If cycling is important to your trip planning, it helps to consider these figures and the named connections separately. This lets you treat the bike trail as a distinct focus without combining the different sections into a single length.

Zorvino Vineyards: Winery, Bistro and Events

Zorvino Vineyards is a family-owned and family-operated business in Sandown, New Hampshire, on an 80-acre property. Visitors can experience the award-winning winery. At the bistro, you can enjoy artisanal, seasonally inspired dishes; check bistro availability before you arrive.

Events include annual dinner pairings, themed events and comedy shows. Dates vary. If you want to plan an event into your stay, check the specific event dates in advance. This lets you plan a visit to Zorvino Vineyards around a particular occasion, rather than choosing the winery or bistro as your reason for traveling on its own.

Find a Hotel for Your Stay in Sandown

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sandown, first decide which focus suits your trip: the Meeting House and local history, the museum, the bike trails, or a visit to Zorvino Vineyards. These interests help guide your planning; you can then compare specific hotel offers based on their details.

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