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Directions to The Old Tavern, Grafton Vermont

Driving Directions to Grafton, Vermont

 

From Points North
Interstate 91 South to Exit 7 (Springfield). Follow Rt 11 West through Springfield approximately 11 miles to Chester. In Chester, turn right and follow Rt 11 about .5 mile to Rt 35. Left on Rt 35 South to Grafton, about 7 miles. At the end of Chester Rd. (Rte. 35 S), turn right which will lead you into the center of Grafton. The Old Tavern will be on the corner of Main St. and Townshend Road. Our parking lot is in the back of the inn. 
From Points East
Grafton is best accessed through Keene, New Hampshire - Then take Rt 12 North turning left at the first traffic light to get to Bellows Falls - Then take Rt 121 West to Grafton - or pick up I-91 through Greenfield and follow directions from the South.
From Points South
Interstate 91 North to Exit 5 (Bellows Falls). Bear right off exit to T at end of road. Left on Rt 5 North, 2 miles to first traffic light. Turn left at lights on Rt 121 West. Stay on Rt 121 for 12 miles to Grafton. This will take you to the center of Grafton. The Old Tavern will be on the corner of Main St. and Townshend Road, right in the center of town. Our parking lot is in the back of the inn. 
From Points West
Follow Rt 7 East to Bennington, then Rt 7 North to exit 4 (Manchester). Take a right on Route 30. When Rt 30 and Rt 11 split (just before Bromley Mountain), stay straight on Rt 11. Follow Rt 11 to Chester where in the center of town, take Rt 35 south into Grafton. At the end of Chester Rd. (Rte. 35 S), turn right which will lead you into the center of Grafton. The Old Tavern will be on the corner of Main St. and Townshend Road. Our parking lot is in the back of the inn. 
 

Please note: If you are tempted by the sign that reads "Grafton via Route 121", be aware that most of the nine miles is dirt road and can be quite an adventure in bad weather.

 

ROADWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS - PLEASE NOTE

There will be roadwork on Route 35 North (from the Grafton/Chester town line into Chester) from July 14 to Aug 29, 2008. Please expect delays.  Eastman Road is a good alternative.

There will also be roadwork on Route 121 between Bellows Falls and Saxton's River into the fall of 2008. Please expect delays.

 

Approximate Driving Times

  • Montreal - 4.5 hrs
  • New York - 4.5 hrs
  • Boston - 2.5 hrs
  • Burlington, Vt. - 2.5 hrs
  • Manchester, NH - 2-2.5 hrs
  • Albany - 1.5-2 hrs
  • Hartford, Conn. - 2 hrs