Cornish

如何抵達

By plane Lebanon Municipal Airport, in Lebanon.

By car Cornish is near Interstates 89 and 91. From Interstate 89 take Exit 20 (West Lebanon) and travel south on Route 12A. From Interstate 91 take Exit 8 (Ascutney, Vermont), cross the Connecticut River and travel north on Route 12A.

必看景點

Saint Gaudens National Historic Site Saint Gaudens National Historic Site, 139 Saint-Gaudens Road, Phone: +1 603 675-2175, Fax: +1 603 675-2701, [1]. Late May–October, 9AM-4:30PM. Over age 16 $5 for seven days. National Park Pass admits holder and family. Features the home, studios and gardens of the great American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). The only National Park site in New Hampshire, it is one of only two in the National Park System dedicated to a visual artist. Six historic buildings are open to the public and over 100 of Saint-Gaudens' artworks are on exhibit in lovely formal gardens. Explore over two miles of nature trails or take sculpture classes given by a sculptor-in-residence. Summer concerts are also presented. A "junior ranger" program is available.

Exhibits: Six buildings are open to the public -- three galleries with Saint-Gaudens' artwork, a studio for the sculptor-in-residence interpretive program, a stable building with antique carriages, and "Aspet," the 18th century furnished house of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (Aspet is closed in 2006). Tours are offered daily at the park, except for Sunday afternoons in July and August: Art tour: (55 minutes). 11AM, 2PM. A guided tour of the galleries and grounds of the park. A great way to learn about Saint-Gaudens' art and his life in Cornish. Saint-Gaudens' Studio: (20 minutes). 10:30AM, 3:30PM. Learn about the design of the sculptor's studio, how it functioned, and how he created some of his important works like the statues of President Lincoln Nature Walk: Sundays during July & August: noon; Thursdays all season: 1PM. Explore the Ravine Trail with a park naturalist to learn about the plants and animals of the area and the invasive plants that threaten the park. Curator's Choice Tour: Tu 1PM. Join the site curator for a special look at a selected art work. Sculptor's tour: W F 1PM. Join the sculptor-in-residence for a look at the art from a sculptor's viewpoint. Films: An excellent orienta

體驗活動

Antiquing. There are many antique stores in the area. Skiing at nearby Mount Ascutney in Brownsville, Vermont.

購物

12% Solution, Route 12A and Town House Rd, ☏ +1 603 675-9975. Convenience store, beer, wine & spirits. Cornish Automotive, 813 Nh Route 12a, ☏ +1 603-675-5403. Car repair & used car sales. Cornish Flat Post Office, 241 NH Route 120, ☏ +1 603 543-3502, toll-free: +1-800-275-8777. M-F 8:30AM-1PM, 2:30PM-4:30PM; Sa 8:30AM-noon; Su closed. Post Office