Thayer Inn – Littleton New Hampshire
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2We stayed at a place I have admired every time we drive through Littleton, NH, the Thayer’s Inn. You really can’t miss it when you drive through downtown with its beautiful, stately columns.
Thayers Inn is like your favorite pair of old shoes, a little worn, but very comfortable. Yes. there is some chipped paint, even a little peeling wallpaper, and funky shower knobs, but the bed is comfortable, the place is clean and the people are friendly. Sleep where presidents and the famous have stayed. Sit on the balcony and watch the world go by.
We ate at the on-site restaurant, the Grille One-Eleven downstairs. It’s a homey, pub atmosphere with good specials.
Pollyanna was here
Behind the inn, there is access to the river walk with some interesting interactive exhibits and a walking “covered bridge” over the river.
Across and a bit down the street is the public library where a statue of the 1913 best seller in children’s literature character, Pollyanna, is outside the door.
The author, Eleanor H. Porter was born and raised in Littleton, New Hampshire. The name Pollyanna is now in the dictionary as a word to describe an excessively cheerful or optimistic person. How can you not be cheerful in a charming little town like Littleton?
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Thanks so much for this lovely post about the Thayer Inn, Lisa! It’s the first memorable building I remember seeing the first time I stayed in Littleton when I once went over that way for the lupine season. It’s wonderful to have some history about the Inn. And Jeff’s photos! The food picture alone is enough to make me consider staying there the next time that portion of the Whites calls my name.
Thanks so much for this lovely post about the Thayer Inn, Lisa! It’s the first memorable building I remember seeing the first time I stayed in Littleton when I once went over that way for the lupine season. It’s wonderful to have some history about the Inn. And Jeff’s photos! The food picture alone is enough to make me consider staying there the next time that portion of the Whites calls my name.