Pack a Picnic, Take an Adventure

Some of the best meals in the Mount Washington Valley don’t happen inside a restaurant—they happen on a mountain summit, beside a quiet river, at a scenic overlook, or on a blanket spread across the grass.

Whether you’re heading to Story Land with the family, spending the day paddling the Saco River, hiking one of the Valley’s beautiful trails, or planning a romantic picnic for two, Valley Originals restaurants make it easy to take fresh, homemade food with you.

Forget the cooler full of packaged snacks or settling for fast food on the way. Many Valley Originals members offer delicious takeout lunches, sandwiches, salads, wraps, baked goods, and picnic-perfect meals made with the same care and quality you’d enjoy in their dining rooms. It’s an easy way to spend more time enjoying your adventure and less time worrying about what to eat.

Imagine enjoying a handcrafted sandwich at the top of a trail with mountain views stretching for miles. Picture a leisurely lunch along the banks of the Saco River after a morning on the water, or surprising someone special with a picnic filled with locally prepared favorites in one of the Valley’s scenic spots. These are the moments that turn an ordinary day into a memorable one.

Choosing takeout from a Valley Originals restaurant also means supporting the local businesses that make our community unique. Every meal is prepared by people who live and work here, adding a little extra local flavor to your adventure.

Wherever your day takes you, take a taste of the Valley along for the ride. Pick up a homemade lunch from a Valley Originals member, find your perfect spot, and let great food become part of the memory.