Enfield is a great town and includes the villages of Enfield, Enfield Center, Upper Shaker Village, Lower Shaker Village, Lockehaven, and Montcalm.
I-89, Routes 4 and 4-A and Route 10 all pass through town, and I-91 is just a few miles away. The part of town near
Mascoma Lake was a Shaker settlement, a religious group that incorporated dancing
into their religious practice, along with sexual abstinence. The Shakers left Enfield in 1923.
The
Shaker Museum offers insights into the religious life and craftsmanship of the religious
community. The campus is beautiful and immaculately maintained, and there are gardens and hiking trails,
and a concert series.
Enfield native Stan Williams, known by announcers as "Big Daddy," was an imposing right-handed pitcher who
ultimately became known as "The Hurt." At 6'4", 235 pounds he caused pain for opponents of the Los Angeles
Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Saint Louis Cardinals, and finally the Boston Red Sox. His
career lasted from 1958-1972.
Whaleback Ski Area is here, and while small, offers skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling trails. The town is also home to
Great View Roller Skating.
Mickey's Roadside Café, 330 Route 4 gets high marks for diner style food with a high degree of
artistry. Additional dining is available in nearby
Hanover,
Lebanon and
West Lebanon.
There are several bed and breakfasts in Enfield:
Mary Keane House Bed and Breakfast
Shaker Farm Bed and Breakfast
Shaker Hill Bed and Breakfast
Stanford Bed and Breakfast
Additional lodging is available in nearby
Hanover,
Lebanon and
West Lebanon.
While a small community, with its variety of recreational activities and history, Enfield has a lot to offer.