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New Hampshire's Secret Escapes: Exploring the Unseen Splendors

Embark on a journey to the heart of New England and uncover New Hampshire's best-kept secrets. This curated collection showcases lesser-known landmarks, quaint towns, and natural wonders that defy the mainstream tourist track. Each point-of-interest has been carefully selected, promising unspoiled charm, character, and local color. Escape from the ordinary and delve into the unique spirit of 'The Granite State'.

Madame Sherri Forest
Madame Sherri Forest

Chesterfield, USA

An ethereal woodland with ruins of a bygone castle-like estate.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Woodstock, USA

Sculpted caves and chasms in the White Mountains.

Castle in the Clouds
Castle in the Clouds

Moultonborough, USA

A historic mansion with sweeping views perched atop the Ossipee Mountain Range.

The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park
The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia, USA

A natural granite basin sculpted by the forces of the Pemigewasset River.

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area

Groton, USA

Intricate rock formations carved by centuries of river erosion.

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

Cornish, USA

Home and galleries of famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Mount Monadnock
Mount Monadnock

Jaffrey, USA

One of the most hiked mountains in America with panoramic views.

Star Island
Star Island

Rye, USA

A serene island offering stunning views and a historic hotel.

Harrisville Historic District
Harrisville Historic District

Harrisville, USA

A picturesque mill village with well-preserved 19th-century buildings.

Beede Falls
Beede Falls

Sandwich, USA

A cascading waterfall hidden within the Sandwich Notch.

America's Stonehenge
America's Stonehenge

Salem, USA

A mysterious megalithic site steeped in local legend.

Crawford Notch State Park
Crawford Notch State Park

Hart's Location, USA

Dramatic mountain pass known for its beauty and hiking trails.

Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge

Lincoln, USA

An 800-foot natural gorge lined with mossy granite walls.

Arethusa Falls
Arethusa Falls

Hart's Location, USA

The tallest waterfall in New Hampshire set in lush forest.

Chocorua Lake
Chocorua Lake

Tamworth, USA

Crystal-clear glacial lake boasting idyllic views of Mount Chocorua.

Tuckerman's Ravine
Tuckerman's Ravine

Sargent's Purchase, USA

A legendary backcountry skiing spot with steep terrain on Mount Washington.

Willey House
Willey House

Crawford Notch, USA

Historic site in Crawford Notch immortalized by a tragic avalanche story.

Franconia Iron Works
Franconia Iron Works

Franconia, USA

Ruins of a 19th-century iron furnace beside a picturesque waterfall.

Greenfield State Park
Greenfield State Park

Greenfield, USA

A hidden gem with diverse ecosystems and tranquil ponds for camping and exploring.

Garner Park
Garner Park

Lebanon, USA

A spacious park along the Connecticut River offering quiet picnic spots and trails.

Dixville Notch
Dixville Notch

Dixville, USA

Scenic mountain pass with opportunities for wildlife viewing and hiking.

Bedell Bridge State Historic Site
Bedell Bridge State Historic Site

Haverhill, USA

Site of a former two-span covered bridge on the Connecticut River, collapsed in 1979.

Upper Ammonoosuc Falls
Upper Ammonoosuc Falls

Crawford's Purchase, USA

Beautiful waterfalls offering serene spots for swimming and picnicking.

Madison Boulder Natural Area
Madison Boulder Natural Area

Madison, USA

Home to one of the largest glacial erratics in North America.

Sabbaday Falls
Sabbaday Falls

Waterville Valley, USA

A hidden cascade tucked away in enchanting woodland.

Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse

New Castle, USA

Historic lighthouse offering coastal views and a glimpse of maritime history.

Mount Sunapee
Mount Sunapee

Sunapee, USA

Popular mountain for skiing with less crowded slopes in the summer.

Odiorne Point State Park
Odiorne Point State Park

Rye, USA

Features diverse habitats, military history, and rocky shorelines.

Lost River Reservation
Lost River Reservation

North Woodstock, USA

Preserved natural area known for its tranquil beauty and rare plant life.

Pitcher Mountain
Pitcher Mountain

Stoddard, USA

Offers enjoyable hikes culminating with expansive views from its fire tower.

Echo Lake State Park
Echo Lake State Park

Conway, USA

A pristine lake surrounded by scenic trails and cliffs.

Fuller Gardens
Fuller Gardens

North Hampton, USA

Formerly private estate gardens now open to the public, with extensive rose bushes.

Madame Sherri Forest An ethereal woodland with ruins of a bygone castle-like estate.

Madame Sherri Forest
Madame Sherri Forest An ethereal woodland with ruins of a bygone castle-like estate.
Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves Sculpted caves and chasms in the White Mountains.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves Sculpted caves and chasms in the White Mountains.
Castle in the Clouds A historic mansion with sweeping views perched atop the Ossipee Mountain Range.

Castle in the Clouds
Castle in the Clouds A historic mansion with sweeping views perched atop the Ossipee Mountain Range.
The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park A natural granite basin sculpted by the forces of the Pemigewasset River.

The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park
The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park A natural granite basin sculpted by the forces of the Pemigewasset River.
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area Intricate rock formations carved by centuries of river erosion.

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area Intricate rock formations carved by centuries of river erosion.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Home and galleries of famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Home and galleries of famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Mount Monadnock One of the most hiked mountains in America with panoramic views.

Mount Monadnock
Mount Monadnock One of the most hiked mountains in America with panoramic views.
Star Island A serene island offering stunning views and a historic hotel.

Star Island
Star Island A serene island offering stunning views and a historic hotel.
Harrisville Historic District A picturesque mill village with well-preserved 19th-century buildings.

Harrisville Historic District
Harrisville Historic District A picturesque mill village with well-preserved 19th-century buildings.
Beede Falls A cascading waterfall hidden within the Sandwich Notch.

Beede Falls
Beede Falls A cascading waterfall hidden within the Sandwich Notch.
America's Stonehenge A mysterious megalithic site steeped in local legend.

America's Stonehenge
America's Stonehenge A mysterious megalithic site steeped in local legend.
Crawford Notch State Park Dramatic mountain pass known for its beauty and hiking trails.

Crawford Notch State Park
Crawford Notch State Park Dramatic mountain pass known for its beauty and hiking trails.
Flume Gorge An 800-foot natural gorge lined with mossy granite walls.

Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge An 800-foot natural gorge lined with mossy granite walls.
Arethusa Falls The tallest waterfall in New Hampshire set in lush forest.

Arethusa Falls
Arethusa Falls The tallest waterfall in New Hampshire set in lush forest.
Chocorua Lake Crystal-clear glacial lake boasting idyllic views of Mount Chocorua.

Chocorua Lake
Chocorua Lake Crystal-clear glacial lake boasting idyllic views of Mount Chocorua.
Tuckerman's Ravine A legendary backcountry skiing spot with steep terrain on Mount Washington.

Tuckerman's Ravine
Tuckerman's Ravine A legendary backcountry skiing spot with steep terrain on Mount Washington.
Willey House Historic site in Crawford Notch immortalized by a tragic avalanche story.

Willey House
Willey House Historic site in Crawford Notch immortalized by a tragic avalanche story.
Franconia Iron Works Ruins of a 19th-century iron furnace beside a picturesque waterfall.

Franconia Iron Works
Franconia Iron Works Ruins of a 19th-century iron furnace beside a picturesque waterfall.
Greenfield State Park A hidden gem with diverse ecosystems and tranquil ponds for camping and exploring.

Greenfield State Park
Greenfield State Park A hidden gem with diverse ecosystems and tranquil ponds for camping and exploring.
Garner Park A spacious park along the Connecticut River offering quiet picnic spots and trails.

Garner Park
Garner Park A spacious park along the Connecticut River offering quiet picnic spots and trails.
Dixville Notch Scenic mountain pass with opportunities for wildlife viewing and hiking.

Dixville Notch
Dixville Notch Scenic mountain pass with opportunities for wildlife viewing and hiking.
Bedell Bridge State Historic Site Site of a former two-span covered bridge on the Connecticut River, collapsed in 1979.

Bedell Bridge State Historic Site
Bedell Bridge State Historic Site Site of a former two-span covered bridge on the Connecticut River, collapsed in 1979.
Upper Ammonoosuc Falls Beautiful waterfalls offering serene spots for swimming and picnicking.

Upper Ammonoosuc Falls
Upper Ammonoosuc Falls Beautiful waterfalls offering serene spots for swimming and picnicking.
Madison Boulder Natural Area Home to one of the largest glacial erratics in North America.

Madison Boulder Natural Area
Madison Boulder Natural Area Home to one of the largest glacial erratics in North America.
Sabbaday Falls A hidden cascade tucked away in enchanting woodland.

Sabbaday Falls
Sabbaday Falls A hidden cascade tucked away in enchanting woodland.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Historic lighthouse offering coastal views and a glimpse of maritime history.

Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Historic lighthouse offering coastal views and a glimpse of maritime history.
Mount Sunapee Popular mountain for skiing with less crowded slopes in the summer.

Mount Sunapee
Mount Sunapee Popular mountain for skiing with less crowded slopes in the summer.
Odiorne Point State Park Features diverse habitats, military history, and rocky shorelines.

Odiorne Point State Park
Odiorne Point State Park Features diverse habitats, military history, and rocky shorelines.
Lost River Reservation Preserved natural area known for its tranquil beauty and rare plant life.

Lost River Reservation
Lost River Reservation Preserved natural area known for its tranquil beauty and rare plant life.
Pitcher Mountain Offers enjoyable hikes culminating with expansive views from its fire tower.

Pitcher Mountain
Pitcher Mountain Offers enjoyable hikes culminating with expansive views from its fire tower.
Echo Lake State Park A pristine lake surrounded by scenic trails and cliffs.

Echo Lake State Park
Echo Lake State Park A pristine lake surrounded by scenic trails and cliffs.
Fuller Gardens Formerly private estate gardens now open to the public, with extensive rose bushes.

Fuller Gardens
Fuller Gardens Formerly private estate gardens now open to the public, with extensive rose bushes.