If you are looking for small-town America at its best, check out some of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. Natural beauty, charming architecture, and kind people make trips to these cute New Hampshire towns a must-do, for tourists and locals alike. Here are a few of the most picturesque small towns in the Granite State.
- Littleton
Jasperdo/Flickr Littleton is in the shadow of its more well-known neighbors, including Franconia, but this charming town on the banks of the Connecticut River is well worth a visit and stands as one of the best small towns in NH. Take a look at this weekend itinerary in Littleton to help plan out your visit. Littleton, NH 03561, USA
- Meredith
NNECAPA Photo Library/Flickr A cute New Hampshire town on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith is a favorite for locals and tourists. Each summer, the population of the town swells, but Meredith has year-round appeal with hundreds of hotel rooms, a charming mall, and iconic Common Man restaurants. Be sure to check out Cider Bellies Doughnuts while you’re in Meredith. Meredith, NH, USA
- Exeter
Roger H. Goun/Flickr Exeter is home to one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country, but one of the best small towns in NH offers much more than just Phillips Academy. Check out the American Independence Festival, which takes place each July. Find out what else you can do in a day trip to Exeter. Exeter, NH 03833, USA
- Hancock
James Walsh/Flickr Hancock is a picturesque small town in the southern part of the state that offers hiking, historic buildings, and a covered bridge. Read more about Hancock, one of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. Hancock, NH, USA
- Hanover
Doug Kerr/Flickr The home of Dartmouth College is quintessential New England. Rolling hills, old brick architecture, and fine dining make it one of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. Hungry? Check out these awesome restaurants in Hanover.
- Jackson
Harvey Barrison/flickr The cute New Hampshire town of Jackson is stunning any time of year, but it’s particularly magical during winter. See what makes this darling small town one of the best winter destinations in New Hampshire. Lincoln, NH, USA
- Peterborough
Doug Kerr/Flickr One of the best small towns in NH, Peterborough is an accessible area full of small-town charm. Get more details on Peterborough and what it has to offer visitors. Peterborough, NH 03458, USA
- Portsmouth
Timechaser/flickr The gem of the New Hampshire seacoast boasts history, a working port, and a top-of-the-line bar and restaurant scene. Get more details on things to do in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
- Sugar Hill
Anthony Quintano/Flickr One of New Hampshire’s youngest and smallest towns is also one of its most charming. No matter what season you are visiting in, this is one of the best small towns in NH. Get more reasons why is Sugar Hill is a must visit. Sugar Hill, NH, USA
These are really some of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. Which are your favorites?
Jasperdo/Flickr
Littleton is in the shadow of its more well-known neighbors, including Franconia, but this charming town on the banks of the Connecticut River is well worth a visit and stands as one of the best small towns in NH. Take a look at this weekend itinerary in Littleton to help plan out your visit.
Littleton, NH 03561, USA
NNECAPA Photo Library/Flickr
A cute New Hampshire town on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith is a favorite for locals and tourists. Each summer, the population of the town swells, but Meredith has year-round appeal with hundreds of hotel rooms, a charming mall, and iconic Common Man restaurants. Be sure to check out Cider Bellies Doughnuts while you’re in Meredith.
Meredith, NH, USA
Roger H. Goun/Flickr
Exeter is home to one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country, but one of the best small towns in NH offers much more than just Phillips Academy. Check out the American Independence Festival, which takes place each July. Find out what else you can do in a day trip to Exeter.
Exeter, NH 03833, USA
James Walsh/Flickr
Hancock is a picturesque small town in the southern part of the state that offers hiking, historic buildings, and a covered bridge. Read more about Hancock, one of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire.
Hancock, NH, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
The home of Dartmouth College is quintessential New England. Rolling hills, old brick architecture, and fine dining make it one of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. Hungry? Check out these awesome restaurants in Hanover.
Harvey Barrison/flickr
The cute New Hampshire town of Jackson is stunning any time of year, but it’s particularly magical during winter. See what makes this darling small town one of the best winter destinations in New Hampshire.
Lincoln, NH, USA
One of the best small towns in NH, Peterborough is an accessible area full of small-town charm. Get more details on Peterborough and what it has to offer visitors.
Peterborough, NH 03458, USA
Timechaser/flickr
The gem of the New Hampshire seacoast boasts history, a working port, and a top-of-the-line bar and restaurant scene. Get more details on things to do in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Anthony Quintano/Flickr
One of New Hampshire’s youngest and smallest towns is also one of its most charming. No matter what season you are visiting in, this is one of the best small towns in NH. Get more reasons why is Sugar Hill is a must visit.
Sugar Hill, NH, USA
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Recreation in New Hampshire September 19, 2022 Rachel Raimondi Which state parks should I visit in New Hampshire? There are 93 state parks in New Hampshire to explore. In Lincoln, there’s the nearly 6,700-acre Franconia Notch State Park. Among its highlights for visitors includes 34 hiking trails, the “Old Man of the Mountain,” the New England Ski Museum, and the Flume Gorge Ride. Then there’s also swimming, fishing, biking, and rock climbing opportunities. Pawtuckaway State Park is located in Nottingham. Among its 5,000 acres, you can boat, fish, and swim at Pawtuckaway Lake, explore hiking trails, including one that goes out to a fire tower, bike, camp, and a lot more. And many of the state’s most lovely parks are located in some of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. What are the most memorable hotels in New Hampshire? While there are many hotels in the Granite State, the Mount Washington Hotel (Omni Mount Washington Resort) in Bretton Woods tends to stand out a bit. Built in the beginning of the 20th century, despite its several changes in ownership and closures, it remains one of the only grand hotels in the White Mountains left. The 200-room Renaissance Revival is a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Can I go for a train ride in New Hampshire? There is no train ride in New Hampshire that compares to the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Located on Base Station Road in Mount Washington, this mountain-climbing rail was the first in the world, built in 1869. The train will take you 3,719 feet up to Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak. The train runs year-round and can be especially scenic after or during a snowfall.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Recreation in New Hampshire
September 19, 2022
Rachel Raimondi
Which state parks should I visit in New Hampshire? There are 93 state parks in New Hampshire to explore. In Lincoln, there’s the nearly 6,700-acre Franconia Notch State Park. Among its highlights for visitors includes 34 hiking trails, the “Old Man of the Mountain,” the New England Ski Museum, and the Flume Gorge Ride. Then there’s also swimming, fishing, biking, and rock climbing opportunities. Pawtuckaway State Park is located in Nottingham. Among its 5,000 acres, you can boat, fish, and swim at Pawtuckaway Lake, explore hiking trails, including one that goes out to a fire tower, bike, camp, and a lot more. And many of the state’s most lovely parks are located in some of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire. What are the most memorable hotels in New Hampshire? While there are many hotels in the Granite State, the Mount Washington Hotel (Omni Mount Washington Resort) in Bretton Woods tends to stand out a bit. Built in the beginning of the 20th century, despite its several changes in ownership and closures, it remains one of the only grand hotels in the White Mountains left. The 200-room Renaissance Revival is a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Can I go for a train ride in New Hampshire? There is no train ride in New Hampshire that compares to the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Located on Base Station Road in Mount Washington, this mountain-climbing rail was the first in the world, built in 1869. The train will take you 3,719 feet up to Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak. The train runs year-round and can be especially scenic after or during a snowfall.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are 93 state parks in New Hampshire to explore. In Lincoln, there’s the nearly 6,700-acre Franconia Notch State Park. Among its highlights for visitors includes 34 hiking trails, the “Old Man of the Mountain,” the New England Ski Museum, and the Flume Gorge Ride. Then there’s also swimming, fishing, biking, and rock climbing opportunities. Pawtuckaway State Park is located in Nottingham. Among its 5,000 acres, you can boat, fish, and swim at Pawtuckaway Lake, explore hiking trails, including one that goes out to a fire tower, bike, camp, and a lot more. And many of the state’s most lovely parks are located in some of the most beautiful towns in New Hampshire.
What are the most memorable hotels in New Hampshire?
While there are many hotels in the Granite State, the Mount Washington Hotel (Omni Mount Washington Resort) in Bretton Woods tends to stand out a bit. Built in the beginning of the 20th century, despite its several changes in ownership and closures, it remains one of the only grand hotels in the White Mountains left. The 200-room Renaissance Revival is a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Can I go for a train ride in New Hampshire?
There is no train ride in New Hampshire that compares to the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Located on Base Station Road in Mount Washington, this mountain-climbing rail was the first in the world, built in 1869. The train will take you 3,719 feet up to Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak. The train runs year-round and can be especially scenic after or during a snowfall.
