New Hampshire Vacation Spots

It is the site of the Revolutionary War state treasury building. Take a Guided tour of the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern.

The fishing is great; you can surf-cast on the beaches, fish the freshwater ponds or head out to sea on a boat trip. Swim and picnic at Fred Benson Town Beach. Check out the Southeast Light Lighthouse and the view from the nearby 185 feet high clay cliffs of Mohegan Bluffs.

There are numerous public beaches such as Hampton Beach, North Beach or Jenness and Wallis Sands State beaches in Rye. Picnic, charter a fishing boat or set out on a whale watch tour at Rye Harbor State Park and Marina. Enjoy the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park. The historic working port of Porstmouth is ideal for exploring on foot.

There are waterfalls, easy access to 45 miles of well maintained, marked, and mapped hiking trails including an interpretive hiking trail great for the kids. Feed the giant trout at Shannon Pond. Throughout the year there are numerous events featuring artisans and craftsmen, hayrides, festivals, antique cars, and various musical events.

From the exclusive and posh Balsams Grand Resort with its uncrowded slopes and lift lines, to the family oriented Cranway North Conway where you will find challenging yet kid-friendly trails. New Hampshire has a rich ski tradition plenty of choices for all types of skiing and winter sports.

Beaver Brook offers themed nature walks and nature appreciation hikes. During the winter, the trails and grounds are good for skiing and snowshoeing. There are 12 theme gardens maintained by volunteers and open for the public to enjoy. Throughout the year there are various workshops, lectures and special events held.

The White Mountain National Forest really shows off the beautiful landscape that New Hampshire is famous for. This is a perfect spot to take a camping vacation. There are some excellent family-oriented campsites. Or head more into the wilderness and use some of the backcountry campsites.

Return from New Hampshire Vacation Spots to New England Vacation Spots

Return from New Hampshire Vacation Spots to 1001 Vacation Ideas Home