When it comes to things to do in New Hampshire, each person’s list will be different. Some prefer spending all their extra time outside, while others enjoy the shopping and restaurants that larger cities and towns offer. While there’s certainly no shortage of things to do here, you might want to consider hopping outside your comfort zone to try something new. The things on this list will be favorites for some and new to others. Either way, get out there and enjoy some new cool things to do in New Hampshire!
- Lakes of the Clouds, Sargent’s Purchase
ashokbo / Flickr Located between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe, this network of lakes is worth the 5,000 foot trip above sea level it will take to visit! Sound like an adventure you want to take? Click here to learn more!
- U.S.S. Albacore, Portsmouth
stacylynn / Flickr Head to the city of Portsmouth to see this submarine…out of water. It’s sitting in a ditch, but you can take a look around just before heading to the museum. It’s just weird enough to be worth a look!
- Lake Umbagog, Cambridge
photomagnon / Flickr This beautiful area was designated a state park in 1998 and we’re lucky it was. It’s a great place for peace and quiet since it’s quite far north. It’s also a wonderful place to spot wildlife. Head towards the Maine border to check it out and learn more about it here.
- The Rocket, Warren
dougtone / Flickr Drive through this small New Hampshire town’s downtown area and you’ll find this Cold War-era rocket sitting beside the road. No one’s completely sure how it came to be here, but it’s a great thing to visit nonetheless!
- Uncle Sam’s Home, Mason
jjandames / Flickr Turns out Uncle Sam isn’t just a mythical guy who reviews our taxes, he was a real person! And, he was a resident of New Hampshire. Samuel Wilson’s home can be visited in Mason.
- Pemigewasset Wilderness Area, White Mountains
sackton / Flickr This incredibly beautiful area is also one of the most remote places you can visit in the the state. It’s worth the trip, though, to see some of the most untouched 45,000 acres you’ll ever lay eyes on.
- Thompson Falls, Jackson
jcbwalsh / Flickr This gorgeous waterfall is actually less known than many of the others in the state. You’ll find it by hiking about a mile from the base of Wildcat Mountain. Visit in the summer for a cool, refreshing dip in the water.
- The Chicken Farmer Rock, Newbury
MemaNH/flickr This strangely mysterious rock has been causing locals to scratch their heads for year. You’ll find it along Route 103 in Newbury. If it’s painted over, don’t worry. Come back and you’ll likely find it repainted - it always is!
- Mount Major, Alton
Heather Rush / alltrails.com Some might be tempted to skip this hike given that it’s one of our smaller mountains, but the views of Winnipesaukee from the top make it a must-see! Click here to learn more!
- The Kancamagus Highway
photomagnon / Flickr This scenic highway in Northern New Hampshire is 34 miles of beauty stretching from Lincoln to Conway. It’s hugely popular, but we know a lot of people who avoid it this time of year out of fear for leaf-peepers and traffic. The truth is that this thing is beautiful no matter what. So, get out there!
If you’ve been in the Granite State long enough to have done most of the things on this list, there’s a good chance you grew up here. To make sure, check out these 12 legitimate signs you may have grown up in New Hampshire just to be sure!
ashokbo / Flickr
Located between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe, this network of lakes is worth the 5,000 foot trip above sea level it will take to visit! Sound like an adventure you want to take? Click here to learn more!
stacylynn / Flickr
Head to the city of Portsmouth to see this submarine…out of water. It’s sitting in a ditch, but you can take a look around just before heading to the museum. It’s just weird enough to be worth a look!
photomagnon / Flickr
This beautiful area was designated a state park in 1998 and we’re lucky it was. It’s a great place for peace and quiet since it’s quite far north. It’s also a wonderful place to spot wildlife. Head towards the Maine border to check it out and learn more about it here.
dougtone / Flickr
Drive through this small New Hampshire town’s downtown area and you’ll find this Cold War-era rocket sitting beside the road. No one’s completely sure how it came to be here, but it’s a great thing to visit nonetheless!
jjandames / Flickr
Turns out Uncle Sam isn’t just a mythical guy who reviews our taxes, he was a real person! And, he was a resident of New Hampshire. Samuel Wilson’s home can be visited in Mason.
sackton / Flickr
This incredibly beautiful area is also one of the most remote places you can visit in the the state. It’s worth the trip, though, to see some of the most untouched 45,000 acres you’ll ever lay eyes on.
jcbwalsh / Flickr
This gorgeous waterfall is actually less known than many of the others in the state. You’ll find it by hiking about a mile from the base of Wildcat Mountain. Visit in the summer for a cool, refreshing dip in the water.
MemaNH/flickr
This strangely mysterious rock has been causing locals to scratch their heads for year. You’ll find it along Route 103 in Newbury. If it’s painted over, don’t worry. Come back and you’ll likely find it repainted - it always is!
Heather Rush / alltrails.com
Some might be tempted to skip this hike given that it’s one of our smaller mountains, but the views of Winnipesaukee from the top make it a must-see! Click here to learn more!
This scenic highway in Northern New Hampshire is 34 miles of beauty stretching from Lincoln to Conway. It’s hugely popular, but we know a lot of people who avoid it this time of year out of fear for leaf-peepers and traffic. The truth is that this thing is beautiful no matter what. So, get out there!
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