Top Things to do in New Hampshire
Top Hotels in New Hampshire
- 1. The Glen House
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
- 3. White Mountain Hotel and Resort
- 4. Comfort Inn & Suites
- 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester
- 6. Ashworth by the Sea
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Tilton
- 9. Port Inn And Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 10. Top Notch Inn
Things to do in New Hampshire, United States: The Best Mountains
If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions; children should enjoy them just as much as adults.
Restaurants in New Hampshire
1. White Mountains
2. Mount Adams
3. Mount Eisenhower
4. Mount Chocorua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By escapefrombrooklyn - Brooklyn, United States
We did the loop that has a bunch of pretty sketchy bouldering and rock scrambling. Would recommend for experienced hikers who are fit and comfortable with advanced rock scrambling. A great reward at the summit! Very memorable hike, what a tough day back to hiking!
5. Pitcher Mountain
6. Mount Tripyramid
7. West Rattlesnake Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By JeanineB992
We did west and East on a late afternoon and it’s a beautiful hike with spectacular views! Well worth the effort!
8. Mount Kearsarge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Emily01230 - Milford, United States
My cousin and I did the summit and back hike up Kearsarge North. It's about 6 miles round trip and moderate difficulty for us. I hike a few times in summer/fall and am in pretty good shape. The view from the summit is stunning, make sure to a lot some time to take it all in. There is also a fire tower up there which is pretty cool. Parking at the trailhead is minimal, probably will have to park along the road. It is a perfect hike in the North Conway area.
9. Temple Mountain
10. Mount Moosilauke
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By NMMc - Boston, United States
We hiked Mount Moosilauke taking the Gorge Brook trail to the summit and then coming down via the Glencliff Trail to the Carriage Road to the Hurricane Trail and then out again on the Gorge Brook trail. Best to get there early for parking. Only Lodge guests can park nearer to the lodge. It is a short walk to the Lodge and to get to the trail head you go down and around it (there are signs). The Lodge had photocopies of the trail map if you need one. It is a steady and gradual ascent with some crossings on bridges. I gauge it as moderate (if Mount Washington is difficult and Mount Lafayette is moderately difficult). The trail is not marked with any blaze below the treeline but is a well worn path so hard to get off trail. Above the treeline, there are cairns. It was windy and a bit cooler at the summit. We are hikers but in our 50s and not super fast. It took us 1.5 to 2 hours to get to the top. On the way down we also did a small detour (0.2 miles to go up and back) to climb South Peak. What you mostly see is the trail down from Mount Moosilauke towards South Peak, so the views aren't exceptional from South Peak, but it was pretty. The trail down via the Carriage Road and then the Hurricane trail was gradual and steady, but not difficult. I think it took us 5.5 hours to do the complete loop. We then had a tea and coffee at the Lodge ($1 each) and sat on the comfy chairs in the screened in porch for a bit before making our way back to the car. Hiking boots were helpful but not necessary (could do it in running shoes). We had poles but only used them going downhill. The forest section was a bit buggy, so insecticide is a good idea. It was windy and cool at the top, so layers and a wind breaker are a good idea. It was cloudy when we went, so we didn't need sunscreen, but it is exposed on the top and for a bit of the trail, so on a sunny day, sunscreen is also a good idea.
