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
What to do and see in New Hampshire, United States: The Best Monuments & Statues
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. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 298 reviews
Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this beautiful home and garden is now open to the public for free concerts and picnics.
Reviewed By elizetravels - Boston, United States
This place was unexpectedly the favorite part of a VT vacation with my family. We almost didn't stop but I have a NPS membership, so admission was free. It happened to be the last day of the season (buildings are all closed from Nov-May but you can still walk around the grounds) and we went on a very informative tour with a super nice ranger. They even kept the main house open for us to look around after our tour. Beautiful, well maintained grounds with statues sprinkled around - highly recommend a stop by if you're in the area!
2. New Hampshire State House
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4.5 based on 251 reviews
NH's State House - with the oldest continuously used legislative chambers! Opened in June 1819! Home of the General Court of NH!
Reviewed By filmg
Full of nooks and crannies, this very old building exudes Yankee thrift and durability. Set amid the town, and not walled off from the flow of life, the capitol building screams New Hampshire. Live free or die!
3. Pollyanna of Littleton Statue
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
A Welcome Wave. Arms flung wide. Pollyanna of Littleton - New Hampshire's most welcoming attraction is the centerpiece of historic downtown as an ambassador of cheer and community spirit for residents and visitors alike. Littleton's jubilant bronze sculpture tributes hometown author, Eleanor H. Porter (1868 – 1920) best remembered as the creator of the world's most optimistic character, Pollyanna, 1913. Eleanor Hodgman Porter’s early residence was in Littleton, and not so far from the Library front lawn…where fittingly Pollyanna, Littleton’s sculpture presides in an artistic and symbolic place “welcoming residents and visitors.” POLLYANNA is welcoming...the open-air Fine Art Sculpture in her energetic pose, popular with photographers, is cheerful and inviting for families, groups and individuals. One's own welcoming Wave and full smile, chin-up -- matching Pollyanna -- makes a great "selfie'.
Reviewed By lee9 - Plantation, United States
The theme of Pollyanna has been carried throughout Littleton...it's a spirit that unites the entire town and trickles down to the folks that visit there...you will leave with a smile on your face!
4. African Burying Ground
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ShayAndRay - Yonkers, United States
Found this monument and the Black Heritage trail, on a GPS map, before visiting Portsmouth, NH. My wife and I were quite unaware of Portsmouth’s role in colonial history. And we were even more astonished to learn of the role and presence of early Black Americans in this town. These monuments are very respectful and moving memorials to forgotten individuals, and a testament to modern-day Portsmouth’s spirit of acceptance, tolerance and remembrance. Please visit and make sure to read the memorial plaques.
5. John Stark Statue
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
This statue honoring the Revolutionary War hero is located outside the Statehouse.
6. Statue of Franklin Pierce
7. Daniel Webster Statue
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Statue honoring the historic statesman is located outside the State Capitol.
Reviewed By TampaAerialMedia - Tampa, United States
Daniel Webster is often forgotten, but really has some great quotes, a very wise man. While some of tried to make him for slavery, nothing could be further from the truth. He supported John Quincy Adams who did more for the abolitionists than any man up to Lincoln. The state house is also the oldest state house in US a beautiful sit.
8. Betty and Barney Hill Incident Historical Marker
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By AudEE698 - Grafton, United States
We were staying in the area to visit the ice castles and despite it being ski season, there isn't a lot open for non-skiers to do. I had read about the Betty & Barney Hill Mural tribute to their first reported alien abduction in 1961 on the app Roadside America (which gives you offbeat & odd roadside attractions where you are), so we went looking for it. We got a kick out of seeing the mural and reading all the old newspaper articles that are in the the gas station! You can also commemorate your visit with the purchase of an alien tee shirt. While we did enjoy the trip due to the lack of things open in the winter season, I suspect the busy summer/fall season there would be much more worthwhile things to do, so I wouldn't recommend making a special trip during those seasons. But if you are looking for something, it's definitely odd!!
9. Major Andrew McClary Marker
10. War Dog Memorial
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