New Hampshire has no lack of things to do and see, no matter what time of year it is. While the days of winter are shorter, that still leaves plenty of time for these winter day trips in New Hampshire. Grab a map, bundle up with your warmest winter travel essentials, and enjoy an adventure!
- Drive The Kancamagus Highway
Getty Images New Hampshire’s premier scenic byway takes on a completely different character in winter. Enjoy snow-draped mountain vistas from the heated comfort of your car.
- Visit Franconia Notch State Park
Getty Images One of New Hampshire’s most popular state parks doesn’t close up when summer ends. In the off-season, it transforms into a wonderland of wintry sights. Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USA
- Take A Snow Coach Tour Up Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington Auto Road/Facebook Experience a guided ride to treeline on New England’s tallest peak. Home to some of the worst weather, this trip is dependent on the conditions.
- Visit A Christmas Tree Farm
Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm and Gift Shoppe/Facebook There’s nothing like a fresh tree for the holidays. Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm and Gift Shoppe in Henniker offers trees and greenery that will make your home extra festive.
- See Incredible Snow Sculptures
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Witness the work of talented artists as they create winter masterpieces. The New Hampshire Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition takes place each January.
- Go Ice Skating
Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation/Facebook Lace up those skates and get out onto Dorrs Pond in Manchester for some icy fun. This pond at Livingston Park also has a warming hut where you can take a break by the wood stove.
- Attend A Winter Festival
Keene, NH Ice & Snow Festival/Facebook Typically taking place in early February, The Keene Ice And Snow Festival is an anticipated annual event. View ice sculptures, enjoy live music, and taste great food along Main Street.
- Visit A Local Ski Area
King Pine Ski Area/Facebook Support a local, independent business and also have a blast schussing down the slopes at King Pine Ski Area in Madison. Snow tubing is also available for a slower pace.
What other great winter day trips in New Hampshire do you enjoy? Please share them in the comments!
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New Hampshire’s premier scenic byway takes on a completely different character in winter. Enjoy snow-draped mountain vistas from the heated comfort of your car.
One of New Hampshire’s most popular state parks doesn’t close up when summer ends. In the off-season, it transforms into a wonderland of wintry sights.
Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USA
Mt. Washington Auto Road/Facebook
Experience a guided ride to treeline on New England’s tallest peak. Home to some of the worst weather, this trip is dependent on the conditions.
Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm and Gift Shoppe/Facebook
There’s nothing like a fresh tree for the holidays. Forster’s Christmas Tree Farm and Gift Shoppe in Henniker offers trees and greenery that will make your home extra festive.
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
Witness the work of talented artists as they create winter masterpieces. The New Hampshire Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition takes place each January.
Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation/Facebook
Lace up those skates and get out onto Dorrs Pond in Manchester for some icy fun. This pond at Livingston Park also has a warming hut where you can take a break by the wood stove.
Keene, NH Ice & Snow Festival/Facebook
Typically taking place in early February, The Keene Ice And Snow Festival is an anticipated annual event. View ice sculptures, enjoy live music, and taste great food along Main Street.
King Pine Ski Area/Facebook
Support a local, independent business and also have a blast schussing down the slopes at King Pine Ski Area in Madison. Snow tubing is also available for a slower pace.
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