The great state of New Hampshire has 221 towns, 13 cities, and 25 unincorporated places. That’s a lot of places to explore that would require tank-fuls of gas and a lot of time. To break it down into something more manageable, here is a selection of 12 places that are worth checking out.
- January - Waterville Valley
Visit Waterville Valley, NH/Facebook “The Town At The End Of The Road”, as it’s locally known, provides a playground for those who love the snow. The best part is that it’s all surrounded by the beauty of the White Mountain National Forest. Waterville Valley, NH, USA
- February - Lancaster
Getty Images / Wirestock Considered to be the gateway to the Great North Woods Region, Lancaster features a brick-lined downtown complete with independent shops, restaurants, and the historic Rialto Theatre. Lancaster, NH, USA
- March - Plymouth
Getty Images / DenisTangneyJr Plymouth is known primarily as a college town, but along with that comes a hip vibe that anyone can enjoy. Plymouth, NH 03264, USA
- April - Andover
Andover Historical Society Andover, NH, USA
- May - Bristol
Town of Bristol/Facebook This small town is surrounded by hills and lakes and is sure to appeal to lovers of the outdoors. Take a hike to Little Roundtop, visit Wellington State Park, or check out Profile Falls. Bristol, NH 03222, USA
- June - Sugar Hill
Getty Images / Yuri Kriventsoff Nestled in the high hills of Grafton County, Sugar Hill is a sleepy village with quaint character and scenic views of the White Mountains. In June, the town comes alive during its annual Lupine Festival. Sugar Hill, NH, USA
- July - Laconia
Getty Images / DenisTangneyJr Laconia is one of several prominent towns in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Its location offers plenty of lakeside adventure and fun! The town is also home to the largest arcade in the world. Laconia, NH, USA
- August - Chatham
Wikipedia This quiet town lies on the eastern edge of New Hampshire, sharing a boundary with Maine. Hiking is the name of the game in this area, with plenty of options to choose from. Chatham, NH 03813, USA
- September - Hebron
Getty Images / Eli Wilson Hebron is located at the northern end of Newfound Lake, the third largest body of water located entirely within New Hampshire. The lake affords opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. Hebron, NH, USA
- October - Dunbarton
Getty Images / FrameworthyFotography by Thadd It might be easy to pass through Dunbarton without paying much notice, but its village is a classic New England scene. Check out some of the town’s back roads for stunning foliage drives. Dunbarton, NH 03046, USA
- November - Washington
Wikipedia Having nothing to do with the New Hampshire mountain of the same name, this Washington is a rural and scenic community. It’s home to Pillsbury State Park and you can get what you need at the Washington General Store. Washington, NH, USA
- December - Lincoln
Loon Mountain Resort/Facebook Lincoln is one of the gateways to the White Mountain National Forest. In winter it transforms into a thriving ski town and is home to some of the finest skiing in the state at Loon Mountain. Lincoln, NH, USA
There you have it, 12 towns that are worth checking out, and some you may be less familiar with. Are there any other towns that folks should know about? If so, feel free to leave them in the comments!
Visit Waterville Valley, NH/Facebook
“The Town At The End Of The Road”, as it’s locally known, provides a playground for those who love the snow. The best part is that it’s all surrounded by the beauty of the White Mountain National Forest.
Waterville Valley, NH, USA
Getty Images / Wirestock
Considered to be the gateway to the Great North Woods Region, Lancaster features a brick-lined downtown complete with independent shops, restaurants, and the historic Rialto Theatre.
Lancaster, NH, USA
Getty Images / DenisTangneyJr
Plymouth is known primarily as a college town, but along with that comes a hip vibe that anyone can enjoy.
Plymouth, NH 03264, USA
Andover Historical Society
Andover, NH, USA
Town of Bristol/Facebook
This small town is surrounded by hills and lakes and is sure to appeal to lovers of the outdoors. Take a hike to Little Roundtop, visit Wellington State Park, or check out Profile Falls.
Bristol, NH 03222, USA
Getty Images / Yuri Kriventsoff
Nestled in the high hills of Grafton County, Sugar Hill is a sleepy village with quaint character and scenic views of the White Mountains. In June, the town comes alive during its annual Lupine Festival.
Sugar Hill, NH, USA
Laconia is one of several prominent towns in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Its location offers plenty of lakeside adventure and fun! The town is also home to the largest arcade in the world.
Laconia, NH, USA
Wikipedia
This quiet town lies on the eastern edge of New Hampshire, sharing a boundary with Maine. Hiking is the name of the game in this area, with plenty of options to choose from.
Chatham, NH 03813, USA
Getty Images / Eli Wilson
Hebron is located at the northern end of Newfound Lake, the third largest body of water located entirely within New Hampshire. The lake affords opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Hebron, NH, USA
Getty Images / FrameworthyFotography by Thadd
It might be easy to pass through Dunbarton without paying much notice, but its village is a classic New England scene. Check out some of the town’s back roads for stunning foliage drives.
Dunbarton, NH 03046, USA
Having nothing to do with the New Hampshire mountain of the same name, this Washington is a rural and scenic community. It’s home to Pillsbury State Park and you can get what you need at the Washington General Store.
Washington, NH, USA
Loon Mountain Resort/Facebook
Lincoln is one of the gateways to the White Mountain National Forest. In winter it transforms into a thriving ski town and is home to some of the finest skiing in the state at Loon Mountain.
Lincoln, NH, USA
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