5 Star Places To Visit in New Hampshire, United States (50)

1. 5.0 Santa's Village (1.240 reviews)
   - A Great Family Spot!
   Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   Santa’s Village is a terrific place to spend a busy and fun family day. The grounds are spotless and the staff is friendly and helpful to all. There are plenty of rides, shows and activities like the alphabet hunt are fun. Kids can collect letters on punch cards by stopping a elf statues around the park and then turn their cards in fora “diploma” from the elf university at the end of the day. The rides and activities are geared to a good mix of ages. We had kids from 5 to 10 in our group, and there was more than enough for everyone to enjoy. Food is always a killer at these types of parks, but from our experience it was pretty good and affordable. We had pizza and drinks for our group of ten. The pizza was made to order and the cost was about $75 - pretty fair. They were also celebrating Halloween, and several locations around the park had small treats for the kids. And finally there’s the man himself, Santa Claus. He was terrific with the kids and they all had a good visit without feeling rushed. Pictures are available. This is a must-visit when on a trip to the White Mountains. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation (1.238 reviews)
   - AWESOME!!
   4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Private Tours
   
   
   What a fabulous time!! We did the winter ziplining tour with a group of 10 people. We had 4 guides and they were all fantastic!! The military vehicle that brings you to the top of the mountain is so much fun. Be sure to buckle your seatbelt or you WILL end up in your neighbor’s lap !! The tour lasted close to 2 hours and included 6 ziplines I believe. Highly recommend as long as you’re not afraid of heights or speed! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Northern Extremes Snowmobiling - Tours (965 reviews)
   - Awesome Day Snowmobiling in Bear Notch
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ski & Snow Tours • Private Tours
   
   
   Such a great company outing. Most of us had ridden in the Bear Notch area before, so we booked a 1/2 day rental. Our paperwork was done online in advance, it was super simple, and made checking in easy as could be. Katie and Bob in the office were so nice. They helped us get everything ready to go, made sure we all had the gear we needed, and went over the current trail conditions. You do still need to arrive early to get all your gear together, get fitted for helmets, go over maps, and check out each sled. The sleds were all Ski-doo and Polaris, they were all newer with electric start, heated handlebars, and in perfect working order. The two days before had been warm with freezing temps overnight and we were worried the trials would be icy, rutted, and beat up, but the grooming in Bear Notch is second to none. The trails were in great shape and everything was clearly marked. We had so much fun. Ready to book again! See more..
   
4. 5.0 Franconia Notch State Park (662 reviews)
   - An Active Day in Franconia Notch
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
   
   
   Named one of the 12 best state parks in America. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Glen Ellis Falls (359 reviews)
   - Highly recommend
   Waterfalls
   
   
   We went 30 minutes out of our way to view the falls and it was definitely worth it. Short hike along the rushing water to the top of the falls. You then descend to the bottom of the falls by way of a 120 step well designed rock staircase with a railing. At the bottom you are right by the falls. Beautiful setting! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Seven Birches Winery (355 reviews)
   - Wonderful Wine Tasting at Seven Birches Winery!
   Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   Handcrafting classic European grapes and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction, Seven Birches offers wine tasting daily and "Meet the Winemaker" tours weekly. The fruit may be from around the world, but the wine in our bottles embraces the spirit of NH. Live Free! See more..
   
7. 5.0 Wright Museum of WWII (327 reviews)
   - Wright Museum of WWII
   Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
   
   
   This Museum's purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with the story of WWII-era Americans often called "the greatest generation". The Wright Museum is open seasonally from May 1st to October 31st. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel (322 reviews)
   - Great fall fun!
   Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   We went for a lovely cart run last week while on a road trip from Vermont to Maine (fun tip, this is a perfect stop right in the middle if you're on a road trip). When you arrive you'll get plenty of time to meet and greet the dogs (and yes, they'll let you know which ones not to approach - this is mostly for the dog's safety, none of them are aggressive, just bouncy :). If you're a dog person, you'll be in heaven going from happy dog to happy dog, giving out hugs and pats. If you're on one of the cart tours, please understand that these are dependent on temperature, again for the dog's safety. These pups can heat up fast. Everyone is very upfront about this and we knew going in our trip could be shortened or end up as a meet and greet. We were lucky that it stayed on the cooler side, but my advice if you're worried is to try and take the first trip in the morning and of course keep an eye on the temps. Having said that, the meet and greet would have been fantastic in and of itself. Casey was our guide and gave us lots of good info and history regarding the dogs and the kennel. He is clearly very in tune with his animals and made sure they were okay every step of the way, even going so far as to help a dog with a stiff leg stretch a bit. These are working dogs, but you can tell from the get go that they love to run. You'll also get to harness the team then hop in the cart for quite the ride. It's a little bumpy (hence the warning about any injuries or recent surgeries) but nothing too crazy. I didn't go with any kids, but I'd imagine they would have a blast! We also met with Cale who was in training to lead future tours. He was excellent as well. All around a great morning of fun! See more..
   
9. 5.0 Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site (316 reviews)
   - Homage to famous artist
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
   
   
   Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this beautiful home and garden is now open to the public for free concerts and picnics. See more..
   
10. 5.0 New England Curiosities (298 reviews)
    - Informative, Sensitive, Engaging
    Saturday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ghost & Vampire Tours
    
    
    Roxie hosts a wonderful, personal, truthful tour which explores the whole provable history of Portsmouth (even if just a small portion of it). This was my first ghost tour. I was wary, and hopeful that the night’s guide would not rely too much on sensationalism in order to keep guests entertained. Roxie does the opposite. She keeps her curious followers engaged simply by relaying the facts of downtown Portsmouth’s history and not glossing over the darker parts, the city’s shortcomings when it comes to racial or social tensions, and she discusses only credible sources of supernatural occurrences. I could not have asked for a better informed guide. It’s clear Roxie has a passion for what she does and wants to leave her audience with a well-rounded impression of this city’s history, flaws and all. I cannot recommend this tour enough! See more..
    
11. 5.0 New Hampshire Brews Cruise (278 reviews)
    - Good beer and great company
    Saturday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM - 7:30 PM Beer Tastings & Tours
    
    
    I’m not a beer drinker but it was my husband’s birthday and I wanted to do something other than sit around the dinner table with cake. I originally booked the Saturday morning tour but the day before, the owner emailed me to request that we switch to the afternoon tour since there were no other guests that morning. I happily obliged but explained that we chose the tour that we did because of my husband’s preference for non-IPA beers. The afternoon of the tour, the owner, Dave, admitted that he switched tours so that he could tailor the beer tastings for types other than IPA’s. Dave is personable, knowledgeable and more than accommodating to his guests. And his mom’s homemade jumbo soft pretzels were delicious, too! See more..
    
12. 5.0 PortCity Bike Tours (250 reviews)
    - Good tour, good workout, comfortable bikes
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Bike Tours • Sightseeing Tours
    
    
    This was our first ever bike tour. Our tour guide Vinny was very informative about the local history of Portsmouth and the islands. But he was also great at making sure the bike riding pace was comfortable and more importantly that we were all safe while riding on the streets. We are 60+ and although we had a good workout we are glad we chose this tour! See more..
    
13. 5.0 Out Back Kayak (230 reviews)
    - Real atvs not go carts.. Awesome fun.
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Ski & Snow Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    So hey the shop is not open for covid call or email. We almost didn't because the shop looked closed. Awesome time had by all 4 of us! Butch was a great guide. Stopped for lots of pictures he kept a watchful eye over us. This is one of the few companies that rent quads not those uyvs where someone is stuck as the passenger. 100 acres to explore woods trails rock trails water mud dust. It has it all! We will be back! And are already planning our snowmobile tour in the winter! Call these folks for a fun adventure! See more..
    
14. 5.0 Bretton Woods Canopy Tour (221 reviews)
    - Epic course, a must try!
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours
    
    
    Zip line course was epic. Best we’ve ever done with breathtaking views. A must for active people staying in the area. Shout out to Rob and Skyler who were tons of fun and made us feel super safe. Five stars, we’ll be back! See more..
    
15. 5.0 West Rattlesnake Mountain (217 reviews)
    - Great short hike.
    Mountains
    
    
    The West Rattlesnake Trail is relatively short (0.7 miles one way) and the elevation is not too demanding. Saw many families on the trail some with their canine companions. The view of Squam Lake at the top is beautiful. One caution, if you have small children there is a ledge at the top and children should be watched closely to avoid an unfortunate accident. See more..
    
16. 5.0 Gundalow Company (213 reviews)
    - Awesome sailing experience, great for all ages
    Boat Tours
    
    
    We did a midweek 3:30-5 pm cruise on the Gundalow and it was a fantastic experience. We were using it as a chance for 3 families to meet up after a long time and has kids varying from 2.5-9 years old and they ALL had a fabulous time. Kids under 8 have to wear a life jacket the whole time (they provide as needed) and then they did a great job engaging the kids in the group to help with the main sheet aka main sail row. Great summary of the local geographic features, brief history of the style of boat & it’s uses in the area and overall a beautiful ride. Super friendly team and highly suggest! See more..
    
17. 5.0 Granite State Whale Watch (204 reviews)
    - Humpback whales
    Boat Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
    
    
    A overcast day with a bit of rain. Not long out of the harbour we came across a large sunfish and the boat was skilfully manourvered so that we got a close up view of this large and strange fish. We then motored out to the area were whales are apt to be. Our first sighting was a brief glimpse of a finwhale which then vanished. However we then came across a number of humpbacks, 7 of them in one group. They were not feeding but loading about on the surface and slowly moving along. We also saw them slepping the water with flippers but some distance away. During the trip also saw a number of different seabird species. Crew were knowledgeable and helpful. Snacks and drinks on on board including some alcoholic. I tried hard Meltzer for the first time and decided I did not like it! Quite a run out to the area where whales are. Over one and a half hours each way so a long day. Also cold at this time of year so take plenty of layers. See more..
    
18. 5.0 SledVentures Snowmobile Rentals and Tours (204 reviews)
    - I have been on this same guide before and I 100% recommend it for inexperienced or experienced riders.
    Gear Rentals
    
    
    SledVentures is snowmobile rental experience for friends, families and corporate groups.We provide everything you need to get you on the trail - from professional, courteous guides, to the final layer of winter gear; as well as proper instructions on how to ride. We are located in the heart of the White mountains,and we provide exciting scenic tours. See more..
    
19. 5.0 Rusty Wallace Racing Experience (197 reviews)
    - Best Birthday Gift Ever!
    Auto Racing Tracks
    
    
    I got this for my fiance for his birthday. He was originally scheduled for July 1 but due to the hot weather they had to cancel. It was very easy to reschedule and he just did his 8 laps on 9/16. We had scheduled for 1pm but had to check out of our hotel at 11 so we went down to see if he could get in early before our drive back to CT. Everyone was so accomodating and he was able to do the 12pm run. He definitely wants to do it again and we will have to get him many more laps because in this case. 8 was definitely not enough!! See more..
    
20. 5.0 AG Paintball (178 reviews)
    - Best paintball experience you can have in NH
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Come play paintball at one of the longest running paintball facilities in the country! We offer 11 different playing fields, a world class staff and are a one stop shop for all things paintball. It doesn't matter if it's your first time or you're a professional, we have what it takes to make your day great! See more..
    
21. 5.0 Benson Park (176 reviews)
    - Wonderful park!
    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Parks
    
    
    Benson park is an amazing place to go for a walk, take the kids, go to the playground, take the dog, have a picnic, take pictures and bird watch amoung other things. This place was a zoo back in the day. It has been renovated and is simply magical for kids. Lots of the old structures are there, gorilla cages, the old woman in the shoe display, the swan pond (you can always see turtles hanging out). The park is well maintained and lots of fun. Only down side is there are no public restrooms - only porta potties. Yuck! Maybe soon the town will get real bathrooms up and running. The dog park is a great attraction there as well. See more..
    
22. 5.0 Granite State Escape (165 reviews)
    - A great time had by all at Cook Manor
    Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    Wow, what a fun venue! My husband and I just completed the Mystery at Cook Manor. We had an amazing orientation and the room was pretty well done. A lot of traditional locks, but some next gen elements as well. The owners of this venue clearly love the art of escape rooms and put a lot of time and thought into a quality experience for their guests. We escaped with a lot of time left, so experienced escapers may want to opt for a harder room (for reference, we have done 50+). If it is one of your first few though, I think you’ll really enjoy it! See more..
    
23. 5.0 Art Escape (115 reviews)
    - Fun, and beautiful projects to make
    Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Paint & Pottery Studios
    
    
    Paint your own pottery/ceramics, blacklight splatter, canvas painting and pottery wheels. All of these fun activities are available during our walk in hours. We teach classes at various times during the week. Class schedule is available on our calendar link on our website. We have a party room that can be booked for all occasions ie. birthday, bachelorette, bridal showers, corporate events including team building. We are excited about our newly added blacklight splatter room! See more..
    
24. 5.0 Mount Washington State Park (109 reviews)
    - Gorgeous Short Hike In Alpine Tundra
    State Parks
    
    
    I drove the Auto Road to the summit of Mt. Washington. While at the summit, I stopped by the state park’s information desk and got some information about a short east hike in the alpine tundra. The parking area is less than a mile from the summit. The walk is relatively flat at first. The landscape is rocky with grass and flowers mixed in. It was a beautiful landscape with great views. The trail continued down a steep slope with a flatter trail beyond along a high ridge. I chose to stop at this point since the return hike would be more strenuous than I had planned. Even the short hike is worth the stop. I highly recommend talking to the rangers and finding a short hike to fully enjoy this beautiful place. See more..
    
25. 5.0 Seacoast Helicopters (101 reviews)
    - Excellent Helicopter Tour
    Helicopter Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Air Tours
    
    
    Just returned from a great helicopter tour with my daughter. The first thing that really impressed me was the condition of the helicopters all in pristine condition which will instil confidence in the more nervous passenger. When you also take into account the great flying of our pilot Kevin and the extensive knowledge of our guide Bruce this all added up to a most rewarding experience. Highly recommended and can not wait until I get the chance to get airborne again with this excellent company. See more..
    
26. 5.0 Northeast Fly Fishing School (88 reviews)
    - Highly Recommend
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    Having minimal prior fly fishing experience, I had a fantastic experience with Dave and Jim on the river. These guys know their stuff, from fishing know-how to teaching it. They covered a lot of material in a day - casting techniques and practice, stripping and mending, how to fish with streamers, dry flies, and nymphs, how to find and approach the fish, how to manage your time on the water, landing a fish, where to fish, and more. I feel much more knowledgeable and ready to apply their lessons on my own with more confidence. I ended the day with great excitement and enthusiasm for the sport. See more..
    
27. 5.0 New Hampshire Telephone Museum (79 reviews)
    - Great visit with a bus group.
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    The New Hampshire Telephone Museum houses a tangible history of telecommunications which can be viewed via guided or self-guided tours. Our knowledgeable staff provides engaging commentary highlighting important moments in telephone history, such as the race to the patent office, the undertaker who invented the dial system, and much more. Our enthusiastic staff and our collection of over 1000 artifacts, have made the New Hampshire Telephone Museum one of the must-see attractions in the state, as well as an important educational resource. Stop by and see why people say “WOW!” when they walk through the door! See more..
    
28. 5.0 Beaver Brook Falls Natural Area (71 reviews)
    - A lovely spot right off the road
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Popular scenic hiking area. See more..
    
29. 5.0 Mount Kearsarge (56 reviews)
    - Rewarding and just the right amount of challenge
    Mountains
    
    
    Pay to park, small lot. Reservations recommended, but we went on a rainy cold day so had no trouble without a reservation. Go up Winslow and down Barlow, very steep in spots, rocky terrain with slippery footing. We had no view due to the bad weather but found it spectacular nonetheless. Recommend proper footwear and lots of water. My 11 year old is used to hiking but I couldn’t recommend this to little ones. Took us 3 hours to complete the loop. Definitely had sore knees and ankles afterwards. See more..
    
30. 5.0 Escape Room Concord NH (54 reviews)
    - Lots of fun for ages 20 to 60 !
    Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    We offer escape and puzzle rooms for fun and team building that take place in one of our themed rooms. Any size group is welcome up to 12 guests and we will do our best to make sure you have a fun time escaping! We currently offer five games: Escape the Library, Escape the Lion's Den, Escape the Sanctuary, Escape the Enigma, and Escape the Dragon's Chamber. See more..
    
31. 5.0 Town Hall Theatre (52 reviews)
    - Who else would serve you tea during a showing of Gosford Park?
    Movie Theaters
    
    
    The Wilton Town Hall Theater is a town institution. Everybody loves to pile into the theaters fitted into an old town hall in the charming town of Wilton NH. The owner is beloved, and people even pitched in to help him buy digital equipment for his theaters so he could continue to show movies that no long appear on reels. It's comfortable, cozy, hospitable, friendly and unique. Don't miss it! See more..
    
32. 5.0 Monkey Mind Escape Rooms (52 reviews)
    - Fun for al ages
    Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Monkey Mind Escape Rooms downtown Portsmouth NH voted best escape room in Portsmouth. We are the area's premier escape room and team-building venue. Our themed rooms require critical thinking, strong teamwork, and the ability to work quickly in order to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Great for team building, birthday parties, and gatherings. Located in downtown Portsmouth New Hampshire. See more..
    
33. 5.0 Newfound Lake (51 reviews)
    - I'm speechless!!!!!
    Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
    This lake is THE hidden gem of the New Hampshire lake region....no tourists, crystal clear water and pure serenity! We went in through Wellington State Park, and it was just chillin' after that. Don't miss this lake if you are anywhere close by......it is a hidden treasure!!! See more..
    
34. 5.0 Peterborough Players (51 reviews)
    - A great show titled ' Beehive"
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Theaters
    
    
    Founded in 1933, the Peterborough Players offers professional theatre of the highest quality and has established a reputation for itself as a prime destination in the region.The Peterborough Players presents its work in an intimate theatre located in a converted 18th-century barn at historic Stearns Farm, three miles from downtown Peterborough. The state-of-the-art theatre seats 250 in air-conditioned comfort.As the only professional producing theatre in the region and one of the oldest summer stock companies in the country, the Players has staged more than 300 different plays over the years. Distinctive from the programming of many other summer theatres, the Players has presented a variety of world and regional premieres and works by contemporary playwrights as well as the classics.Seven Main Stage productions are produced each season and two Second Company shows for children. During the "off" season, (October - May), The Metropolitan Opera and London's National Theatre is broadcast onto the "big screen" at the Players.Residents of New Hampshire as well as daytrippers from the greater New England aread enjoy coming to our charming, rural setting to experience excellent theatre, as well as high definition broadcast offerings. Our Getaway Easy packages with local Inns and restaurants make the Peterborough Players a sought-after destination for out-of-towners as well, or locals who want an affordable, low-stress “getaway” without having to travel far! See more..
    
35. 5.0 Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium (51 reviews)
    - Wonderful experience for children and adults alike
    Temporarily closed - Closed until May 27, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Aquariums
    
    
    The Oceanarium is a small, unique hands-on natural history museum with a touch tank and deep water tank. Admission includes a personal tour (last tour begins at 4:30PM) with a biologist including handling the deep-water crabs, stars and other live sea animals and a short talk on whales, sharks and lobstering. There is unlimited time at the touch tank and to explore the exhibits on your own. The biologist is available for questions during your entire visit. Everything in the museum is brought in by local commercial fishermen and can be found in the Gulf of Maine. See more..
    
36. 5.0 Atlantic Whale Watch (46 reviews)
    - Outstanding afternoon!
    Saturday: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM Dolphin & Whale Watching
    
    
    We went out on the Atlantic Queen II on July 11, 2012 and had an outstanding afternoon. It was a beautiful day, the crew was great, and we spotted 16 whales! I was very impressed with the cleanliness of this vessel (considering it is also used for fishing trips in the morning). We had a great trip out to Jefferys Ledge, the captian moved around as needed while communicating with other vessels to ensure the best possible experience for us. We are planning to take another whale watch trip later this season, and will return here. We had a wonderful afternoon and the price was very reasonable. (and there is even a discount coupon on their website for added savings) Great experience! See more..
    
37. 5.0 WineNot Boutique (45 reviews)
    - Best Little Wine Shop in NH
    Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    WineNot Boutique specializes in fine wines, cheeses, gourmet food, wine & culinary tours, and wine education classes! We have a unique selection of wines from classic wine producing countries like France, Italy, and the United States, as well as lesser known places like Uruguay, Lebanon, and Tasmania. We specialize in small wineries whose products aren't available at mass-production outlets. See more..
    
38. 5.0 Open World Explorers (45 reviews)
    - Unique Adventure
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
    
    
    Prior to our Plum Island Birding tour, Steve took the time to learn about our experience birding and what we were hoping to get out of it. We also dealt with an unusual weather pattern and was again given options to accommodate. We forged ahead as planned and it was an amazing experience. Steve took the time to educate us on the landscape, species and sounds. His ability to spot and track birds allowed us to see 38 species during our two hour experience. We learned so much; changing the way we look a birds every day. We will never be experts, but we were given the greatest platform to start our birding journey. Thanks Steve! We appreciate the adventure. See more..
    
39. 5.0 Bedrock Gardens (45 reviews)
    - Sometimes less is more
    Saturday: Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
    
    
    Bedrock Gardens is a private 20-acre garden notable for its horticulture, specimen plants, garden design, hardscape, and art. We open Mid-May, and close after Labor Day. Please note that we are open Tuesday thru Friday of the week, and only the first and third weekends of the month. Times are from 10-4. Check our website (bedrockgardens.org) for details. See more..
    
40. 5.0 Team O'Neil Rally School (44 reviews)
    - Absolute blast!! So much fun, awesome instructors
    Saturday: Lessons & Workshops
    
    
    An absolute blast!! Fantastic experience. My wife and teenage driver went on the Winter Driving Course. I was worried that it might be too basic for them as they are both good drivers. However, it surpassed all of our expectations. Not only did they learn some cool new facts, but the course does actually include relatively high speed driving in the snow, with a snow autocross type track at the end. So much fun and both walked away with new confidence in their car as well as in their ability to handle snowy conditions. I have now told all of my friends about this course. See more..
    
41. 5.0 Smoky Quartz Distillery (44 reviews)
    - Amazing visit!
    Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries
    
    
    Smoky Quartz is a veteran owned and operated craft distillery. Distilllery produces The award winning V5 bourbon and Granite Coast Rum. The distillery also produces premium craft spirits Granite Lightning Moonshine and Solid Granite Vodka. . See more..
    
42. 5.0 Baker-Berry Library at Dartmouth College (42 reviews)
    - Mural in the basement
    Libraries • Educational sites
    
    
    In the basement, the Orozco room contains a commissioned mural by Jose Orozco. There are tours offered or you can do a self guided tour with a booklet available. See more..
    
43. 5.0 The Toadstool Bookshop (41 reviews)
    - Nice Store. Good Variety of Books
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
    The title says it. It's large enough without being overwhelming. We ended up with several books that we hadn't seen elsewhere. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Books stores for us are dangerous because we end up buying more than we plan. In that sense it's very dangerous--we had planned only to look. So check it out. Great place to spend an hour. See more..
    
44. 5.0 Canterbury AleWorks (41 reviews)
    - Hidden Gem in Farm Country
    Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries
    
    
    The most singularly unique nano brewery in beautiful rural New Hampshire! Visit and taste our ever-changing tap lineup and bring some growlers of your favorites to go! See more..
    
45. 5.0 Black Bear Vineyard (40 reviews)
    - Fun Family Run Vineyard
    Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    Wonderful small family run vineyard. It's not California, or New York, or anything you'd really recognize, it's truly a family run place with heart. If you have an actual interest in wine making, or grape growing, or any of the processes in between, the owners and staff are very forthcoming with information about their processes. We were here for their harvest weekend - a fun outdoor event to celebrate the wine making season. There was live music and food as well as games and picnic tables set up. The wine was good, the atmosphere was good, I would come back here again! See more..
    
46. 5.0 Phillips Exeter Academy (39 reviews)
    - Accessible high school in pretty town.
    Educational sites
    
    
    We stopped here today to see the Academy Library built in 1971 and designed by Luis Kahn. He works in International Modernism and this structure is a bold cube of bricks 111’/side and 80’ tall. We especially wanted to see its dramatic central hall and interior double staircase but a sign outside said the pathways and facilities of the academy were closed due to Covid. We did see the exterior of the 1914-1930 Academy Building, the 1895 Phillips Church and the 1856 Town Hall in this very pretty and accessible historic town. See more..
    
47. 5.0 Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing (37 reviews)
    - Fantastic day with the grandkids!
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    Had a wonderful day with Captain Bob - we booked a 1/2 day striper trip with my sons and grandkids. They caught their first stripers and are still talking about how nice Captain Bob was. He truly went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great experience. We will be back for more. Thanks for a great day! See more..
    
48. 5.0 Pete's Stand Vegetables (36 reviews)
    - First Visit of the Year
    Saturday: Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    My wife and I have been coming to Pete's Stand since moving to Surry, NH, three years ago. This visit was our first one this year. Things are a bit different these days for two reasons. First, they have added an indoor section where you can buy refrigerated foods like local cheeses and other items. Secondly, because of Covid-19, buyers use small hand held baskets for produce, which have been pre-bagged. Of course, clients must social distance and use face coverings in accord with State and Federal guidance. I felt quite safe, even I have two Covid-19 risk factors. We bought plants and beet greens with small, very tender roots. Now is the time to "step up" and support our local agriculture. Now is more deserving than Pete's Stand. See more..
    
49. 5.0 Morningside Flight Park (33 reviews)
    - Can’t be the views
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parasailing & Paragliding • Gear Rentals
    
    
    We went hang gliding, zip lining and stayed at the Castle and cabins. Everyone was incredibly nice and professional. Rob and Thor were quick favorites of our kids making the tours even more memorable. The cabins are rustic but clean. You just can’t beat the views. Can’t wait to go back. Far exceeded our expectations just wish we had booked the cabins longer. See more..
    
50. 5.0 Historical Shooting Inc (29 reviews)
    - If you love firearms and history this is for you!
    Sports Camps & Clinics • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    
    
    Peter will take you back in time from WW1 to WW2. He’s incredibly knowledgeable of weapons history and development. He has an amazing collection and loads of them are available to fire. I shot a M1 Garand, Mauser Pistol, a Finish Machine Gun and last but not lest a .308 Belt fed machine gun! I would recommend this to anyone interested in historical firearms and history! See more..