Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in New Hampshire with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore New Hampshire sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in New Hampshire that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in New Hampshire whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Zimmerman House
Manchester, NH
The Zimmerman House was designed by the acclaimed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. It is the only Wright-designed building in New England that is open to the public.
Key to Escape
Nashua, NH
Strawberry Banke Museum
Portsmouth, NH
Strawbery Banke Museum is well-known for providing the opportunity to experience and imagine how life was in a typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history. The place currently displays restored houses, featured exhibits, and historic landscapes and gardens.
Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury, NH
Canterbury Shaker Village is dedicated to preserving the 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers and to providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement.
Searles Castle at Windham
Windham, NH
Although the Searles Castle at Windham is a great place to hold events such as wedding receptions and birthday parties, the place is also known to be rich in history. The place was built by Edward Searles who employed the finest masons and woodworkers to construct the castle, using imported marble and artifacts from Europe.
Wildcat Falls Conservation Area
Merrimack, NH
Wildcat Falls Conservation Area contains 87 acres of managed pine/hardwoods forest, abuts the Souhegan River and includes Wildcat Falls, a popular area. A stand-alone portion of the Heritage Trail system extends from the entrance to the falls.
Clough State Park
Weare, NH
Clough State Park is a 150-acre lake formed by a dam on the Piscataquog River. The park has a 900-foot sandy beach, playing fields and large picnic areas. Boat Rentals are also now available at Clough State Park.
Canobie Lake Park
Salem, NH
Canobie Lake Park currently features over 85 games, rides, live entertainment, and attractions. Canobie Lake Park is also well-known for its numerous gift Shops located throughout the park that offers almost everything from everyday items to life-long keepsakes.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Concord, NH
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center has an amazing collection of innovative, interactive exhibits to explore. Delve into the worlds of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space sciences and become immersed in this entertaining learning environment. There are programs at the Discovery Center for all ages.
Santa’s Village
Jefferson, NH
Santa’s Village features a variety of rides for visitors of all ages, including the Poogie’s Splash Pad, Ho Ho H20, Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, and the Little Drummer Boy. The place also has a lot of gift shops that carry clothes, gifts, and even books.
