There is a lot to see and do in the heart of New Hampshire! If you are planning a weekend trip or just want to explore our area, the resources and sites listed below are a great place to start.
Byways in New Hampshire:
General John Stark Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byways Program Listing of NH Byways
NH DOT Scenic and Cultural Byways Program
Get Outside!
Downhill Skiing:
Pats Peak – in Henniker
Ragged Mountain – in Danbury
Mount Sunapee – in Newbury
Calendars, Chambers & Special Events:
VisitNH – Official NH state tourism site
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Statewide Arts & Culture Calendar
Museums, Historical Societies and Attractions:
Contoocook Riverway Association – Hopkinton
Two Villages Art Society – Hopkinton
SEE Science Center – Manchester – hands-on science experience for kids
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum – Warner – Great displays of Indian Artifacts
Musterfield Field Farm Museum – North Sutton – Working historic farm with many historic buildings
New Hampshire Telephone Museum – Warner
Black Bear Vineyard & Winery – Salisbury
New London Historical Society – New London – 10 restored buildings, Concord Coach, wagons and more!
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center – Concord
Currier Museum of Art – Manchester
The Fells / Hay Estate – Newbury – beautiful gardens, estate, and walking trails
Franklin Pierce Homestead – Hillsborough – 14th U.S. President’s boyhood home & Hillsborough Historical Society
The Nature Discovery Center – Warner
NH Historical Society – Concord
Find a place to stay:
NH Bed & Breakfast Association
NH Campground Owners’ Association
Also see the chamber of commerce sites for the town or city you’re interested in.