The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in new hampshire"
Named by 3 of 81. White MountainsNew Hampshire, United StatesThe White Mountain National Forest is called one of the finest national forests in the U.S.The writer names the White Mountain National Forest as the first place that comes to mind for New Hampshire.
Named by 3 of 82. North ConwayNew Hampshire, United StatesIf choosing one place in New Hampshire, this guide picks North Conway.The guide uses the mountain town as a gateway to the White Mountain National Forest.
Named by 3 of 83. Mount WashingtonNew Hampshire, United StatesA 7.6-mile drive climbs to the top of the highest mountain in the Northeast.The summit is 6,288 feet and can be reached by car, on foot or by cog railway.
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4. Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough
New Hampshire, United States
The 16-room mansion sits on a mountaintop with 5,200 acres and 28 miles of walking trails.
The view takes in all of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Named by 2 of 85. Lakes Region and Lake WinnipesaukeeNew Hampshire, United StatesThe Lakes Region includes Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake and Newfound Lake.Summer is the best time for the lakes.
Named by 2 of 86. Portsmouth and the SeacoastNew Hampshire, United StatesDowntown Portsmouth is suggested for walking, shopping and dining.The Seacoast drive is short but has sandy beaches, such as Jenness State Beach in Rye.
Named by 2 of 87. Franconia Notch State ParkNew Hampshire, United StatesThe park has hiking and biking trails, and the guide says the best hike in the state starts here.The writer lists the Flume Gorge Trail and Echo Lake as highlights.
Named by 2 of 88. Kancamagus HighwayNew Hampshire, United StatesThis guide calls it arguably the most scenic drive in New Hampshire, linking Conway and Lincoln.Early October foliage is the suggested time to drive it.
Named by 2 of 89. Northern New HampshireNew Hampshire, United StatesNorthern New Hampshire has many small towns and suits a weekend getaway.Dixville Notch State Park has a scenic drive, waterfalls and hiking trails.
Named by 2 of 810. JeffersonNew Hampshire, United StatesJefferson is about an hour from North Conway and has a Christmas-themed family park.
11. Mount MonadnockNew Hampshire, United StatesMount Monadnock is called one of the most climbed mountains in the world, and parking needs a reservation.
12. ManchesterNew Hampshire, United StatesManchester's Currier Museum of Art is the only art museum in the world with two Frank Lloyd Wright homes.
13. HanoverNew Hampshire, United StatesHanover is a walkable college town where the Appalachian Trail runs down Main Street.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name September to October as the best time to visit New Hampshire.
Named by 3 of 81. White MountainsThe White Mountain National Forest is called one of the finest national forests in the U.S.The writer names the White Mountain National Forest as the first place that comes to mind for New Hampshire.
Named by 3 of 82. North ConwayIf choosing one place in New Hampshire, this guide picks North Conway.The guide uses the mountain town as a gateway to the White Mountain National Forest.
Named by 3 of 83. Mount WashingtonA 7.6-mile drive climbs to the top of the highest mountain in the Northeast.The summit is 6,288 feet and can be reached by car, on foot or by cog railway.
