Best Places 2025:
Eclectic Stops, Local Treasures and Hidden Gems

Our curated “choose your own adventure” guide gives you the map to food, adventure, shopping, nightlife and culture spots in each region so that you can create your own getaway (our list is just the jumping off point!), discover hidden gems and well-known favorites, make new memories and fall in love with our beautiful state and the people within it all over again.

Seacoast Final

Best Places of the Seacoast

Peter Noonan, Illustrator, New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the NH Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

Great North Woods Final Copy

Best Places of the Great North Woods

New Hampshire Magazine Staff, Peter Noonan, Illustrator,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the NH Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

Lakes Region Final Copy

Best Places of the Lakes Region

New Hampshire Magazine Staff, Peter Noonan, Illustrator,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the NH Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

White Mountains Final Copy

Best Places of the White Mountains

New Hampshire Magazine Staff, Peter Noonan, Illustrator,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the NH Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

Merrimack Valley Final Copy

Best Places of the Merrimack Valley

New Hampshire Magazine Staff, Peter Noonan, Illustrator,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the NH Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

Monadnock Region Final Copy

Best Places of the Monadnock Region

New Hampshire Magazine Staff, Peter Noonan, Illustrator,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the NH Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Final Copy

Best Places of the Dartmouth/ Lake Sunapee Region

Peter Noonan, Illustrator, New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

2025's Best Places of New Hampshire, brought to you by the New Hampshire Magazine Editorial Team, includes 124 eclectic stops, local treasures and hidden gems throughout the state

Trail Runner And His Dog At Sunset High Above North Conway, New Hampshire On South Moat Mountain.

Best New Hampshire Dog-Friendly Hikes

Emily Heidt,

Hiking with your dog is a great excuse to get outside, connect with nature and explore all of the beautiful trails New Hampshire has to offer. Chances are your dog will enjoy the sights, smells, fresh air and exercise too.

Lucy Brook Waterfalls Over Granite Bedrock, Diana's Baths, New H

Best Places: Easy Hikes (or Walks)

Elisa Gonzales Verdi, Emily Heidt, Emily Reily,

Let’s face it: New Hampshire is known for its abundance of hiking opportunities (4,000-footer club, anyone?), but not everyone is able or ready to take a full day to scale mountains and…

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Best Places: NH's Best Thrift Shops

Chloe Barcelou,

Thrifting is the perfect opportunity to find quality pieces that you’ll reach for years.

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Best Places: Where to Go Bird Watching

Emily Reily, Elisa Gonzales Verdi, Emily Heidt,

Bird watching can be done anywhere in New Hampshire — along a nature trail, at the beach, on the mountains or in your own backyard.

Tarbin Gardens Franklin

Best Places: Recommended Picnic Spots

Emily Heidt, Emily Reily, Elisa Gonzales Verdi,

You’ll be sure to enjoy all of the beautiful scenery while snacking on a packed meal. Just remember to carry in and carry out!

Gunstock Zipline

Best Places: High-Energy Spots for Adults and Kids

Emily Heidt, Emily Reily, Elisa Gonzales Verdi,

Who says kids get to have all the fun? Not us! Let loose and have fun with the whole family at these spots across the Granite State where volume isn’t a problem.

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