Highest-rated free things to do in New Hampshire, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated free things to do in New Hampshire, according to Tripadvisor
It is incredibly expensive to be an American. While workers in the United States have seen an 80% increase in wages over the past 50 years, those gains haven't caught up with the ever-growing cost of living, according to a 2024 report from Consumer Affairs. Between 1970 and 2022, the national consumer price index increased by over 500%, while wages only grew by 80%.
That imbalance has put a huge strain on the average American. The number of cost-burdened households in the U.S. reached an 11-year record in 2022, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. In June 2024, Redfin reported that the median U.S. home sale price hit an all-time high of $394,000.
It's no wonder that maintaining savings, paying down debts and mortgages, and regular expenses are taking precedence over vacations. But not everything that's enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's a roster of completely free things to do in New Hampshire.
Think about the most common items on a vacation getaway itinerary: sightseeing, touring landmarks, or completing a nature walk. Or, maybe you're just aiming to relax and want some peace and quiet. Whether you're a history buff or aching to dip your toes in some cool water, you can find all this and more without swiping your credit card or crossing state lines.
To help you find your next free activity, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in New Hampshire using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 12, 2024.
Read on to start planning a weekend of free fun near you!
#30. Tanger Outlets Tilton
- Rating: 4/5 (331 reviews)
- Address: 120 Laconia Road Tilton, New Hampshire
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#29. Weirs Beach
- Rating: 4/5 (317 reviews)
- Address: Lakeside Ave. Weirs Beach, New Hampshire
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#28. Mount Major
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: Route 11 Alton Bay, New Hampshire
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#27. Smuttynose Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Address: 105 Towle Farm Road Hampton, New Hampshire
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#26. Arethusa Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
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#25. Artist Bluff Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
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#24. Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 72 Main St. Meredith, New Hampshire
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#23. Livingston Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Address: 156 Hooksett Road Manchester, New Hampshire
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#22. Connecticut Lakes Region
- Rating: 5/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: Main St. Pittsburg, New Hampshire
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#21. Crawford Notch State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Address: US Rte. 302 Harts Location Hart's Location, New Hampshire
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#20. Benson Park
- Rating: 5/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: 19 Kimball Hill Road Hudson, New Hampshire
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#19. West Rattlesnake Mountain
- Rating: 5/5 (217 reviews)
- Address: Rt. 113 Holderness, New Hampshire
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#18. Dartmouth College
- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Address: Hanover, New Hampshire
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#17. Mine Falls Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Address: Nashua, New Hampshire
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#16. Franconia Notch
- Rating: 5/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: Franconia, New Hampshire
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#15. Merrimack Premium Outlets
- Rating: 4.5/5 (536 reviews)
- Address: 80 Premium Outlets Blvd. Merrimack, New Hampshire
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#14. Riverwalk Covered Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (278 reviews)
- Address: Behind Main St. next to Miller's Cafe. Littleton, New Hampshire
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#13. Settlers Green
- Rating: 4/5 (453 reviews)
- Address: Common Court North Conway, New Hampshire
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#12. Moulton Farm
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Address: 18 Quarry Road Meredith, New Hampshire
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#11. Glen Ellis Falls
- Rating: 5/5 (361 reviews)
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#10. White Mountain National Forest
- Rating: 5/5 (252 reviews)
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#9. Sabbaday Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
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#8. Jackson Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Address: 1 Carter Notch Road Jackson, New Hampshire
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#7. Prescott Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (717 reviews)
- Address: 105 Marcy St. next to Portsmouth Harbor Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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#6. Market Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (755 reviews)
- Address: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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#5. Hampton Beach State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,390 reviews)
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#4. The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,011 reviews)
- Address: 260 Tramway Drive Franconia, New Hampshire
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#3. Cathedral Ledge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,035 reviews)
- Address: 17 Carroll Lane Intervale North Conway, New Hampshire
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#2. Diana's Baths
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,597 reviews)
- Address: 3725 West Side Road Bartlett North Conway, New Hampshire
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#1. Kancamagus Highway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,589 reviews)
- Address: Route 112 North Conway, New Hampshire
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zuri White-Gibson, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
