Highest-rated things to do in New Hampshire, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in New Hampshire, according to Tripadvisor
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in New Hampshire your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for New Hampshire reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated 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 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in New Hampshire, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Mount Washington
- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
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#29. White Mountain National Forest
- Rating: 5/5 (252 reviews)
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#28. Sabbaday Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
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#27. Canobie Lake Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,034 reviews)
- Address: 85 North Policy St. Salem, New Hampshire
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#26. Jackson Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Address: 1 Carter Notch Road Jackson, New Hampshire
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#25. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
- Address: 23 Science Center Road Holderness, New Hampshire
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#24. Polar Caves Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (424 reviews)
- Address: 705 Rumney Route 25 Rumney, New Hampshire
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#23. Prescott Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (716 reviews)
- Address: 105 Marcy St. next to Portsmouth Harbor Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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#22. Cranmore Mountain Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (814 reviews)
- Address: 239 Skimobile Road North Conway, New Hampshire
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#21. USS Albacore Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (627 reviews)
- Address: 569 Submarine Way Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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#20. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
- Rating: 5/5 (328 reviews)
- Address: Maxfield Parrish Highway Cornish, New Hampshire
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#19. Whale's Tale Waterpark
- Rating: 4.5/5 (556 reviews)
- Address: 481 Daniel Webster Highway Lincoln, New Hampshire
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#18. Castle in the Clouds
- Rating: 4.5/5 (643 reviews)
- Address: 455 Old Mountain Road Rte 171 Moultonborough, New Hampshire
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#17. Wright Museum of WWII
- Rating: 5/5 (342 reviews)
- Address: 77 Center St. Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
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#16. Currier Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (647 reviews)
- Address: 150 Ash St. Manchester, New Hampshire
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#15. Seven Birches Winery
- Rating: 5/5 (392 reviews)
- Address: 22 South Mountain Drive RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain Lincoln, New Hampshire
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#14. Canterbury Shaker Village
- Rating: 4.5/5 (372 reviews)
- Address: 288 Shaker Road Canterbury, New Hampshire
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#13. Market Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (755 reviews)
- Address: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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#12. Strawbery Banke Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,157 reviews)
- Address: 14 Hancock St. Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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#11. 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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#10. Hampton Beach State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,390 reviews)
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#9. Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
- Rating: 4.5/5 (735 reviews)
- Address: 1712 Lost River Road Route 112 West Woodstock, New Hampshire
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#8. Story Land
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,301 reviews)
- Address: 850 Nh Route 16 Glen, New Hampshire
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#7. Cathedral Ledge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,035 reviews)
- Address: 17 Carroll Lane Intervale North Conway, New Hampshire
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#6. Franconia Notch State Park
- Rating: 5/5 (671 reviews)
- Address: 260 Tramway Drive Franconia, New Hampshire
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#5. Clark's Bears
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,141 reviews)
- Address: 110 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln, New Hampshire
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#4. Diana's Baths
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,597 reviews)
- Address: 3725 West Side Road Bartlett North Conway, New Hampshire
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#3. Santa's Village
- Rating: 5/5 (1,256 reviews)
- Address: 528 Presidential Hwy Jefferson, New Hampshire
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#2. Flume Gorge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,772 reviews)
- Address: 852 Daniel Webster Highway Lincoln, 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 Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
