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Highest-rated things to do in New Hampshire by visitors

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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 Aug. 15, 2025.

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.

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#29. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway

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#29. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway

- Rating: 4.6/5 (440 reviews)
- City: Franconia New
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#28. Kahuna Laguna

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#28. Kahuna Laguna

- Rating: 4.3/5 (416 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#24. Currier Museum of Art

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#24. Currier Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.6/5 (655 reviews)
- City: Manchester New
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#19. Castle in the Clouds

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#19. Castle in the Clouds

- Rating: 4.6/5 (649 reviews)
- City: Moultonborough New
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#17. The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park

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#17. The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,010 reviews)
- City: Franconia New
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#15. Cranmore Mountain Resort

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#15. Cranmore Mountain Resort

- Rating: 4.3/5 (821 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#14. Conway Scenic Railroad

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#14. Conway Scenic Railroad

- Rating: 3.8/5 (2,165 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#12. Hampton Beach State Park

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#12. Hampton Beach State Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,398 reviews)
- City: Hampton New
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#8. Strawbery Banke Museum

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#8. Strawbery Banke Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,171 reviews)
- City: Portsmouth New
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#7. Cathedral Ledge

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#7. Cathedral Ledge

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,043 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#4. The Mount Washington Cog Railway

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#4. The Mount Washington Cog Railway

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,305 reviews)
- City: Bretton Woods New
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#3. Diana's Baths

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#3. Diana's Baths

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,614 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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