Summer in New Hampshire is short and sweet. Somehow, it’s already coming to a close! But no worries – you still have a few weeks to live the summer dream. Here are the 10 things you’ll want to add to your New Hampshire summer bucket list.
- Picnic beside a waterfall.
Alans1948/flickr New Hampshire is full of them, both easily accessible and hidden away.
- Stroll through the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge area, Jefferson.
Mark/flickr You’ll love visiting this wetland preserve that lays in the shadow of the White Mountains.
- Visit your favorite swimming hole.
Mark Goebel/flickr There are so many great swimming holes to choose from!
- Visit Sculptured Rocks, Groton.
Michael Wyzomierski/flickr New Hampshire’s little grand canyon is the perfect place for a family day of exploration.
- Find A Fairy House.
mwms1916/flickr All over the New Hampshire woods, fairy houses - mini dwellings made from the plant litter on the forest floor - are popping up. Next time you’re in the woods, keep an eye out. If you can’t find a fairy house, you’ll just have to build one.
- Visit The Isle of Shoals.
rick_pilot/flickr Actually get out there and visit the islands! It’s worth the ride!
- Eat an ice cream cone that is way too big.
Michael Bentley/flickr If you need some inspiration, check out the New Hampshire ice cream tour.
- Visit your favorite New Hampshire theme park.
Rich Moffit/flickr Get in touch with your inner kid!
- Watch the stars.
Eric Kilby/flickr And see how many shooting stars you can spot!
- Eat fish fresh off the boat.
Selbe Lynn/flickr It doesn’t get any better than that!
What’s on YOUR New Hampshire summer bucket list?
Alans1948/flickr
New Hampshire is full of them, both easily accessible and hidden away.
Mark/flickr
You’ll love visiting this wetland preserve that lays in the shadow of the White Mountains.
Mark Goebel/flickr
There are so many great swimming holes to choose from!
Michael Wyzomierski/flickr
New Hampshire’s little grand canyon is the perfect place for a family day of exploration.
mwms1916/flickr
All over the New Hampshire woods, fairy houses - mini dwellings made from the plant litter on the forest floor - are popping up. Next time you’re in the woods, keep an eye out. If you can’t find a fairy house, you’ll just have to build one.
rick_pilot/flickr
Actually get out there and visit the islands! It’s worth the ride!
Michael Bentley/flickr
If you need some inspiration, check out the New Hampshire ice cream tour.
Rich Moffit/flickr
Get in touch with your inner kid!
Eric Kilby/flickr
And see how many shooting stars you can spot!
Selbe Lynn/flickr
It doesn’t get any better than that!
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