There’s nothing better than diving into cool waters on a hot summer day. But going to the same places over and over can get stale – and of course they can get crowded. Check out these 7 options to keep things lively this summer!

  1. Sculptured Rocks Natural Area

TripAdvisor/Rob C. Follow the Cockermouth River through Groton and you’ll find this incredible canyon sculpted through the granite by the river, forming a magical swimming hole that you won’t soon forget. Learn more here.

  1. Emerald Pool

Flickr/Sean Munson

  1. Great Island Commons

Flickr/Crystal Paradis Located in New Castle, Great Island Commons has 32 acres of parkland and beaches to explore, with incredible views over the harbor. Learn more here.

  1. Echo Lake

Flickr/Jane H At the bottom of Cathedral Ledge in North Conway you’ll find Echo Lake, a stunning crystal clear lake with incredible mountain views ad beautiful beaches perfect for swimming. Learn more here.

  1. Jenness Beach State Beach

TripAdvisor/Dave L. This gorgeous state beach in Rye is clean, sandy, and always less crowded than the nearby Hampton Beach. Learn more here.

  1. Franconia Falls

Facebook/VisitNH Can you imagine a more incredible place to cool off than a naturally occurring rock waterslide? Tucked away in Lincoln you’ll find just that - and it’s worth a visit. Learn more here.

  1. The Isle of Shoals

Flickr/InAweofGod’sCreation The Isle of Shoals is worth visiting for many reasons, but one good one is all the swimming opportunities. The beautiful island beaches are a perfect place to escape mainland crowds. Learn more here.

Add these spots to your bucket list and get ready for a great summer!

TripAdvisor/Rob C.

Follow the Cockermouth River through Groton and you’ll find this incredible canyon sculpted through the granite by the river, forming a magical swimming hole that you won’t soon forget. Learn more here.

Flickr/Sean Munson

Flickr/Crystal Paradis

Located in New Castle, Great Island Commons has 32 acres of parkland and beaches to explore, with incredible views over the harbor. Learn more here.

Flickr/Jane H

At the bottom of Cathedral Ledge in North Conway you’ll find Echo Lake, a stunning crystal clear lake with incredible mountain views ad beautiful beaches perfect for swimming. Learn more here.

TripAdvisor/Dave L.

This gorgeous state beach in Rye is clean, sandy, and always less crowded than the nearby Hampton Beach. Learn more here.

Facebook/VisitNH

Can you imagine a more incredible place to cool off than a naturally occurring rock waterslide? Tucked away in Lincoln you’ll find just that - and it’s worth a visit. Learn more here.

Flickr/InAweofGod’sCreation

The Isle of Shoals is worth visiting for many reasons, but one good one is all the swimming opportunities. The beautiful island beaches are a perfect place to escape mainland crowds. Learn more here.

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