New Hampshire is full of some really amazing forest scenery, but one place in the state’s southwest is home to truly magical ruins. A visit to Madame Sherri forest will transport you straight to the past. Check it out:
When you pull up to Madame Sherri Forest is seems like you’re in for a normal New Hampshire hike.
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However, as soon as the magical ruins come into sight you realize that this is no ordinary hike.
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The ruins of a twentieth century mansion are absolutely magic.
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Of course, the most magnificent part of the site is Madame Sherri’s staircase, which remains safe and sound after the home that it was attached to was destroyed.
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Looking around the property it is easy to be transported into the past, to the time when Madame Antoinette Sherri hosted lavish parties in her very own castle.
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The “castle” was built in 1931, and became Madame Sherri’s summer retreat, a place famous for lavish parties.
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However, the home was destroyed in 1962 by a fire.
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However, the Chesterfield Conservation Committee purchased the land and nearly 500 acres surrounding it, which now provides a great place to explore.
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The ruins of the property are still sound and great for exploring safely.
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There is even information posted about the history of Madame Sherri and her amazing home.
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Plus, the surrounding area is a gorgeous place for a hike. Madame Sherri forest is located off Gulf Road in Chesterfield.
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This aren’t the only unbelievable ruins in New Hampshire. Check out this hike, which will bring you to the wreckage of a plane crash.
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