All of New Hampshire is charming, but rural New Hampshire has special heart. Whether you are from out-of-state, or from a more developed area of New Hampshire, these photos show why life in rural New Hampshire really is the best.

  1. Your neighborhood looks like this.

Danny Fowler/flickr

  1. And the neighbors aren’t bad either.

Distant Hill Gardens/flickr

  1. Your kids can play in mountain creeks.

Doc Searls/flickr

  1. How relaxing does this canoe ride look?

U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr

  1. If you live in rural New Hampshire, you can have chickens!

U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr

  1. Hot air balloons may take off in your back yard.

Heartlover1717/flickr

  1. Who wouldn’t want to live in this manor house?

Alex/flickr

  1. Your home looks like a post card.

Doc Searls/flickr

  1. There’s always time for a nap.

The B’s/flickr

  1. The wildlife is outstanding.

Carol Vinzant/flickr

  1. Kids learn a healthy respect for nature.

The Forum News/flickr

  1. We take pride in our community and country.

The Forum News/flickr

What do you love about rural New Hampshire?

Danny Fowler/flickr

Distant Hill Gardens/flickr

Doc Searls/flickr

U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr

Heartlover1717/flickr

Alex/flickr

The B’s/flickr

Carol Vinzant/flickr

The Forum News/flickr

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