Went on the best (and most challenging) hike of my life earlier today, on the Ammonoosuc Ravine…read moreTrail, and the day before did a hike one on the Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop. Both were peak forest bathing and The Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop was a sunny day, and it was so warm and without wind at the top I was able to comfort sunbathe for a good 15 minutes before continuing the rest of the trail towards the falls. You can tell the difference in hikes with the weather (marked difference). The next day (today) I did the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, and it was a refreshing light mist all the way to the top. Wow, what a hike!!! Thus made the Manitty Climb in Manitou Falls a walk in the park in comparison, but it was so fun, and challenging, but so peaceful with the running water of various intensity alongside the path almost all the way to the top. Upon reaching the misty mountain top, it must have been about 0 degrees with the windchill-must have bee 60 m.p.h. winds, that were sending the rain whipping sideways in either direction from one moment to the next. I actually almost got pushed over by it many times, only being prevented from getting knocked off a rock by squatting quickly..first time I've ever felt fear from the wind. Apparently the highest ever wind recording in the eastern United States was recorded somewhere here on Mount Washington, and it was no surprise after spending 15 minutes up there getting tossed around. Hiking this trail makes you a believer in God..because something this cool just can't be an accident. I have never seen such an inside variety of mushrooms either on the lower part of the trail (only a few pictured here, maybe I'll upload more later).

Worth the drive! Especially in the fall the leaves are amazing. Lots of places to hike and cool…read moreviews. It's an amazing drive through the Kancamagus highway as well!

OK, I'm a Lionel train kid from the 1950's! I grew up in a town that had a commuter rail line. I…read moreused to love traveling by train, so this ride was a no-brainer for me. You may pre-order sandwiches to eat on the train. We elected to bring our own sandwiches & drinks on the train. What we didn't expect was how wonderful the young workers were! They also brought along free packs of cookies & soda, if you wanted. I didn't expect that. As for the ride, it was fun, there was a young man tell us about the history as we enjoyed scenes of the lake. I would recommend this train ride to anyone, even if you didn't have a set as a kit.

Gorgeous trail! Beautiful views of the lake and very well maintained. A regular walking spot for…read moremorning walks with my dog. Getting good use from cyclists and walkers/joggers.

Kirkwood Gardens and the Holderness Inn were a gem of a surprise on our recent visit to the Squam…read moreLakes Science Center. With free admission, the garden offers a beautifully landscaped and historic place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It would be a great place to have a picnic. They host local artist exhibits throughout the summer, and offer wedding packages. Inside the Holderness Inn there is the Kirkwood Café and the Squam Lake Artisans Gift Shop. The cafe is small and cute with premade sandwich offerings as well as ice cream and cold drinks and coffee. The large Gift Shop has many high-end gifts from local artists. Also, clean, modern bathrooms are located by the barn. There's a small parking lot. If you are visiting the Science Center, the grounds are directly accessible through a gate along the trail, and makes a great little 'side tour.'

This place was just beautiful. You can visit it on its own or when you go through Squam Lake…read moreScience Center. Either way if you're info flowers you could stay here quite a while soaking up all there beauty. There is a little gift shop to buy snacks & drinks and outdoor seating for you to relax and take it all in!

Nice spot with water access. Stumbled upon the old "state school" and felt like i was exploring…read moreChernobyl. Definitely a unique and cool experience.

Beautiful spot in New Hampshire for casual walking, swimming, and enjoying the scenery. While there…read moreare technically spots for onshore fishing, there's no fish. I was told there'd be fish. Nada. Lots of boats on the water which was a little distracting from the nature. Some trails were poorly marked or lacked maintenance.

We had a great day at Wentworth State Park! It was our first day going, and I would definitely list…read moreit as one of my new favorite spots to visit. It was $4 to get into the park, and the gate closed around 6:00 pm. They close the restrooms around 5:30 pm. You also have to be in charge of your own trash, so be sure to bring some trash bags if you bring food/snacks in! They had plenty of parking. The walk also wasn't too far to get to the sand! They also have a store that is open for a limited time...I forgot to take note of the times! Super family friendly and stunning view! A lot of people brought they own coals/wood to cookout. You could tell lots of people were having a great time. Restrooms provided! A few of them were out of order, but everything else was pretty good! I would love to come back!

We only found the site of the old governor's mansion and well. There is not a whole lot here that…read morewe found, of course we came right before a thunderstorm so we didn't do a ton of exploring, and had to leave. There's a plaque explaining what the site was, what happened (a fire destroyed the mansion), and the open foundation to the former mansion.

A lovely park located right along Meredith Bay. It spans across Route 25 and Pleasant St. It's…read morelocated right around the corner from Hesky Park. Park benches along the water and beautiful views of the water. In this park you can find many of the sculptures that are part of the Meredith Sculpture Walk. Recommend checking this park out.

I've been taking my child to this 27 acre park for six years now. There is a baseball field, tables…read morefor picnics, and a massive, wooden playground wonderland called "Kids Kove". This has bridges, towers, walkways and climbing areas. One part of the park is for younger kids (under three), while the rest seems built for children up to fifth grade. Parents come from miles around to take their children here. Behind Kids Kove is a trail that leads down to a hiking trail along Baboosic Brook. There are boulders in and around the brook, so kids can walk out into the middle of it (the rocks can be slippery though, so be cautious if you try that.) You can't see the road from the hiking trail, and it has the feel of being up in the White Mountains. It's also a great place for adults to take a stroll. There are two bridges that one can walk across. Great place to take pictures. The park was originally named for two wooden bridges that once served the town in Colonial times. (Although the original bridges have long since been replaced by modern ones, the modern bridges do still sit on top of the original stone structures.)

Great for all ages. Clean, versatile and pet friendly on trails. Portable toilets…read moreSet up off season. A couple picnic tables near playground make it nice for a quick lunch or snack.

Such a great spot to bring the family for some outdoor fun! There are multiple basketball courts, a…read morepool that is open to the public and also offers swim lessons, and an awesome playground! There is a walking trail behind all of this that looks like it may be stroller friendly- we haven't ventured to it yet. No bathroom at the playground or basketball court but the pool should have one. Not sure if you can use it when the pool isn't open.

Lots of off street free parking. Huge new playground. A pond. Trails to walk, a hill. Great in…read moresummer or winter.

This kind of weather could make sitting in the parking lot looking at the park feel like a lunch…read moretime treat, but I made the effort to venture out. White Park is across the street from the University of New Hampshire Law School. It was 68' sunny and gorgeous as I walked the trails. The park is pristine. Zero trash, clean landscaping, well maintained playground. There's a building on the property called The Merrimack Lodge. It looks like a cafe and meeting space, but it was closed. From the illustration, the lake might be used for ice skating, and the lodge possibly serves hot chocolate and snacks. That would be nice to experience! There's a hockey court, baseball field, and a fenced in cement patio with little houses (but I couldn't figure out what that was for). Dogs were playing fetch with owners and kids were chasing birds. It was lovely!

It's was a nice little spot with good parking near by. We paid $15 for parking right by the beach…read more Not sure how much it cost to pay at the meter. The boardwalk is there as well. There's a train that gives you an hour tour. I believe it cost $15-20 bucks. Toddlers are free I believe. The beach wasn't too rocky. Had little waves from all the boats passing by. The nearest docks are fishable for those seeking to fish. I heard that when the Washington boat leaves, that's the spot you want to cast from cause it stirs up the bottom and that's when this fish comes out from the docks. They have bathrooms on the beach. I didn't go inside to see how they were but my sister in-law did with my son so it must of been manageable. They had some large trees by the entrance which could be used as shade if you didn't bring an umbrella. Would I return: Yes. IF the lake vibes is what we are looking for. We personally like rivers and waterfalls better.

I went here on off season so there was plenty of parking but not much open on the pier. Not much of…read morebeach but a long boardwalk. The views are great though! There is lots of restaurants and bars during peak season. We took a boat ride off the pier and it was super fun!