Rugged and authentic, the Granite State has long attracted visitors with its mountain peaks, forested lakes and scenic valleys – a heaven for outdoor adventure. Colonial history is alive and well in New Hampshire, from larger settlements like Portsmouth to pristine New England villages like Keene and Meredith.
We asked a panel of New Hampshire travel writers to nominate their favorite state attractions, and for the past four weeks, our readers have been voting for their favorites. The results are in!
The top 10 winners in the category Best New Hampshire Attraction are as follows:
- Clark's Trading Post - Lincoln
- Hampton Beach
- Santa's Village - Jefferson
- Mt. Washington Auto Road - Gorham
- Mount Washington Cog Railway - Mount Washington
- Story Land - Glen
- Strawbery Banke Museum - Portsmouth
- Franconia Notch State Park - Franconia
- Lost River Gorge - North Woodstock
- Kancamagus Highway
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Kim Knox Beckius (EverythingNewEngland.com) and Eric D. Lehman were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in New Hampshire.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions.
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The Experts
Kim Knox Beckius
Kim Knox Beckius is a Connecticut-based travel... Read More
Kim Knox Beckius is a Connecticut-based travel writer and photographer whose passion for New England inspires everything she does, whether it's riding a giant, inflatable lobster in her wedding gown; naming her daughter so she shares initials with L.L. Bean; or sending free fall leaves in the mail to autumn lovers around the world. She is a NewEngland.com and Yankee Magazine contributing editor, TripSavvy.com's New England Expert, owner and producer of EverythingNewEngland.com and the author of six books on travel in New England and New York State. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Kim Knox Beckius
Kim Knox Beckius is a Connecticut-based travel writer and photographer whose passion for New England inspires everything she does, whether it's riding a giant, inflatable lobster in her wedding gown; naming her daughter so she shares initials with L.L. Bean; or sending free fall leaves in the mail to autumn lovers around the world. She is a NewEngland.com and Yankee Magazine contributing editor, TripSavvy.com's New England Expert, owner and producer of EverythingNewEngland.com and the author of six books on travel in New England and New York State. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Eric D. Lehman
Eric D. Lehman teaches literature and creative... Read More
Eric D. Lehman teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Bridgeport and his essays, reviews, and stories have been published in dozens of journals and magazines, from Edible Nutmeg toThe Wayfarer. He is the author of a dozen books, including Afoot in Connecticut, A History of Connecticut Food, Shadows of Paris, Becoming Tom Thumb, History of Connecticut Wine, and the Insiders' Guide to Connecticut. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram.
Eric D. Lehman
Eric D. Lehman teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Bridgeport and his essays, reviews, and stories have been published in dozens of journals and magazines, from Edible Nutmeg toThe Wayfarer. He is the author of a dozen books, including Afoot in Connecticut, A History of Connecticut Food, Shadows of Paris, Becoming Tom Thumb, History of Connecticut Wine, and the Insiders' Guide to Connecticut. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram.
