The Best Way To See The Fall Foliage In New Hampshire Is With These 7 Weekend Activities
By Michelle|Published October 08, 2021
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We can all agree that New England offers some of the most impressive fall foliage in the country. And New Hampshire offers some of the best in the region. It helps that we’ve also got rolling hills, adorable towns, and quaint covered bridges that turn the scenery into something out of a Hallmark movie. This is what makes it so easy to want to spend days looking at the changing leaves. If you agree, check out some fun ideas for how to take it all in before we’re past peak onto winter!
One of the most well-known roads in the country happens to be right here in New Hampshire and it's even more gorgeous in the fall. Take the 26.5-mile road for about an hour and you'll enjoy some of the most incredible scenery this time of year.
2. Enjoy a local bike ride
Hillsborough Recreational Trail, Deering, NH 03244, USA
There are plenty of places to hope on your bike for a fun cycle around town, but we love hitting the trails. The Hillsborough Recreational Rail Trail is a fun one that begins in Hillsboro at Union Street and runs for about 8 miles before ending near Bible Hill Road.
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3. Rent an ATV
Bear Rock Adventures, 2638 North Main Street, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
This is a fun way to get into the woods without hiking. There are a few outfitters across the state offering rentals of ATVs, snowmobiles and even Polaris. Consider Bear Rock Adventures in the Great North Woods for fun you won't forget!
Lakes offer some of the best forest views with wide-open spaces in which to appreciate them. There's also a good chance you'll be on your own this time of year so be ready to soak up some peace and quiet. A great place to to do it is Purity Lake in Carroll County and you can learn more about it here.
If you love the idea of fall foliage from a kayak, imagine seeing it from a boat where all you have to do it lean back and enjoy the sights. We love the experience offered on the M/S Mount Washington in Laconia. You can learn more about it here.
There are so many ways to get into the forest for a hike that choosing one is the hard part. You can safely assume that any route through the woods this time of year will provide great views of the changing fall foliage. A few great options can be found in this article.
7. Take a scenic railroad ride
Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Cir, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
New Hampshire has quite a few of these and many run all the way from spring through fall. Of course, you know what our favorite time of year to enjoy this type of thing must be! If you agree, consider checking out the Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway for a 21-mile ride that goes over the river and through the fall foliage reminding you just why you love it here! You can learn more about it by checking out this article.
What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy the fall season? If you’ve got recommendations for places to see foliage, we’d love to hear about them in the comments!
