You'll Never Forget A Trip To The Most Enchanting Town In All Of New Hampshire
By Ken MacGray|Published December 28, 2022
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Ken MacGray
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Hey! I'm a freelance writer and guidebook author. I've authored "New Hampshire's 52 With A View - A Hiker's Guide", serve as editor of Appalachian Mountain Club's "Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide", and and am co-editor of the "White Mountain Guide", also for AMC. I'm currently beginning work on the 6th Edition of AMC's Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, which will be published in 2025. I live in southern New Hampshire and can usually be found wandering throughout the state's mountains and forests.
The word “quaint” is a common descriptor for many of New Hampshire’s small towns, but how about “enchanting”? Images probably come to mind of rolling hills, mountain vistas, and cozy homes. If all of that and more sounds like a place you want to visit welcome to Sugar Hill, the most beautiful and enchanting town in New Hampshire.
Sugar Hill lies in Grafton County and was incorporated in 1962 after it was split off from the town of Lisbon. This late incorporation date makes it the youngest town in the state.
The town's name is derived from the large population of sugar maple trees within its limits.
As its name would suggest, Sugar Hill sits at a high elevation (1,325 feet) above sea level. Its lofty location affords spectacular views over the White Mountain National Forest.
The vistas include the Presidential, Franconia, and Kinsman mountain ranges.
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Late autumn and inter are probably the best times to enjoy the grand landscape views from Sugar Hill. The clear mountain air makes it seem as though you can reach out and touch Mt. Washington.
Sugar Hill is famous for its annual celebration of the lupine, a signature New Hampshire flower. These beauties are only on display for a short time during June, so be sure to catch them while they are at their most colorful peak.
Idyllic scenes of rural life coupled with mountain views abound from Sugar Hill. The town has long been a haven for tourists and anyone else looking to escape the bustle of New England's cities.
While in town, there are two must-see destinations. The first is the famous Polly's Pancake Parlor. Bring a big appetite so you can enjoy their made-from-scratch pancakes loaded with genuine New Hampshire maple syrup.
The second destination to visit is Harman's Cheese & Country Store. Since 1955, Harman's has been selling natural, premium-grade white cheddar made from whole milk.
