Here Are The 8 Most Peaceful Places To Go In New Hampshire When You Need A Break From It All
By Michelle|Published January 20, 2021
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Just being in New Hampshire offers relief from the regular stresses of every day. But while we’re always grateful to be here, it’s still possible to feel some anxiety. Especially right now. Luckily there’s always a way out of that! It just takes a bit of an adventurous spirit and remembering that we have access to some wonderful things right here at home. The next time you need some inspiration, pull up this list and start planning.
To get away for a bit and feel some spirituality head to Eaton Center for a visit to the Little White Church. This cutie has been nestled in the trees at the banks of Crystal Lake since 1879 when the local Freewill Baptists created the plans and constructed it. To learn more about it and check out this article..
Named the clearest lake in the state, this beauty will also do a great job of clearing your head. At 2.5 by 6 miles, it's one of the largest in the state which means plenty of areas for quiet. Its clean nature is said to come from the fact that it's 183-feet deep at its deepest point. You can learn more about it here..
There may not be a more lovely, short and sweet trail than this 1-mile beauty that leads through the trees and straight to a lovely summit view of the town. The elevation gain is minimal, making this a bit more of a head-clearing walk. You can check it out here..
It's no secret that Diana's Baths is worth every mile it takes to reach it, but consider checking it out during the off-season for a truly memorable experience. You're likely to find it less crowded and if it's covered in snow, the surroundings will be as peaceful as can be. You can learn more about visiting here..
This small town is often photographed as the perfect example of a quintessential New England town. One trip through it and you'll see why! Make your own plans to visit by checking out this article.
This simple trail is about .8-miles and leads to Crystal Cascades, one of our most favorite waterfalls. The route is out-and-back, so you can take your time when you arrive to take in the falls and then turn right around and head back. Super simple! Learn more and see some photos of what to expect by checking out this article..
The only thing better than escaping to the forest of Milan Hill State Park is making plans to stay in one of the beautiful yurts here! A cross between camping and staying in a cabin, these beauties don't have running water, but they do offer lots of charm. Check them out here..
Why visit just one place when you can enjoy an entire region's worth of beauty? This scenic drive begins in Gorham, making a circle to see places like the White Mountains, Berlin, and Jericho Mountain State Park. To see the whole route and plan your trip click here..
