These 7 Perfectly Picturesque Small Towns In New Hampshire Are Delightful
By Michelle|Published September 22, 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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New Hampshire is known for picture-perfect, quintessential scenes. Any road trip through the state might reveal a covered bridge or beautiful forest. This is one of the reasons people come here in droves to visit. Lately, it seems more and more people are actually coming here to live. For those people, we offer these pretty-as-a-picture small towns to consider calling home. Not in the market for a new home? Consider visiting some of these the next time you’re nearby!
There's a lot to love about this town of about 340 people, but our favorite thing is its location smack in the middle of White Mountain National Forest. Of course, that means the views here are fantastic and the access to nature is plentiful.
Hart's Location has a funny name, but it's shockingly more beautiful than the simple name might suggest. Far more than just a "location," this beauty is the smallest municipality in the state. There are just 41 residents here! What they might lack in addresses, they make up for in beauty. This is where you'll find Crawford Notch State Park.
You won't find the population of just below 90 people buying a beer to enjoy with the big game. This is the only dry town in New Hampshire. If you're a hiker you might be familiar with it as the starting point for the hike up Mount Kineo.
Orange is home to Mount Cardigan, known as one of the most hiked mountains in the world. The town dates back to 1769, also making it remarkably old. And with 331 residents it feels small and friendly.
One great thing about small towns here in New Hampshire is that many have unimaginably great food. Mason has two great spots, one of which is Parker's Maple Barn. This beloved eatery is known for some of the best breakfasts in the state. You may also want to visit Pickety Place, offering farm-to-table meals that are out of this world.
Errol is home to Umbagog State Park, which is a lovely place for outdoor adventures and camping. The rest of the town is just as peaceful. With just 300 residents spread out in a way that equates to just four people per square mile, this is a true beauty.
Eaton is located right on the Maine border, making it easy to visit from either state. It's also a lovely add-on to a trip in Conway. The scenery is beautiful here and visiting the Little White Church on Crystal Lake is a must!
What are some of your favorite small towns in New Hampshire? Let us know in the comments and give us some fun tips for how to enjoy them!
