Throughout New Hampshire, you'll find plenty of beauty visible from the windshield of your car. From forest settings to mountain views to a (short!) coastline, we find ourselves snapping photos on roads we've driven down a hundred times. But, one thing we especially love is spotting something totally unexpected at the side of the road and this attraction is one of them!
If you've ever driven through Greenfield and noticed a strange contraption on the side of the road you may have spent some time scratching your head.
We did the same thing! Until we decided to see what it was all about.
What appears to be some kind of Medieval war weapon is actually much more delightful than that.
The trebuchet was created by a local farmer who wanted to bring more traffic to his farm and market.
The trebuchet was built to toss pumpkins grown on the farm for distances as far as a few thousand feet! The idea was to create a spectacle that would draw people from near and far.
And that's exactly what it did! Today the trebuchet is a bit rusty and old. It's not throwing any pumpkins, but it's still exciting to see. In fact, each season the attraction draws crowds who love visiting and walking along the compound that's been created to fit with the theme.
The next time you're in the area take a loop and imagine a giant pumpkin flying through the air. Perhaps you can even picture the 2,835-foot toss that still holds the record for furthest pumpkin throw!
The Yankee Siege Trebuchet can be seen from Forest Road which is about three miles from the center of Greenfield. While visiting is off-limits in the winter there are lots to see when you visit in spring, summer, and fall. You can take a look from the road year-round. During the season you can reach the office on 603-547-6421.
Love the strange things that can be seen from the road here? Then check out these 7 bizarre roadside attractions in New Hampshire that will make you do a double take!
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!
