New Hampshire may not be Hollywood but from time to time it does get mentioned in movies and books and on TV. Several well-known films have been shot here and the Granite State is home to some famous actors. The state’s quaint towns have also served as inspiration for writers and other creatives. In fact, one particular NH village had a fleeting mention in one of the greatest horror novels of all time.

Woodsville is the largest village in the town of Haverhill. It lies along the Connecticut River at the confluence of the Ammonoosuc River.
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The Connecticut River forms the western border of the village and also serves as the boundary between New Hampshire and Vermont.
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The view from the outlook along Lone Oak Trail in neighboring Bath shows Woodsville as appearing much the same as it did around the turn of the 20th century.
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The town is mentioned in Stephen King's novel The Stand. One of the story's major characters, Glen Bateman, is a professor at the fictional "Woodsville Community College".
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Woodsville is home to three historic covered bridges. The Haverhill–Bath Covered Bridge, built in 1829, is believed to be the oldest covered bridge in New Hampshire.
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Be sure to bring your bike or at least a good pair of shoes for a trek along the Ammonoosuc Recreational Rail Trail. This multi-use trail stretches 19 miles from Woodsville to Littleton.
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The upper Connecticut River valley region is one of my personal favorite places to explore. When you experience its beauty I’m sure you’ll feel the same! You can learn more about the NH village of Woodsville and its parent at the Town of Haverhill website. If planning a weekend in the area, this cozy log cabin is the perfect place to stay.

A good way to visit many of the small towns in the Upper Valley is by taking a 140-mile road trip along the Connecticut River Scenic Byway.

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