9 Places In New Hampshire You Thought Only Existed In Your Imagination

What imaginary worlds did you love to explore as a kid? Enchanted kingdoms with secret gardens and stunning castles, or maybe the lush forests and mysterious mountains of middle earth. No matter what your imagination conjured up, changes are you never realized that something similar exists right here in New Hampshire. Check it out these enchanted New Hampshire spots.

1. This tropical-looking trail.

King Ravine trail in Randolph is full of oversized boulders, mossy waterfalls and misty skies that will have you swearing that you stepped into another time.

2. This creepy spot.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical site in Cornish is full of gardens and hedges. Hidden among them you'll find some very unexpected sculptures.

3. Forest paths like this.

When you catch the afternoon sun light just right in New Hampshire, the forest becomes even more spectacular.

4. This gorgeous gazebo.

This isolated gazebo is actually right on Meredith Bay overlooking on the the busiest spots on Lake Winnipesaukee. But as this picture proves, when the moment is right magic can happen anywhere.

5. This hidden garden path.

At Prescott Park in Portsmouth there are plenty of enchanting trails to take a stroll.

6. This magical pool.

The Basin in Franconia Notch State Park is one of the most magical sites in the state. We know it's a natural phenomena, but we can't help thinking that there's a little magic sprinkled in.

7. This foreboding swamp.

Ever fairy tale needs a villain, and we're pretty sure New Hampshire's lives in this swamp in Sunapee.

8. This rosy spot.

From the colored trees to the sunrise reflecting off the water and peddles, Silver Lake in Madison is absolutely stunning.

9. This enchanting lake house.

This little house on Lake Sunapee looks like something straight out of a fairy tale.

Once you've visited all these places, check out this one ravine that look like it's straight out of middle earth.