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NEW
HAMPSHIRE DRIVING ROUTES
| Dartmouth-Lake
Sunapee |
Scenic Drives
Rt. 12A, Claremont to West Lebanon
Rt. 31, Newport to Washington
Rt. 103A & 103B, Lake Sunapee
Rt. 118, Canaan to West Rumney
Rt. 10, Hanover to Orford
Rt. 4, Salisbury to Danbury
Rt. 11, Georges Mills to Wendell, Rt. 103 to Newbury to Rt. 103A
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Lake Sunapee Scenic & Cultural Byway
Rt. 103 & 11, Newbury to New London. Highlights include a state
beach, wildlife refuge, scenic shoreline and year-round
recreation.
Currier & Ives Trail
Rt. 127 from N of Salisbury to Contoocook, Rt. 103
to Rt. 202/9 to below Henniker. A tour of quintessential New England.
Connecticut River Scenic Byway
This Byway begins at the Fourth Connecticut Lake near the Canadian border and follows the river the length of the western border of New Hampshire. Waypoint communities-including Claremont-offer traveler information and services. |
| Great North Woods |
Scenic Drives
Rt. 26, Colebrook-Dixville-Errol
Rt. 16, Berlin to Errol
Rt. 2, Lancaster to Shelburne
Rt. 16, Milan to Errol (13 Mile Woods)
Rt. 3, from Colebrook to Canadian border
Rt. 110, from Northumberland to Dummer
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Mountain Road
From Rt. 3 in Lancaster to the top of Mt. Prospect. (Part
of the Presidential Range Tour.) Spectacular views from two turn-outs.
Woodland Heritage Trail
U.S. 3, Lancaster to Northumberland; Rt. 110 to Stark
to NH 110A to Rt. 110B, Milan; Rt. 16 south to Berlin and Gorham;
Rt. 2 west to Lancaster. Circles the northernmost section of the White
Mountain National Forest.
Moose Path Trail
Rt. 16 north from Gorham to Errol; Rt. 26 to Dixville
Notch to Rt. 3 north to Pittsburg. Includes wildlife
viewing areas, wildlife refuge, State Parks & Forests.
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| Lakes Region
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Scenic Drives
Rt. 109, Center Sandwich to Wolfeboro
Rt. 140, Alton to Belmont
Rt. 113, Holderness to South Tamworth and Silver Lake
Rt. 3A and Newfound Lake Road, Bristol, Hebron and
Bridgewater
Rt. 11, Alton Bay to Glendale
From Rt. 125, Milton to Rt. 109 in Sanbornville and
Wakefield
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Branch River Valley Trail
Rt. 16 and along Rts. 153, 125 and local roads in Milton/
Wakefield. Journey through small rural towns to the Maine border.
Lakes Region Tour
Rt. 11 N from Alton to Rt. 3 N to Meredith; Rt.
25 E to Moultonborough; Rt. 109 S to Wolfeboro to Rt. 28 to
Alton.
View of lakes, mountains and villages. |
| Merrimack Valley
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Scenic Drives
Rt. 4, Boscawen
Rt. 129, Loudon
Rt. 127, Hopkinton to Salisbury
Rt. 13 & 77, Mont Vernon to Weare
Rt. 28 to 28 Bypass, Derry & Manchester
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Canterbury Shaker Village Byway
From Exit 16 off I-93 to Canterbury Shaker Village
and back to Exit 18, I-93. Highlights include an historic Shaker
village, rural farmland, forests, wetlands a colonial village green.
Apple Way
Londonderry, off Route 128. A special agricultural
area.
Amoskeag Mill
Exit 5, Granite Street Bridge or Exit 6, Amoskeag Bridge
to Commercial Street, Manchester. Highlights the American Industrial
Revolution, urban history and river recreation.
Currier & Ives Trail
Rt. 127 from north of Salisbury to Contoocook, Rt.
103 to Rt. 202/9 to below Henniker. The quintessential New England.
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| Monadnock Region
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Scenic Drives
Pack Monadnock Summit Road, Miller State Park, Peterborough
Rt. 119, West Rindge to Winchester
Rt. 202, Hillsborough to West Rindge
Rt. 10, Marlow to Winchester
Rt. 123, Hancock to Marlow
Rt. 137, Jaffrey to Bennington
Rt. 101, Keene to Temple Mtn.
Rt. 124, Marlborough to Jaffrey
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Connecticut River Scenic Byway
This Byway begins at the Fourth Connecticut Lake near the Canadian border
and follows the river the length of the western border of New Hampshire.
Waypoint communities offer traveler information and services.
SEACOAST
Scenic Drives
Rt. 1A, Hampton Beach to Portsmouth
Rt. 101D, North Hampton
Rt. 151, Greenland to North Hampton
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Coastal Byway
Rt. 1A from Portsmouth to Seabrook. Highlights include State Parks and
Beaches, historic sites, islands, ocean views, harbors and resort towns.
American Independence Byway
Front Street, Exeter to left on Pine Street to Rt. 150, Kensington to Rt.
84 east through Hampton Falls; Rt. 1 north to Hampton; Exeter Road (Rt.
27) to Exeter. Explore historic Exeter and Hampton, early colonial settlements,
and Kensington with its Georgian and early Federal farms.
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| White Mountains |
Scenic Drives
Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia to Lincoln
Rt. 302, Bethlehem to Glen
Rt. 10, Orford to Woodsville
Rt. 112, North Woodstock to Bath
Rt. 118, North Woodstock to Rumney
Rt. 49 to Tripoli Rd., Waterville Valley
Rt. 117, Franconia to Lisbon
Kancamagus Highway, Bear Notch Road to Bartlett
Scenic & Cultural Byways
Kancamagus Highway
Rt. 112, Conway to Lincoln. Part of the White Mountains
Trail. Passes through White Mountain National Forest.
White Mountains Trail (a loop)
Kancamagus Hwy. to Rt. 16 N to Glen and Rt. 302 W to
Rt. 3 S to I-93, the Franconia Notch Pky. to Kancamagus Hwy. 7 covered
bridges, 32 scenic outlooks, roadside waterfalls, historic and interpretive
sites.
River Heritage Trail
Rt. 3, N. Woodstock to Rt. 175 to Waterville Valley,
then Plymouth. Rt. 25 and 25C to Warren and Piermont, then Rt. 10
to Haverhill to Rt. 135 and Woodsville to Rt. 112 to N. Woodstock.
Superb views, river recreation, agricultural heritage, period architecture.
Presidential Range Tour
Rt. 116, Littleton to Whitefield, then Rt. 3 to Lancaster
to Rt. 2 E to Gorham, then Rt. 16 S to Glen, Rt. 302 W to Littleton.
4 State Parks, numerous scenic vistas and historic villages.
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| New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley and Seacoast Region
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| New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley and Seacoast provide breathtaking views and offer over 350 years of tradition and history that adds texture and color to an already beautiful state. Start your tour in the region along Apple Way, a scenic byway in Londonderry that is sprinkled with charming old schoolhouses, antique homesteads and five magnificent apple orchards. Visit old Dutton Farm, Londonderry's first maple syrup producer, which still taps its maples every spring. Just down the road in Derry, see the Robert Frost Farm and the gorgeous views he described in his poetry. Head east toward Exeter, the state's capital during the Revolutionary War. Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the American Independence Museum and walk to the earliest surviving building in town, Gilman Garrison. Shop in the downtown historic district or take a walking tour through Phillips Exeter Academy. Continue your day trip along scenic Route 1A to enjoy the spectacular views offered by the 18-mile drive beside the ocean and stop at Fort Constitution in New Castle, where the first aggressive act of the Revolution took place. Then head north to Dover and visit the Woodman Institute, an organization promoting local education in science, history and the arts. Often considered one of the "state's best, but least known scientific treasures," the Woodman Institute contains extensive collections of minerals, mammals, Native American items, and more. While in Dover, take time to see America's oldest family farm. Tuttle's Farm not only offers a taste of history, it also boasts a wide array of locally grown produce and offers some of the region's finest breads at its bakery. |
| New Hampshire's Lakes, White Mountains and Great North Woods Regions
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| No one can resist the majesty and satisfaction of the great outdoors offered in New Hampshire's Lakes and White Mountains regions. As you head north toward the White Mountains, be sure to visit the 72-square-mile Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state. From swimming and fishing, to cruise ships, boat tours and nature centers, Lake Winnipesaukee has it all. Be sure to visit the Castle on the Clouds, a 5,400-acre estate in Moultonborough with more than 85 miles of private trails. Take a fascinating tour of the Castle's bottling plant, the source of its famous Castle Springs mountain spring water. Continue north and catch the bargains at the North Conway Outlets in tax-free New Hampshire, with over 200 shops stretching a mile long. Soak in the beauty of the Mt. Washington valley by riding the Conway Scenic Railroad. After the train ride, bask in what many consider the world's best views as you head west along the Kancamagus scenic byway. While traveling that route, take the time to slide down a natural water slide created by slippery rocks and swim in the pool at the base of Lower Falls. Whether you want to go horseback riding along the scenic Saco River or slide down the longest Alpine Slides in North America, there is always plenty of activity at Attitash Bear Peak. In Lincoln, spend some time watching the black bear show and other exciting performances at Clark's Trading Post. Don't miss Franconia Notch State Park and an opportunity to witness the incredible waterfall at the Basin, along with the marvelous views offered at the Flume Gorge. |
| New
Hampshire's Connecticut Valley |
| Over 100 years of history, tradition and family fun can be found in New Hampshire's Connecticut Valley Loop in the southwestern corner of the state. Part of the region's appeal is the charming rustic feeling found at the old churches and town halls in the small villages. Start your trip in this scenic area in Jaffrey and visit Mt. Monadnock, the second most climbed mountain in the world. The mountain has 40 miles of trails and offers a stunning view of six other states on a clear day. In fact, the view is so beautiful, it inspired Ralph Waldo Emerson to write the poem "Monadnock" after climbing it. Head north to Peterborough and soak in the incredible artwork featured at the Sharon Arts Center. The galleries feature artworks of regional and nationally acclaimed artists that are sure to captivate visitors. The world's widest Main Street can be found in Keene, a bustling college town with a shopping center for the entire region. Stop along the Ashuelot River and walk or drive through one of several covered bridges that span the river. The Ashuelot Bridge is considered New Hampshire's most elaborate covered bridge and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore the footpaths along the Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area and spend some quality family time hiking through the dense forest at Pisgah State Park. A trip to the Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam around mid-July will provide a sight unlike any other. This National Natural Landmark displays more than 16 acres of wild Rhododendron blossoms around that time and is one of the largest tracts of the hardy shrub north of the Allegheny Mountains. |
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