Highest-rated things to do in New Hampshire by visitors

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Indeed, even if you've lived in New Hampshire your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for New Hampshire reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in New Hampshire using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in New Hampshire, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Isles of Shoals

- Rating: 4.6/5 (217 reviews)
- City: Portsmouth New
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#29. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway

- Rating: 4.6/5 (440 reviews)
- City: Franconia New
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#28. Kahuna Laguna

- Rating: 4.3/5 (416 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#27. Albacore Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (632 reviews)
- City: Portsmouth New
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#26. Polar Caves Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (437 reviews)
- City: Rumney New
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#25. Whale's Tale Waterpark

- Rating: 4.4/5 (603 reviews)
- City: Lincoln New
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#24. Currier Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.6/5 (655 reviews)
- City: Manchester New
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#23. Sabbaday Falls

- Rating: 4.6/5 (295 reviews)
- City: Conway New
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#22. Prescott Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (727 reviews)
- City: Portsmouth New
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#21. Ice Castles

- Rating: 4.1/5 (657 reviews)
- City: Woodstock New
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#20. Seven Birches Winery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (429 reviews)
- City: Lincoln New
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#19. Castle in the Clouds

- Rating: 4.6/5 (649 reviews)
- City: Moultonborough New
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#18. Mount Washington

- Rating: 4.5/5 (271 reviews)
- City: New
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#17. The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,010 reviews)
- City: Franconia New
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#16. Canobie Lake Park

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,045 reviews)
- City: Salem New
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#15. Cranmore Mountain Resort

- Rating: 4.3/5 (821 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#14. Conway Scenic Railroad

- Rating: 3.8/5 (2,165 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#13. Story Land

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,331 reviews)
- City: Glen Bartlett New
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#12. Hampton Beach State Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,398 reviews)
- City: Hampton New
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#11. Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves

- Rating: 4.6/5 (759 reviews)
- City: Woodstock New
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#10. Clark's Bears

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,151 reviews)
- City: Lincoln New
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#9. Market Square

- Rating: 4.6/5 (760 reviews)
- City: Portsmouth New
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#8. Strawbery Banke M

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,171 reviews)
- City: Portsmouth New
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#7. Cathedral Ledge

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,043 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#6. Franconia Notch State Park

- Rating: 4.8/5 (678 reviews)
- City: Franconia New
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#5. Santa's Village

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,289 reviews)
- City: Jefferson New
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#4. The Mount Washington Cog Railway

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,305 reviews)
- City: Bretton Woods New
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#3. Diana's Baths

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,614 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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#2. Flume Gorge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,808 reviews)
- City: Lincoln New
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#1. Kancamagus Highway

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,606 reviews)
- City: North Conway Conway New
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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