Outdoors

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels. Our New Hampshire hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, stunning parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that New Hampshire offers.

In Great North Woods Region

Milan Hill State Park
Route 16
Milan, NH   03588
603-271-3628

Milan Hill State Park is a glistening example of the expertly-preserved beauty that resides in New Hampshire’s Great North Woods Region. Take in the diverse array of flora and fauna in one of America’s most beautiful state parks, only in New Hampshire.

In White Mountains

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Route 16
Gorham, NH   03581
603-466-2333

Take advantage of the tons of nature you’ll have at your disposal on your visit to the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. Better yet, let Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center help you, with programs oriented around mountain biking and on-foot hiking. Great Glen’s location at the base of beautiful Mount Washington provides a prime location for not only the appreciation of nature and plenty of exercise, but also stunning views of the Northern Presidential Mountains.

Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia, NH   03580
603-823-8800

Experience wildlife like you’ve never seen it before in New Hampshire’s beautiful Franconia Notch State Park, located in the White Mountain region of this naturally-inclined state. See the lush wilderness, and interact with the diverse flora and fauna of New Hampshire in its natural and primary setting. One of the best windows into our country’s ancient past is this beautiful, untouched plot of federally-preserved land.

Echo Lake State Park
North Conway, NH   03860
603-356-2672

Bring the family for a picnic or a swim, hike the scenic trail around the lake (while gazing at the 700-foot Cathedral Ledge which towers over the lake), and make sure to hike up to Cathedral Ledge for stunning views across the Saco River Valley.

In Lakes Region

Mountain Side Trails
210 Ossipee Mountain Road, 3 miles off Route 16
Center Ossipee, NH   03814
603-539-5510

The Ossipee Mountains take their name from an ancient Native American dialect, and now you can experience them as the average Native American most likely did – surrounded by nature, relaxed, and on horseback. One-hour rides provided by default, and moderations to length of time may be made in advanced by calling the number listed above.

Polar Caves & Maple Museum
Route 25
Plymouth, NH   03264
603-536-1888

Journey underneath the earth in this intriguing voyage below the ground. Discover what beautiful secrets lie beneath the everyday goings-on of our everyday lives. There are thousands of layers to the earth, and Polar Caves affords visitors the chance to go one deeper than we’d normally be able to. Afterwards, solidify your experience with a trip to the Maple Museum, where a rich education awaits visitors behind a thin layer of glass.

In Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee

Ruggles Mine
Off Route 4 at the Village Green
Grafton, NH   03240
603-523-4275

Experience the beauty of the natural world through a new light – that of a miner. Constantly blasted and re-blasted, this mine is the equivalent of surgery on the earth without follow-through, and the result is the equivalent of a full-body dissection. See the spectacular glistening of mica, feldspar, beryl, and the notorious element of uranium, only at this New Hampshire mine.

In Merrimack Valley

Pawtuckaway State Park
Route 156
Raymond, NH   03077
603-895-3031

One of New Hampshire’s most stunningly gorgeous state parks, the lush and prolific wildlife here will astound you with its human-friendliness. Walk amongst the trees and before towering mountains as you marvel at nature’s multi-colored beauty. See why so many residents of New Hampshire stay in the state their entire lives at legendarily scenic Pawtuckaway State Park.

In Seacoast Region

Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching
State Pier
Hampton Beach, NH   03842
603-926-2469

All kinds of trips can be found at Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching, which utilizes New Hampshire’s miniscule 19 miles of coastline – the fewest miles of any coastal state – as a jumping-off point for you to discover everything about the Atlantic you’ve always wondered. Explore the depths of the icy blue sea, and keep your senses pursed for the rare ocean dwellers you’re bound to catch a glimpse of on any tour.

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