Hop on Board a Leaf Peeper Express

Courtesy photo The Mountaineer It’s said that you can see some of the most dramatic scenery in the East aboard the Mountaineer as it winds its way through Crawford Notch’s panoramic mountain views, steep ravines, sheer bluffs and cascading brooks and streams. Formerly known as the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Notch Train, this iconic train was renamed […]

Fall and Foliage Festivals In NH

We don’t know about you but we can’t get enough of fall in New Hampshire. We love how crisp the air gets and when colors of trees pop before our eyes each September and October. (We also love how delicious and refreshing beer tastes at the local Oktoberfest events!) Here’s a roundup of some of […]

The Best Events Happening in September

Don’t miss the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival, happening in Lincoln on September 20-22, 2024 Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, Aug. 29 to September 2 New Hampshire has no shortage of storied fairs, and kicking off the season of fall agricultural fun is the 109-year-old Hopkinton State Fair. From demolition derbies and educational exhibits to […]

10 Great Foliage Hikes (And Four Easy Walks)

The Welch-Dickey Trail in Waterville Valley is an easy hike with a pretty payoff. See info about this hike below. Soon leaf peepers will fill our roads as they flock to New Hampshire to witness the turning of the leaves, but we know a better way to experience this beautiful season than through window glass […]

Seasonal De-core: Ideas for Decorating with Apples

Apple Votives > Dress up a rustic cutting board with a flickering display of orchard-inspired tea lights. With a sharp knife, remove the stem and core of the apple, and outfit with a votive candle. Perfect for an evening centerpiece. Eve knew the allure of the apple, and she had nothing but desire to share […]

5 Foliage Drives With a Payoff

When the maples are ablaze in red and orange, and the birches have turned to gold, almost any road in New Hampshire is worthy of a foliage tour. These are a few of our favorites, each with a prize at the end — a memorable meal or an attraction that’s especially appealing in the fall. […]

NH Corn Mazes to Get Lost in This Fall

Fall in New Hampshire is filled with pumpkins, apple picking, foliage drives, haunted houses and maybe even the occasional cider donut from your local farm store. It’s also the time of year to visit a corn maze, so we have rounded up a few of our favorites. Many of the farms listed also offer additional […]

Where to find Oktoberfest events and celebrations in NH

Claremont Brewfest: Battle of the Brews September 16, 2023 Claremont Held at the Visitor’s Center Green in Claremont. This is a combo brewfest and 5K race held by the Kiwanis Club of Claremont. Sample beers from more than 30 New England Breweries and vote for your favorites. Ticket prices vary. Dover Oktoberfest When: Saturday, September […]