My only disappointment today is that I didn't time travel when I touched the monoliths. In all seriousness though, super cool spot to visit and spend a few hours walking around. Would recommend gym shoes, but I made it around just fine in sandals in case you forget some. Everything is clearly marked and labeled and I wish we lived closer, I can guarantee my husband and I would be visiting all the time. Looooooved the gift shop, and the alpacas at the end are adorable. Def going to have to drive up for the next solstice for sureeeee. read more

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The overall experience is good, liked the short movie explaining the site; must wear good walking shoes because of uneven ground. As far as the picnic tables, they were in very bad shape and need updating; also the picnic area is full of weeds and not attractive. read more

This is a really interesting and cool attraction IMO. My teens enjoyed it, we had the whole place to ourselves, the map with the history on it that my husband read while we traipsed through these ancient stones made our experience great. Well worth the price of admission, cute alpaca ending too. read more

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A beautiful easy fall hike through the forest on site. Picnic tables were a lovely touch sit at. The self guided tour of 4,000 year old astronomical stone carvings and stone structures was fascinating. We especially liked going inside the Oracle. We will be back read more

It was pretty neat, there is some truth to it, and by the time you arrive, you are ready to enjoy a brisk walk around. It's in a wooded area. I won't tell you more; I think you should discover the place for yourself. read more

We visited a few years ago, this place is way oversold and the structures are not likely as old as the staff say they are. Most of the structures in the pamphlet are around the 1800s, which is still cool, but not quite as old as they hype in the advertising. As a Pagan who has helped raise large (2-10 ton) stones upright before, I'd say that many of the structures here could have easily been built within the last few hundred years with maybe 100-200 hardworking local people. Less people with more advanced tools. Sure, some of the sites are carbon dated pretty old, but to try and push that as evidence of a possible European presence pre-Columbus and pre-Vikings seems inconclusive at best. It was likely Native Americans, or way more recent colonists. Furthermore, let's say for a minute that this was a precious, ancient site. While we were there, someone's rude and disrespectful grandmother crossed the chained area, climbed on the grassy top of the Oracle Chamber, and was taking video of herself doing that and her grandkids laughing about it. If this were truly that old and precious of a site, the people here would take better care and stewardship of it, and monitor visitors more closely. When we walked back to tell the girls at the counter that this was happening, we got a deer-in-the-headlights look, thanked us for letting them know, and then sat back down. ..........okay? I guess they don't care that much, or had no idea what to do. Don't waste your time, and fellow Pagans, definitely don't bother unless you really have an affinity for chipmunks. They were the most fun part. read more

Yesterday, my wife and I went to America's Stonehenge but weren't able to last 5 minutes without getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. We didn't even make it to first site before having to turn around and leave. We were willing to lose our admission cost if it meant keeping our blood. Another couple near us was also complaining about all of the mosquitos. It was horrible! To be fair, we've been before and had a great time. This is why we wanted to go back. If they would treat for the mosquitoes, it would be great. Otherwise, I recommend going after the first frost...or douse yourself with a ton of bug spray before going...or possibly wear a beekeeper suit! read more

America's Stonehenge is a great way to spend a quiet Saturday with friends or family. Aside from The archaeological/historic stone structures, several trails and a museum are available on sight. I did find $13 a bit pricey for the small size of the space, but I understand that the money goes into continued support of the site. It was slightly disappointing to see that the sacrificial slab was covered up even through the weather was mild with no remaining snow. I would consider eventually coming back in the summer season to make sure everything is viewable. An audio tour is available if you download the "America's Stonehenge" app. read more

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Five us us spent a great day wandering around America's Stonehenge. Our party ranged from my ten-year old niece to my 60+ year-old mother. (With 3 of us in our 30's) All of us enjoyed the walk & the unique historical and astronomical facts. We also enjoyed seeing the alpacas throughout the trail. It was a nice way to enjoy perfect weather for a few hours. While some folks may find the $10 admission steep - we didn't think it was too bad (perhaps because two of us live in southern CA - where we're used to things costing much more). We also took advantage of an online coupon to save $ on admission. It's a nice way to enjoy a summer day with the family. read more

Definitely worth the visit. Clean beautiful setting. Would love to go back with my son.

Super cool place. Ppl complaining about having to pay like $12 and not have a tour guide are silly. Wouldn't you rather not be supervised in a large group and take your time (or not) walking around? You can even download there app that tells you about all the markers in order, marker A is this, marker B is that etc..it's awesome. Short little hike up a hill, watch your step. The gift shop/ museum is cute and worth walking around inside before you head out to the trail and watch the short video first! Buy a t-shirt and magnet and enjoy the rest of your day. Worth every penny. Download that app when you get there! read more

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Very Cool! This is a great day trip from Boston. We were in Boston for Thanksgiving weekend, and we did a last minute day trip here on that Saturday. It took about an hour to get here from Allston, Mass. America's Stonehenge is a must see if you like the Discovery, National Geographic, Science etc on tv or in your daily life. We love this kind of stuff and this kind of science so when my son suggested it we thought it was a great idea! Don't be surprised or discouraged when you pull up to the parking area. You'll see a weird little shack of a house which is the main building to go into. The entrance door is also a weird, hard to open, uninviting door. But stick with it! It gets better! Inside the little house is the gift shop, interesting little 'museum' type exhibits and information, some food and drinks to buy, restrooms, and the start of the self guided tour. You go to the checkout counter of the little shop to buy your tickets. It seems to be sort of honor system if the checkout counter person isn't really paying attention. Anyway, you buy your tickets and they tell you to start in a darkened room with an introduction video. This is a good video from an overview perspective, but a very strange, poorly made video from a production viewpoint! Once you finish the video you leave the house by the back door and start your self-guided walking tour. Give yourself 1-2 hours to walk the property depending on how in-depth you want to look at everything. They have a tour guide map that will help you navigate the path and tells you about each clearly marked landmark. Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. It is rough terrain through woods. There are paths, but they are criss-crossed with roots, rocks, etc. Dress for the weather as you will be outside for a good two hours or so. As you walk the paths of the self guided tour you will see lots of megalith stone structures and learn about their original uses and other uses over the millennia. Towards the end of the structure portion you will see the larger astronomical layout and standing stones of the property which are very cool. The walking tour circles you around the whole property and back to the main house for your exit back through the gift shop. As an added bonus there are alpacas on site. It was winter when we were there and they were all huddled in the paddock. So we could see their cute fuzzy bodies and beautiful eyes, but no close encounters or interactions. Maybe when it's warmer you'll get more alpaca activity. In conclusion, go here if you like this kind of science, hiking, day trips, outdoors activities, etc. Skip it if you can't do the walking or have younger kids that might not be up for all the walking, learning and reading. Not good for strollers, wheelchairs, etc. I loved it. It's my kind of science! Glad we went! The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is the weird entry house experience. I understand this isn't a big budget kind of place, but it may be off putting to some clientele. I recommend if you like this kind of stuff! Enjoy! read more

This place was cool enough to visit. I didnt like the $12 fee for a self-guided tour though. The gift shop and building had a weird horror-movie vibe and the woods couldve been kept better. Before starting the tour, we watched a 10 minute movie about when America's Stonehenge was discovered. After that brief history lesson we were set to go on the self-guided tour. We tried to follow the trail but it was so windy and we didnt even know where the starting point was. Although some of the pictures were beautiful, i feel like the awe of the place was lost with all the windy trails. At the end of the tour, there's a random alpaca farm. I only saw 3 of them, but they were pretty cute. I would only recommend this place to visit if you have time to kill and money to waste. Otherwise, this is not a wonder of the world. read more

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This was a funky spot to visit (fall of 2014). The gift shop had a dated video playing which had questionable scientific merit. Read other reviews for more info on the legitimacy of this site. As for the grounds, they were enjoyable and lovely with the fall colors. I bumped my rating from 2 to 3 stars because I got some nice photographs. They had a wheelchair-friendly path which we walked because we wanted a more level surface (didn't have a wheelchair). I would say that the highest stone was at most 3 feet tall, so don't get your hopes up. We spent an hour here, tops. Probably not a place I'd visit again, but I don't regret checking it out once. read more

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Please don't visit in the winter. They don't use salt or do anything whatsoever to clear the ice/snow. The person at the counter said they had a shortage of snow shoes even though there were only about 10 people there. A very unsafe place to visit in the winter and no precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the visitor who pays $12. This was my worst experience regarding to safety in the entire United States. read more

Beautiful hike with fascinating history. We've been several times and always enjoy it and learn something new.

I spent my formative years in Salem, NH and NEVER visited America's Stonehenge, which was literally about 10 minutes from the house I grew up. I don't know what I was thinking! I finally visited with my wife on our last visit home and had a great time! Keep your expectations in line. This isn't Disneyland. But the oddity factor is what makes it awesome! I very much enjoyed the visitor's center and the video that was clearly made in the late 80s or early 90s. I LOVED that!! Watch the film! There are alpacas to look at here too. Get a map and follow it to see the different destinations. The more you read, the cooler you'll think it is. Let's face it... it just looks like piles of rocks for the most part... but once you read what they are and where they came from... it's REALLY cool. It gets cooler and cooler the more you go in. We did it in the snow, so we may have missed some things too. There is even a SACRIFICIAL TABLE!!! If that doesn't get your attention, I don't know what will. Check it out! We really enjoyed going in the winter. Check your local library for FREE TICKETS!!! read more

To anyone looking to visit this site, I hope you will take a minute to read through this first (or at least the wikipedia page). As soon as I walked through the door, and saw the slapdash arrangement of their exhibit, I had a feeling something was not right here. I hadn't really read up on the site, and assumed we were dealing with a Native American settlement based on astronomical calculations. Little did I know the truth... which is, well, more entertaining, but a whole lot less sane. The first box I examined by the door contained some stones with vague scratches (probably plow marks) that the signs proclaimed to be "Celtic Ogham (script)". The signs were very unprofessional and mostly incomprehensible, unhelpful, and/or irrelevant. So I walked up to the main desk and asked the teenage girl why a "4,000 year old site" would feature Celtic stones, when Northern Europeans didn't arrive in America until about 1,000 years ago (and even their "Vinland" was definitely not Salem, NH). She shrugged and said she had no idea, I would need to ask her boss. Well alright, I paid my entrance fee, and walked into the video room. I'm glad nobody else was there, because the next five minutes consisted of a non-stop stream of WTFs emitting from my mouth. I may not be an archeologist, but I'm an academic, and I know pseudoscience and evasive rhetoric when I see it. Not one person in that video is a reputable scientist. And not only was there almost no mention of Native Americans, the entire video was a bunch of claptrap from a complete nut job who thinks this site was created by Celtic priests who somehow came to America 4,000 years ago. This, despite the complete absence of any indication or evidence of early Europeans whatsoever, of ANY kinds, ANYWHERE on the North American continent. Oh dear... So while walking up to the site, I did a little research. Apparently every Professor of Archaeology in America who's been asked about this site agrees that it is a hoax, created in the 1920s, possibly built on some colonial root cellars from the 1800s or so. There is not a single reputable academic in the entire world who believes a word of the "America's Stonehenge"' claim. And the utter lack of any professionalism at the site strongly suggests the place is run by some amateur wackos with ridiculous conspiracies. They admit the guy in the 1920s moved the stones, but claim he only "restored them to where they belong". Uhuh. Which he magically knew, and conveniently did right when tourism was growing into the great American pastime. And all the claims they make about having "carbon dated the stones"? Yeah... so stones don't contain carbon. You can't carbon date them. Simply physically impossible. Is any part true? Well, a few objects were carbon dated from a few hundred to four thousand years old, but they are all entirely consistent with early Native American settlements (hearths and such). And indeed, there IS such a settlement. Unfortunately, these wackos built their parking lot on top of it. Is America's Stonehenge worth visiting? That's debatable. On the one hand, it makes for good entertainment, and they have ALPACAS! And who doesn't love alpacas? They're incredibly cute, even though they apparently hate people. My main concern though, is that spreading this sort of pseudo-scientific claptrap (for the sake of profit) does more harm than good to the more gullible, uneducated and conspiracy minded members of society. Even worse, the site's insistence on an utterly impossible and implausible explanation of "Europeans magically getting to America 4K years ago and building this brilliant structure" REEKS of white supremacist ideology. As you watch the video, explore the site, and see their utter refusal to seriously consider that Native Americans built this (fake) structure, it becomes blatantly obvious that the man who invented this was unwilling to credit Native Americans with the intelligence to construct this site, and therefore concocted an elaborate and utterly absurd myth about the 'superior white race' arriving here, because 'surely only their brilliance could have built this'. This, despite there being zero proof of Europeans here, and ample evidence of Native American settlements. In short, the site intentionally disseminates false information for the purpose of propagating an absurd myth of white people's brilliance and resourcefulness. So while the Alpacas, evil as they may be, are unbearably cute and cuddly looking, I strongly suggest visiting this site for entertainment purposes only, and with some scientific information in your back pocket about the truth behind this hoax. Oh, and don't get too close to the alpacas. They spit. read more

This myth is.... BUSTED. Well, it is a lovely walk through the woods and some cool rocks piled together with clearly marked arrows to guide you on a path, so I'll give them 2 stars for that. However, there was too much that was just "off" here to give it more than 2 stars. The first thing that struck me as odd was that if this was such an amazing historical discovery, why was it not part of a national park/ national historical sight protected program? Oh right, because the "historical accuracy" of this place is highly questionable. So you pay your admission and get a printed out guide for your self directed journey across the grounds. There are a lot of low stone walls, much like you'd see as part of any Colonial farm in the area. Then some small structures & wells along the path, and many explanations in the tour guide that "we're not really sure what this was for, and things may have been changed when rocks were quarried out of this area in the 1800s.". Ok, so again, nice area, seems to be some Colonial era stuff, but what sets this apart from any other Colonial farm area in the region? So you continue to the main site, and it looks kind of cool, but my impression is that it is more someone's creative story and construction than anything actually factual or historical. And that's cool and all, but this should really be listed as an amusement or entertainment rather than a historical site. Finally, the gift shop is all about selling magic crystals and the such. I feel like the whole site probably got really popular in the hippie era and is still something that people who are into "mystical magical things" love and are happy to suspend their belief for. read more

The fall foliage made for a nice hike, and the alpacas are adorable. (You can't pet them or anything; they're behind a fence). The site also has some quirky kitsch value. Visitors watch a dated, cheesy "documentary," in which "researchers" (most of whom were not identified as having PhD's, and some of whom happen to have the same last name), spin mysterious theories about how the rocks got there. My favorite scene showed the solstice sunrise over the cairns (But it looked like a slowly rising flashlight). The upshot: It's fun, but the archaeological claims may be dubious: http://www.bu.edu/bridge/archive/2002/02-01/archaeology.htm http://granitegeek.org/blog/2006/11/01/locals-like-idea-of-utility-scale-wind-farm/ read more

Interesting old site with rock foundations and walls. If you're going for the "mystery," don't bother - the site's claims have been debunked and it's pretty obvious once you're there, and if you've ever been in New England before and seen an old homesite or farmland separated by rock walls. Nothing mysterious about it, and the pamphlets and documentaries were written by masters of misleading semantics. But if you're going for a nice walk in the woods (snowshoeing would be wonderful but why should you pay for that?), or are a nature-lover or birder (I saw a scarlet tanager!), or love alpacas, it's a nice visit. But still too expensive (I had a Living Social deal). And the attempt to make it something it's not as a marketing gimmick sticks in my craw. read more

America's Stonehenge - Oh please it's a colonial apple press... - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - North Salem, New Hampshire

10 bucks entrance fee!! That's a pretty steep price to see a few heaps of rocks. For a couple of dollars I'd say ok, maybe it's worth it, but 10 is a total rip off. Don't expect anything remotely like a neolithic site you'd see in Europe - Stonehenge or Newgrange this ain't. The structures here are on much smaller scale, don't approach the level of sophistication the Stonehenge label might lead you to expect. And as Jocelyn G mentioned already, the history of the site is somewhat questionable, since at the very least the site has been altered to support a previous owner's pet theory. And don't forget the bug spray - there were hordes of mosquitoes on the prowl, especially round the Oracle Chamber site. read more

Definitely a fun place to go for an afternoon outside (and nice walk.) The alpacas are adorable - just take the entire experience with a grain of salt. And the older woman at the gift shop counter is not uber-friendly. read more

America's Stonehenge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - North Salem, New Hampshire

This is a long standing local attraction in Salem and a field trip destination for many area schools. The old Jonathan Pattee homestead is an archaeological site located on Mystery Hill in Salem. It's a great afternoon trip, Groupon and discounted passes are available from local libraries. It is what it is. There are many theories to who built it and all are spelled out. The history of the carbon dating and celestial alignments are interesting. Unfortunately as they will tell you, it is far smaller than the original, most of the walls and rocks were shipped to be made into cement for local street paving. The gift shop is fun to browse and has a good collection of books on the area and the paranormal, plus the aforementioned alpacas. It's a good place to spend part of the day, specifically if you have a young one interested in history or science or enjoy the outdoors. read more

Quite an interesting local historical site right in Salem, NH. It (was ) is a Pre-historic settlement . They start you off at a small museum with a video to get one oriented. Then you get a map and follow the wooded trails up the hills and stop along the way to see old stone walls, foundations, wells, and sun and season alignment calendars and so forth. They also have cute animals like lamas and ponies. You end back at the museum where they also have a pretty decent gift shop. Its a fun low commitment way to spend a few hours with friends or family when they visit. The entry price for an adult was like $9 bucks so you can not beat it. read more

I attempted to visit here on a previous trip but it was closed. My second attempt I was able to visit and walk around the grounds. The fee is $10 to enter, but the grounds are nice and the rock formations are interesting. The theories range from ancient civiliations to elaborate hoax.The sites web pages states that "America's Stonehenge is most likely the oldest man-made construction in the United States". Either way, it is a nice place to walk and return to the woods. There are alpacas that you can visit. I enjoyed visiting in the fall when the leaves are turning color, but they offer snowshoe treks in the winter. That might be a fun future visit. read more

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Bottom line: I had fun visiting America's Stonehenge. I think that they should have kept the name 'Mystery Hill' because that seems more fitting and intriguing, as well as less culturally significant and not trying to bite off the noteriety of something else. I went during February, so it was not at all crowded, though there were other people walking around the grounds. We were there for about an hour walking around and taking photos. The place definitely has a roadside attraction element to it, while still being family friendly: It's more corny than it is sketchy. The main building was well maintained and they had clean restrooms and a cute, small gift shop with some great postcards for sale. I think that it is a fun place to take kids. I saw a few families there and the children seemed to enjoy walking through the rock formations, speculating along with their parents what the origins of the place might actually be. I believe that they have multiple walking trails and offer snow shoeing when the weather permits. Overall, I'm glad that I checked it out. I have to say I had my fill of the place and probably wouldn't go back, but it was worth it to take some interesting photos and to make fun of the 'informative documentary' Puzzles in Stone that they have playing on a repeat loop in the lobby. It's a unique place. read more

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Interesting. But you should go in the summertime. Cave things are tiny and kinda tore up Meh.... read more

Stopped here on our way home from the White Mountains. Place was clean, but much smaller than we had anticipated. It bothered us that we had to pay to get in. read more

This place is indeed a scam and a total rip-off. Looks like somebody decided to pile on a bunch of stones and call it "stonehenge". Indeed, the cute alpacas were the only saving grace, although there seemed to be no correlation between the stones and the animals! If you really want to take a walk in the woods, save your money and just go to a state park! read more

AMS gets a 1 star downgrade. I guess because all the publicity my rave review gave them traffic got really heavy. They've roped off the site and you have little walking aisles you have to follow, It takes away from the charm. They've also gotten super kitchy with all the "discovery channel findings garbage" extra attractions and overpriced admission, and more kitchy garbage in the gift shop rather than cute-ness. When I went again it wasn't as nifty as I remembered, but it was still cool for my friend who was a first timer there. Its still worth checking out if you haven't been, but not so much of a do it again kind of attraction read more

Been here a handful of times with my family. It starts with a museum with a lot of historical artifacts and information. Then you get to see the Alpacas outside, followed by the fun and fulfilling hike around the property!! read more

America's Stonehenge stands at the top of great roadside attractions. The actual site is amazing with well-marked trails to the archaeological area. And the visitor's center has all you need for trinkets, clean restrooms, along with videos and exhibits interpreting the ancient site. The proprietor is very knowledgeable about the history and research of the America's Stonehenge sites and related site around the country. But keep it in your "In Search Of..." files part of your memory. There was plenty of information on possible connections to everyone from the Knights Templar to Columbus, but not much discussion of how early owners may have rearranged the site to suit their own theories or marketing plans for the area. It is clearly an important ancient site and is worth a visit. If you go to just have fun, or feel a connection to a mysterious part of our collective past, then it is absolutely worth your time. read more

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Touristy and not quite worth the admission price. I went here on a rainy day and it was cool to see the different stone formations. It's fun to walk around but if you are from or have lived in NE for a while, it's not much different than seeing a bunch of cellar holes or other stone formations that are everywhere in the woods in this area. Again, not really worth the admission price. It was fun for an afternoon and a one time experience, I wouldn't go out of my way to bring visitors here. There are other, cheaper, cool sites in NH. read more

We visited this place many years ago after driving past the road signs and wondering what it was. What we found was that it's not much. Maybe something pre-historic was here & maybe not. You pay money and get to use your imagination. After going once, we never went back and never felt the need to show it to visitors from out of state. read more

If you can't travel to the real one, try the NH version. This is actually a real ancient spot, and you get to walk right through, and learn all about it. It's a great place for adults or kids, and there's a mini golf place up the street if you want to make a day of fun. You get to learn, see old things, and be outside, all at the same time! read more

Very suspicious site. If there was anything ancient here it's been 'reconstructed' beyond recognition. Seems like a total tourist scam. The 'head archeologist' is the owner of the site and no reputable university or institution has studied the site... read more

We were looking for something to do in southern New Hampshire to break up a long drive with our kids and decided on America's Stonehenge. Let me say that while my husband and I found this place to be interesting, our kids (ages 4 and 6) LOVED IT. The weather was great on the day of our visit and we enjoyed walking the trails and looking at all of the different rock formations. I really love to see their little brains at work and this place brought out the best in them - loved being outside and checking everything out. They also enjoyed the "gem dig" at the end of our trip - although we had a bit of a hard time figuring out the difference between the gems and the rocks, they loved digging around and sifting through the soil. read more

Very peaceful here. Great place to bring your family. Here, youre away from the busy city life. The employees are very invested and the history is on point. Love it read more

This place has gorgeous scenery, especially in the summer months. And it is super cool to speculate on why it's there and who constructed it. Yes, it could be a tourist scam, but it's still a very pretty area and the mystery is still a really cool addition to it. The gift store is cool, I've been wanting a tapestry for forever, they have cute stuffed animals and a ton of gimmicky 'stonehenge' related items. It does have a tourist type feel to it but that's what these places are, the real Stonehenge has probably become similar over the years. It just happens. The alpacas are adorable and fun to watch. Overall the place is pretty great to visit, fun way to get outside and get fresh air and not just view trees. Definitely bring bug spray!! And tons of camera/iPhone space available!! read more