This was super fun! The ride was really neat and made for a unique outing that I and my friends…read morewill remember. A great reason to visit Concord. We saw everyone from the tour downtown finding dinner afterward.

The concept is really cute. You ride rail carts for either 2 or 4 people, and the views are nice…read moretoo! You'll pass water, lots of greenery, and even some cows. If you go, definitely bring mosquito spray, a rain jacket, and an umbrella. The last thing you want is getting caught in the rain like we did... it was no fun. They did provide umbrellas, but ours was broken, so we ended up completely soaked. There's plenty of parking at the entrance, and portable potties are available before you start. The customer service has some opportunities, but overall I'm still glad I checked it out. I actually think I would've enjoyed it more in the winter than in the middle of summer. The mosquitoes were noooo joke, especially after getting drenched in the rain. Overall, it's a fun experience to do at least once if it's been on your list.

**November 2025: Weekday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more To be honest I almost skipped visiting the State Capitol because I foolishly judged it by its size. I thought it was small and thought that it wouldn't be worth the visit, but boy was I wrong. My friend and I arrived around 12:15pm and parked on the street. There's meter parking, but you'll pay by paybyphone.com. I think it's $1 an hour, but I recommend you fill the meter a little longer since it's $.85 extra if you need to add another hour (on top of the $1 per hour). I recommend 4 hours if you plan to visit the New Hampshire Historical Society, and the Library as well. Anyways, my friend and I got there and I was surprised by two things 1) The Hall of Flags all encased made for a really grand entrance and 2) There was no metal detector. We just basically walked in and headed towards the visitor's center towards the right side of the building. We signed our names in the guestbook and one of the volunteers gave us a shpeel about the area we were visiting. She informed us that since New Hampshire is start of the Presidential Primary and that a lot of presidential candidates will make an appearance here to start their campaign. It was kind of cool to stand in the same spot as Biden, McCain, Obama, Carter and many others. We saw went upstairs to the 2nd floor to see the Senate room, Governors Office, Secretary of State's office (and actually got to meet him - David M. Scanlan on our tour), and the house of reps (which was 400 seats!). In summary, never judge a book by it's cover. This small capitol held it's own and is definitely worthy of a visit!

A beautiful state house with a golden dome and an eagle on top. It was built in 1816-1819 as a…read moreGreek Revival style. The land it's on is 2.6-acres with a granite fence. There are seven statues/memorials on the grounds, the oldest being dedicated in 1886. The house chambers holds 400 people, which is the largest in the US. The building is open to the public and there are guided tours. This was part of the self guided walking tour and we enjoyed stopping by to explore it. It's close to everything; there were plenty of parking, restaurants, and shops. Overall, a historic building in a historic area, which is worth a visit.

What a piece of history. The oldest surviving railroad covered bridge…read more It's only a pedestrian bridge now. Do you are able to get a really good look at the construction. What really struck me was the extent of the construction of the walls. And the flattish roof. It's hard to explain, but this bridge just felt special. Unlike any of the other covered bridges I've seen. Adding to its charm is the old train car and depot station that sit nearby.

We love Ben's maple syrup and was pleasantly surprised to find this location offering tours (along…read morewith delicious fresh maple roasted nuts, popcorn, and other maple goodies!) The tour was fun and informative, and we got to check out the machines and how they tap the trees. The nuts were very, very tasty (we only left the shack an hour ago and polished off both the pecans and cashews already!) and I look forward to going back next weekend to see those machines in operation! (As well as pick up some more maple treats!)

Purchased some maple candy online because we wanted to remember the nostalgia of it from our youth,…read morebut the package never arrived. Subpar customer service. If you're buying online, beware!

Clean restrooms including one Family restroom. Diaper stations in both mens and ladies. No doors on…read morethe entrances, turn right or left to access one of two rows of stalls just past the sinks. Two water fountains are in this area but no bottle filling station. The outside and inside are designed to resemble a small town. A covered bridge looms overhead by a back entrance. Inside are a few small metal tables and chairs plus a couple 'stand up' to eat tables. Outside is a raised area in front with several metal picnic tables plus two more by outdoor vending machines. Three small parking areas seem to provide just enough space during our lunch time stop. A dog walking area was alongside the highway across from the gas pumps. There are eight pull thru pumps but not really a good stop is you have a long trailer. Cars are parked on the other side of the pumps and a sharp left (u-turn) followed by a right are needed to exit this area from what I can see. I did not see an electric car charge station although there is a air vac machine near the pumps. The inside is absolute chaos. We entered midway in to the building into a maze of free standing displays of things to buy next to tables and chairs. At this entrance, on the left, is a cotton candy making machine where a group was standing watching the fun. A tween was standing between some of the displays blocking traffic. The market is directly to the right. Everyone in the area was trying to find a way around all these obsticles. Loud 70's rock is playing both inside and out which added to the feeling of chaos. You can literally see the stress level go up as people try to navigate the interior. It's probably fine during a less busy time of day. The convenience store 'market' inside includes 'grab & go' foods like premade sandwiches and pizza slices plus sodas, snack foods and souveniers. The aisles are too narrow to pass creating back-ups. The self-serve pizza slice area has no counter to place your box while you get yourself a slice so customers were putting items on top of inventory to free up their hand. Nothing is clearly signed. Half the people were 'just looking' while the other half were trying to find a way around the slow pokes. The only restaurant food here is fast food provided by The Common man. Order and pay at a digital kiosk or stand in line on the right for the cashier. Pick up on the left. They have a seperate bakery/coffee shop and you order for both areas at the kiosks. Food and price are just OK. We received a 'steak bomb' which includes onions & peppers when we ordered a plain steak & cheese which is a different menu item. The brie on my turkey and brie sandwich is cheese sauce, same as used on the steak and cheese. The cold cuts are not quality imho but the honey mustard and bread were good and the lettuce was fresh and plentiful. Everything is packed to eat on site. There are plenty of trash and recycle containers inside and out. Bus your own table/picnic table. Vending machines are available outside in a covered area at the side entrance near the pumps. Handicapped parking is there as well. This entrance is closest to the restrooms. A seperate building near this entrance makes apple cider donuts and smells delicious. The state liquor store is at the opposite end of the building and has it's own entrance.

Kind of jealous we don't have something like this back home. A rest area where you can grab snacks,…read moresouvenirs, donuts, food, liquor, gas, and have a clean restroom. Sign me up. We spent a minute in here just looking around before heading back into Manchester. I also love that both sides have a stop.

We decided to camp locally and chose Cozy Pond campground. We had a great time enjoyed the…read morekindness from everyone and the peaceful atmosphere. We will return for sure.

A home away from home. For once not a party campground and a family oriented place to camp with the…read morekids or for a disconnection from the go, go, go society. Very relaxing, very welcoming, very clean, very friendly, and the wildlife encounters definitely make memories! I hope they can someday do more activities but even if they did none, there is plenty to enjoy for your stay. Thank you for the wonderful time!!! See you next year!!!

This remarkable bridge was a surprise to find on a side road in the lakes region of New Hampshire,…read morenot too far from Keene. We stopped just to shift stuff in the car around, then saw the bridge. The bridge was hand built with carefully selected rocks forming sturdy arches. The exact age of the bridge is unknown, but estimated near 200 years old. In the beauty of the fall foliage, the historical bridge takes on a spectacular peaceful image above the small creek. A nearby plaque tells the history of the bridge. There is parking and a pull-off near the bridge, but no other amenities. Worth seeing if you are in the area and like bridges.

This idyllic bridge was built in the mid 1800s and has miraculously survived without any mortar or…read morereconstruction - the shaping and placement of the arch stones are the only thing holding it up and doing it quite well!! It's an impressive bit of historic architecture. The bridge has a double arch and several pathways - you can walk across it and also walk down by the river to see it from different angles. It's positively lovely in the fall - a gorgeous area full of beautiful autumn colors and a rushing river. There's a small historical sign in the small gravel parking lot. You'll find the parking lot and bridge just off highway 9 and google maps will take you right to it - near the little town of Stoddard. (No bathrooms on site) - Free to enter and very well worth a visit!

We had brunch here on Father's Day and it was so delicious! A very gracious host was greeting us at…read morethe door when we walked in and explained all the dishes, beverages, etc. The food was delicious from trout bisque, to pulled pork to a yummy mushroom quiche. The juice was homemade and the coffee cups were so dainty. All the little touches truly did not go unnoticed. The property is also beautiful and the peonies are also amazing outside! I will be back soon!

We came to the Rosewood Inn for a weekend away expecting your usual bed and breakfast with good…read morefood and a nice place to stay. But we truly enjoyed each handcrafted breakfast in this beautiful historic home including beautiful fruit starters, baked fritatas, homemade muffins and wonderful service by Stan. We learned they also serve dinner and brunch. Our dinner last night was wonderful. We had locally made cider that impressed my British husband and the dinner was fresh and made with care. I had Chicken Kiev and my husband the blackened Salmon both served with the vegetable of the night tender roasted Brussels sprouts and light and fluffy mashed potatoes. We had indulged while we were out so did not go for the appetizers or beet salad that looked amazing. We chose to have some wonderfully prepared aperitifs rather than desert and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The attentive service, warm fireplace, beautiful room made our meal perfect. This morning I remembered to take pictures of the brunch which blew me away. Again the food was great: perfectly cooked frittata this time with ricotta and mushrooms, tender scalloped potatoes lightly enhanced by a lovey cheesy sauce, French toast served with maple cream, and the best corn chowder I've ever had. Come try the food even if you have other accommodations. It's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy some wonderful food in a beautiful historic inn with a lovely property.