People from across the country move to New Hampshire when they want to get away from it all. But when people already living in New Hampshire want to escape, where do they head? Flee the tourists and transplants that are so common in the Granite State by moving to these 9 small towns in New Hampshire if you want to get away from it all.
- Grantham
H. Micheal Miley/flickr You’ll notice that we’re using a picture of a family gathering rather than downtown, because that’s what Grantham is all about. Much of the town centers around Eastman Lake, the quiet, largely undiscovered oasis where you can relax lakeside without the crowds or motorboats.
- Gilmanton
BEV Norton/flickr Gilmanton is relatively unknown, nestled next to bigger names like Tilton and Laconia. But this charming town offers easy access to the whole state - if you ever decide you want to leave, that is.
- Benton
Danny Navaro/flickr With a population of 364 people, Benton is surrounded by the beautiful White Mountain National Forest. If you like trees more than people, this is the town for you.
- Bridgewater
Jantos/flickr Bridgewater is a tiny town in the lakes region. With a population of just over 1,000 it has a distinctly small town feel. During the summer the town comes alive via Newfound Lake. While most crowds head to nearby Winnipesaukee, Newfound is a quieter lake that still offers great boating.
- New London
Colby-Sawyer College/flickr Maybe you like to escape from it all, but still have access to adorable coffee shops, boutiques and intellectual stimulation. New London, home to Colby-Sawyer College, provides rural appeal with a vibrant downtown.
- Chesterfield
Voluntary Amputation/flickr Chesterfield is a charming mid-sized town on the boarder with Vermont. The rolling hills of southwest New Hampshire will instantly relax you.
- Newington
Selbe Lynn/flickr Newington, with a population of just 753, is one of the smallest towns in New Hampshire. It juts into the marshes and wetlands that define seacoast New Hampshire, while also being next to Portsmouth, one of the largest and most lively cities in the state.
- Pittsburg
James Walsh/flickr Pittsburg is as far away from it all as you can get while remaining in the United States. New Hampshire’s northernmost town offers stunning wilderness, and not too many people. Perfect.
- Tamworth
Doug Kerr/flickr Located half way between the White Mountains and the Lakes Region, Tamworth is an often-overlooked gem of a town. With a dedicated core of local businesses, Tamworth is surely up and coming.
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H. Micheal Miley/flickr
You’ll notice that we’re using a picture of a family gathering rather than downtown, because that’s what Grantham is all about. Much of the town centers around Eastman Lake, the quiet, largely undiscovered oasis where you can relax lakeside without the crowds or motorboats.
BEV Norton/flickr
Gilmanton is relatively unknown, nestled next to bigger names like Tilton and Laconia. But this charming town offers easy access to the whole state - if you ever decide you want to leave, that is.
Danny Navaro/flickr
With a population of 364 people, Benton is surrounded by the beautiful White Mountain National Forest. If you like trees more than people, this is the town for you.
Jantos/flickr
Bridgewater is a tiny town in the lakes region. With a population of just over 1,000 it has a distinctly small town feel. During the summer the town comes alive via Newfound Lake. While most crowds head to nearby Winnipesaukee, Newfound is a quieter lake that still offers great boating.
Colby-Sawyer College/flickr
Maybe you like to escape from it all, but still have access to adorable coffee shops, boutiques and intellectual stimulation. New London, home to Colby-Sawyer College, provides rural appeal with a vibrant downtown.
Voluntary Amputation/flickr
Chesterfield is a charming mid-sized town on the boarder with Vermont. The rolling hills of southwest New Hampshire will instantly relax you.
Selbe Lynn/flickr
Newington, with a population of just 753, is one of the smallest towns in New Hampshire. It juts into the marshes and wetlands that define seacoast New Hampshire, while also being next to Portsmouth, one of the largest and most lively cities in the state.
James Walsh/flickr
Pittsburg is as far away from it all as you can get while remaining in the United States. New Hampshire’s northernmost town offers stunning wilderness, and not too many people. Perfect.
Doug Kerr/flickr
Located half way between the White Mountains and the Lakes Region, Tamworth is an often-overlooked gem of a town. With a dedicated core of local businesses, Tamworth is surely up and coming.
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