New Hampshire Vacation Rentals

A New Hampshire vacation offers visitors a chance to experience quaint New England villages, fabulous fall foliage, scenic drives with charming covered bridges, and top-notch skiing and outdoor sports. When you're ready for a break from outdoor activities, take advantage of the shopping opportunities in sales tax-free New Hampshire.

From your New Hampshire vacation rental, you can go hiking or skiing in the White Mountains or tour a maple sugar operation in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee area. There are hundreds of lakes and ponds for boating and fishing in the Lakes Region, and great shops and cultural attractions in the Merrimack Valley. The Monadnock region is a great place to go apple picking or for a drive on the back roads during leaf-peeping season.

New Hampshire offers a wide range of outdoor activities for the adventure-seeking vacationer. Hikers have thousands of trails to choose from, including sections of the Appalachian Trail and New Hampshire's White Mountains. Visitors can also take advantage of New Hampshire's ample kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and fishing opportunities.

A large portion of New Hampshire is covered by the White Mountain National Forest, where wildlife abounds in the 770,000 acres of trees, lakes and streams. Franconia Notch State Park covers 6,500 acres and attracts more than 2 million visitors a year. For a great view of the surrounding area, board the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for a 7-minute long cable-car ride up the mountain. The trip offers panoramic views into Canada, Vermont, Maine, and New York. The tram is part of the Cannon Mountain Ski Resort, which has six lifts whisking skiers and snow boarders to over 40 trails for all skill levels.

Numerous mountain resorts attract alpine and cross country skiers and snowboarders. Popular ski resorts for guests of New Hampshire vacation rentals include Loon Mountain with 44 mostly intermediate trails, Attitash Bear Peak with 70 trails and Wildcat Mountain Ski Resort with 47 trails. The King Pine Ski Area is a family-oriented ski resort with half of its 16 trails catering to beginner skiers. The Waterville Valley Ski Area has over 50 trails, a half pipe for snowboarders, and 40 miles of cross-country trails. Bretton Woods Mountain Resort boasts 411 acres of skiing terrain with 93 trails and a terrain park.

Guests of New Hampshire vacation rentals can choose from more than 90 golf courses around the state, including seaside or lakeside courses, historic courses edged by mountains, or newer courses that follow the rugged natural contours of the land.

The mountains and lakes of New Hampshire can also be a fun playground for families with pets. See these links to pet friendly vacation rentals in New Hampshire if you are planning to travel with your pet.

Whatever your interests, you're sure to find the perfect New Hampshire vacation rental.

New Hampshire Vacation Guide