Littleton, NH

European-inspired craft brewery in a converted mill on the Ammonoosuc River, with a wood-fired pizza oven, outdoor beer garden, and a riverside deck that captures the best of Littleton's waterfront.

A locally-beloved gastropub on Cottage Street pouring rotating craft beers alongside wagyu burgers, short ribs, and legendary maple buffalo wings made from locally-sourced ingredients.

Littleton's newest fine-dining gem, a Mediterranean tapas bar tucked inside the historic Thayers Inn, serving beautifully plated small plates made from fresh local ingredients in a warm, intimate setting.

An authentic Bangkok-trained chef has been feeding Littleton since 2008 from a bright Main Street spot, earning WMUR's nod as one of New Hampshire's top three Thai restaurants.

A classic North Country greasy-spoon on Main Street that has been feeding locals, loggers, and leaf-peepers for generations, famous for its buckwheat, whole wheat, and buttermilk pancake flights.

A warmly Italian-themed gathering place in the heart of downtown, pulling serious espresso drinks and loose-leaf teas alongside breakfast and brunch bites, with ample seating, free Wi-Fi, and a community feel.

The casual sibling venue to Schilling Beer, serving European-inspired hand-helds—smashburgers, döner kebabs, and hand-cut fries—on a private riverside deck or in the beer gardens.

A Union Street gem offering both authentic Thai dishes and a respectable sushi menu, with dine-in patio seating and delivery—welcome diversity for a small mountain town.

A worker-owned brunch institution since 2003, this cozy spot near the old depot turns out inventive breakfast and lunch dishes—including a locally-celebrated seafood moqueca—with a cooperative spirit that's woven into every plate.

Littleton's best-kept local secret: a 1.7-mile out-and-back that climbs through meadow and old logging roads to a ledge perched directly above town, framing the Presidential Range, Twin Range, and Franconia Ridge all in one sweeping panorama—with a picnic table waiting at the top.

A 19-mile converted rail corridor that follows the Ammonoosuc River from Littleton's modern covered bridge through Woodsville, passing the historic 345-foot Bath Covered Bridge (built 1832)—flat enough for all skill levels, gorgeous for cycling or a mellow out-and-back walk.

A crowd-pleasing 1.5-mile loop in Franconia Notch State Park that delivers summit views of Cannon Mountain and a bird's-eye look down at brilliant Echo Lake—accessible enough for families, rewarding enough to feel earned.

A beloved 3-mile round-trip climb from Lafayette Place Campground to a high mountain tarn perched 1,000 feet above Franconia Notch, ringed by the Franconia Ridge peaks and hosting an AMC hut where you can grab a coffee mid-hike.

An 8.7-mile paved multi-use path running the full length of Franconia Notch State Park, connecting Echo Lake, the Old Man Memorial, Profile Lake, the Basin, and Flume Gorge—flat, stroller-friendly, and accessible from multiple entry points.

The 1894 opera house hosts an eclectic year-round calendar in its Grand Hall—folk concerts, comedy nights, theater productions, local band showcases, and even the occasional wrestling event—all in one of the prettiest Victorian halls in rural New England.

A taproom born from four North Country friends who fell in love with a Victorian building on the Gale River in Franconia—hop-forward house IPAs alongside stouts, porters, and lagers, poured in a family- and dog-friendly space minutes from Cannon Mountain.

A natural granite gorge 800 feet long and up to 20 feet wide, carved by the Pemigewasset River and accessible via a 2-mile loop boardwalk through dramatic pools, waterfalls, and 90-foot walls—one of the genuine natural wonders of the White Mountains.

A free outdoor summer concert series held in Littleton's Remich Park, bringing regional folk, jazz, and Americana musicians to a riverside setting—the quintessential small-town New England summer evening.

A seasonal Saturday morning market bringing together North Country farmers, cheese-makers, maple syrup producers, bakers, and craft artisans in the heart of downtown—the best place to stock a rental kitchen or pick up a White Mountains souvenir that isn't a keychain.

A Guinness World Record holder hiding in plain sight on Main Street: 112 feet of glass jars packed with 600+ varieties of bulk candy, from penny-candy classics to international rarities, in a shop tracing its roots to an English minister-turned-grocer who arrived in Littleton in the 1880s.

A Late Victorian landmark from 1894 anchoring the center of town, its six-sided tower visible for blocks; the Grand Hall hosts plays, live music, comedy, and wrestling while the basement holds the free Littleton Area Historical Museum.

A joyful bronze sculpture on the hill above the public library, honoring Littleton native Eleanor H. Porter whose 1913 novel 'Pollyanna' created such an enduring emblem of optimism that her character became a word in the dictionary.

A small riverside pocket park where the Ammonoosuc rushes under a modern covered pedestrian bridge, with interactive musical instruments woven into the landscape—strike the chimes, listen to the river, and watch herons fish from the bank.