Summer Itineraries in New Hampshire

Long daylight hours and peak-season energy — plans built for the busiest, brightest stretch of the year.

30 itineraries

Notches, Ridgelines, and the Long White Light: 3 Days Solo in the White Mountains

3 Days · Solo

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Notches, Ridgelines, and the Long White Light: 3 Days Solo in the White Mountains

6 stops

Notches & Waterfalls: Three Days in the White Mountains

3 Days · Teen Families

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Notches & Waterfalls: Three Days in the White Mountains

6 stops

Granite Summits & Millpond Mornings: A Gentle Monadnock Weekend

2 Days · Active Retirees

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Summits & Millpond Mornings: A Gentle Monadnock Weekend

4 stops

Silence, Water, and Stars: 3 Days Alone on Lake Umbagog

3 Days · Solo

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Silence, Water, and Stars: 3 Days Alone on Lake Umbagog

4 stops

Granite Peak & Quiet Villages: 3 Days Solo in the Monadnock Region

3 Days · Solo

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Peak & Quiet Villages: 3 Days Solo in the Monadnock Region

5 stops

Granite Peaks & Millpond Reflections: 3 Days in the Monadnock Region

3 Days · Teen Families

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Peaks & Millpond Reflections: 3 Days in the Monadnock Region

4 stops

Silence, Loons, and Star-Filled Nights: 3 Days on Lake Umbagog

3 Days · Teen Families

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Silence, Loons, and Star-Filled Nights: 3 Days on Lake Umbagog

6 stops

Notches, Not Summits: Two Gentle Days in the White Mountains

2 Days · Active Retirees

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Notches, Not Summits: Two Gentle Days in the White Mountains

4 stops

Boardwalks, Tide Pools & Golden Coastlines: 3 Days on the Seacoast

3 Days · Teen Families

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Boardwalks, Tide Pools & Golden Coastlines: 3 Days on the Seacoast

4 stops

Salt Air Solo: Three Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

3 Days · Solo

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Salt Air Solo: Three Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

6 stops

Salt Air & Slow Tides: Two Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

2 Days · Active Retirees

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Salt Air & Slow Tides: Two Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

3 stops

Loon Calls & Still Water: Two Family Days on Lake Umbagog

2 Days · Young Families

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Loon Calls & Still Water: Two Family Days on Lake Umbagog

3 stops

Millponds, Pink Blooms & a Village Green: 2 Days in the Monadnock Region

2 Days · Young Families

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Millponds, Pink Blooms & a Village Green: 2 Days in the Monadnock Region

4 stops

Stillwater & Loon Song: Two Days on Lake Umbagog

2 Days · Couples

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Stillwater & Loon Song: Two Days on Lake Umbagog

3 stops

Notch Light & Waterfall Mornings: 2 Days in the White Mountains with Kids

2 Days · Young Families

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Notch Light & Waterfall Mornings: 2 Days in the White Mountains with Kids

4 stops

Stillness on the Water: Three Days at Lake Umbagog

3 Days · Active Retirees

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Stillness on the Water: Three Days at Lake Umbagog

4 stops

Granite Peaks & Quiet Ponds: 3 Days in the Monadnock Region

3 Days · Active Retirees

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Peaks & Quiet Ponds: 3 Days in the Monadnock Region

5 stops

Granite Summits & Quiet Villages: 2 Days in the Monadnock Region

2 Days · Couples

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Summits & Quiet Villages: 2 Days in the Monadnock Region

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Tides: Three Days Along New Hampshire's Seacoast

3 Days · Active Retirees

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Salt Air & Slow Tides: Three Days Along New Hampshire's Seacoast

6 stops

Waterfalls, Notches & Nap Time: 3 Days in the White Mountains

3 Days · Young Families

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Waterfalls, Notches & Nap Time: 3 Days in the White Mountains

6 stops

Loons, Light, and Little Legs: A Family Weekend on Lake Umbagog

3 Days · Young Families

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Loons, Light, and Little Legs: A Family Weekend on Lake Umbagog

4 stops

Granite Peaks & Millpond Reflections: 3 Days in the Monadnock Region

3 Days · Young Families

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Peaks & Millpond Reflections: 3 Days in the Monadnock Region

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Tides: 3 Days on the Seacoast

3 Days · Couples

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Salt Air & Slow Tides: 3 Days on the Seacoast

7 stops

Stillwater: Three Days on Umbagog's Silent Shore

3 Days · Couples

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Stillwater: Three Days on Umbagog's Silent Shore

4 stops

Notches, Waterfalls, and Alpine Wind: 3 Days Among the White Mountains

3 Days · Couples

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Notches, Waterfalls, and Alpine Wind: 3 Days Among the White Mountains

8 stops

Sandy Toes & Tide Pools: 3 Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

3 Days · Young Families

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Sandy Toes & Tide Pools: 3 Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

5 stops

Salt Air & Slow Tides: A Seacoast Escape for Two

2 Days · Couples

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Salt Air & Slow Tides: A Seacoast Escape for Two

5 stops

Sandcastles & Tide Pools: A Family Weekend on New Hampshire's Seacoast

2 Days · Young Families

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Sandcastles & Tide Pools: A Family Weekend on New Hampshire's Seacoast

3 stops

Boardwalk Lights & Rocky Tides: 2 Days Solo on the Seacoast

2 Days · Solo

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Boardwalk Lights & Rocky Tides: 2 Days Solo on the Seacoast

5 stops

Sand, Splash, and Soft-Serve: A Lakeside Day for Little Ones

1 Day · Young Families

Lakes Region, New Hampshire

Sand, Splash, and Soft-Serve: A Lakeside Day for Little Ones

2 stops

Water, Light, and Quiet Hours: A Winnipesaukee Day for Two

1 Day · Couples

Lakes Region, New Hampshire

Water, Light, and Quiet Hours: A Winnipesaukee Day for Two

2 stops

Mill Town Mornings: A Family Amble Through Manchester

3 Days · Young Families

Manchester, New Hampshire, New Hampshire

Mill Town Mornings: A Family Amble Through Manchester

6 stops

Salt Air & Cobblestones: 3 Days in Portsmouth with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, New Hampshire

Salt Air & Cobblestones: 3 Days in Portsmouth with Little Ones

4 stops

Loons, Little Paddles & Long Summer Light: 4 Days in the Great North Woods

4 Days · Young Families

Great North Woods, New Hampshire

Loons, Little Paddles & Long Summer Light: 4 Days in the Great North Woods

6 stops

Notches, Waterfalls & Little Legs: 4 Days in the White Mountains

4 Days · Young Families

White Mountains (North/South), New Hampshire

Notches, Waterfalls & Little Legs: 4 Days in the White Mountains

8 stops

Loon Calls & Lantern Light: 3 Days on Lake Winnipesaukee

3 Days · Couples

Lakes Region, New Hampshire

Loon Calls & Lantern Light: 3 Days on Lake Winnipesaukee

5 stops

Green Grass & Granite Peaks: 4 Family Days Around Lake Sunapee

4 Days · Young Families

Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire

Green Grass & Granite Peaks: 4 Family Days Around Lake Sunapee

6 stops

Sand, Surf & Salt Air: 4 Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

4 Days · Teen Families

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Sand, Surf & Salt Air: 4 Days on New Hampshire's Seacoast

8 stops

Granite Peaks & Millpond Reflections: 4 Days in the Monadnock Region

4 Days · Young Families

Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

Granite Peaks & Millpond Reflections: 4 Days in the Monadnock Region

5 stops

Loon Calls & Lake Light: 4 Days on Winnipesaukee with the Kids

4 Days · Young Families

Lakes Region, New Hampshire

Loon Calls & Lake Light: 4 Days on Winnipesaukee with the Kids

6 stops

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: 4 Days on the New Hampshire Seacoast

4 Days · Couples

Seacoast, New Hampshire

Salt Air & Slow Mornings: 4 Days on the New Hampshire Seacoast

8 stops

New Hampshire's summer landscape offers something for every traveler, from families with young children to couples seeking quiet retreats. This page features 12 thoughtfully designed itineraries across eight distinct regions: the Lakes Region, Manchester, Portsmouth, Great North Woods, White Mountains, Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee, Seacoast, and Monadnock Region. Whether you're drawn to lakeside adventures, mountain exploration, coastal charm, or mill town history, these itineraries range from single-day excursions to immersive four-day journeys. Each itinerary is crafted to match different travel styles and group compositions, making it easy to find your ideal New Hampshire summer escape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of itineraries are available for families with young children?

Several itineraries cater specifically to families with little ones, including Sand, Splash, and Soft-Serve: A Lakeside Day for Little Ones (1-day), Salt Air & Cobblestones: 3 Days in Portsmouth with Little Ones (3-day), Notches, Waterfalls & Little Legs: 4 Days in the White Mountains (4-day), and Loon Calls & Lake Light: 4 Days on Winnipesaukee with the Kids (4-day). Additional family-focused options include Mill Town Mornings: A Family Amble Through Manchester and Green Grass & Granite Peaks: 4 Family Days Around Lake Sunapee.

How many regions are covered on this page?

Eight regions are featured: the Lakes Region, Manchester, Portsmouth, Great North Woods, White Mountains (North and South), Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee, Seacoast, and Monadnock Region.

Are there itineraries for couples or smaller groups?

Yes. Water, Light, and Quiet Hours: A Winnipesaukee Day for Two is a 1-day itinerary designed specifically for two people seeking a peaceful experience on the water.

What range of trip lengths is available?

The 12 itineraries include 1-day excursions, 3-day trips, and 4-day journeys, allowing travelers to choose based on their available time and preferences.

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