I am an East Coast Girl. Growing up we never went on a plane for vacation- it was always a couple hours drive instead.
Most of the time people come to NH for the ocean or mountains so I have sorted them into these categories.
My own personal experi...
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Seacoast NH area
Mountains- Up North
Seacoast ME area
Central NH
Seacoast NH area
In the heart of charming downtown Portsmouth. Walking distance to amazing restaurants, bakeries, and boutiques.
If you go to any restaurant I guarantee you will have a good experience, I have yet to have a poor one.
The town is on waterfront, walk ...
HAMPTON INN & SUITES PORTSMOUTH DOWNTOWN - Updated 2025 Prices & Hotel Reviews (NH)
Experience small-town New England from the cozy charm of this updated Victorian-era mansion.
Soak up history that goes back to before America was a free country as you wander tree-shaded streets lined with stylish and inviting shops, restaurants, an...
THE HOTEL PORTSMOUTH - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (NH)
Quaint and quiet beach town on Rye, NH.
Amazing town to visit Fall and Spring.
The
I love walking along the coast to Pirates Cove, and a few minutes down to Jenness Beach.
Carriage house offers top tier fine dining.
While Common Roots and Summer ...
Coastal Bliss, Rye (updated prices 2025)
Right across from Hampton Beach.
In central Hampton, easy parking, walk right to the beach.
Very cool stores on the strip. An arcade, boutiques, many seafood restaurants.
Would recommend the Wharf and the Old Salt.
The Sand Bar - Heart of Hampton Beach
Mountains- Up North
A Classic NH hotel in the White Mountains. The most beautiful view, a vintage vibe, amazing food, and the best spa. Close to North Conway which has a downtown of boutique shopping and some great restaurants. Also great for skiers and hikers, lots of ...
OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT & SPA - Updated 2025 Prices & Specialty Resort Reviews (Bretton Woods, NH)
So family friendly. The only hotel located directly at the “Settlers Green Outlets”. Lots of shopping.
A few minutes from my favorite restaurants in that area.
Delaneys Hole in the Wall
May Kelley’s Cottage and
Flatbread Pizza
Includes arcade, an...
NORTH CONWAY GRAND HOTEL - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (NH)
At the base of Attitash Ski Resort. Perfect for skiers, and in the winter most everyone staying there is for that reason.
Most units feature kitchens, fireplaces, spa tubs and mountain views.
Within walking distance there is mountain biking, skiing...
Cozy New England Mountain lodge vibe. Very cute to go in the winter, near Christmas time.
Family-friendly, option for one and two bedroom condominiums, so great option for small children. Comes with living and kitchen area.
Each guest receives a F...
BLACK BEAR LODGE - Updated 2025 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Waterville Valley, NH)
Seacoast ME area
Beach access. Walking distance to downtown and my favorite ice cream shop- Sweet Peas.
Newly renovated 17-room retreat offers a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort.
Above downtown, features stunning ocean views while keeping gu...
The Trident Inn, Ogunquit (updated prices 2025)
Stunning, stunning. Very clean, a true luxury experience. The best is 3rd floor waterfront view- if you can! Private deck and the most gorgeous view.
Stage Neck Inn is situated on a peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, The York River, and Yo...
Stage Neck Inn - York, Maine | Hotels.com
Quaint island. Short drive to the beach. What I love most about it is it’s not crowded, fewer people than some other oceanside towns- even in the summer. A short walk from the ferry which was very fun. A relaxing place to chill.
Free self parking.
Inn On Peaks Island - Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
Lots of higher end and more popular stores to shop such as Anthropologie, West elm, free people, madewell, urban outfitters. Very busy, hustle and bustle. The most city experience you will get in NH and Maine.
Many cute coffee shops, and long street...
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
So dreamy. On the waterfront with stunning ocean views, located near the entrance to Acadia National Park and is just a short distance from downtown Bar Harbor.
Visit Thunder Hole, hike Cadillac Mountain, and drive Park Loop Road.
Hang out at the b...
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Central NH
The most perfect in the woods experience. Very cozy, clean, and private. We loved hiking at the nearby trails and making smores on the fire. Very private, serene, beautiful stay, all the necessary amenities were there. Full kitchen, toilet, shower.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by ...