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46 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bethlehem, New Hampshire


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Located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, this close-knit community is considered a family-friendly destination that is also ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Bethlehem is home to the Cushman State Forest and is a part of the White Mountain National Forest.

Additionally, Bethlehem plays host annually to old-timey festivals and concerts held outdoors, where visitors can experience music performances live. The town also has regular art shows and is the ideal place for shopping for antiques and collectibles.

There are breweries and pubs where visitors can enjoy a beer or a warm meal, and cafés that are ideal for relaxing with a cup of coffee and a delicious dessert.

Read on for our list of the best things to do in Bethlehem, New Hampshire

The 46 Most Popular Things To Do In Bethlehem, New Hampshire

46. Shoal Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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45. Zealand Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

44. Mount Oscar

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

43. Mount Webster

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

42. Mount Washington Hotel Road

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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41. Zealand Falls

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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40. Nubble Peak

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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39. Elephant Head

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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38. North Sugarloaf

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

37. Mount Rosebrook

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

36. Saco Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

35. The Townhomes at Bretton Woods

4.0 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: 2653 US 302 A Bretton Woods NH

Tel:  603 278 1000

Web Address:   https://brettonwoods.com/Lodging/townhomes/overview

34. Hale Brook Trail Trailhead on Zealand Road

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Zealand Road Jefferson NH

Tel:  603 491 7943

33. Mount Zealand

4.3 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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32. Flume Cascade

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

31. Littleton Historical Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 2 Union Street Littleton NH

Tel:  603 444 6435

Web Address:   http://littletonnhmuseum.com/about/

30. North Twin Mountain

4.5 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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29. Middle Sugarloaf

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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28. Bethlehem Heritage Society

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 2182 Main Street Bethlehem NH

Tel:  603 869 3330

Web Address:   http://bethlehemheritagenh.org/

27. Mount Field

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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26. Mount Tom

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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25. Mount Avalon

5.0 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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24. Mt. Eustis Ski Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 400 Mt Eustis Road Littleton NH

Tel:  603 444 3437

Web Address:   https://mteustis.org/our-story

23. Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: US 302 Bretton Woods NH

Tel:  603 227 8745

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/eisenhower-memorial-wayside

22. Mount Willey

4.8 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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21. Mount Hale

4.3 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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20. Forest Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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19. Moore Reservoir

4.8 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

18. The Rocks

4.9 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

Location: 4 Christmas Lane Bethlehem NH

Tel:  603 444 6228

Web Address:   https://forestsociety.org/the-rocks

17. Edmands Path Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: Mt Clinton Road Jefferson NH

Tel:  603 536 6100

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/

16. Bretton Woods Nordic Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: 210 Mount Washington Hotel Road Bretton Woods NH

Tel:  603 278 3322

Web Address:   https://brettonwoods.com/Winter_Sports/Nordic/Overview

15. Sugarloaf Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: Zealand Road Twin Mountain NH

Tel:  603 536 6100

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/

14. Webster – Jackson Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

Location: Crawford Notch Road Hart’s Location NH

Tel:  603 536 6100

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/

13. Crawford Connector Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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Location: Bretton Woods NH

12. Forest Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (88 reviews)

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Location: 397 Forest Lake Road Dalton NH

Tel:  603 837 9150

Web Address:   http://nhstateparks.org/

11. Mount Willard Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ (124 reviews)

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Location: Bretton Woods NH

10. Willey House

4.7 ★★★★★ (389 reviews)

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Location: 2057 US 302 Hart’s Location NH

Tel:  603 271 3556

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/

Our Top picks

9. South Twin Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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8. Crawford Notch

4.9 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

7. Mount Willard

4.9 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

6. Arethusa Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ (112 reviews)

5. Bretton Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,412 reviews)

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Location: 99 Ski Area Road Bretton Woods NH

Tel:  603 278 3320

Web Address:   http://brettonwoods.com/

4. Crawford Notch State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,598 reviews)

Location: 1464 US 302 Hart’s Location NH

Tel:  603 374 2272

Web Address:   http://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/crawford-notch-state-park.aspx

3. Omni Mount Washington Resort

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,810 reviews)

Location: 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road Bretton Woods NH

Tel:  603 278 1000

Web Address:   https://omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington

2. The Mount Washington Cog Railway

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,076 reviews)

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Location: 3168 Base Streetation Road Mount Washington NH

Tel:  603 278 5404

Web Address:   https://thecog.com/

1. White Mountain National Forest

4.9 ★★★★★ (7,870 reviews)

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Location: 71 White Mountain Dr Campton NH

Tel:  603 536 6100

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/whitemountain/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bethlehem, New Hampshire! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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