New Hampshire And Vermont

A 25-day adventure through New Hampshire and Vermont sounds like a fantastic way to soak in the beauty of New England. With your constraints in mind, I’ve crafted an itinerary that includes scenic drives, historical and architectural sites, and plenty of camping at state and county parks. Let’s dive in!

Day 1: Arrival in New Hampshire

• Morning: Arrive in Concord, NH. Settle into your campsite at Bear Brook State Park.
• Afternoon: Explore the park’s trails and enjoy a leisurely hike.
• Evening: Campfire dinner and stargazing.

Day 2: Concord to Portsmouth

• Morning: Drive to Portsmouth via Route 1A (scenic coastal drive).
• Afternoon: Visit the Strawbery Banke Museum (historical village).
• Evening: Dinner in downtown Portsmouth and return to camp at Odiorne Point State Park.

Day 3: Portsmouth to North Conway

• Morning: Scenic drive through the White Mountains.
• Afternoon: Stop at Mount Washington Valley for a hike.
• Evening: Camp at White Mountain National Forest.

Day 4: Exploring North Conway

• Morning: Visit the Mount Washington Cog Railway for stunning views.
• Afternoon: Explore the quaint shops in North Conway.
• Evening: Campfire at the campsite.

Day 5: North Conway to Lincoln

• Morning: Drive along the Kancamagus Highway (breathtaking views).
• Afternoon: Stop at Franconia Notch State Park for hiking.
• Evening: Camp at Lincoln Woods Campground.

Day 6: Lincoln to Littleton

• Morning: Visit the Old Man of the Mountain Memorial.
• Afternoon: Explore Littleton’s charming downtown.
• Evening: Camp at Moose Brook State Park.

Day 7: Littleton to Stowe, Vermont

• Morning: Drive to Stowe, VT via Route 302.
• Afternoon: Visit the Stowe Village Historic District.
• Evening: Camp at Morrisville Campground.

Day 8: Stowe Exploration

• Morning: Hike the Stowe Pinnacle for panoramic views.
• Afternoon: Visit the Trapp Family Lodge for a bit of history.
• Evening: Campfire at the campground.

Day 9: Stowe to Montpelier

• Morning: Scenic drive to Montpelier.
• Afternoon: Tour the Vermont State House.
• Evening: Camp at Waterbury State Park.

Day 10: Montpelier to Burlington

• Morning: Drive to Burlington along Lake Champlain.
• Afternoon: Explore the Church Street Marketplace.
• Evening: Camp at North Beach Campground.

Day 11: Burlington to Middlebury

• Morning: Scenic drive to Middlebury.
• Afternoon: Visit the Middlebury College campus and its historic buildings.
• Evening: Camp at Lake Dunmore State Park.

Day 12: Middlebury to Brandon

• Morning: Drive to Brandon, stopping at Brandon Museum.
• Afternoon: Explore the historic downtown.
• Evening: Camp at Brandon State Forest.

Day 13: Brandon to Rutland

• Morning: Drive to Rutland.
• Afternoon: Visit the Paramount Theatre and explore the historic district.
• Evening: Camp at Pico Campground.

Day 14: Rutland to Woodstock

• Morning: Scenic drive to Woodstock.
• Afternoon: Visit the Billings Farm & Museum (historical farm).
• Evening: Camp at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

Day 15: Woodstock to Quechee

• Morning: Drive to Quechee.
• Afternoon: Visit the Quechee Gorge and hike the trails.
• Evening: Camp at Quechee State Park.

Day 16: Quechee to Hanover

• Morning: Drive to Hanover.
• Afternoon: Explore Dartmouth College and its historic buildings.
• Evening: Camp at Hanover’s Storrs Pond Recreation Area.

Day 17: Hanover to Lebanon

• Morning: Short drive to Lebanon.
• Afternoon: Visit the Lebanon Opera House and explore the town.
• Evening: Camp at Mascoma Lake Campground.

Day 18: Lebanon to Claremont

• Morning: Drive to Claremont.
• Afternoon: Visit the Claremont Historical Society.
• Evening: Camp at Pine Hill Park.

Day 19: Claremont to Keene

• Morning: Drive to Keene.
• Afternoon: Explore the Keene State College campus.
• Evening: Camp at Cheshire County Campground.

Day 20: Keene to Peterborough

• Morning: Drive to Peterborough.
• Afternoon: Visit the Peterborough Historical Society.
• Evening: Camp at Mason State Forest.

Day 21: Peterborough to Concord

• Morning: Drive back to Concord.
• Afternoon: Visit the New Hampshire State House.
• Evening: Camp at Bear Brook State Park.

Day 22: Concord to Franconia

• Morning: Drive back to Franconia.
• Afternoon: Explore the Franconia Notch State Park again.
• Evening: Camp at Cannon Mountain Campground.

Day 23: Franconia to Littleton

• Morning: Drive to Littleton.
• Afternoon: Enjoy the local shops and cafes.
• Evening: Camp at Moose Brook State Park.

Day 24: Littleton to North Conway

• Morning: Drive back to North Conway.
• Afternoon: Relax and enjoy the local scenery.
• Evening: Camp at White Mountain National Forest.

Day 25: Departure

• Morning: Pack up and enjoy a final hike in the White Mountains.
• Afternoon: Depart for home, filled with memories of your New England adventure!

This itinerary balances scenic drives, historical sites, and plenty of camping, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich history of New Hampshire and Vermont. Enjoy your trip!