Bristol

A 135-acre conservation area on Little Roundtop Mountain, established in 1953 as a memorial to beloved local conservation officer Everett 'Slim' Baker. A half-mile loop trail leads to an open hilltop with a wooden cross and outdoor chapel, offering panoramic views of the Pemigewasset Valley, Mount Cardigan, and Tenney Mountain. Locals use it for quiet walks, luminary hikes, and outdoor worship services.

A craft brewery hidden in the basement beneath Central Square's Abel Block building — literally below a flower shop, making it nearly invisible to passersby. The tiny taproom has views of the Newfound River through a transparent window, a bar with board games, and a rotating lineup of beers named after local landmarks like Pasquaney Bay IPA and Newfound Nut Brown.

A pocket park completed in 2020 on the site of a demolished old Mica building, providing the first public access to cascading falls on the Newfound River that were previously hidden and inaccessible. The park includes a picnic area along the river, historical artifacts from the industrial site, and serves as the gateway to the Pemi Trail along the old railroad bed.

Owned by twin brothers Brad and Jim Tonner, this Central Square shop features their original artwork and children's books. The real draw is Diane, a dime-store turtle given to Jim in 1968 who is now 57+ years old and the size of a dinner plate. Walls are covered with photos of visitors from around the world who come to meet her. She eats romaine lettuce and fresh strawberries every morning.

A 30-foot fan-shaped waterfall on the Smith River with a deep swimming hole at its base — one of the best natural swimming spots in the Lakes Region. Most visitors stick to Newfound Lake and never find this spot tucked away on a back road. The 0.2-mile trail down is steep but short, with a free parking lot and picnic tables above the falls.