Brookline

A charming pedestrian-only covered bridge painted in red and white, crossing the Nissitissit River. Half of this 110-foot bridge was originally owned by a craft store in Nashua and relocated here when the store closed in 2001. Cosmopolitan Magazine even labeled it New Hampshire's 'loveliest kissing bridge.' The bridge sits on old Boston and Maine Railroad abutments once used by the Fresh Pond Ice Company.

New England's largest outdoor sculpture park by area, sprawling across 140 acres on a former ski mountain. More than 100 international metal and stone sculptures are scattered along 11 hiking trails through woods and meadows. The old ski lodge now hosts concerts, and visitors can watch sculptors work during the annual symposium. It's free, open dawn to dusk, and you can touch the art.

Brookline's oldest and most mysterious burial ground, literally hidden in the woods and dating back to 1752. This forgotten cemetery predates the town's incorporation and offers a haunting glimpse into the area's earliest settlers. Finding it requires local knowledge as it's unmarked and accessible only by woodland paths, making it a true treasure hunt for history buffs.

A small, picturesque lake with a sandy beach and New Hampshire's tiniest lighthouse - a charming miniature structure that looks straight out of coastal Maine but sits inland. The beach is open to residents and their guests, creating an intimate swimming spot with clear water and mountain views. Cardinal flowers bloom bright red along the shoreline in late summer.

A hidden network of technical mountain biking and hiking trails that locals prefer over busier state parks. The main Bartell Trail connects to over a dozen side trails through deep woods, past stone walls, and alongside pristine ponds with old cabins. The trails follow old railroad grades and logging roads, offering everything from easy family walks to challenging single-track adventures.