Chichester

This historic general store dating to 1784 is famous for its homemade apple cider donuts made fresh daily. The building has been continuously operated by one family until 1975 and sits at the junction of Main Street, Suncook Valley Road, and Depot Road. Step inside to smell freshly made donuts, hot coffee, and cinnamon apple cider while sitting by the crackling hearth.

This historic 1887 wrought iron truss bridge once thundered when cars crossed it - locals could hear the rumble for miles away. Now a peaceful pedestrian-only bridge spanning the Suncook River, it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge connects Chichester to Epsom and offers a perfect spot for riverside picnics with remnants of old mill gear displayed nearby.

The Suncook River flows directly through Chichester, offering several lesser-known swimming spots accessible by kayak or short hikes along the riverbank. Locals kayak to secluded swimming holes where the water pools naturally between granite outcrops. The river also has good trout fishing and passes under the historic Thunder Bridge.

While Bear Brook State Park itself isn't hidden, the Old Reservoir section on the Lost Trail offers a scenic area with old stone structures and a secluded pond that most visitors miss. This deteriorating reservoir site provides solitude among granite outcrops and fern-surrounded brooks, accessible via the less-traveled southern route of Lost Trail.