Mont Vernon

A mystical waterfall complex where locals whisper that the Devil himself once cooked beans in a natural granite pot. The Upper Falls feature the legendary "Devil's Bean Pot" - a deep circular hollow in the rock - and nearby "Devil's Footprint," a seven-foot-long impression in stone. The thundering cascades plunge through granite chasms, with three separate falls connected by woodland trails. Best visited after rain when the water flows strongest through these ancient, legend-soaked stones.

A 310-acre time capsule where six generations of the Lamson family worked the land from 1770 to 1975. Stone walls dating back centuries snake through rolling fields, creating an irregular grid pattern across the landscape. The historic farmhouse contains a log cabin core from the 1770s with hand-hewn beams and a massive five-compartment chimney. Cellar holes from neighboring farms dot the property, telling stories of families who carved lives from New Hampshire wilderness. Miles of trails wind past the old barn complex to McCollom Hill's 950-foot summit.

For over 35 years, this beloved December tradition transforms a small rural church into a concert hall worthy of the world's great oratorios. Over 120 singers from across New England gather with professional orchestra to perform Handel's Messiah in the church's beautiful sanctuary. The community chorus draws participants from as far as Massachusetts, creating a joyful noise that Anne Dodd calls "what we're all about." Free admission with a free-will offering, this hidden cultural gem proves that world-class music can flourish in the most unexpected places.