With maple syrup season in full swing, temperatures starting to climb, and melting snow revealing trails and wide-open spaces—it’s a great time to hit the road and explore New Hampshire’s northernmost region.
- Dixville Flume (Flume Brook Picnic Area, Colebrook) *A short, 1/10-mile hike through Dixville Notch State Park leads to a stunning waterfall that cascades over a series of three plunges with a drop of 18 feet. The trek is extra special in early spring when white snow frames the falls and ice captures the sparkling water in a frozen façade. *If you plan to make the trek in early spring, be sure to come prepared with a good coat and warm winter boots as the trail can be snow-covered well into the spring season.
- Tillotson Center (14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook) Enjoy a visit to Colebrook’s community heritage and visual and performing arts center for a lineup of spring performances, local history preservation, and cultural overview of New Hampshire’s northern region.
- Fuller’s Sugar House (267 Main Street, Lancaster) It wouldn’t be spring in New Hampshire without a visit to a local sugar house. Stop into Fuller’s Sugarhouse Country Store for a warm welcome and immersion into the maple sugaring process. Plus find delicious maple products like maple candy, maple cream, and maple sugar too!
- Polish Princess Bakery (73 Main Street, Lancaster) The Polish Princess Bakery has long been a local favorite, and it’s no surprise why. Baker Magdalena Randall uses only fresh, local ingredients to hand bake her Polish-style breads and fresh pastries with love. From hearth-baked bagels, hearty quiches and pizza to buttery croissants, cookies, and cinnamon rolls—there’s something for every palate.
- Main Street Affair Bistro (151 Main Street, Suite #2, Berlin) Stop into the new Main Street Affair Bistro in Berlin for a one-stop-shop dining experience. Part café, part bistro, and part cocktail lounge—their eclectic menu has the perfect dish for any time of day.
Pit Stops
Eat: Moody Mug Café (18 State Street, Groveton), Sinibaldi’s Restaurant & The Millyard Lounge (207 E Mason Street, Berlin), The Wilderness Restaurant (94 Main Street, Colebrook), Exile Burrito (161 Main Street, Berlin)
Shop: The Old Appletree gift shop is the perfect stop to browse local products, designer wares, and north country souvenirs! For a unique blend of local artisans’ creations and vintage consignment, head down the street and visit
Creative Natives in Colebrook.