New Hampshire is home to many quirky and unusual roadside attractions that are worth a stop during your travels. Here are 11 of the weirdest roadside attractions in the state:
1. America’s Stonehenge (Salem)
This mysterious site features granite blocks arranged in passageways and chambers, believed to be over 4,000 years old. Its origins remain debated, with theories ranging from Native American astronomers to ancient European settlers.
2. Madison Boulder (Madison)
Known as the largest glacial erratic in the world, this massive rock weighs an estimated 12 million pounds and was deposited by glaciers during the Ice Age.
3. Betty and Barney Hill Abduction Site (Lincoln)
Marking the location of America’s first reported UFO abduction in 1961, this roadside plaque commemorates the couple’s mysterious encounter with extraterrestrials.
4. Redstone Rocket (Warren)
This Cold War missile, referred to as “The Army’s Workhorse,” now sits in Warren’s town square as a unique piece of history.
5. Clark’s Trading Post (Lincoln)
Famous for its trained bears performing tricks and a quirky railroad ride featuring a “Wolfman” chasing visitors, this attraction offers an eccentric mix of entertainment.
6. Captain Jones’s Leg Gravestone (Washington)
This gravestone marks the burial site of Captain Jones’s amputated leg, making it one of the strangest landmarks in New Hampshire.
7. Chutters Candy Counter (Littleton)
Home to the world’s longest candy counter, this sweet stop is both delicious and record-breaking.
8. Frog Rock and Tin Man on Tractor (Moultonborough)
Located on Route 109, Frog Rock is a painted boulder resembling a frog, accompanied by quirky nearby sculptures like a Tin Man on a tractor.
9. Adventure Suites (Conway)
This themed hotel offers rooms styled as caves, treehouses, and other fantastical designs—making it an attraction even if you’re not staying overnight.
10. Hannah Duston Statue (Boscawen)
This controversial statue commemorates Hannah Duston’s escape from Native American captors in the late 1600s—a story steeped in legend and debate.
11. World War II Defense Bunker (Rye)
An eerie remnant of wartime history, this abandoned bunker is hidden away and requires flashlights for exploration, adding to its mysterious appeal.
These attractions showcase New Hampshire’s eccentric charm and make for unforgettable stops on any road trip!
Sources
- https://newengland.com/travel/new-england/the-strangest-roadside-attractions-in-new-england/
- https://www.visit-newhampshire.com/state/attractions/
- https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/trip-ideas/new-hampshire/trip-roadside-attractions-nh
- https://www.worldatlas.com/places/9-strange-landmarks-in-new-hampshire.html
- https://www.nhmagazine.com/new-hampshires-strangest-attractions-and-landmarks/
