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OutsideJul 29, 2026

I’ve Forecast Extreme Weather for 30 Years. These Are My Top Adventure Towns for Escaping the Heat.

A veteran television meteorologist shares her favorite under-the-radar U.S. towns where summer temperatures stay comfortably under 80 degrees—and are full of outdoor adventure.

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Mount WashingtonSighthighest peak in the Northeast, infamous for extreme weather
Mount Washington Auto RoadSightAmerica's oldest man-made tourist attraction
Mount Washington Cog RailwaySightworld's first mountain-climbing cog railway
Elsewhere
Olympic National ParkSightForks, United Statesmost diverse national park in the USA
Jackson FallsSightJackson, United States100-feet-tall falls, series of cascades and pools
Androscoggin RiverSightJackson, United StatesPaddle on a guided wildlife kayaking tour
Great Glen Trails Outdoor CenterPlaceJackson, United Statesoffers guided wildlife kayaking tours
White MountainsSightJackson, United Statesterrain for every mountain biker
YesterdaysRestaurantJackson, United StatesChow down on a Bennie or omelet
Sunrise ShackRestaurantJackson, United StatesGrab a burger
Wildcat TavernGuest houseJackson, United StatesEnjoy country comfort food in rustic post and beam
Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing CompanyRestaurantJackson, United StatesFor barbecue and craft beer
Wildcat Inn and TavernGuest houseJackson, United Stateshistoric, classic New England charm
Mirror LakeSightLake Placid, United Statesgas-powered boats aren’t allowed, ideal for swimming
High Falls GorgeSightLake Placid, United StatesHike for waterfalls and shaded trails
Whiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial HighwaySightLake Placid, United StatesNew York’s toughest bike ascent
Stairway Ridge TrailTrailLake Placid, United Statesshort and steep hike to the summit
Miracle on Ice rinkSightLake Placid, United Statesskating on the famed rink
SkyRide at Lake Placid Ski Jumping ComplexSightLake Placid, United Statesride the SkyRide
Mt. Van HoevenbergAttractionLake Placid, United Statestake a luge or biathlon lesson
Cliffside CoasterPlaceLake Placid, United StatesNorth America’s longest mountain coaster
The Coffee BarCaféLake Placid, United StatesStart the day with a latte on the balcony
Bluesberry BakeryBakeryLake Placid, United Statesgrab a pastry
The Breakfast Club, etc.RestaurantLake Placid, United Stateslocal favorite before a hike

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 20

From the White Mountains to the Seacoast, These Are the Best Airbnbs and Rentals in New Hampshire

Whether you’re looking for a cabin in the woods, beachfront access, or a spot in the middle of downtown, these rentals deliver.

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Rossview FarmPlaceOffers pick-your-own berries, pumpkins, and maple syrup.
Main St.NeighborhoodShopping area in Concord.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery CenterMuseumThe museum is dedicated to Christa McAuliffe, the Concord High School social studies teacher selected by NASA out of…
New Hampshire State Capitol BuildingSight
Elsewhere
Mount Sunapee State Park and Ski ResortSightGoshen, United StatesFour-minute drive from a newly renovated chalet.
Lake SunapeeSightGoshen, United StatesIt is the fifth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire.
Bear Rock AdventuresPlacePittsburg, United StatesNearby outdoor activity for enthusiasts.
Back Lake public beachSightPittsburg, United StatesOutdoor space for pets and duck-watching.
Lake Francis State ParkParkPittsburg, United StatesThe state park has a boat launch, visitor center, and playground and offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing on the…
The Pitt at Buck Rub PubRestaurantPittsburg, United StatesNearby pub.
Lake WinnisquamSightTilton, United StatesLocation of a family-friendly log cabin.
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at MeadowbrookPlaceTilton, United StatesShort drive from a log cabin.
WolfeboroPlace of worshipTuftonboro, United StatesTown known as "The Oldest Summer Resort in America".
Pats PeakSightBradford, United StatesThe ski area opened in 1963 and has a vertical drop of 770 feet (230 m).
Colby-Sawyer CollegePlaceBradford, United StatesColby–Sawyer College is a private college in New London, New Hampshire, United States.
ManchesterNature reserveGoffstown, United StatesNature abounds at Manchester Cedar Swamp—the largest protected area in New Hampshire's most populated city.
Highland Mountain Bike ParkSightTilton, United States
Tanger OutletsSightTilton, United States
Lake WinnipesaukeeSightTuftonboro, United States
Castle in the CloudsNature reserveTuftonboro, United States
Lake ToddSightBradford, United States
Mount Sunapee State ParkSightBradford, United States
Whitman ParkParkBradford, United States

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