Planning a fall getaway in Concord, NH

Escape the crowds that flock to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and book yourself a cozy fall getaway in Concord, NH. This city is the perfect place to experience a classic New England autumn. Read on for our suggestions on weekend activities, shopping, and dining out. From apple cider doughnuts to hiking to a luxurious dinner with ingredients harvested from local farms—we’ve got you covered!

Foliage tracker

Check out this handy fall foliage tracker to plan your trip! You can also read our separate blog post—Planning for Foliage in Greater Concord—with hotel listings, directions to covered bridges, and more.

Fall Activities

It’s not fall in Concord without making a trip to Apple Hill Farm or Carter Hill Orchard for some apple picking! Make sure you pick up a pie and jar of made-from-scratch jam at Apple Hill. Carter Hill boasts fresh apple cider doughnuts, and their parking lot leads to a family-friendly hiking trail.

Speaking of hiking, the City of Concord features 80 miles of hiking trails. Learn more and view trail maps here. We also have some suggestions for easy hikes in our two blog posts—The Best Fall Hiking Trails in Concord Part 1 and Part 2.

Take a stroll in downtown Concord and do some shopping! You’ll love this historic town, sprinkled with outdoor sculptures, and featuring numerous shops and boutiques that are fun to explore. For some fall goodies, we suggest you stop at Cobblestone Design Company and Homebody. For witchy items, visit Root Up & More, Firefly Crystal and Tarot, and Witchlight Oracle Apothecary.

Tastes of Autumn in NH

You can’t go wrong starting off your day with a treat from NH Doughnut Co. (Check out their website to see themed menus in advance!) For a hearty lunch, we suggest visiting The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern for a bowl of pumpkin apple bisque and burger. And finally, for a farm-to-table dinner crafted by award-winning chef Corey Fletcher, make sure you take a trip to Revival Kitchen & Bar.

Get Cozy

There’s nothing like a crisp fall evening in a warm environment. Catch a movie at Red River Theatres (downstairs from The Hotel Concord) and enjoy a movie night with the best buttered popcorn in town. (Their annual fall screenings of Rocky Horror Picture Show are always a blast if you are looking for some late-night fun.)

We also recommend that you attend a tasting at Wine on Main. Their special events feature fall crafts like needle-felting and cookie-decorating, chocolate and wine pairing nights, and wine classes.

And if you’re looking for a real treat, book a massage or float session at Serendipity Day Spa & Float Studio.

The quiet city of Concord, NH has so much to offer in the fall. Whether it’s viewing the bight foliage in the quaint downtown, savoring autumn treats, or getting outdoors for some hiking, you’ll sure to find the perfect activity to spice up this season.

Visit Concord NH is an initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. This website and accompanying social media profiles showcase the best of NH’s Capital Region to travelers, new residents and long-time fans of Concord. Learn more about the Chamber at concordnhchamber.com.

Emily MarshOctober 16, 2024