New Hampshirites, let’s face it – this is the time of year when we all question why we live here. And it’s especially bad this winter, with record cold temperatures that have had us all bundling up more than tourists from the South who visit us in November. We still have plenty of cold days and weeks ahead, but don’t despair – we’ve assembled a list of great ways that you can stay warm and cozy during this deep freeze.
- Savor an indulgent hot beverage
Facebook/D Squared Java Whether you prefer a strong cappuccino or a mug of fancy hot chocolate, cozying up with a warm beverage in a sweet cafe with a friend is a great way to while away a few snowy hours. Find a few of our favorite cafes here.
- Spend a day antiquing
Laconia Antique Center Escape the cold by wandering an antique store big enough to ensure you can stay entertained for hours without having to set foot outside. The Laconia Antique Center is the perfect spot for this.
- Pretend you’re in the South with a plate of barbecue
TripAdvisor/SherriHov Eat enough brisket and pulled pork, and you might be able to imagine that you’re in the sunnier climes of Tennessee or Texas. Goody Cole’s is the perfect place to satisfy your craving.
- Take your kids to an indoor playground
Facebook/Twice the Fun If your kids are absolutely climbing the walls but it’s too cold to go outside, take them to one of New Hampshire’s indoor playgrounds. Here’s one of our favorites.
- Head to one of the Granite State’s quirky museums
Facebook/The Libby Museum Art museums and the like are an obvious choice for a cold day, but you can change it up with a visit to one of New Hampshire’s more unique museums. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Load up on some sugary comfort
Facebook/Granite State Candy Shoppe Head to one of New Hampshire’s great candy stores, load up on your favorite treats, and enjoy them while watching a movie or reading a great novel. It’ll make you feel like you’re a kid enjoying a snow day again!
- Pick out a good book at the library
Wikimedia Commons/Pablo Sanchez Cold winter days are the perfect time to curl up under a pile of blankets and plow through a new book – and your local library is the perfect place to find your next favorite. Learn about one of New Hampshire’s most famous libraries here.
- Relax in a salt cave
Facebook/Bien Soigne For an utterly relaxing (and warm!) experience that will make you forget all about winter, head to this unique New Hampshire spa.
- Treat yourself to a pancake breakfast
Facebook/Polly’s Pancake Parlor Nothing will warm you from the inside out more than a scrumptious pancake breakfast, and Polly’s Pancake Parlor is absolutely the place to indulge. From inside you’ll be able to enjoy beautiful snowy views while you remain warm and toasty.
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Facebook/D Squared Java
Whether you prefer a strong cappuccino or a mug of fancy hot chocolate, cozying up with a warm beverage in a sweet cafe with a friend is a great way to while away a few snowy hours. Find a few of our favorite cafes here.
Laconia Antique Center
Escape the cold by wandering an antique store big enough to ensure you can stay entertained for hours without having to set foot outside. The Laconia Antique Center is the perfect spot for this.
TripAdvisor/SherriHov
Eat enough brisket and pulled pork, and you might be able to imagine that you’re in the sunnier climes of Tennessee or Texas. Goody Cole’s is the perfect place to satisfy your craving.
Facebook/Twice the Fun
If your kids are absolutely climbing the walls but it’s too cold to go outside, take them to one of New Hampshire’s indoor playgrounds. Here’s one of our favorites.
Facebook/The Libby Museum
Art museums and the like are an obvious choice for a cold day, but you can change it up with a visit to one of New Hampshire’s more unique museums. Here are a few of our favorites.
Facebook/Granite State Candy Shoppe
Head to one of New Hampshire’s great candy stores, load up on your favorite treats, and enjoy them while watching a movie or reading a great novel. It’ll make you feel like you’re a kid enjoying a snow day again!
Wikimedia Commons/Pablo Sanchez
Cold winter days are the perfect time to curl up under a pile of blankets and plow through a new book – and your local library is the perfect place to find your next favorite. Learn about one of New Hampshire’s most famous libraries here.
Facebook/Bien Soigne
For an utterly relaxing (and warm!) experience that will make you forget all about winter, head to this unique New Hampshire spa.
Facebook/Polly’s Pancake Parlor
Nothing will warm you from the inside out more than a scrumptious pancake breakfast, and Polly’s Pancake Parlor is absolutely the place to indulge. From inside you’ll be able to enjoy beautiful snowy views while you remain warm and toasty.
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