Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Holderness

Holderness is a town in Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 2,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 churches. The must-see places are Little Squam Lake (2 km), White Oak Pond (4 km) and Chocorua Island Chapel (6 km).

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Holderness, New Hampshire
Holderness, Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Holderness at a glance

Location
Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 2,056
Coordinates
43.7320° N, 71.5884° W
Places within 50 km
86 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Holderness

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Holderness: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holderness

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holderness. The closest is Tenney Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holderness

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holderness. The closest is Little Squam Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holderness

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holderness. The closest is Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Holderness

18 churches within 100 km of Holderness. The closest is Chocorua Island Chapel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Holderness

10 parks within 100 km of Holderness. The closest is Tilton Island Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Holderness

7 museums within 100 km of Holderness. The closest is Libby Museum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Holderness

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holderness
  2. 6 km Chocorua Island Chapel · island, Grafton
  3. 2 km Squam Lake · lake, Belknap
  4. 6 km White Oak Pond · lake, Grafton
  5. 4 km Little Squam Lake · lake, Grafton
  6. 8 km Trinity Church · church, Grafton
  7. 9 km Back to Holderness

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How to reach Holderness

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holderness by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints33116Tenney Mountain (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3093Little Squam Lake (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens523Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site (27 km)
    Churches718Chocorua Island Chapel (6 km)
    Other attractions014Cillryville Bridge (51 km)
    Parks310Tilton Island Park (40 km)
    Museums17Libby Museum (37 km)
    Forts & heritage34Dana Meeting House (13 km)
    Waterfalls14Rocky Gorge Scenic Area (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Bear Island (22 km)
    Caves11Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (47 km)
    Treks01Crawford Path (75 km)

    Holderness: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holderness?

    Little Squam Lake (lake, about 2 km), White Oak Pond (lake, about 4 km), Chocorua Island Chapel (island, about 6 km), Squam Lake (lake, about 7 km), Trinity Church (church, about 9 km), Chapel of the Holy Cross (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Holderness?

    86 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Holderness?

    Tenney Mountain, about 20 km by road; Sandwich Mountain (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Holderness?

    Little Squam Lake, about 2 km by road; White Oak Pond (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Holderness?

    Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site, about 27 km by road; Belknap Mountain State Forest (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holderness?

    Start in Holderness, visit Chocorua Island Chapel, then Squam Lake, then White Oak Pond, then Little Squam Lake, then Trinity Church, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holderness?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Holderness

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Holderness’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Holderness on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.