Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Rumney

Rumney is a town in Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 1,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 churches. The must-see places are Stinson Lake (9 km), Tenney Mountain (10 km) and Carr Mountain (11 km).

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

Rumney at a glance

Location
Grafton district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 1,576
Coordinates
43.8053° N, 71.8126° W
Places within 50 km
81 (81 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 Rumney

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rumney: 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 Rumney

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rumney. The closest is Tenney Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rumney

85 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rumney. The closest is Stinson Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rumney

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rumney. The closest is Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Rumney

22 churches within 100 km of Rumney. The closest is Chapel of the Holy Cross (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rumney

11 parks within 100 km of Rumney. The closest is Clark's Bears (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rumney

7 museums within 100 km of Rumney. The closest is Hood Museum of Art (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rumney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rumney
  2. 11 km Carr Mountain · viewpoint, Grafton
  3. 5 km Stinson Lake · lake, Grafton
  4. 20 km Chapel of the Holy Cross · church, Grafton
  5. 12 km Tenney Mountain · viewpoint, Grafton
  6. 8 km Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site · nature spot, Grafton
  7. 14 km Back to Rumney

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rumney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints28110Tenney Mountain (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2785Stinson Lake (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens428Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site (14 km)
    Churches722Chapel of the Holy Cross (15 km)
    Other attractions620Lyme-East Thetford Bridge (37 km)
    Parks211Clark's Bears (37 km)
    Museums17Hood Museum of Art (50 km)
    Forts & heritage34Dana Meeting House (29 km)
    Waterfalls14Flume Gorge & Visitor Center (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Bear Island (47 km)
    Caves11Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (32 km)
    Treks01Crawford Path (76 km)
    Beaches & coast01Boulder Beach State Park (80 km)

    Rumney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rumney?

    Stinson Lake (lake, about 9 km), Tenney Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Carr Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site (nature spot, about 14 km), Chapel of the Holy Cross (church, about 15 km), Dorchester Community Church (church, about 15 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rumney?

    Tenney Mountain, about 10 km by road; Carr Mountain (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rumney?

    Stinson Lake, about 9 km by road; Newfound Lake (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rumney?

    Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site, about 14 km by road; Emily & Theodore Hope Forest (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rumney?

    Start in Rumney, visit Carr Mountain, then Stinson Lake, then Chapel of the Holy Cross, then Tenney Mountain, then Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rumney?

    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 Rumney

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