Strafford district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Strafford

Strafford is a town in Strafford district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 3,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 churches. The must-see places are Blue Job Mountain (7 km), Locke Lake (9 km) and Halfmoon Lake (10 km).

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Strafford, New Hampshire
Strafford, Strafford district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Strafford at a glance

Location
Strafford district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 3,862
Coordinates
43.3270° N, 71.1842° W
Places within 50 km
67 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Strafford

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Strafford: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Strafford

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Strafford

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Strafford. The closest is Blue Job Mountain (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Strafford

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Strafford. The closest is West Lebanon Historic District (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Strafford

31 churches within 100 km of Strafford. The closest is Canaan Chapel (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Strafford

18 parks within 100 km of Strafford. The closest is Garrison Hill Tower (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Strafford

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Strafford. The closest is First Parish Church Site-Dover Point (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Strafford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Strafford
  2. 10 km Halfmoon Lake · lake, Belknap
  3. 1 km Locke Lake · lake, Belknap
  4. 18 km Jenness Pond · lake, Rockingham
  5. 7 km Bow Lake · lake, Strafford
  6. 13 km Blue Job Mountain · viewpoint, Strafford
  7. 7 km Back to Strafford

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How to reach Strafford

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Strafford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3395Locke Lake (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Blue Job Mountain (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens933West Lebanon Historic District (25 km)
    Churches631Canaan Chapel (19 km)
    Parks318Garrison Hill Tower (36 km)
    Forts & heritage215First Parish Church Site-Dover Point (44 km)
    Museums311Rochester Common (22 km)
    Beaches & coast07Moody Beach (62 km)
    Waterfalls16Salmon Falls Mill Historic District (39 km)
    Other attractions04Whaleback Light (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Rattlesnake Island (35 km)
    Temples01Temple Mountain (98 km)

    Strafford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Strafford?

    Blue Job Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km), Locke Lake (lake, about 9 km), Halfmoon Lake (lake, about 10 km), Bow Lake (lake, about 11 km), Jenness Pond (lake, about 12 km), Baxter Lake (lake, about 14 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Strafford?

    Locke Lake, about 9 km by road; Halfmoon Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Strafford?

    Blue Job Mountain, about 7 km by road; Mount Major (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Strafford?

    West Lebanon Historic District, about 25 km by road; Belknap Mountain State Forest (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Strafford?

    Start in Strafford, visit Halfmoon Lake, then Locke Lake, then Jenness Pond, then Bow Lake, then Blue Job Mountain, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Strafford?

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

    Towns near Strafford

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