Planning for foliage in Greater Concord

As the warmth of summer gives way to the crispness of autumn, Greater Concord, emerges as the perfect destination for foliage enthusiasts. Situated in the heart of New England, this city comes alive with the vibrant colors of fall—painted in breathtaking shades of red, orange and gold. If you’re on the lookout for a dose of natural beauty, Concord offers a range of options to experience the seasonal shift. From corn mazes to cider tasting and historic covered bridges, there’s something for everyone to enjoy amidst the changing leaves.

When?

Go to Visit New Hampshire’s fall foliage tracker to see when you should plan your trip to the Capital Region. Make sure you plan accommodations well in advance. Here’s a list of hotels in the region.

Where to visit?

Beech Hill Farm Corn Maze

107 Beech Hill Road, Hopkinton

This farm sells delicious ice cream, and will offer two exciting corn mazes in 2023. Visit the Ice Cream Jeopardy Maze, or NH Eco-Spy Maze (which features facts about NH’s wildlife and ecosystems.) Learn more at beechhillfarm.com/corn-mazes.

Scenic RailRiders

188 Sewalls Fall Road, Concord

Pedal the rails on a 6.4-mile scenic route along the Merrimack River. Advanced booking is required, so make sure you schedule your outing in advance! Learn more at scenicrailriders.com.

Contoocook Cider Company

656 Gould Hill Road

Taste a wide variety of delicious ciders, while taking in a stunning view at the Contoocook Cider Company farm. Be sure you visit the store for hot apple cider doughnuts and other goodies. Learn more at contoocookcider.com.

A fall foliage tracker is available at
visitnh.gov/seasonal-trips/fall/foliage-tracker.

Discover covered bridges

Contoocook Covered Railroad Bridge

Contoocook (Google Maps location)

The world’s oldest surviving covered railroad bridge built in 1889.

Hopkinton-Rowell Bridge

West Hopkinton (Google Maps location)

Originally built in 1853 and restored in 1965, this classic New England bridge spans the Contoocook River.

Dalton Bridge

Warner (Google Maps location)

This historic covered bridge, built in 1853, carries Joppa Road over the Warner River.

Waterloo Bridge

Warner (Google Maps location)

Originally built in 1840 and restored in 1987, this town lattice truss bridge spans the Warner River.

Concord, New Hampshire, is the perfect place to soak in the beauty of autumn. The scenic landscapes, the delicious ciders, and the captivating corn mazes all come together to paint a vivid picture of the fall season. Get ready to make lasting memories against the backdrop of some of New England’s best foliage!

Fall shopping on Main Street in Concord

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.

Is this list missing something? There’s always new businesses, menu items and endless places to find great food in the Concord region. Contact us to submit your suggestion for this blog!

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