
A view of the White Mountains the top of Mt. Monroe in New Hampshire. Brian Yurasits/Unsplash
If you’re looking for a way to make snow piles seem charming again, consider taking a trip.
HGTV named the most charming small towns to visit in every state in 2015, and the New Hampshire pick is a popular destination in the White Mountains, perfect for a wintry getaway.
“There’s something special about small towns. Whether it’s the simplicity, the character or the people, they are a quintessential part of American life,” HGTV said. “Dig into the best kept secrets of each state with this list of the most charming small towns across the US.”
When it came to New Hampshire, there was no more charming town than this one.
Littleton — Most charming small town in New Hampshire
HGTV named Littleton as the most charming small town in New Hampshire.
What HGTV said about it: “Some 5,937 people reside in Littleton, nestled in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. This lovely, walkable town, settled in 1770, draws visitors with old-fashioned shops like Chutters, home to the world’s longest candy counter. (It offers 112 feet of jellybeans, chocolates and other popular and nostalgic treats.) Littleton also boasts America’s oldest ski shop, Lahout’s, and elegant, historic lodgings like Thayers Inn.”
You can find Chutters at 43 Main St. in Littleton. It was also named as New Hampshire‘s best roadside attraction by HGTV as well.
“Grab a bag and choose from the vast array of sours and gummies, gourmet and traditional jellybeans, chocolates, licorice, caramels, and nostalgic pieces,” the Chutters website said. “Chutters is a treasure trove of tasty treats!”
You can also visit the statue of Pollyanna, a character who helped coin the town’s motto, “Be Glad.”
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald. Reporting by Rin Velasco
We asked, you answered: Should New Hampshire keep its first-in-the-nation primary status?
New Hampshire has earned its reputation as the first-in-the-nation primary state thanks to a mix of law and tradition. State law requires that its...
How did New Hampshire get its name? Here’s how the state came to be
Have you ever wondered how the state of New Hampshire got its name? The state is one of many from the original 13 colonies to be named by European...
Judge rules NH can’t end car inspections, at least for now
Just a few days before car inspections were set to end in New Hampshire, a judge has hit the brakes. U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty granted a...
Bulk of Smuttynose Brewing campus in Hampton poised for sale
A sale is looming for of the bulk of the Smuttynose Brewing Co. campus, ending a storied chapter in New Hampshire beer history. The adjacent...
NH economic expert sees tough job market in 2026. Here’s why.
The economy overall is in relatively good shape, but the labor market isn't, according to Brian Gottlob. Gottlob is the director...
As the DNC chooses the 2028 primary order, NH makes its case for first
New Hampshire is planning on holding the first-in-the-nation presidential primary once again in 2028 — whether the rest of the country likes it or...



