UPPER LAMPREY

The Upper Lamprey Scenic Byway was designated by the State of New Hampshire as a Scenic and Cultural Byway in May 2014. The route loops ~50 miles through the towns of Candia, Deerfield, and Northwood, easily accessible to travelers from NH Route 101. In addition to roughly following the path of its namesake, the Upper Lamprey River, the route also passes through historic sections of each of the three towns.

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Highlights of the route include scenic vistas, rolling farmland, cultural treasures such as the annual Deerfield Fair, monuments, historical structures, and Northwood’s “Antique Alley”. By driving this route, one comes to an increased appreciation for the 18th- and 19th-century history that defines these towns and makes this seldom-visited portion of the state unique.

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From Candia village’s surprising industrial prowess, complete with a flourishing water-powered complex of mills, to Deerfield’s successful farms and inns, to Northwood’s shoe shops, one can almost taste the history of this region. When combined with babbling brooks, placid lakeside sunsets and local residents’ charisma, the byway beckons travelers from the northeastern US and beyond, especially those who wish to absorb themselves in the fabric of rural New Hampshire.