Are you in need of a change of scenery? Exploring new territory, even for a day, is great for our well-being — and you don’t even need to leave New Hampshire to reap all the benefits. We’ve got plenty of places to visit that won’t break the bank, and Sugar Hill just might be our favorite.

Sugar Hill is a charming small town in Grafton County that overlooks the White Mountain National Forest.

Rene Rivers / Flickr While its roots go back much farther, it was incorporated as a town in 1962, making it the most recent in New Hampshire to be split from another town.

This tiny community is surrounded by breathtaking nature.

thisfeministrox / Flickr And since only about 500 people call this place home, you’ll never have to worry about crowds, especially in the off season.

Sugar Hill is often referred to as New Hampshire’s best kept secret. But those who are local are well aware of its charms.

Rene Rivers / Flickr And although the town itself is new, it does have quite a history. What is now Sugar Hill was once a fashionable Victorian resort town that drew artists and wealthy businessmen and their families from other New England cities during the 19th century.

These days, you’ll find plenty of small town amenities here, like alluring little mom and pop shops.

newspaper1994 / TripAdvisor At Harman’s Cheese & Country Store, you’ll find the natural, premium grade, white cheddar made in New York that put this place on the map. Who doesn’t love delicious cheese?

Polly’a Pancake Parlor is the most popular restaurant in the area, and for good reason.

management / TripAdvisor People come over from all over New England to eat Polly’s famous pancakes that are made from scratch and always topped with fresh New Hampshire maple syrup.

Breakfast (or brunch) at Polly’s Pancakes is an experience like no other.

JABG72 / TripAdvisor For over 80 years, this has been a favorite local destination. They open every day except Wednesday at 7 a.m. for breakfast, closing at 2 p.m. (or 3 p.m. on weekends).

In June, locals and visitors celebrate the colorful lupines that line the hillsides in the area.

Matthew Dailey / Flickr During this month, visitor numbers triple. But other than that, this place remains a quiet, sleepy little town… and that’s just the way we like it.

Have you spent time in Sugar Hill lately?

Rene Rivers / Flickr

While its roots go back much farther, it was incorporated as a town in 1962, making it the most recent in New Hampshire to be split from another town.

thisfeministrox / Flickr

And since only about 500 people call this place home, you’ll never have to worry about crowds, especially in the off season.

And although the town itself is new, it does have quite a history. What is now Sugar Hill was once a fashionable Victorian resort town that drew artists and wealthy businessmen and their families from other New England cities during the 19th century.

newspaper1994 / TripAdvisor

At Harman’s Cheese & Country Store, you’ll find the natural, premium grade, white cheddar made in New York that put this place on the map. Who doesn’t love delicious cheese?

management / TripAdvisor

People come over from all over New England to eat Polly’s famous pancakes that are made from scratch and always topped with fresh New Hampshire maple syrup.

JABG72 / TripAdvisor

For over 80 years, this has been a favorite local destination. They open every day except Wednesday at 7 a.m. for breakfast, closing at 2 p.m. (or 3 p.m. on weekends).

Matthew Dailey / Flickr

During this month, visitor numbers triple. But other than that, this place remains a quiet, sleepy little town… and that’s just the way we like it.

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Address: Sugar Hill, NH, USA