Visit Lively Littleton

Littleton is a great place to visit while in the White Mountains.

Many travelers are thrilled to find a busy town with so much going on tucked into the rural area. From galleries to specialty shops, and many restaurants, Littleton also is steeped in history. Early White Mountain tourism flourished in the area, among the beautiful White Mountains. Today, the town is known for its many restaurants, artists, and a variety of shops.

The town was settled in the 1760s and originally called Chiswick (which means Cheese Farm in Saxton). Until 1770, the town was part of Lisbon. The town was eventually named in honor of the Surveyor of the King’s Woods, Colonel Moses Little when it was incorporated in 1784, according to www.wikipedia.org.

When it comes to New Hampshire’s history, Littleton is interesting: the Kilburn Brothers had a factory in Littleton where they published photographs, stereo views and sold stereoscopes in the Victorian era. The business operated until 1909. Another historical fact is that the town’s beloved resident, Eleanor H. Porter, was the author of “Pollyanna”. The town has embraced heroine Pollyanna, the fictional character known as “the Glad Girl.” See Pollyanna’s statue on the front lawn of the Littleton Library on Main Street, and plan to visit on the annual Littleton Pollyanna Glad Day, this year on Saturday, June 11. It is the anniversary of the unveiling of the Pollyanna sculpture on the Library Lawn. Be there to help celebrate the statue…and of course, the Glad Girl herself!

If you have come to the area for bicycling, you are in the right place! This is an upand-coming hotspot for technical riders, where advanced trails deliver panoramic views of the Presidential Range.

With many miles of trails in the Parker Mountain area, there is a trailhead with parking at the end of School Street in Littleton, NH. The trail network offers mountain biking, hiking, and running trails, with something for every outdoor enthusiast.

The Moore Dam on the nearby Connecticut River forms the Moore Reservoir. Fishing for the family is great here.

Other area sites include the River Walk and Covered Bridge, a downtown historical walk, and the Littleton Opera House. With a long history, the Opera House offers productions and space for events.

Shopping and dining are fun experiences in Littleton. From homemade pizza to gourmet, a meal on the run ice cream, and much more, there is something for everyone in Littleton. Lodgings abound, from country inns, bed and breakfast establishments, to larger hotels and motels.

Shops include those that specialize in clothing, art, repurposed furnishings, baked goods, ski and sportswear, books, fun antiques, and much more. A stroll down Main Street, with shops lining the area, as well as on little side streets, is a day’s worth of adventure.