March is New Hampshire Maple Month, and we couldn’t be more excited! While every day of the year is perfect for fat stacks of pancakes and hearty pours of maple syrup, when the snow starts thawing and the sap starts flowing, life in the White Mountains is even sweeter. This year, the perfect time to visit is March 15th & 16th (aka Maple Weekend).

In honor of this special season, we’re extending the tastiest of challenges: tap into a new tradition and visit some of the best sugar shacks in New Hampshire!  Here is our round up for the best Maple Month activities in the White Mountains. 

 

FADDEN'S GENERAL STORE &  MAPLE SUGARHOUSE (Woodstock, NH)

While Maple Month extends all the way through March, many local maple syrup producers celebrate in earnest on Maple Weekend. This includes the iconic Fadden’s General Store & Maple Sugarhouse in North Woodstock, NH, family owned and operated since 1896.

Over the years, Fadden’s has garnered many “Best Of” blue ribbons and trophies for its maple syrup. Walking through the general store, with its old floorboards, vintage photos, and maple-themed products, is like taking a step back into NH’s history. Expect a taxidermy moose, heaping piles of kettle corn coated in maple syrup, and fanciful souvenirs, as well as a friendly pup eager for a few scratches before you take you maple tour.

During Maple Weekend, visitors will learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup and also sample some exclusive Maple Weekend treats. Sugar on snow, maple cotton candy, and plenty of syrup tastings make this North Woodstock stop well worth the trip. The general store in North Woodstock is open 7 days a week for all your favorite maple needs. 

Fadden's General Store Interior

Photo Credit: Colleen Eliason

 

FOREST SOCIETY NORTH AT THE ROCKS (Bethlehem, NH)

For some visitors, maple treats are the main draw. For others more inclined to the story behind the syrup, a visit to the Forest Society North at the Rocks in Bethlehem, NH is a must. This working farm isn’t just a place to cut your own Christmas tree – it’s also a great local producer of the sweet stuff!

Book your tickets for The Rocks’ signature event, the NH Maple Experience, where you can learn about the history of maple sugaring and maple tree identification. Take a horse-drawn tour of the maple lines, ride a tractor to the Maple Museum, and enjoy a maple tasting, complete with donuts and sour pickles.

The NH Maple Experience tour takes about 2 hours. We recommend securing your tickets online ahead of time if you’re making a special trip just for this activity, but walk ins will be accommodated if there is room – be sure to call ahead to check!

If you are planning a weekend stay, The Rocks has partnered with some of the area's hotels for Maple Month accommodations packages, or you can book a stay at the 3-bedroom historic Gardener's Cottage on property.

The 2025 Maple Experience is being offered on the following dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/23, 3/29, 3/30, 4/5.

Woman Drilling a Sugar Maple Tree

Photo Credit: Colleen Eliason

 

FULLER'S SUGARHOUSE (Jefferson & Lancaster, NH)

Venture a bit further north to Fuller's Sugarhouse in Lancaster, NH.  This family-owned and operated business has over 50 years in the maple biz, boiling and selling delicious maple syrup. Visit their country store in Lancaster throughout the month of March for a sweet souvenir. If you're headed across Route 2 in Jefferson, keep an eye out for steam coming from their sugarhouse - visitors are welcome to stop in, say hello and enjoy a sample of maple syrup! As you might expect, though, Maple Weekend (March 15th & 16th) is the time to visit if you'd like to try sugar on snow, tour the sugarhouse, and tap a tree in the woods. 

Fuller's Sugarhouse Interior

Photo Credit: Fuller's Sugarhouse

 

BELIEVE IN BOOKS SUGAR SHACK (Intervale, NH)

You may have taken a ride on their Journey to the North Pole train excursion, walked their Storybook Trail, or jammed out to live music during one of their seasonal summer concert series, but if you haven't checked out the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's Sugar Shack, you are missing out on one of their sweetest activities. On weekends in March, as well as Maple Weekend (March 15th & 16th), the Sugar Shack in the Woods will be open for visitors. After purchasing some maple products (the net proceeds of which go towards the Believe in Books literacy programs), put on your cross-country skis or snowshoes for a fun trek through the woods.  

BIBLF Sugar Shack

Photo Credit: Courtesy Believe in Books

 

REMICK COUNTRY DOCTOR FARM & MUSEUM (Tamworth, NH)

Prepare for the tastiest weekend of the spring, and learn all about early maple sugaring processes at the Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum. On Saturday, March 1st, take a guided stroll along the Binsack Trail as you learn how to identify maple trees in the winter, and discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Souvenir seekers can pick up locally produced maple syrup and more at Remick's store after the informational walk. 

Saturday, 3/1 at 1pm. Activity duration: 45 - 60 minutes. Suggested donation: $5 for nonmembers (free for members). This activity is suitable for all ages. For more information, call the Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum at 603-323-8591. 

Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum (Maple Syrup)

Photo Credit: Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum

 

Ready to plan your visit? Maple Weekend (March 15th & 15th, 2025) is the highlight of New Hampshire’s Maple Month, and the majority of sugarhouses will be open. Click through our website to explore all the best places to stay in the White Mountains and ideas for spring adventures; chances are, a sugarhouse is just a short drive away!

 

Discover the NH Maple Experience at the Forest Society North at the Rocks! Click the video below.