Maple sugaring has been a sweet tradition for centuries in New Hampshire, where smoke rising from sugar houses tucked into the woods signals the welcome arrival of spring. As the days warm, sap begins to flow through sugar maple trees, ready to be collected and crafted into sweet maple syrup, sugar, and candy.
The New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks explores this maple tradition.
Visitors will learn how to identify and tap a sugar maple tree, enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the historic estate, and take a tractor ride to talk with a fourth-generation sugar maker as he plies his trade in the sweet-scented steam of a working sugar house. Next door to the sugarhouse, the interactive New Hampshire Maple Museum displays maple sugaring tools, from historic to modern.
Of course, no Maple Experience would be complete without sampling the finished product. We pair our own maple syrup with fresh cider donuts and a sour pickle — to offset the sweetness of the syrup — for a unique tasting experience.
Experience Sugar Season at The Rocks or Take a Private Tour!
- Visit The Rocks during Maple Month for the full NH Maple Experience: Mid-March through the first weekend in April. Check our events calendar for dates.
- Take a private tour year-round.
- Explore the New Hampshire Maple Museum as part of a private tour or educational program.
- Plan a vacation during Maple Month and stay at a local hotel or inn. You can also book our historic 3-bedroom Gardener's Cottage to sleep over at The Rocks!
Learn how to tap a maple tree.
Purchase our maple syrup from the gift shop or online!
The taste of sugar season in the White Mountains!
A horse-drawn wagon will take you to see the sugar lines.