Andres Institute Sculpture Park — Attraction in Brookline

The Sculpture Park at Andres Institute of Art is a hidden gem in New Hampshire. There are over 100 sculptures spread along wooded trails on a small mountain that was formerly a ski area. Admission is free (donations gladly accepted) and the park is open year-round during daylight hours. Sculptors from all over the world come to Andres to create new works during the fall symposium, usually adding 3 or 4 new works every year. It's a great day out: you get some hiking, lots of nature (forest bathing), exposure to multiple cultures and immersion in fine art. Highly...

Took the kids for an afternoon. We had a blast walking the trails and they liked they could get up and close with the sculptures. However, the trails were not well marked and the map was not to scale. It’s easy to get lost. But it was a great time regardless. Also, the area is deceptively uphill for a lot. Definitely not an easy walk. We spent about three hours and saw half...

Some art & trail spots need upkeep, I'd vote to protect the art before the paths, as there is one well maintained, 'acessible-ish' route up, and folks who are able to can still scramble up the bad spots. It is a mountain, and free to visit, after all. Visitors making DONATIONS when you go will help push this to a FREE 5-star destination, for sure, so give...