Union, NH

Tucked into the southern end of Wakefield along the Branch River, Union is a quiet village with a lot of historic character. It originally grew around 19th-century water mills and a busy railroad depot, and that heritage is still visible in its classic New England homes, old bridges, and walkable village center. Today, it gives residents a peaceful, small-town setting with an easy drive north toward the Lakes Region or south along Route 16.