The Trail of Bears is a town-wide art project organized by Let’s Grow Grafton and officially approved by the Grafton Selectboard.
The Trail of Bears is a public art and photo trail in Grafton, New Hampshire created by local businesses and community organizations throughout town.
Beginning in spring 2026, large hand-painted bear boards will begin appearing at businesses and community locations across Grafton.
As the bears appear, visitors and residents will be able to follow a printed trail map, stop at each bear, take photos, and discover more of what Grafton has to offer along the way.
Many of the bear locations will also appear on our interactive business map, helping visitors find nearby shops, farms, and services while exploring the trail.
Our goal is simple: create something playful that encourages people to explore more of Grafton.
Each bear is designed by the business or organization hosting it, which means every stop on the trail will be a little different. Some will be artistic, some playful, and many will include face-in-the-hole photo boards.
The Trail of Bears is designed to grow over time as more businesses and community spaces join the trail.
Installation begins this spring. The official trail map and launch details will be released soon.
Visitors looking for directions and tips can start with our Grafton Trail of Bears Visitor Guide.
Businesses and organizations interested in creating a bear can find build options and project details on the Trail of Bears for Businesses and Organizations page.
Visitors exploring the trail are encouraged to stop at local shops, farms, and businesses along the way. Use the Interactive Map of Grafton businesses to see what’s nearby as you travel from bear to bear.