Stratford sits near the Connecticut River, just north of Groveton on Route 3, and includes the villages of North Stratford and Stratford Hollow, all some distance part along Route 3. The town was once an important stop on the Grand Trunk Railway, which was headquartered in Montreal.

New Hampshire Historical Marker 34 in Stratford commemorates the people who drove lumber logs and pulpwood down the Connecticut River in days of yore.

For canoe and kayak enthusiasts, Stratford has two Connecticut River access points - one in the Hollow at Maidstone Bridge and the other off Main Street in North Stratford. Snowmobile enthusiasts will find the Stratford Nighthawks helpful and ATV enthusiasts should consult the North Country ATV club pages.

Stratford Old Home Day occurs at the end of June, the New England ATV Rodeo in the beginning of August, and Fantastic Fridays Farmers' Market offers produce fun and music on Fridays in the summer are all schedule events that add to the town's charm.

The Foolish Frog, on Route 3 offers "all things frog." This location will offer a variety of curiosities and oddities for the amphibious aficionados.

Dining and lodging are available in nearby Groveton, Northumberland and Lancaster.

With a surprising variety of outdoor activities and old fashioned charm, Stratford is well worth a visit.