New Hampshire attractions range from historic forts to Santa visits

New Hampshire attractions offer fun and educational vacation experiences for all kinds of visitors. Among them are Canterbury Village, a living history museum; Santa's Village; caves and rock explorations; art museums; Colonial forts; and world famous brewery, and much more.

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Fort at No. 4

267 Springfield Road Charlestown, NH Phone: 603-826-5700

The French and Indian Wars come to life in New Hampshire! The Fort at No. 4 is a living history museum focused on New England frontier life during the French and Indian Wars, 1740s - 1760s. The reconstructed 13 buildings of the Fort mirror what life was like for the settlers and soldiers in an isolated community on the brink of war. Guided tours and living history demonstrations are conducted daily. Experience 18th century cooking demonstrations, see Fort militia soldiers drilling to defend against French and Indians, learn to spin wool, and many other activities that were a prt of every day colonial life. The Fort is open 10:00 - 4:00 daily, May 20 to October 29, 2000 and is located on Route 11, just 1.5 miles off Exit 7 of Interstate 95. An admission fee is charged. Call 1-800-376-8284 for information.
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Santa's Village

528 Presidential Highway Jefferson, NH 03583 Phone: 603-586-4445

It’s Christmas Today!

For 60 years families have enjoyed the festive atmosphere, the great rides, live shows and Santa and his Reindeer in this wonderfully themed Christmas Park. Be thrilled on our newest ride, Santa’s Chimney Drop. And bring bathing suites so you can romp in our awesome water park Ho Ho H2O. One low admission includes unlimited use of all activities for the entire day. Two-day and Season Passes are available, as are Senior discounts and group rates. Come within 3 hours of closing and return another day for free. It’s Christmas Today at Santa’s Village and we can’t wait to see you! Seasons: Open from Memorial Day through Christmas including Halloween.
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Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation

41 Main Street Lincoln, NH 03251 Phone: 603-745-9911 Toll-Free: 888-745-9911

Unique and exciting outdoor adventures

Enjoy all that Alpine Adventures has to offer, including New England's first zip-line canopy tour. The original tour is a true treetop canopy adventure, zip from tree to tree through the forest on 6 separate ziplines, ropes bridges and a grand finale freefall zipline. Sky Rider is a separate canopy tour with some of the longest and highest ziplines in New England...side by side ziplines, heights of 200' off the forest floor, speeds up to 50mph and plenty of adrenaline! Take part in our Safari off-road tours or visit us in the winter for our highly recommended snowmobile tours. Book online or call for reservations.

New Hampshire Lakes Region Association

Rte 104, Exit 23 Plaza, P.O. Box 430 New Hampton, NH 03256 Phone: 603-744-8664 Toll-Free: 800-60-LAKES Fax: 603-744-8659

You'll find 273 lakes and ponds surrounded by affordable family attractions and resorts, lakefront cottages, watersports, dining, golf, beaches, antiquing and tax-free shopping and more! Whether you come for the day, a week or longer, there's something for everyone. With our guide, you'll discover where to stay, play, dine, shop and more on your visit to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Choose from family-owned motels, full-service resorts or elegant, award-winning inns. Enjoy a variety of watersports or ride your bike along the streets of a quaint New England village. Dine at one of several restaurants overlooking the lake or over your own campfire. Shop local artisans' studios or the newest factory outlet stores. Or, simply take time to unwind from the hustle and bustle of your everyday world. You'll discover friendly, helpful people just waiting to welcome you to the Lakes Region!

White Lake State Park

Route 16 Tamworth, NH 03886 Phone: 603-323-7350

A popular park for campers, this park features three public campsites with room for 200 tents. Visitors will enjoy the beach on White Lake, swimming, boating and canoeing, fishing, and hiking trails. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails. Of particular interest is a forest of NH pines spread over 72 acres, a National Natural Landmark.
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America's Stonehenge

105 Haverhill Road Salem, NH 03079 Phone: 603-893-8300

Explore the Mysteries...

What is America’s Stonehenge? Was it built by a Native American culture or a migrant European population? No one knows for sure. A maze of man-made chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places, America's Stonehenge is most likely the oldest man-made construction in the United States (over 4000 years old). Like Stonehenge in England, it was built by ancient people well versed in astronomy and stone construction. It has been determined that the site is an accurate astronomical calendar. It was, and still can be, used to determine specific solar and lunar events of the year. Come spend a day in our beautiful wooded area, get to know the alpaca’s and be a part of America’s Stonehenge!

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours

221 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH 03054 Phone: 603-595-1202

The Difference Is Drinkability

Join us at Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack and witness the brewing of the world’s finest beer. The Merrimack Brewery is nestled in the New England countryside, 45 minutes north of Boston. Complimentary tours include a visit to the Clydesdale Hamlet, home to the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. At the Brew Hall, guests discover how the world's greatest beers are carefully crafted using the highest quality ingredients and packaged in a state-of-the-art facility. If you are 21 years of age or older, samples of our products are available in the Hospitality Room. Choose from a variety of brews including our seasonal brands and new products. The Merrimack Tour Center also hosts a number of exciting events throughout the year.

Canterbury Shaker Village

288 Shaker Road Canterbury, NH 03224 Phone: 603-783-9511

Take a step back in time...

A fascinating day of history and fine dining awaits the curious visitor at Canterbury Shaker Village and Greenwood's Restaurant in Canterbury. This National Historic Landmark preserves 200 years of Shaker life on 694 acres, 25 original buildings, gardens, and trails. Known for its tranquil beauty and its internationally significant collection of Shaker materials, the village offers tours, exhibits, workshops, family programs, hiking trails, unique shopping and delicious food. There is a great museum store, and Greenwood's Restaurant features Shaker-inspired cooking using fresh ingredients from area producers as well as many fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown on the Village grounds. The Village is open daily May 10-Oct. 31, daily 10am-5pm; November open Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm.

Christa McAuliffe Planetarium

3 Institute Drive Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603-271-7827 Fax: 603-271-7832

Opened in 1990 as a living memorial for Sharon Christa McAuliffe, America’s first private citizen in space, the planetarium combines her dream of traveling through space with her dedication to teaching. In one hour, visitors can take an unforgettable expedition through space while seated inside the domed theatre. Exhibits, scheduled events and sky watches.

Contoocook River

River Road to Island Road Concord, NH

Parking: trailer, 6 a.m.- 8 p.m., no fee. Caution: varying current, keep craft under control. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Currier Museum of Art

150 Ash Street Manchester, NH 03104 Phone: 603-669-6144 Fax: 603-669-7194

The only Frank Lloyd Wright home open to the public in New England.

The Isadore J. and Lucille Zimmerman House (1950) was designed by one of the world’s greatest modern architects, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). Wright designed the house, the interiors, all the furniture, the gardens, and even the mailbox. In 1979 the building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. and Mrs.. Zimmerman left the property to the Currier in 1988. In 1990 the house and grounds were opened so that visitors could enjoy glimpses of a private world from the 1950s and 1960s, including the Zimmermans’ personal collection of modern art, pottery, and sculpture. Many people believe that the Zimmerman House is a total work of art. It is one of only a few Wright buildings owned and operated by an art museum.

Admission:$10 adult; $9 senior; $8 student. Children 17 and under free. Free each Sat 10-12.
Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu*, Fri 11-5; Sat 10-5 (free 10-12); *1st Thurs of each month 11-8; Closed Tuesdays.

Fun World

200 Daniel Webster Highway Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: 603-888-1940

Open Year 'Round - Rain or Shine!

For a day filled with family fun and excitement out of the rain or summer heat, or just a few hours out of the house, Fun World is the perfect place to be! Our large indoor playground and indoor rides, including our beautiful two-story Venetian Carousel, indoor roller coaster and the exciting Himalaya, are certain to provide hours of stimulation and physical fun. Our game room is stocked with over 250 video & redemption games, from arcade classics to new rhythm-based dance and multiplayer games. New additions include the touchscreen sensation Fruit Ninja FX and the Treasure Quest spinning wheel ticket game. You'll receive an extra $7.00 in FREE Tokens for every $20 bill you cash in, and remember to save your tickets and choose from hundreds of prizes at FunWorld's prize showcase. There's also over 30 games and rides specifically designed for younger children.

Fun World is a perfect spot for a memorable birthday party, group outing or a special celebration. To schedule a reservation for a catered group party, give us a call at (603)888-8735.

Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce

151 Main Street Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: 603-881-8333 Fax: 603-881-7323

Enjoy your visit to the Greater Nashua Area, which was cited in 1997 as the best place to live and most recently, recognized as one of the safest cities to live in the USA by Money magazine. The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce is your first stop when you are visiting the region. Out-of-town visitors can turn to the Chamber for maps, directions, referrals to member services or find the answer to a difficult question. The chamber publishes “Pathways Community Calendar,” a free activity guide for visitors as well as the official “Chamber Map” that offers a complete and detailed road map to the region.
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Monadnock Travel Council

P.O. Box 358 Keene, NH 03431 Toll-Free: 800-HEART-NH

New England has a warm heart -- the Monadnock Region! Nestled withing the peaceful valleys of south-western New Hampshire, the "heart" of New England, lies the Monadnock Region. Discover breathtaking scenery, picturesque lakes, Mount Monadnock and quaint New England villages. Enjoy tax-free shopping, wonderful dining, cozy bed & breakfasts, covered bridges, hiking, fishing, swimming... and more. We are a short drive from Boston, MA and Hartford, CT (2 hours) and only about 4 hours from New York City. Discover friendly, helpful people just waiting to welcome you to the Monadnock Region!

North Branch River Shorebank Angling Access

Take Route 9 onto Loveren Mill Road Antrim, NH

Parking: five cars, 24 hours, no fee. Stocked river section; kayak access. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
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Strawbery Banke Museum

14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: 603-433-1100

Open May 1 through October 31, 10AM- 5PM Daily
Guided Tours and Holiday Events available November-December

For more than 300 years people lived and worked in the neighborhood known as Puddle Dock, today Strawbery Banke Museum. On this ten-acre site one hour north of Boston the houses, shops, taverns and gardens continue to tell the stories of the generations who called this neighborhood home for almost four centuries of New England history. Through restored furnished houses, exhibits, period gardens, historic landscapes and costumed role players Strawbery Banke is the living history of the people who settled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire from the late 17th century to the mid-20th century. The Museum Shop supports Strawbery Banke’s educational activities by offering reproductions, books and other items related to the Museum’s narrative of the neighborhood’s evolution from 1690 to the 1950s.
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Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation

41 Main Street Lincoln, NH 03251 Phone: 603-745-9911 Toll-Free: 888-745-9911

Year-Round White Mountains Adventure

For families and thrill-seekers of all levels Alpine Adventure has the excitement that makes a vacation memorable. Get 100% of your recommended daily adventure at Alpine Adventures. Safari off-road tours take you where wildlife is seen in natural habitats. Our original zip-line tour is a true treetop canopy adventure, zip from tree to tree through the forest on 6 separate ziplines, ropes bridges and a grand finale freefall. Sky Rider is our separate exciting canopy tour. In the winter we rent snowmobiles and proved guided, and un-guided, tours. Book online or call for reservations.

Conway Scenic Railroad

38 Norcross Circle North Conway, NH 03860 Phone: 603-356-5251 Toll-Free: 800-232-5251

Enjoy old-fashioned train rides, all departing from the 1874 Victorian Station in the heart of North Conway Village. Coach, First Class and elegant Dining Car seating are available on all routes. Trains run rain or shine, and round-trip excursions are from 1 to 5½ hours. Whether you choose one of the Valley Train routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, this is a journey back in time that the whole family will enjoy!

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

Route 112 - Kancamagus Highway
Interstate 93 at Exits 32 & 33. Lincoln, NH 03251 Phone: 603-745-6621 Toll-Free: 800-227-4191

Come visit our two little towns and have yourself one big adventure!

Nestled among the western slopes of the White Mountains, the Lincoln-Woodstock area is the perfect year-round vacation destination! All throughout this region there are accommodations and itineraries to suite a wide range of vacationer - Charming bed & breakfast get-a-ways await those who want to enjoy the natural peace and quiet of a mountain vacation, challenging outdoor activities abound for adventurers seeking a more active trip, and families can always find something in their budget from hotels with swimming pools to fun camping trips.
You will find some of New Hampshire’s most beautiful natural attractions here. Nature-lovers can explore to their heart’s content and never get tired. Hikers and mountain bikers will love the trails that go for miles through scenic woodlands and climb up the highest mountain slopes in New England. Or enjoy a scenic ride by car or motorcycle through the White Mountain national forest and stop for waterfalls and scenic vistas. In the summer take your pick of theme parks, water parks, antique and historical destinations, or pack a picnic lunch, visit a recreational area and go swimming, fishing or boating. In the winter visit quaint villages adorned for the holidays, go on a horse drawn sleigh ride or head straight for one of the many world class ski and snowboard resorts. The diversity of environments, indoor and outdoor activities, tax-free shopping, superb dining, and the most extensive selection of lodging in the White Mountains is incredible for a relatively small geographic area.

Loon Mountain

60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH 03251 Phone: 603-745-6281 Toll-Free: 800-229-LOON

Fun for Everyone in Any Season!

Loon Mountain Resort is New England’s most-accessible mountain resort destination. Located in Lincoln NH, just two hours north of Boston in the White Mountains, Loon is consistently rated as one of the most-accessible resorts in the East by readers of SKI Magazine. In the winter we feature some of the state's best alpine skiing & snowboarding on 2,100 feet of vertical with 56 trails, 7 tree skiing areas, 7 award-winning terrain parks, a superpipe and halfpipe. There's also snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snoeshoe & snowmobile trails, ice skating, and ski lessons available.

During the summer and fall, you can ride NH’s longest scenic gondola skyride and enjoy extraordinary scenery while riding to our summit, where you'll be able to explore glacial caves, hunt for the Lost Loon Gold and climb the observation tower. At the mountain’s base, ride our Zip Line across the Pemigewasset River, hit the trail on horseback or mountain bike, take the Franconia Notch Bike Tour, try your skill on the climbing wall, jump yourself silly on the Bungee trampoline and check out the new Segway® Personal Transporter Tours.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

1712 Lost River Road
Route 112W North Woodstock, NH 03262 Phone: 603-745-8031

During the age of the glaciers, forces of water, wind, and weather created Lost River, where granite walls erupt from the earth and a river dodges in and out of view. Today you can follow Lost River as it appears and disappears through the narrow steep-walled gorge, the tumbled granite crevasses, caverns and falls. Along the boardwalks and in the caverns you'll become a time traveler journeying back 25,000 years. Kids and families will experience genuine outdoor adventure and natural history as they wander along the narrow steep-walled gorge.

Mount Washington Cog Railway

Off Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH 03589 Phone: 603-278-5404 Toll-Free: 800-922-8825 Fax: 603-278-5830

When you ride on the world's first mountain-climbing Cog Railway train, you're in for a treat. Your train will carry you above the clouds to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast, where all of New England spreads out before you.
You'll marvel at the spectacular views from your coach window as your train climbs the steepest railroad tracks in North America. It's an exciting and unforgettable experience for the whole family. Three-hour round trip with onboard audio tour. Includes free admission to the Observatory Museum at the summit. Base Station with museum, restaurant and gift shop.

Mt. Washington Auto Road

Route 16, Pinkham Notch Gorham, NH 03581 Phone: 603-466-3988

"This car climbed Mt. Washington"

Make the summit of New England’s highest peak the highlight of your travels. Your trip on the Mount Washington Auto Road will create a lifelong memory. The mountain is renowned for its weather. But for visitors there are spectacular views, mountain ecology, short hikes, and legendary tales of the road and mountain. You may drive the mountain yourself or take one of our guided tours. And come winter our one-of-a-kind SnowCoach travels the road where you can view the majesty of the season on Mount Washington. Be sure to view our website for special events and impressive records of climbs by runners, bikers and cars.

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 2300 North Conway, NH 03860 Toll-Free: 800-367-3364

The Mt. Washington Valley is the picture of everything a New England vacation resort should be... thirteen charming villages, sparkling rivers, pristine forests and mountains that rise majestically against the bright blue sky. But beauty alone does not tell the whole story, because no other vacation destination in the Northeast can match the Valley's choice in sports, recreation, lodging, dining, special events and tax-free shopping. When you make the Valley your vacation headquarters, you can enjoy the nearly 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, 1200 miles of hiking trails, 700 miles of biking trails, 14 family attractions, 150 holes of golf, over 100 miles of rivers and streams, plus 7 downhill ski areas and 7 ski touring networks. Choose from more than 75 quality lodgings, 50 restaurants, and more that 200 shops and outlets. You'll need a whole year's worth of vacations to pack in all the fun! Want to know the details? Call or visit our website today!

Santa's Village

528 Presidential Highway Jefferson, NH 03583 Phone: 603-586-4445

It’s Christmas Today!

For 60 years families have enjoyed the festive atmosphere, the great rides, live shows and Santa and his Reindeer in this wonderfully themed Christmas Park. Be thrilled on our newest ride, Santa’s Chimney Drop. And bring bathing suites so you can romp in our awesome water park Ho Ho H2O. One low admission includes unlimited use of all activities for the entire day. Two-day and Season Passes are available, as are Senior discounts and group rates. Come within 3 hours of closing and return another day for free. It’s Christmas Today at Santa’s Village and we can’t wait to see you! Seasons: Open from Memorial Day through Christmas including Halloween.

White Mountains Attractions

Visitor’s Center at Exit 32 Off I-93 North Woodstock, NH 03262 Phone: 603-745-8720 Toll-Free: 800-346-3687

Incredible outdoor scenery and terrific lodging and dining -- perfect!

This vacation, make the White Mountains part of your trip. There's an exciting variety of things to see and do - for the individual and for the family, including the highly diversified man-made and natural attractions that make up this scenic and exciting part of New Hampshire. You can spend the entire day at one of the terrific family attractions; ride a slide, journey back in time or to a mountaintop, discover geological wonders, splash down a waterslide, visit the world of a child's imagination, or see the Old West and the North Pole. The distances between the attractions are short, the roads are scenic, and your vacation will be long on value and fun. To find out more, click on our website, or call us today at 1-800-346-3687.