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.

League of NH Craftsmen's Fair
Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103
Newbury, NH
Phone: 603-224-3375

August 1-9, 2009

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This year's fair features 200 craft booths, and fine craft exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, and lectures. Time: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $10; seniors, students, active duty military, and groups of 20 or more, $8; children age 12 and younger, free. Information: nhleague@nhcrafts.org

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Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation
41 Main Street
Lincoln, NH
Toll-Free: 888-745-1919

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 the longest zipline in New England, 1 of 5, with dual ziplines, heights of 200' off the forest floor and plenty of adrenaline. Take part in our Safari off-road tours or visit us in the winter for our highly recommended snowmobile tours. Adventure is calling! 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

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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

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

Explore the Mysteries...

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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

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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...

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A fascinating day of history and fine dining awaits the curious visitor at Canterbury Shaker Village and Shaker Table 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 the Shaker Table 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

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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

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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

Great art is just the beginning!

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Explore art in your own way at the recently expanded Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH - home to an internationally respected collection of European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. New galleries showcase the collection of over 11,000 objects, including works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, and Warhol. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the engaging exhibitions, dynamic programs ranging from music to lectures to hands-on art-making, expanded gift shop and airy new café filled with light and equipped with WiFi. Allow several hours to tour all of the galleries.
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.

Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
151 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: 603-881-8333
Fax: 603-881-7323

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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.

Nightmare New England
454 Charles Bancroft Highway
Route 3A
Litchfield, NH 03052
Phone: 603-424-2292
Fax: 603-424-1492

The time has come... to face your fears!

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Welcome to Nightmare New England, your number one destination for thrills and chills this October! Nightmare New England is a massive 20-acre Halloween Scream Park located at Funway Park in Litchfield, NH.

The scale and variety of the Park offers something for even the boldest of Halloween fanatics. We feature FOUR TERRIFYING Haunted Attractions at one location and a “Monster Midway” where you will be greeted by dozens of freakish characters that freely roam the grounds of the Scream Park. The Monster Midway will also feature concessions, gifts, photo opportunities, celebrity appearances, go-karts (voted #1 in NH!), batting cages, two themed 18-hole mini-golf courses and more!

Over 27,000 Sq. ft of terror await you at New England’s largest Halloween Scream Park!

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Monadnock Travel Council
P.O. Box 358
Keene, NH 03431

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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

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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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Children's Museum of Portsmouth
280 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3853
Fax: 603-436-7706

Get curious!

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Explore and experience the wonders of science, art, music, math and more at the award-winning Children's Museum of Portsmouth. 19 hands-on exhibits conceived and created in conjunction with local artisans include submarine play structure, lobster boat, space shuttle cockpit, walk-in kaleidoscope, and Primary Place for toddlers. A creative art or science activity is offered daily. The museum also hosts numerous classes, workshops, live performances and special events. Please click on our link above for a full schedule of events. Open year-round: Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Also open Mon. 10-5 during summer and school vacations. Museum shop, on-site parking, air conditioning.

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

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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 Stawbery 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
Toll-Free: 888-745-1919

Unique and exciting outdoor adventures

Conway Scenic Railroad
Route 16
North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-5251
Toll-Free: 800-232-5251

Travel on our nostalgic train rides

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Three unique train rides of varying duration from North Conway’s Historic Railroad Station. You can journey through scenic Crawford Notch on the “Notch Train” or travel through the countryside of Mt. Washington Valley on the “Valley Train”. Passengers can choose from Coach seating or First Class seating aboard the elegantly refurbished Pullman-Observation Parlor Car, Gertrude Emma. On the Notch Train you travel through spectacular Crawford Notch - past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and streams, panoramic mountain vistas, and across the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge. Choose First Class seating with either the “CP Reed” or the Dome Car “Dorthea Mae”. Live commentary includes history and folklore of the railroad, local area and points of interest. Special events focused on family fun for railroad fans of all ages.

Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway
1788 White Mountain Highway
North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-7736
Fax: 603-356-7844

Meet the best of outdoor New Hampshire

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The Hampton Inn & Suites in North Conway is more than just a hotel - it's the perfect place for a family vacation! When you're not outside enjoying the natural beauty of the White Mountains, bring the kids to our year-round 5,000 square-foot indoor water park. We've got two 4-story tall slides leading to the large splash pool, a small slide for younger children, and our Fernando the Frog slide in the center of the kiddie pool. It's fun for all ages, and it's just a quick walk from your hotel room. Access to the water park is included with your stay, as are many other amenities such as a full hot-and-cold family breakfast and our top-notch customer service.

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

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

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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.

Mt. Washington Auto Road
Route 16, Pinkham Notch
Gorham, NH 03581
Phone: 603-466-3988

"This car climbed Mt. Washington"

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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
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

A day at Santa's Village is one you won't soon forget

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Oh what fun… it is at Santa’s Village where exciting rides, live shows and great food combine to provide an unparalleled family experience at a very affordable price. For over 50 years families like yours have enJOYed the festive atmosphere of Santa’s Village. Yule love our new live show straight from Broadway and our award-winning 3-D show “A Thinkerdoodle Christmas.” Visit with Santa and feed his reindeer at the Reindeer Rendezvous. Play the Elfabet Game to win a prize, decorate a gingerbread man and become an “Official Helper” at Santa’s Workshop. Ride Rudy’s Rapid Transit coaster, the Reindeer Carousel, the S.S. Peppermint Twist and all of Santa’s rides over and over - - without long waits.

Story Land
Routes 16
Glen, NH 03838
Phone: 603-383-4186

The Children’s Theme Park Where Fantasy Lives!

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From the first friendly greeting from a storybook character to the last lick of ice cream your child’s experience at Story Land will be one of wide-eyed wonder that will be remembered for a lifetime. Story Land's 21 rides, including a pumpkin coach, antique cars, and a pirate ship, are designed for parents and children to enjoy together. New in 2008: join the circus for three shows daily through Labor Day under the big top, it’s included in the low pay-one-price admission to Story Land. Our unique playgrounds feed children’s imaginations, with the Loopy Lab, our yellow submarine, and many others. Story Land is in the beautiful White Mountains on 35 acres of hilly terrain. There are many family-oriented lodgings nearby.

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!

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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.