New Hampshire - Attractions

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.

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

Unique and exciting outdoor adventures

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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

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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!

Polar Caves
Tenney Mountain Highway - Route 25
Plymouth, NH  03266
Phone: 603-536-1888

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The Polar Caves were formed about fifty thousand years ago as the third continental glacier descended over New Hampshire's White Mountains. When the ice retreated, it left behind an amazing series of caves and passageways for visitors to explore. Self-guided tours take you to the rock garden and nature trails and through the caves. Open early May until late October. Check for seasonal changes in hours.

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.

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.

Mel's Funway Park
454 Charles Bancroft Highway - Route 3A
Litchfield, NH  03052
Phone: 603-424-2292
Fax: 603-424-1492

Get on the fast track to fun!

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Nobody knows how to have a good time and celebrate the warm weather better than Mel's Funway Park on Route 3A in Litchfield, NH. At Mel’s you can perfect your swing in one of the five hardball cages at speeds ranging from 45–85 mph and launch a few over the Green Monster - a replica of Fenway’s famous left field wall, or try out our softball cages — four are slow-pitch and one is modified-fast pitch. After batting practice is over, check out the mini golf course & driving range, or test drive one of our 20 go-karts on the track rated #1 in New Hampshire. We've also got an arcade full of games for any skill level or interest, a challenging lazer maze and an action-packed Lazer Runner arena. Our ice cream window and newly-opened Woodmans of Essex restaurant help to complete a fun-filled New England day. All this just a short ride from Boston!

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.

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.

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

Unique and exciting outdoor adventures

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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.

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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Experience the Golden Age of railroading on our nostalgic train rides, all departing from our 1874 Victorian Station in North Conway Village. Whether you choose a Valley Train to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the fun of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed, restored passenger cars. Coach and First Class seating options on all excursions, or treat yourself to dining on the rails! Elegant dining car service is available aboard the “Chocorua” on the Valley Trains, and (NEW in 2010!) aboard the “Hattie Evans” on the Notch Train.
Our station, operating turntable, and Freight House all are listed in the National History Landmark registry. This is a journey back in time that the whole family will enjoy!

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.

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

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A whole day of family fun awaits you at Loon Mountain this summer! Ride NH’s longest gondola skyride and enjoy extraordinary scenery while riding to 3,050-foot summit in the heart of the New Hampshire's White Mountains. Explore glacial caves and hunt for the Lost Loon Gold, hike the self-guided interpretive nature trail, and climb the observation tower. Visit with local artisans, as they produce unique crafts in this beautiful mountain setting and stop by the Summit Café.. At the mountain’s base: ride the new zip line across the Pemigewasset River, hit the trail on horseback (pony rides also available) rent a mountain bike, take the Franconia Notch Bike Tour, try your skill on the climbing wall, or jump yourself silly on the Bungee trampoline. Visit our website for a full calendar of events and festivals.

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

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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

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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"

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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  03860
Toll-Free: 800-367-3364

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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!

Polar Caves
Tenney Mountain Highway - Route 25
Plymouth, NH  03266
Phone: 603-536-1888

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The Polar Caves were formed about fifty thousand years ago as the third continental glacier descended over New Hampshire's White Mountains. When the ice retreated, it left behind an amazing series of caves and passageways for visitors to explore. Self-guided tours take you to the rock garden and nature trails and through the caves. Open early May until late October. Check for seasonal changes in hours.

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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This year there are more reasons to stay and play with Santa because, bring your bathing suit, we have added an awesome new water feature Ho Ho H2O. For nearly 60 years families have enjoyed the festive atmosphere, the great rides, live shows and Santa and his Reindeer in this wonderfully themed Christmas Park. You can ride the Yule Log Flume or drive your old time car through Kringle’s Car Wash. Tickle the Humbugs at the Great Humbug Adventure or climb aboard the SS Peppermint Twist. Ride them all over and over again without long lines! There is so much to see and do, Who Wouldn’t Go!

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. Returning for 2010: 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.