New Hampshire - Merrimack Valley

Zip-Line Treetops Adventure is one wild slide down a New Hampshire mountainside

The wild, swinging rides that Tarzan takes from treetop to treetop via conveniently located rope vines look like a heck of a thrill. If you ever gazed in awe at those corny old Tarzan movies and wondered how it feels to swoop on a vine swing through the jungle foliage, wonder no longer. Get yourself to Lincoln, New Hampshire, for the new Zip-Line Treetops Tour hosted by Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation. For a dose of airborne exhilaration (but without the stomach-churning drop of bungee jumping), there is nothing like it.
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Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road
Canterbury, NH  03224  
Phone: 603-783-9511
Email: info@shakers.org

Open: May 10-October 31, daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; November open Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

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.

Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
151 Main Street
Nashua, NH  03060  
Phone: 603-881-8333
Fax: 603-881-7323
Email: chamber@nashuachamber.com

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
Email: info@nightmarenewengland.com

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

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!