Great North Woods attractions easily accessible for Darmouth visitors

Enjoy the excitement of the holidays and the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year, all summer at Santa’s Village – named by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards as one of the Top 25 Amusement Parks in the USA, and number one in New England for seven straight years. Featuring reindeer and elves, cookies and ice cream, a roller coaster, log flume, monorail, and plenty of other rides and activities, it’s a memorable visit to Santa’s summer home. Admission covers an entire day of memory-making fun for families with young children. For nearly 70 years and three generations, from our family to yours – Santa’s Village is pure joy, family style.

New Hampshire is not Alaska, but we don’t mind. Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel in the White Mountains is home to 80 sled dogs who are itching to get into harness and take you on a ride that you won’t forget. Dog sled rides take place year-round (in a dog cart with a full harnessed team in the warm seasons). Visitors get to greet the dogs and watch the details of the harnessing and all the prep. If you are looking for a unique thing to do on vacation, you’ve found it here. Also, in summer the business offers river rafting with a licensed Maine guide.