Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, NH delivers a dynamic aerial experience with tandem paragliding, hang gliding, powered paragliding, and a multi-line zip course. Certified instructors guide guests through flights that reveal sweeping views of the Connecticut River Valley’s farmland, river bends, and wooded hills. The zip line course includes seven lines and two suspension bridges—one towering more than 50 feet above the forest floor. For action on land, try outdoor laser tag, swim or fish in onsite ponds, and relax in the grill and picnic area. With options for both beginners and seasoned flyers, Morningside is a premier destination for outdoor adventure in New England. Stay overnight in platform cabins, pitch your own tent, or book the summit cabin for spectacular views.

Admit it: You want a “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” bumper sticker. And the only way to get it comes with lots of other rewards, like astonishing views across several states and mountain ranges. The bumper sticker is yours if you drive yourself up the Mt. Washington Auto Road, with several scenic pull-offs along the way. Or, you can take a tour, led by an experienced guide. The views from the summit, the highest peak in the Northeast, will stay with you for a lifetime. You can also arrange to be part of a sunrise or sunset tour, or (for early risers and birders) Bicknell’s thrush tours. In the winter, SnowCoach tours take you to the treelined, with breathtaking views overlooking the Great Gulf Wilderness and Presidential Mountain Range.