Attractions
We can't say we've been to all these places, but hey,
vacation is supposed
to be an adventure!
Annalee Gift Shop and Doll Museum
Off Route 3 or 104, Meredith,279-6542.
A retail shop is also located on Main St. in N. Conway,356-5177.
This collection of hundreds of soft sculptured dolls created by
Annalee
Thorndike is set against a backdrop of dioramas depicting New
Hampshire scenes.
Bretton Woods Summer Park
Rt. 302, Bretton Woods, 1-800-232-2972 or 278-5000.
An open air quad chairlift is the centerpiece of the park, carrying
visitors
from the base lodge to a mountain-top restaurant which serves
lunch and dinner.
A shuttle van is also available for ground transportation to the
restaurant.
Mountain bikers can also use the chairlift to take their bikes
to
the mountain-top, then ride down a variety of trails and slopes.
Castle Springs
Route 171, Moultonboro, 1-800-729-2468
Tour the eccentric millionaire Thomas Plant's mansion,
Castle in the Clouds,
and experience the magnificent view of the Lakes Region from horseback.
You can see the natural source of Castle Springs Water, and tour
the bottling factory.
Admission charged.
Conway Scenic Railroad
North Conway, 356-5251
Depart from the circa-1874 railroad station in the
village for a nostalgic train
ride and panoramic views of the Mountains Region. Trains leave
daily for
round trip to Bartlett, Conway and the breathtaking venture to
Crawford Notch;
all-round trip. Lunch and dinner are served in the elegant dining
car and several
special events are planned.
Golden Pond Tours
Squam Boats Dock, Route 3, Holderness, 279-4405
Travel by pontoon boat on a guided tour of "Golden Pond,"
and listen to the
captain's anecdotes about the making of the film. He'll point
out the elusive loons
and share the folklore of Squam Lake.
Great Bay Pottery
Rte. 1, (Rosewood Shopping Ctr), Rye, 964-1118
One-of-a-kind handmade, hand-thrown and decorated pottery made
right on the
premises by N.H. craftsmen on display and for sale.
Great Glen Trails
Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch, 466-2333
Nature walks, hiking, outdoor sports, and sunset tours
of Mt. Washington.
Mt. biking(rentals available), canoeing, kayaking and fly fishing
and more.
Hampshire Pewter Company
Mill Street,Wolfeboro, 569-4944
Offers guided tours through the pewter workshop.
Hartmann Model Railroad & Toy Museum
Rt. 16/302, Town Hall Rd, Intervale, N.H., 356-9922
Visit one of the largest European train displays in the U.S. with
many
operating layouts. Hobby shops, Iron Horse Crafts, & Glacier
Express Cafe.
Haunted Castles of Brentwood
Rt. 101 (603) 679-1811
The Haunted Castles of Brentwood offer a frightfully fun haunted
house
designed for all ages with no blood or gore. In September tours
are daily from
1-5 pm and are $4 for adults and $3 for children under 12. In
October tours are 1-5 pm
and weekend nights and are $8 for adults and $6 for children under
12.
Heritage New Hampshire
Route 16, Glen, 383-9776
Experience first hand 350 years of American history depicted in
exhibits,
photographs, animated characters of those that help shape this
country, laid out around
a nearly 2,000 foot walkway. The exhibit is handicapped accessible.
Open daily.
Hobo Hills Adventure Golf
Main Street, Lincoln, 745-2125
New England's largest picturesque, themed adventure golf course.
Jack O'Lantern
Rt. 3, exit 30 from I-93, Woodstock, 745-3636
This resort is noted for its 18-hole, par 70 golf course,
dining & dancing along the scenic Pemigewasset River.
Loon Mountain
Kancamagus Highway, Lincoln, 745-8111
Plenty of sights to see from the skyride to the top of the mountain;
and enjoy hiking and mountain biking.
Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
236 Hopkinton Rd., Concord, NH, 226-2046
A welcomed new addition to N.E.'s art community. The Gallery hosts
outstanding
works by well-known artists, including John Jacobsmeyer, Liz Fletcher,
Bob Murphy,
Kim Wintje, Peter Dudley, Jane Kaufmann, John Weidman, Christopher
Gowell,
and many more. Open from 11 am to 5 pm daily, or by appointment.
Mill at Loon Mountain
Kancamagus Scenic Byway, Lincoln 1-800-654-6183
Several special events are scheduled this season at the mill in
this resort village:
horse-drawn wagon rides, White Mountains Outdoor Expo with exhibits,
workshops for
outdoor recreationalists, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife studies,
Lincoln Craft Festival and
Hermann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria. Call for schedule
of events.
M.S. Mount Washington
Weirs Beach 366-5531
You haven't seen Lake Winnipesaukee until you've seen it from
the decks of this
230-foot cruise ship. Dinner cruises offer live entertainment
and dancing.
Mt. Washington Auto Road
Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham, 466-3988
Guided tours available or travel this spectacular mountain roadway
on your own.
A stop at the Observatory Museum offers visitors an exhibit of
rare arctic flowers
as well as historic points of interest on Mount Washington. Fee
charged.
Mt. Washington Cog Railway
Rt. 302, Bretton Woods, 1-603-278-5404
Take the 3 hour scenic ride to the summit of Mt. Washington on
the only
cog railway powered solely by steam. Fee charged.
Mount Washington Hotel and Resort
Route 302, Bretton Woods, 1-800-258-0330 OR 278-1000
This grand hotel is nestled at the foot of the the Presidential
Range, with 27-hole
PGA golf, red clay tennis courts, horseback riding, outdoor pools,
children's programs and
exceptional dining and entertainment. On-going special events
throughout the season.
Nestlenook Farm
Dinsmore Road, Jackson, 383-0845
This enchanting 65 acre Victorian estate offers horsedrawn carriage
rides.
Highlights include feeding the deer in Emerald Forest and the
crossing of Nestlenook's
trademark 70' arched bridge. Reservations are recommended for
the carriage rides.
New this year is trout fishing in Emerald Lake, which is fully
stocked for the fisherman's
enjoyment. Rental equipment is available. Call ahead for hours
and rates.
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
Rt. 16, North Conway, 356-8807
Two eighteen hole courses. Test your putting skills in a setting
of natural wonders and lavish landscaping.
Polar Caves Park
Tenney Mountain Highway, Route 25, exit 26 off I-95, Plymouth,
536-1888
Take a self-guided tour of six natural glacial caves, and visit
the Sugar Museum and gift shop.
It is said that centuries ago, ferocious, prehistoric deer
heads lived in these very caves.
Science Center of New Hampshire on Squam Lake
Route 113, Holderness, 968-7194
This 200-acre science center offers woodland and lake excursions,
live animal programs,
bird watching, star gazing and a host of informative and fun programs
through October.
Squam Lake Tours on Golden Pond
Route 3, Holderness, 968-7577
Captain Joe Nassar takes visitors on his all-weather pontoon boat
to see where
the award-winning movie, "On Golden Pond" was filmed.
See Church Island
and the LOONS as part of the cruise. Special tours leave from
Nassar's residence on
Squam Lake, May through October.
Story Land
Route 16, Glen, 383-4293
Fairy tales can come true and it can happen to you at this fun-filled
theme park
now celebrating more than 40 years in operation in the exquisite
Mountains Region.
Meet Humpty Dumpty and the Three Little Pigs, venture on an African
safari, ride
on a swan boat and cool off in the park's "sprayground."
Wildcat Mountain
Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch, 466-3326
A gondola ride takes visitors up to Wildcat's 4000-foot summit
and offers a close-up
view of N.H.'s Presidential mountain range. Visitors are welcome
to explore the area at
their leisure. Deck chairs, view finders and picnic tables are
provided. At the base,
visitors will find picnic tables, a snack bar and gift shop. Admission
charged.
Winnipesaukee Kayak
Wolfeboro Marketplace, downtown Wolfeboro, 569-9926
Enjoy river, lake and ocean excursions in a kayak. Group and private
lessons,
daily and weekly rentals are available.
Wolfeboro Airport
Forrest Road, Wolfeboro, 569-1310
Scenic Fall foliage air and seaplane rides, bring your camera
for spectacular views!
See the lakes and montains from the air.
Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, 569-1212
A step back in time when patriotism flourished during the World
War II era.
The museum exhibit includes artifacts, costumed demonstrations,
vehicles and a vast
collection of memorabilia.
Zeeum, The Children's Museum and Shop
Lang Street, Meredith, 1-800-883-2377
Hands on exhibits, crafts programs, daily activities and lots,
lots more!
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