Garden, Farm & Natural Areas Tour
The Lakes Region of New Hampshire is home to some magnificent gardens and natural areas.
It may take a few days to see them all! We've selected our favorites below - - there are sure to be a few located in the area of the Lakes Region where your group is staying or traveling.
Call us at 603-744-8664 for assistance in planning your themed tour, step-on guide servics and for finding lodging and dining options. We can also help you incorporate garden visits into your tour plans.
Visit www.lakesregion.org for virutal tours and even more great ideas including historic walking tours, scenic drives and covered bridge information.
Many of the below gardens have lunch available on the property and all can make accommodations for groups. You will also find that most of the gardens and natural areas do have guided tours available by arrangement.
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Canterbury Shaker Village & The Shaker Table Restaurant - Canterbury
National Historic Landmark preserving 200 years of Shaker life on 694 acres, 25 original buildings, gardens, and trails. The Shaker Table Restaurant and a great Museum Store. Open daily, May - Oct and Weekends Nov, Dec & Apr. 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224, (603) 783-9511 www.shakers.org
Kirkwood Gardens at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - Holderness
A three acre garden that includes a fern garden, a butterfly garden, and a garden displaying a selection of shrubs and flowers adapted to northern New England climate which are particularly attractive to birds. The science center has a 200-acre campus; open meadows, mature forests and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural history exhibits with enclosed environments where native animals reside; black bear, mountain lions, raptors, otter, bobcat. Naturalist-led Lake Cruises, Howling Coyote Gift Shop. May 1-Nov. 1 9:30-4:30. Rte 113, Holderness, NH 03245. (603) 968-7194 www.nhnature.org
Castle in the Clouds - Moultonborough
Family fun with Castle tours, hiking, gardens, snack bar, gift shop, feed giant trout. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and mountains. Facilities available for private meetings and functions. PO Box 687, Rte 171, Moultonborough, NH 03254. (603) 476-2352 (800) 729-2468. www.castleintheclouds.org
The Loon Center - Moultonborough
Located on the Markus Wildlife Sanctuary, the Loon Center offers nature trails, exhibits, videos and The Loon's Feather Gift Shop. Admission Free. Open Mon - Sat, 9a.m. -5p.m. year-round; 7 days July - Columbus Day. From Route 25 in Moultonborough, turn on Blake Road to Lee's Mills Rd. and follow signs. (603) 476-5666 www.loon.org
Newfound Audubon Center - Hebron
Located on Newfound Lake. Now open for the Fall. Canoe & Kayak rentals and group programing. Monday - Friday 10:00-4:00pm Satuday by appointment. Enjoy the programs. See the Exhibits at the Nature Center. Walk the Trails, shop at the Audubon Nature Store. North Shore Road 03241 (603) 744-3516. Off hour phone - 603-304-6809. www.nhaudubon.org
New Hampshire Farm Museum - Milton
Reconnect with the past and learn about 3 centuries of rural life in NH. Explore the 50 acre working farm that includes the historic Jones farmhouse, a blacksmith shop, farm animals and a nature trail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open Wed-Sunday May through October, programs offered year round. 1305 White Mountain Highway, (between Alton Bay & the Seacoast) Milton 03851 (603)652-7840 www.farmmuseum.org
Prescott Farm Audubon Center - Laconia
160 acre historic farm, open daily. Over 3 miles of hiking trails, historic barn, heritage vegetable and flower gardens, and excellent bird and wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, XC skiing. Maple sugar program and more. One mile from Weirs Beach. 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 03246 603-366-5695 www.nhaudubon.org
Tarbin Gardens - Franklin
Five acres of English style gardens with ponds, tropical greenhouse, Highland cattle, exotic birds, guided tours. Authentic English Cream Tea. 321 Salisbury Road, Route 127 South, Franklin NH 03235 (603) 934-3518 www.tarbingardens.com
Heritage Farm Pancake House, Petting Farm & Stables
15 Parker Hill Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269 603-524-4500
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Paid in Part by the NH Division of Travel & Tourism. For statewide group travel information 603-271-2665,