Lakes Region Attractions – Fun things to do on your NH Vacation!

Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation - Lincoln

Zipline Canopy Tours & Off Road Adventures. Soar 200′ above the forest floor at speeds up to 60 mph on over 3 miles of Ziplines, bridges & platforms on 3 different Zipline courses. Fabulous views of the White Mountains and professional guide staff. New-“Thrillsville” aerial adventure park too! Tours run year round.

41 Main Street, Rte 112
Lincoln, NH 03251
603-745-9911

http://www.alpinezipline.com/
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Art Escape - Laconia

Art studio in Laconia NH specializing in pottery wheel, clay, ceramics, fused glass and canvas creations.  A place for all ages and skill levels to escape your busy lives. Come in relax and use your creative side to make a lasting memory. Visiting from out of town? We offer clay, canvas and ceramics that can be taken home the same day.  We are open 7 days a week for people to walk in and create. Check out our calendar to take one of our paint and sip classes. Private party room available and children’s art programs during school vacations.

636 Union Avenue
Laconia, New Hampshire 03246
603-527-2529

http://www.artescapeNH.com/
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Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, Inc. - Jaffrey

Largest professional fireworks display company in New England specializing in state of the art computer designed and electronically fired displays for cities, towns, parks and recs, professional and college sporting events, amusement and water parks, weddings, civic, corporate and private celebrations. 

Attitash Mountain Resort - Bartlett

In winter, skiers and snowboarders enjoy two peaks, Attitash & Bear Peak, offering a variety of terrain across 73 trails with modern snowmaking. It is the original summer fun ski resort with North America’s longest Alpine Slides, new year round Mountain Coaster, waterslides, Oktoberfest and more.

Belknap Mill Society Museum - Laconia

Built in 1823, the Belknap Mill is the oldest, unaltered brick textile mill in America and the “Official Meeting House of New Hampshire”.  Museum tours and private function space are available. The historic venue is a great setting for bus tour groups, weddings, private events/functions and meetings. The Mill also features a Gift Shop and Riverside Art Gallery where local artisans sell and display their works. Limited office space rentals are also available for those who love the original mill atmosphere. Museum, gift shop and Riverside Gallery are open Monday – Friday 12-4 and Saturday 9-4 year-round.  

25 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-8813

http://www.belknapmill.org/
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Candia Springs Adventure Park - Candia

Candia Springs Adventure Park offers activities for everyone. In addition to the four water slides and small pool, Candia Springs offers an adventure challenge course with different obstacles as well as ziplines and an off-road tour. Candia Springs is proud to be a sister park to Alpine Adventures and Whales Tale Waterpark, both in Lincoln, NH.

446 Raymond Road
Candia, New Hampshire 03034
603-587-2093

http://www.candiasprings.com/
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Castleberry Fairs & Festivals - Rochester

Celebrate American-made works by hand. All events offer juried artisans, live musical entertainment, specialty food sampling and craft demonstrations.
2018 Schedule 
May 26, 27, & 28 Meredith;
June 14 & 15 Alton Bay;
August 11 & 12 Lincoln;
September 1, 2 & 3 Alton;
September 29 & 30 Meredith;
October 6, 7 & 8 Lincoln.

Clark’s Trading Post - Lincoln

Affordable family entertainment since 1928. Bear shows, amazing circus acts, steam train ride into “Wolfman’s Territory”, museum, rides and more!

110 US Route 3
Lincoln, NH 03251
603-745-8913

http://www.clarkstradingpost.com/
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Crack The Code Escape Room - Meredith

You and your friends have 60 minutes to decipher clues, solve mysteries, complete a mission and escape the room!  Our rooms accommodate up to 10 people. In addition to escape room experiences, we offer team building exercises run by our trained staff in our spacious facility and conference room. Innovative entertainment! Fun for family & friends!  Open Wed-Sun Year-Round 1:00pm-10;00pm or by appointment. 

8 Maple Street
Meredith, New Hampshire 03253
603-279-4028

http://www.crackthecodenh.com/
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Discover Sandwich New Hampshire - Center Sandwich

A guide to area businesses, events and activities of this quintessential New England town. There is something for everyone.

Escape Hour House - Gilford

One of NH Lakes Region’s only interactive Escape Room venues featuring two challenging theme rooms:

• Area 51-Conspiracy, hoax, or the truth? Find out for yourself, then get out!
• The Russian Connection– All is not as innocent as it seems!

Located in Gilford just off the bypass.   “The most fun you will have with your group in a long time!” Book online at http://www.escapehourhouse.com/book-now

401 Gilford Avenue, Suite 103
Gilford, New Hampshire 03249

http://www.escapehourhouse.com/
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Escape Room Concord New Hampshire - Concord

Escape Room Concord NH is one of the newest escape rooms in the granite state and offers interesting themes and electronics! We currently offer Escape the Library and plan on releasing Escape the Sanctuary by the end of Summer. Watch out for our upcoming Escape the Elevator in the Fall. Make your reservation today at www.EscapeRoomConcordNH.com

240 Airport Road
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
603-225-2271

http://www.escaperoomconcordnh.com/
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Escape Room Experience, The - Laconia

The Escape Room Experience offers an immersive adventure that everyone will love.  Great fun for families, couples, groups and are popular for team building exercises. Located in Laconia. 

555 Main Street
Laconia, New Hampshire 03246
603-366-6296

http://www.TheEscapeRoomExperience.live/
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Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center - Plymouth

Join us in our renovated vaudeville-era Main Street theater for performances by Grammy award-winning musicians, comedy shows, local theatrical events and more. Don’t miss our Silent Film series and independent film premieres. Visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com for event listings and tickets.

39 South Main Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-2551

http://flyingmonkeynh.com/

Haunting Whisper Vineyards - Danbury

A family winery & vineyard located on 75 acres with panoramic lake and mountain views. Offering red, white and fruit wines, stop by for a free wine tasting! Retail store on premises. Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm from May 1-December 24. Located between Lake Sunapee and Newfound Lake, off US Route 4

77 Oak Ridge Road/Route 4, PO Box 219
Danbury, NH 03230
www.HauntingWhisper.com

http://HauntingWhisper.net/

Heritage Farm Pancake House, Petting Farm & Stables - Sanbornton

Pancake house serving a traditional family style breakfast with farm fresh eggs, homemade pancakes and real NH Maple Syrup & Bacon from the Fox Country Smoke House. Visit the Petting Farm Animals, take a maple syrup tour and wagon ride, or come by for the Haunted House at Halloween.

Add November & December Friday & Saturday 7:30 – 12:30
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15 Parker Hill Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
603-524-5400

http://www.heritagefarmpancakehouse.com/
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Joyce Endee Arts & Craft Shows & Festivals - Gilford

Buy American Made! 

8/4-5, 9/22-23: Tanger Outlets, Tilton

5/26-27, 7/21-22, 8/25-26, 10/13-14, 12/15-16: North Conway Community Center, North Conway;

6/30-7/1, 9/1-3, 10/6-10/8: Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford;

7/6-8, 8/10-12: Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro

3/24-25, 11/17-18: Belknap Mall, Belmont;

11/24-12/8: Double Tree Hotel (formerly Crown Plaza), Nashua

1 OxBow Lane
Gilford, NH 03249
603-528-4014

http://www.joycescraftshows.com/
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Laconia Historical & Museum Society - Laconia

Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of Laconia, Lakeport, & The Weirs. Changing exhibits/lectures are free to the public at the Laconia Library year-round

695 Main Street
Laconia, NH 03247
603-527-1278

http://www.LaconiaHistorical.org/
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Lake Winnipesaukee Museum - Weirs Beach

Discover the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee. Historical photos, maps, artifacts and memorabilia. Special Events. Museum store. Open all year. Free admission.

Route 3 between Weirs Beach and Meredith
Weirs Beach, NH 03247
603-366-5950

http://www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org/
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Lakes Region Casino - Belmont

There is something for everyone when you walk into Lakes Region Casino. Every day we have Texas Holdem Tournaments & Unlimited Table Stakes Cash Poker Games. Try your luck with a throw of the dice at the Craps table or take a spin on our Roulette Wheel. We have Blackjack, Blackjack Bonus, Three Card Poker, NH Hold’em and more. BINGO is back 4 days a week. http://lakesregioncasino.com

1265 Laconia Road
Belmont, New Hampshire 03220
603-267-7778

http://www.lakesregion.casino.com/

Loon Center (The) - 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 9-5 Mon – Sat, mid May – July 1; 9-5 every day, July 1 – Columbus Day; 9-5 Thur – Sat, mid October – mid May. From Route 25 in Moultonborough, turn on Blake Road to Lee’s Mills Rd. and follow signs. (603) 476-5666 www.loon.org

183 Lee's Mill Road
Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-476-5666

http://www.loon.org/

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum - Warner

MKIM offers a fascinating journey into the world of the American Indian. Learn how these cultures lived in harmony with all of nature. Our guided tours take you through 12,000 years of history, with over 1,000 artifacts on display representing native material culture of yesterday and today. The outdoor Medicine Woods Nature Trail guides you through terrain planted with various plants, bushes, trees and herbs used by American Indians for food, medicines, tools and dyes. 

Come on July 14th or 15th, 2018  for our 19th Annual Intertribal Powwow.  Contemporary arts, baskets, pottery, bead and quill work, historical objects and archaeological artifacts. Hands-on activities. Nature Trail. Museum Store includes locally-made goods. 

18 Highlawn Road
Warner, NH 03278
603-456-2600

http://www.indianmuseum.org/
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New England Pond Hockey Classic - Nashua

Pond Hockey Classic is a grassroots sport event management company specializing in the creating unique pond hockey tournaments in the Northeast, providing the hockey community with a competitive, traditional, and nostalgic pond hockey experience that benefits everyone involved from local and regional businesses to the hockey community, charitable organizations, sponsors and of course the participants!

NH Boat Museum & Vintage Boat Rides on Millie B - Wolfeboro

NH Boat Museum exhibits feature the boating history and heritage of NH’s lakes and rivers. Events, Programs & Hands-on Activities. Museum Store. Also vintage Boat Rides on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the Millie B. Free museum pass with every boat ride or discount coupon to ride the Millie B with museum admission. Open Memorial Day Weekend-Columbus Day, Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 12noon-4pm.

NH Highland Games & Festival - Lincoln

The NH Highland Games & Festival will take place September 21-23, 2018 at Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln.  The largest Scottish festival in the Northeast, this three-day gathering at Loon Mountain celebrates everything Scottish—food, music, culture, dancing, athletics, and more. Activities and Fun for all ages! Children 14 and under are FREE! Watch the Gathering of the Scottish Clans, Massed Bands with over 500 pipes and drums; Sheepdog Trials; Celtic World Music Concerts; Scottish Fiddle Championship; Heavyweight Scottish Athletics; National Highland Dance Competition; Solo Piping & Drumming; Scottish Harp & more. Tickets are available at the gate and online. For more information and a schedule of concerts & events, visit us online.

60 Loon Mountain Road
Lincoln, NH 03251
603-229-1975 Ticket Sales: 1-800-358-7268

http://www.nhscot.org/
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Mailing Address: 25 Triangle Park Drive
Concord, NH 03301

NH Motor Speedway - Loudon

New England home for NASCAR Sprint Series and Loudon Motorcycle Classic in the NH Motor Speedway. Also visit the family friendly speedway for a wide range of amateur race weekends including motorcycles, sport cars and go-karts. Events run from April through October

NH State Parks - Concord

NH State Parks provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities, and offer year-round recreation fun for the whole family!

NH DRED 172 Pembroke Rd, PO box 1856
Concord, NH 03302
603-271-3556

http://www.nhstateparks.org/

North East Motor Sports Museum - Loudon

The North East Motor Sports Museum is about all New England racing. You’ll see racing cars and motorcycles; helmets and uniforms worn by famous New England drivers; big event and priceless championship trophies won by local drivers; photographs from the sports earliest events here. Every form of competition is in the museum including dirt and asphalt racing, hill climb, road racing, drag racing, motorcycles and there’s even a winning snowmobile.

OSG Paintball - Center Barnstead

OSG Paintball is New England’s #1 paintball destination! Play our new Star Wars themed field!  11 fields across 43 acres.  Family Friendly.  The largest paintball park in New England.  We specialize in games for corporate outings, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or just for fun. Open for walk on play every Saturday and Sunday. Private games are available 7 days a week.

1053 North Barnstead Road
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
1-800-707-7529

http://www.osgpaintball.com/
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Oxford Casino - Portland

The Oxford Casino hilltop Casino includes a 30,281 square foot, single level, gaming floor with more than 850 Class III slot machines and 26 table games. It also hosts Oxford Grill, a 140 seat casual restaurant, Oxford Express, a grab-and-go restaurant, and a 12 seat, video poker bar.

Pemi Valley Moose Tours - Lincoln

Family Fun! Spot a moose on tour in the Summer and Fall at Pemi Valley Moose Tours. Give us a call to have a ball.

Pepi Herrmann Crystal, Inc. - Gilford

Pepi Herrmann Crystal is known for quality since 1974. Custom work, engraving, repair, trophies, cut glass, Museum & Gallery. Swarovski dealer.

3 Waterford Place
Gilford, NH 03246
603-528-1020, 800-426-3288

http://www.handcut.com/
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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center - Laconia

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center-Exploring and preserving the natural world one adventure at a time.  Rediscover nature at our year-round public programs, WildQuest Camps for kids, school programs, and festivals or explore for yourself on 3+ miles of hiking trails and a natural playscape open to the public. 

928 White Oaks Road
Laconia, NH 03246
603-366-5695

http://www.prescottfarm.org/
[email protected]

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm - Tamworth

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm is an historic working farmstead. Blending the past with the present to explore over 200 years of rural living through the lives and contributions of two country doctors. New Hampshire history, pastimes and lore. Open year-round

Santa’s Village - Jefferson

OH What Fun at Santa’s Village! With over 30 rides and attractions you’re sure to enjoy a day your family will never forget! Experience our wonderfully themed rides; an interactive water park; great live shows; Santa and his reindeer. It’s Christmas Today!

528 Presidential Highway Rte 2
Jefferson, NH 03583
603-586-4445

http://www.santasvillage.com/
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Skydive New England - Lebanon

2017 marks our 33rd year of operation in southern Maine. Skydive New England is known for it’s fun and friendly atmosphere, and our passion for the sport. We employ state-of-the art training methods, and use only the latest technology in skydiving equipment. We boast an excellent safety record, and all of our instructors are fully licensed through the United States Parachute Association (USPA). Each of our instructors have completed an intense training program to ensure the best possible methods of instruction. Our student training program is among the best in the country and continuously evolves to meet the advances in our sport.

40 Skydive Lane
Lebanon, Maine 04027
800-U-GO-JUMP

http://www.skydivenewengland.com/
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Squam Lakes Association - Holderness

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to serving the natural splendor of the Squam Lakes area, SLA offers many ways to enjoy NH’s “Quiet Lake”.

534 US Route 3
Holderness, NH 03245
603-968-7336

http://www.squamlakes.org/

Story Land - Glen

Story Land is a children’s theme park featuring wonderfully themed rides, lively shows, friendly storybook characters, unique play areas, and lots more.

Tarbin Gardens - West Franklin

Tarbin Gardens is the destination for nature lovers, bird and butterfly watchers, photographers and artists, and, of course, for garden enthusiasts. Flowering trees,shrubs and perennials fill the English landscape style gardens creating a parade of new vistas.

Waterville Valley Association - Waterville Valley

An intimate resort located in the middle of the 700,000 acre White Mountain National Forest. Come ready to play – skiing, golfing, camping, hiking, swimming, tennis and many other outdoor opportunities. Unique shops and enjoy wonderful dining.

PO Box 365
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
1-800-GO-VALLEY (1-800-468-2553)

http://www.visitwatervillevalley.com/
[email protected]

Weirs Beach Drive-In Theatre - Laconia

OPEN FOR THE 2018 SEASON starting May 2018 through Labor Day!  Seasonal drive-in movie theater located in Weirs Beach with a snack bar & 4 screens showing first-run films. 

WeirsBeach.com - Weirs Beach

WeirsBeach.com is an on-line vacation planning guidebook for Weirs Beach, featuring photographs of its natural beauty and postcards from its historical past. Extensive information for the first-time or any-time visitor.

Whale’s Tale Water Park - Lincoln

Whether you’re looking to chill out, thrill out, lay out or play out, you and your family can do that and more at Whale’s Tale Water Park! Checkout the NEW Bonsai Pipeline, our biggest ride yet! Open Mid-June to Labor Day.

481 Daniel Webster Highway (US Rt. 3)
Lincoln, NH 03251
603-745-8810

http://www.whalestalewaterpark.net/
[email protected]

White Lake Speedway - Tamworth

YEAR ROUND FAMILY FUN CENTER With the addition of a NEW “first of its kind” INDOOR LASER TAG ARENA, White Lake Speedway is now open year-round! Fun for all ages & group sizes, our “state-of the art” equipment & arena feature a 100% DMX (concert-style) game-driven LED lit labyrinth with laser accent lighting. Open 7 days a week during the summertime rain or shine and weekends (including holiday vacation weeks) during the rest of the year.  GO-KARTING & “championship grade” MINIATURE-GOLF are seasonal & weather dependent venues. We’re located on Rt.16 about 25 minutes from Meredith and Wolfeboro at the West-Ossipee/Tamworth line. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!  For directions, daily hours, pricing and more:  Visit us online @ http://WhiteLakeSpeedway.com

For directions, click on this link:   https://goo.gl/maps/rycciVyfkG52
 

1799 White Mountain Highway (Route 16)
Tamworth, New Hampshire 03886

http://www.whitelakespeedway.com/
[email protected]

White Mountains Attractions - North Woodstock

White Mountains Attractions are a wonderful place to escape, explore and create unforgettable memories. Experience towering peaks, stunning scenery unrivaled anywhere in the Northeast, spectacular waterfalls, tax-free shopping, limitless recreation and 17 legendary attractions that have all provided a lifetime of memories and cheer for generations of visitors.

PO Box10
North Woodstock, NH 03262
603-745-8720, 800-FINDMTNS

http://www.visitwhitemountains.com/
[email protected]

Wildcat Mountain - Jackson

Wildcat Mountain, located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, has been offering visitors #1 scenery in the East & world class skiing, riding, and outdoor recreation including New Hampshire’s highest summer scenic gondola and only ZipRider.

542 Route 16
Jackson, NH 03846
603-466-3326 x 216

http://www.skiwildcat.com/

Winnipesaukee Pier at Weirs Beach   - Laconia

Interactive games, bouncy houses, bungee jump, picnic areas and parking.  Sale’s Pizza; Texas BBQ, fried dough, cotton candy, and a sandwich with breakfast available.  Retail shop, rental shop for paddle boards, Members Only Club overlooking the lake, boat slips and gas bumps.

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad & Dinner Train - Meredith

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad departs Meredith & Weirs Beach daily late June thru Labor Day, Weekends, Memorial Day weekend thru mid-June, Sept & Oct. Call 603-745-2135 for schedule & fares. Ask about our dinner trains & themed rides.

154 Main Street
Meredith, NH 03253
603-745-2135, 603-279-5253

http://www.hoborr.com/
[email protected]

Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation - Wolfeboro

The Wolfeboro Department of Parks and Recreation oversees 5 parks, 3 beaches, 1 skate park, 1 multi-use rail trail, Pop Whalen Ice Arena and Abenaki Ski Area.  The Department also provides structured recreational programming for participants ages 3-100+ and annually enrolls over 3000 individuals in recreational programming ranging from summer day camp, sailing and swim lessons to the Granite Man Triathlon, ski and snowboard camp and skating lessons. 

Wolfeboro Trolley Company - Wolfeboro

Take narrated tours of the Oldest Summer Resort in America on Wolfeboro Trolley Company. See scenic views of Lake Winnipesaukee, beautiful waterfront homes and learn why Wolfeboro is know as “The Jewel of Lake Winnipesaukee.”

Wright Museum of WW II - Wolfeboro

Entering its 3rd decade, the Wright Museum of WW II is nationally known for its collection of over 14,000 WWII items and memorabilia representing both the home front and the battlefields. See our 1939-45 Time Tunnel; tanks, weapons and uniforms; and WW II photos, quilts and paintings. Experience the past and be inspired by a nation united. May 1 – Oct 31: Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun Noon-4.

2018 Special Exhibitions:May 1- June 17 – Memories of WWII Photographs and the Art Work of Pvt. Charles Miller; June 24 – Aug 12 The Forgotten War; Korea 1950;  Aug 20 -October 31 – Manufacturing Victory, WWII Arsenal of Democracy 

2019 Special Exhibitions: May 1 – July 7 – Righting the Wrong Japanese Americans and WWII; July 14- Sept 8  Esquire Magazine 1941-1946; Sept 15 – Oct 31 The Last Good War, Faces and Voices of WWII