New Hampshire Attractions Guide

Dartmouth Sunapee

Fort At No. 4 Living History Museum - This Historically correct re-creation of the actual Fortified Village helps educate people World Wide on the day to day living as well as Historical Events which took place at this location during this important period of American History.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum - Through exhibits and programs, the museum seeks to teach and inspire an understanding of the natural world and of resource conservation and land stewardship as developed by native people over thousands of years.

Hopkins Center - A performing and creative arts center serving Northern New England. The center presents world-class artists, Dartmouth student ensembles, films, and exhibitions.

Fells Historic Site At The John Hay National Wildl - Lake Sunapee summer home of John M. Hay, statesman, author, and private secretary to President Lincoln. Nature trail, formal gardens, scenic lake view and guided weekend tours.

Hood Museum Of Art - The Hood Museum of Art is one of the oldest and largest college museums in the country, housing an outstanding collection of works of art and artifacts and presenting a lively and diverse schedule of exhibitions and educational programs.

Enfield Shaker Museum - Here in 1793, the Shakers established their Chosen Vale, a village of quietly majestic buildings, gardens and fields. Today, the Shaker heritage is preserved at the Enfield Shaker Museum. Walking tours, exhibits, craft demonstrations, workshops, special programs and events, and extensive gardens bring new life to Shaker culture at the Museum.

Lakes

Annalee Doll Museum - Trace the evolution of Annalee Thorndike and her dolls, from 1934 to the present, at the Annalee Doll Museum, complete with its exterior reproduction of her childhood home. You'll be treated to a massive collection of dolls, from every decade of her career.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Family fun resort with camping, swimming, beach, minigolf, and great entertainment. Planned & Supervised Daily Activities for All Ages from Tots to Teens to Adults.

E. Stanley Wright Museum - The Wright Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to teaching present and future generations about the conditions on and the contributions of the American Home Front during the Second World War (1939-1945). The Wright Museum engages in the collection, preservation, and exhibition of memorabilia, books, films, records, vehicles, and other relevant artifacts.

Remick Country Doctor Museum And Farm - Explore the family's home with its antique period furnishings. Marvel at early medical history and see what a doctor's office would have looked like in the days of the horse and buggy and Model T's.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - From bears to bobcats, owls to otters, this natural science center provides everyone with an opportunity to see wildlife close up and learn about their habitats.

Polar Caves Park - The Polar Caves offer spectacular views and a glacially formed network of caves. These caves, unlike the typical caves most people think of, were not formed by water but by glaciers over 50,000 years ago.

New Hampshire International Speedway - New England's largest sports facility. NASCAR, IRL, AMA, Vintage and amateur racing. Events run from April through October.

New Hampshire Boat Museum - Included in this exciting exhibit are boats ranging from 10' to 26', marine signs, poster work, outboard motors, lake artifacts, and memorabilia.

Merrimack Valley

Currier Gallery Of Art - The Currier Gallery of Art is an internationally renowned art museum featuring European and American paintings, decorative arts and sculptures...all in a classic setting.

Canterbury Shaker Village - Take a step back in time, experience 200 years of the Shaker way of life. An informative and fascinating guided tour will introduce the customs, inventions, furniture, architecture and values of this utopian society.

Canobie Lake Park - This state-of-the-art amusement park features over 45 rides including 4 coasters, the Log Flume water ride, the Timber Splash water coaster, a hand-painted antique carousel, authentic steam train, giant skywheel, over a dozen kiddie rides, a tantalizing variety of foods, fabulous prizes and merchandise to win, live entertainment, fireworks, and much more!

America's Stonehenge - One of the largest and possibly the oldest megalithic site in North America. Archaeological excavation at the site has uncovered numerous historic and pre-historic artifacts.

Christa Mcauliffe Planetarium - Education and entertainment mix in a 40 foot theater dome featuring computer generated effects, video, slides and music to delight audiences of all ages.

The Children's Metamorphosis Museum - You and your child can come visit, learn, play and discover. Experience lots of unique exhibits, activities and displays where kids can have fun while they learn about, experience and participate in the world around them.

Charmingfare Farm - Visit the largest collection of Agricultural Animals & North American Wildlife in NH. A visit to this 180-acre farm is affordable, educational, and exciting for children and adults. The farm is home to over 200 animals. The barnyard offers traditional farm animals, hands-on petting area, pony rides, horse-drawn hayrides.

Museum Of New Hampshire History - Exciting exhibitions on the state's rich heritage and traditions as well as a variety of programs for children and adults throughout the year. The museum store features the state's best selection of New Hampshire's books, products and crafts.

Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum - Displays of the world's finest collection of Scouting memorabilia and books. The museum also features Lord Baden-Powell's collection of rare items.

League Of New Hampshire Craftsmen Shop - The League of NH Craftsmen's Gallery 205 is dedicated to the exhibition of work by New England's finest craftspeople.

Monadnock

Great River Arts Institute - The Great River Arts Institute is an educational resource for the visual and literary arts, providing seminars, teaching workshops, symposia, retreats, and performance opportunities under the guidance of nationally recognized writers, artists, playwrights, critics and academicians.

Friendly Farm - Wander among and feed all sorts of friendly farm animals and their young in a natural, relaxed setting.

Sharon Arts Center - The Exhibition gallery features the artworks of regional and nationally acclaimed artists in an invitational format rotating every seven to eight weeks. The Colonnade gallery features one-person exhibits of artists from the tri-state region on a five week rotating schedule.

The Inn At East Hill Farm - 150 acre resort where you and your children can pet the barnyard animals, hunt for chicken eggs, milk a cow or goat, go for a hay or sleigh ride, horseback ride or pony ride, swim, learn to water-ski, fish in the pond, lake, or nearby brooks...cross country ski (rentals available), ice skate, sled, or participate in daily organized children's recreation program.

Thorne Sagendorph Art Gallery - A cornerstone for the visual arts in the Monadnock Region. The collection includes Alexander James, Richard Meryman, Joseph Lindon Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, Jules Olitski, and Fritz Scholder. Exhibits include regional, national and international.

North Woods

Ruggles Mine - Explore this 191 year old, spectacular open pit mine: shining white walls, huge rooms, tunnels. Over 150 minerals are found here including beryl, mica, amethyst, rose and smokey quartz, garnet, etc. Mineral collecting permitted with admission tickets.

Seacoast

American Independence Museum - Established in 1991, the American Independence Museum is a private, not-for-profit institution whose mission is to be the premier center and historic site in New Hampshire for the study, research, education and interpretation of the American Revolution and the role that one state, one town, and one family played in the founding of the new republic.

Christmas Gallery & Tree Farm - Delight in new discoveries while you browse in the trim-a-tree gallery barn for treasures reminiscent of Christmas' past. The farm features a wide selection of classic collectibles that have evolved over the centuries, but are still hand-crafted in the same age-old manner.

Seacoast Science Center - Open daily, the Center's aquariums and live-animal exhibits interpret coastal habitats from tide pools to the seafloor. Interactive exhibits allow you to design your own fish for offshore aquaculture. Discover how the crew of a sunken submarine was rescued in 1939.  Located in Odiorne Point State Park.

The Music Hall - A Historic Theater in downtown Portsmouth offering the best of performing arts and films.

Children's Museum Of Portsmouth - Hands-on exhibits designed for learning and fun include computers, dinosaurs, literature, human anatomy, masks and sound. The museum also features a space shuttle cockpit, submarine play structure, and lobster boat.

Strawbery Banke Museum - Experience how people lived throughout four centuries of New England history through restored furnished houses, exhibits, period gardens, and historic landscapes. Costumed role players interpret the living history of generations who settled in Portsmouth, NH.

Fuller Gardens - Formal, turn of the century estate garden that was once an ornament to Alvan T. Fuller?s summer home. Over two thousand roses of many varieties bloom all summer, with unusual and eye catching annual and perennial plantings, a hosta display garden, public conservatory and a Japanese garden are all within the sculpted hedges of this seaside gem.

Isles Of Shoals Steamship Company - Variety of ocean cruises including historic tours, scenic lighthouse cruises, dinner cruises, fall foliage, and children's programs.

White Mountains

New England Ski Museum - The museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting elements from the broad spectrum of ski history for the purpose of research, education, and entertainment. The Museum houses the most extensive collection of historical ski equipment, clothing, film, photographs, literature, and artwork in the East.

Clark's Trading Post - Museums filled with Americana, Steam Locomotives, a Covered Bridge, trained Bears and family entertainment.

Heritage New Hampshire - Enter into 1634 England, board the good ship Reliance, prepare for a turbulent voyage across the Atlantic to the New World, and prepare to be amazed!

Six Gun City Amusement Park - Six Gun City is a a western town theme which includes rides, shows, waterslides, old west history and museum.

Story Land - Story Land is a children's theme park which features 16 themed rides, 4 live shows, gift shops and more.

Flying Yankee - The Flying Yankee Train is one of only three articulated Streamliners ever built. This ultimate icon of American ingenuity and sleek transportation glamorized travel in the 1930s and is poised to re-energize passenger trains in the years to come with its smooth lines, rounded contours and vibrant exterior.

Frost Place - Poet Robert Frost's farmhouse and farm offers a museum and nature trail.

The Mt. Washington Cog Railway - The world's first mountain-climbing railway is a truly unique journey in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Mount Washington Observatory - The 'Obs' operates the Weather Discovery Center in North Conway, a hands-on science museum and gift shop, and produces The Weather Notebook, a nationally syndicated radio program.

Loon Mountain Resort - New Hampshire's Leading Mountain Resort offers attractions every member of your family will enjoy! Gondola skyrides, horseback riding, mountain biking, skate park and climbing walls are just a few of the unique outdoor activities awaiting you at Loon.

Hobo Railroad - The HOBO Railroad is just minutes away from the Old Man of the Mountains and departs in Lincoln.  Enjoy a complete family railroad adventure.

Attitash Bear Peak - Explore a mountain of family fun! Cruise down legendary alpine slides or cool off on one of four waterslides, including the NEW Sidewinder! Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, climbing, scenic chairlift rides and Buddy Bear's Playpool(TM).

Littleton Grist Mill, Inc. - A 1798 Grist Mill complex and basic mill workings restored to its original architecture. Experience 200 year old state-of-the-art grinding of grain, four-foot mill stones, wooden gears and a 20'6' waterwheel. Thought to be the oldest commercial building north of Concord, the Grist Mill produces flours and mixes. Open Year-round, Free Tours, Artifacts, Gift Gallery.

Lost River - Follow Lost River as it appears and disappears through a narrow steep-walled gorge, tumbled granite, crevasses, caverns, falls. Explore and learn about natural history, ecology, plant life. One hour, self-guided tour on walkways and bridges - enjoyable, comfortable for whole family. Geological display and nature garden with over 300 varieties of native flowers, ferns, shrubs.

Mount Washington Auto Road - Looking for a completely unique adventure while visiting the White Mountains? Take a ride on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, one of the most amazing drives you'll ever experience! Drive yourself or take a 1.5 hour guided van tour.

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center - Great Glen Trails Outdoor center is a four season family oriented outdoor activities center at the base of Mt. Washington.