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Spooky World

Salem

Spooky WorldSalem, New Hampshire is the NEW headquarters for Halloween fun in New England.

The Mount Washington Observatory

North Conway

The Mount Washington ObservatoryIts mission is to advance understanding of the natural systems that create the Earth's weather and climate, by maintaining its mountaintop weather station, conducting research and educational programs and interpreting the heritage of the Mount Washington region.

The Fort at No.4 Living History Museum

Charlestown

The Fort at No.4 Living History MuseumTravel back in time to Charlestown, New Hampshire in the 1740's and have an unforgettable experience in an authentically reconstructed settlement. Proceed through the south gate of The Fort and experience a day in the life of an 18th century settler. Churn butter, trade &..

Strawbery Banke Museum

Portsmouth

Strawbery Banke MuseumVisitors to Strawbery Banke have the opportunity to experience and imagine how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history. Through its restored houses, its featured exhibits, its historic landscapes and gardens, and..

Canterbury Shaker Village

Canterbury

Canterbury Shaker VillageCanterbury Shaker Village is an internationally-known non-profit museum and National Historic Landmark founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers. It has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, four reconstructed Shaker buildings

Americas Stonehenge

Salem

Americas StonehengeBuilt by a Native American Culture or a migrant European population? No one knows for sure. A maze of man-made chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places, America's Stonehenge is most likely the oldest man-made construction in the United States (over 4000 years old).

Christa McAuliffe Planetarium

Concord

Christa McAuliffe PlanetariumTake a journey to the stars, in a place where the sky is no limit, it is just the beginning! Join us seven days a week for amazing astronomical adventures in New England's most technologically advanced planetarium theater, participate in a rocket-making workshop, make a..

The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center

Manchester

The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors CenterThe center houses an impressive interactive exhibit hall that allows visitors to explore the Merrimack River. The exhibits focus on the Merrimack River watershed, historical use of the Amoskeag area, and river wildlife. Visitors can view live turtles, frogs and salmon, play..

The Robert Frost Farm

Derry

The Robert Frost FarmThe Robert Frost Farm was home to Robert Frost and his family from 1900-1911. Frost, one of the nation's most acclaimed poets whose writings are said to be the epitome of New England, attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years. The simple two-story white..

Six Gun City and Fort Splash Water park

Jefferson

Six Gun City and Fort Splash Water parkTake a quick trip and dip on the Tomahawk Run Waterslide, a shorter run down the Cheyenne Falls Children's Waterslide, or simply relax and play in our very own Fort Splash wading pool! Or have some fun on the go karts and much much more!

Water Country

Portsmouth

Water CountryThe Park offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels. Including a pirates lagoon, giant wave pool and much much more! Great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Liquid Planet Waterpark

Candia

Liquid Planet WaterparkLIQUID PLANET WATER PARK is a locally-owned and family-run business inspired by New Hampshire's great outdoors. We have combined the tranquility and majestic beauty of nature with the fun, excitement, and adventure of a state of the art water park.

Whale's Tale Waterpark

Lincoln

Whale's Tale WaterparkWelcome to the Whales Tale Water Park- New England's Favorite Waterpark! Here, you'll find something for the entire family! Check out our 12 slides, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie play place, Oasis Beach Bar and waveside entertainment every weekend in July and..

New England Ski Museum

Franconia

New England Ski MuseumThe New England Ski Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to collect, preserve, and exhibit elements from the broad spectrum of ski history, particularly in New England, for the purposes of research, education, and entertainment. Come and see Exhibits on the..

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

Warner

Mt. Kearsarge Indian MuseumExhibits of Native American objects, special events,and programming. 2.5 acre Medicine Woods Nature Trail. Tipi and Northeast Woodlands lodge frame on grounds. Shop for souvenirs in our giftshop.

Hood Museum of Art

Hanover

Hood Museum of ArtComprising nearly 65,000 works of art and artifacts from a broad range of cultures and historical periods, the permanent collection of the Hood Museum of Art represents a remarkable cultural and educational asset for both Dartmouth College and the communities of the Upper..

Enfield Shaker Museum

Enfield

Enfield Shaker MuseumThe mission of the Enfield Shaker Museum is to protect, enhance, and utilize its historical structures, landscape and Shaker cultural heritage.

The Wright Museum

Wolfeboro

The Wright MuseumThe Wright Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to celebrating Americans' sacrifices and achievements during WWII.

New Hampshire Boat Museum

Wolfeboro Falls

New Hampshire Boat Museum The Museum features many of the finest examples of vintage mahogany and antique boats on a rotating basis, including; Garwood, Chris-Craft, Century, Dodge, Penn Yan, Lyman and Hacker. There are runabouts, race-boats, canoes, guide boats, and sail boats. Whether you are an..

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm

Tamworth

Remick Country Doctor Museum and FarmCome to the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, where the agricultural way of life in New Hampshire, from 1790 to the present, is preserved. You can see a working farm with sheep, goats, cows, steers, oxen, chickens, and turkeys. In spring and summer, see lambs and pigs...

American Independence Museum

Exeter

American Independence MuseumDiscover the stories behind America's revolutionary past and how they relate to your experiences today by visiting the American Independence Museum. Located in historic Exeter, New Hampshire, the museum features stories of the brave men and women who overcame their..

Currier Museum of Art

Manchester

Currier Museum of ArtThe Currier features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O'Keeffe, Wyeth, and LeWitt with exhibitions, tours, and programs year-round. The museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed..

Museum of New Hampshire History

Concord

Museum of New Hampshire HistoryThe New Hampshire Historical Society serves thousands of children and adults each year through its Museum of New Hampshire History, research library, educational programs, and award-winning publications.

Scouting Museum

Manchester

Scouting MuseumThe Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum/Max I Silber Scouting Library represents an exciting, unique, and colorful repository for an exceedingly large collection of Boy Scout memorabilia and an exceptional Scouting Library. Artifacts relating to Scouting in New Hampshire, New..

The Millyard Museum

Manchester

The Millyard MuseumThe Museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls, that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked here. The story starts with the native peoples who fished at Amoskeag Falls 11,000 years ago. It continues..

Story Land

Glen

Story LandStory Land is in the beautiful White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, and that means that green space, trees, and scenic views are important features of the park, which sits on 35 acres of hilly terrain. The rides and attractions are built into the natural features of..

Chuck E. Cheese's

Manchester

Chuck E. Cheese'sChuck E. Cheese's is a great place to let kids of any age free to run, jump, climb and play on the games, rides and attractions Chuck E. Cheese's has to offer. From the coolest video games and high tech simulator rides to our Skytubes attraction and kiddie rides for the..

Chuck E. Cheese's

Newington

Chuck E. Cheese'sChuck E. Cheese's is a great place to let kids of any age free to run, jump, climb and play on the games, rides and attractions Chuck E. Cheese's has to offer. From the coolest video games and high tech simulator rides to our Skytubes attraction and kiddie rides for the..

Canobie Lake Park

Salem

Canobie Lake ParkOver 85 Rides, Games, Live Entertainment and Attractions!!! Fun for all the family! Great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Sunset Lanes Bowling Center

Newport

Sunset Lanes Bowling CenterSunset Lanes Bowling Center offers many family oriented activities. Candlepin Bowling, Pool Room, Game Room and Lounge will keep the entire family having fun.

Victorian Park Family Entertainment Center

Salem

Victorian Park Family Entertainment CenterThis family fun center features miniature golf, Victorian Ice Cream Parlor, an arcade, haunted house. Water Wars! And much more, good family fun!

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves

North Woodstock

Lost River Gorge and Boulder CavesYou can follow Lost River as it appears and disappears through the narrow steep-walled gorge, the tumbled granite crevasses, caverns and falls. Along the boardwalks and in the caverns you'll become a time traveler, journeying back 25,000 years to the time of glaciers and..

Field of Dreams

Salem

Field of DreamsField of Dreams has a wonderful children's playground, sand volleyball court, a special events stage, small picnic area and walking trails. A great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Campion Ice Skating Rink

Hanover

Campion Ice Skating RinkPlease stop by and enjoy one of our public sessions or join one of the many groups that call Campion Rink their "home rink". We offer skate sharpening, skate rentals and a limited pro shop supply. A great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Ham Ice Arena

Conway

Ham Ice ArenaIn addition to public skating, hockey programs and home to many figure skating clubs for children and adults. Ham Arena also features a pro shop stocked with equipment, sticks, skates, and gear from Easton, Jofa, CCM, and more. An on-site pizza and snack shop, and even a..

Saco Bound Outdoors

Conway

Saco Bound OutdoorsA popular adventure is family canoeing on the gentle, crystal clear Saco River near North Conway. There are many diverse river-related services, including National Wildlife Refuge canoe trips, pontoon boat cruises, white water rafting, and paddling school. A fantastic area,..

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Holderness

Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterOpen meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural exhibits where native animals reside: black bears, mountain lions, raptors, river otters, bobcats, and more. Spend a day - walk the trails, take a Science Center Lake Cruise, enjoy the beauty of..

Polar Caves Park

Rumney

Polar Caves ParkAmerica's most sensational glacial caves in the most beautiful of woodland settings.

Seacoast Science Center

Rye

Seacoast Science CenterThe Seacoast Science Center is a "must see" for anyone wishing to discover the natural treasures and rich history of coastal New Hampshire. The Center's dramatic seaside setting, interpretive exhibits, and commitment to creating a memorable, personalized experience for each..

Fuller Gardens

North Hampton

Fuller GardensFuller Gardens is a public display garden, located on the ocean, that features over 1700 rose bushes of hundreds of varieties, formal English perennial borders, Japanese Garden and Koi pond, annual displays and a tropical and desert conservatory.

Pillsbury State Park

Washington

Pillsbury State ParkHeavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system. Its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons.

Franklin Falls Dam

Franklin

Franklin Falls DamThe reservoir has many miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The area offers excellent hunting and fishing opportunities.

Daniel Webster Birthplace

Franklin

Daniel Webster BirthplaceThe Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. While the site affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster, it also provides a..

Clarks Trading Post and White Mountain Ctl Railroad

Lincoln

Clarks Trading Post and White Mountain Ctl RailroadBrowse museums filled with Americana, witness the extraordinary stunts of the Seyranyan Family Circus and visit our many unique shops. Don't forget our featured attraction The Bear Showa truly original experience. All this and more await you, at Clark's Trading Posta White..

Mount Washington Cog Railway

Bretton Woods

Mount Washington Cog RailwayHave a ride up Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway. The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence, combine to place it..

The Fells

Newbury

The Fells The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate.

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Meredith

The Winnipesaukee Scenic RailroadEnjoy a nostalgic scenic excursion along the shores of the lake. We travel between Meredith & Lakeport always within view of the lake.

Hobo Railroad

Lincoln

Hobo RailroadTravel through a natural, woodsy setting along the twisting "Pemi" River, just minutes away from Franconia Notch. You can relax, wave to the tubers and kayakers, watch as young boys swing out over a long rope attached to Swimming Hole Bridge for a splash into the cool..

Captain Bills Charters

Deerfield

Captain Bills ChartersCaptain Bill's Charters offers the best deep sea fishing, scuba diving and sightseeing tours in New England. Plan your private fishing trip for cod, haddock, blue fish, shark and tuna., great fun for all the family!

What's Up Ballooning

Henniker

What's Up BallooningA Hot Air Balloon ride with What's Up Ballooning is a once in a lifetime experience and should not be missed. On a clear day we can see the White Mountains to the north and Boston to the south. A balloon ride is a wonderful way to explore the natural beauty of New Hampshire.

Charmingfare Farm

Candia

Charmingfare FarmCharmingfare Farm is home to many of the traditional agricultural animals you would expect to see on a farm. Children will enjoy the Oakhurst Dairy Discovery Barn , home to our large "hands-on" petting area.

Friendly Farm

Dublin

Friendly FarmWander through five acres and enjoy some of the most agreeable animals you'll ever meet. Not only will you be able to see the animals up close you'll soon find yourself wanting to pat and hug them. A great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

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