Maxine’s guidebook
Family Fun
Family friendly attractions for all sorts of weather.
This is an iconic stop on this side of the White Mountains for families. Train ride, bear show, small water park, souvenirs and food.
165 locals recommend
Clark's Trading Post
110 Daniel Webster HwyThis is an iconic stop on this side of the White Mountains for families. Train ride, bear show, small water park, souvenirs and food.
This is a great place to visit with kids. It is an environmental education center and zoo housing many local animals in habitats along a flat walking path. There are many interactive exhibits that will entertain kids of all ages and a boat ride on Squam lake can be added. It's around a half hour drive.
112 locals recommend
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center RdThis is a great place to visit with kids. It is an environmental education center and zoo housing many local animals in habitats along a flat walking path. There are many interactive exhibits that will entertain kids of all ages and a boat ride on Squam lake can be added. It's around a half hour drive.
This is my favorite amusement park in New England. The grounds are beautiful and clean. There are rides for all ages, a water park, and several types of entertainment including tribute band shows, magic shows etc. It's a little over an hour drive and makes a great day trip.
60 locals recommend
Canobie Lake Park
85 N Policy StThis is my favorite amusement park in New England. The grounds are beautiful and clean. There are rides for all ages, a water park, and several types of entertainment including tribute band shows, magic shows etc. It's a little over an hour drive and makes a great day trip.
Whale's Tale Waterpark
481 Daniel Webster HwyGreat water park close by.
Besides being a great local ski area, there are summer and fall attractions, including a scenic gondola ride, Aerial Forest Adventure Park, ziplining over the Pemigewasset River, mountain biking , and hiking.
110 locals recommend
Loon Mountain
Besides being a great local ski area, there are summer and fall attractions, including a scenic gondola ride, Aerial Forest Adventure Park, ziplining over the Pemigewasset River, mountain biking , and hiking.
Very popular local ski area which has various offerrings in summer and fall including bike rentals, boat rentals, disc golf, Segway rentals, verical climbing wall etc.
67 locals recommend
Waterville Valley
Very popular local ski area which has various offerrings in summer and fall including bike rentals, boat rentals, disc golf, Segway rentals, verical climbing wall etc.
Right in the complex is Campton Mountain, a small but very reasonably priced ski mountain which also has a lounge with great food and entertainment on weekend nights during ski season. The two rope is great for beginners and young kids. There is also a chairlift to the top.
7 locals recommend
Campton Mountain
Right in the complex is Campton Mountain, a small but very reasonably priced ski mountain which also has a lounge with great food and entertainment on weekend nights during ski season. The two rope is great for beginners and young kids. There is also a chairlift to the top.
A drive across beautiful Bear Notch Road and a short hike from the parking lot will bring you to a series of pools that will be a hit with older kids. The water is cold but scenery is beautiful.
244 locals recommend
Diana's Baths
A drive across beautiful Bear Notch Road and a short hike from the parking lot will bring you to a series of pools that will be a hit with older kids. The water is cold but scenery is beautiful.
Take a day trip to Mount Washington and drive to the summit or, for serious hikers, hike up the mountain. There is also a Cog Railway to bring you to the top and a gift shop and dining once you get there.
132 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Take a day trip to Mount Washington and drive to the summit or, for serious hikers, hike up the mountain. There is also a Cog Railway to bring you to the top and a gift shop and dining once you get there.
This is a very pretty and clean family theme park about an hour north and a beautiful drive. Family friendly rides, water rides in summer, family friendly entertainment, food and snacks available. Christmas theme and decor make it a popular spot for winter weekends. Free dog kennel available on a first come, first served basis.
235 locals recommend
Santa's Village
528 Presidential HwyThis is a very pretty and clean family theme park about an hour north and a beautiful drive. Family friendly rides, water rides in summer, family friendly entertainment, food and snacks available. Christmas theme and decor make it a popular spot for winter weekends. Free dog kennel available on a first come, first served basis.
If you're here for a long visit and looking to entertain the kids on a rainy day, this is a great spot to kill several hours. Arcades, family dining and bowling.
149 locals recommend
Funspot
579 Endicott St NIf you're here for a long visit and looking to entertain the kids on a rainy day, this is a great spot to kill several hours. Arcades, family dining and bowling.
This spot is on the other end of the Kancamgus. Besides great scenery there is a great swimming area and picnic spots.
29 locals recommend
Lower Falls
Kancamagus HighwayThis spot is on the other end of the Kancamgus. Besides great scenery there is a great swimming area and picnic spots.
Sightseeing
No trip to the White Mountains is complete without driving the beautiful Kancamagus Highway which follows the Pemigewasset River much of the way and provides several water access spots. Be sure to bring bathing suits in summer and there is spectacular foliage in the fall. May be closed in winter.
80 locals recommend
Kancamagus Pass
No trip to the White Mountains is complete without driving the beautiful Kancamagus Highway which follows the Pemigewasset River much of the way and provides several water access spots. Be sure to bring bathing suits in summer and there is spectacular foliage in the fall. May be closed in winter.
Bear Notch Rd. is a quick detour off the Kancamagus with gorgeous scenery and connects to Bartlett, NH and Attitash Mountain. Closed in winter.
Bear Notch Road
Bear Notch RoadBear Notch Rd. is a quick detour off the Kancamagus with gorgeous scenery and connects to Bartlett, NH and Attitash Mountain. Closed in winter.
This is a beautiful area just north of Lincoln, about 20 minutes from the house. 93 North becomes a scenic drive and there are several pulloffs including The Basin and Franconia Notch State Park.
100 locals recommend
Franconia Notch
This is a beautiful area just north of Lincoln, about 20 minutes from the house. 93 North becomes a scenic drive and there are several pulloffs including The Basin and Franconia Notch State Park.
If you're looking for a scenic local spot to take a short hike, picnic, or walk your dog, this is a great spot and short drive away.
Campton Day Use Area
New Hampshire 49If you're looking for a scenic local spot to take a short hike, picnic, or walk your dog, this is a great spot and short drive away.
Food scene
If you're looking for a romantic dinner or good food in a little more formal atmosphere this is a great spot. In Lincoln about 15 minutes from the house.
52 locals recommend
Gordi's Fish & Steak House
260 Main StIf you're looking for a romantic dinner or good food in a little more formal atmosphere this is a great spot. In Lincoln about 15 minutes from the house.
This is a really cool local pub only about 5 minutes away. The food is good and reasonably priced and there is sometimes entertainment on weekends.
62 locals recommend
Mad River Tavern
377 NH-49This is a really cool local pub only about 5 minutes away. The food is good and reasonably priced and there is sometimes entertainment on weekends.
Sunset Grill
2092 US-3Another great local drinking and dining spot with renowned barbecue.
Great food and drinks a few minutes away with live entertainment on weekends whenever the mountain is open.
7 locals recommend
Campton Mountain
Great food and drinks a few minutes away with live entertainment on weekends whenever the mountain is open.