Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Maple Sugaring: During a few weeks each year, the New Hampshire maple industry produces close to 90,000 gallons of maple syrup. Maple sugaring time in New Hampshire occurs from mid-February to mid-April. As the frozen sap in the maple tree thaws, it begins to move and build up pressure within the tree. When the internal pressure reaches a certain point, sap will flow from any fresh wound in the tree. Freezing nights and warm sunny days create the pressure needed for a good sap harvest.
In late February, New Hampshire maple producers tap their sugar maples by drilling a small hole in the trunk and inserting a spout. A bucket or plastic tubing is fastened to the spout and the crystal clear sap drips from the tree. It is then collected and transported to the sugar house where it is boiled down in an evaporator over a blazing hot fire. As the steam rises from the evaporator pans, the sap becomes more concentrated until it finally reaches the proper density to be classified as syrup. It is then drawn from the evaporator, filtered, graded and bottled. It takes approximately forty gallons of sap to make one gallon of pure maple syrup. - Castle in the Clouds: The incredible beauty of the Ossipee
Mountains and sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee surrounds the historic "Lucknow Estate", commonly known as the legendary Castle in the Clouds!
- White Mountains of NH: The Official website of the White Mountains - Are you ready for the fun? Then visit the White Mountains and its 17 terrific family attractions. Spend the entire day at one, visit several in a day or plan your vacation to include all of them. The distances between the White Mountains Attractions are short, and the roads are scenic.
- New Hampshire!: The Official website of the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development.
- Franconia Notch State Park: Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass traversed by a unique parkway which extends from the Flume Gorge at the south to Echo Lake at the north. For eight miles, I-93 winds between the high peaks of the Kinsman and Franconia mountain ranges.
- On Golden Pond", Squam Lake Tours: Captain Joe will treat you to a very personalized, guided tour around the most picturesque lake in New England. You will see Thayer Cottage, Purgatory Cove and where the three big Hollywood Stars performed. You will see Church Island which is unique with its outdoors chapel, view the Singing LOONS, and many more attractions while listening to Captain Joe's stories and humor, as you relax in his all-weather Pontoon boats.
- Squam Lake Area Chamber of Commerce: Located at the beginning of the White Mountains and near Lake Winnipesaukee, the Squam Lakes region consists of Big Squam Lake, Little Squam Lake, and White Oak Pond. Featuring a peaceful splendor visitors have come to appreciate and combined with an assortment of outdoor recreational activities within your reach, Squam Lakes are perfect for your next vacation.
- Science Center of NH: The Center features four self-guided trails for visitors to explore including the Gephart Trail with live native New Hampshire wildlife in trailside enclosures.
- Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad: The Silk Farm Audubon Society presents an adventure and learning experience on our train while enroute to Plymouth Station for the famed and loved "Owl Show"
- Keepsake Quilting: We invite you to visit us some day soon at Keepsake Quilting in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. Honored as one of the ten favorite quilt shops in America, it truly is a quilter’s paradise!
- Mount Washington: Cog
Railway,
The
Flume,
Fishing,
White Mountains Trail, and
Canoeing.
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Activities:
- Hiking: There are many other hiking trails throughout the Lakes & Mountains Region. Trails both large and small are available for seasoned and beginning hikers.
- Artists
- Gallery
- Theater: Lake Region Summer Theatre
- Wildlife Watching
- Bird Watching
- Antique Shopping: NH Antiques
- Horseback Riding: Riding through 250 acres of beautiful old farmland is the perfect way to experience the Pemi Valley. You'll enjoy the cool shade of meandering wooded paths or the magnificent vistas of the White Mountains from open fields.
- Sleigh Rides: Are you planning that perfect proposal? Maybe celebrating an anniversary or birthday? To set the mood, take a private New Hampshire sleigh ride through the woods of the White Mountains.
- Canoeing/Kayaking: Using the "Paddle The Pemi" River Shuttle, you can take a leisurely float in a tube, a 6 mile or 10 mile paddle down the Pemigewasset River on easier Class I water, or an exciting kayak trip over Class II rapids (some experience preferred for class II trip). You can hire boats, or bring your own.
- Outlet Stores
- Ski Area: Waterville Valley- is a year-round resort area offering: golf, hiking, skating, water sports, tennis, mountain biking, and much more!
Tenney Mountain Ski Area - Offering downhill skiing, cross country skiing & ice skating. Summer activities and events also available. - Snowmobiling: Alpine Adventures- Offering snowmobiling in the winter and safaris in the summer.
- Train Ride: The Café Lafayette Dinner Train
- Golf: Owl's Nest Golf Course - Owl's Nest has been included in the Top 100 Must Play Course in New England for two years in a row offering our discounted group rates, great service and value.
- Cruises: Mount Washington Cruises - Offering daytime scenic cruises and dinner dance cruises.
- Skiing - Downhill: The Glynn House Inn is located in the midst of prime alpine New Hampshire ski country and offers great lift ticket discounts too! Waterville Valley and Loon have great vertical drops and over 50 trails to choose from.
- Skiing - Cross Country: If cross-country skiing is what you have in mind, discover the most complete cross-country experience in New England and be ready for the adventure of a lifetime. You can explore over 40 miles of groomed trails. The terrain will challenge beginners and experts alike. The breath-taking views of the scenic White Mountain National Forest will enchant everyone.
- Airplane Rides
- Biking: The lakes and mountains region of central New Hampshire make the perfect backdrop for some of the best road and mountain cycling on the East Coast. Whether you seek a challenging climb into the steeper mountains or a meandering roll down one of the many river valleys, there are almost endless scenic routes to choose from. Road cyclists will consider riding here ideal as most roads are well maintained, wide and traffic volume is very light. The back roads treat cyclists to quite scenic vies of the mountains, rivers, lakes, farms sugar shacks and a rural way of life. Mountain cyclists will delight in the awesome riding available in the area. Terrain varies from very challenging steep single track to old logging roads rolling through gentle terrain.
- Biking: The lakes and mountains region of central New Hampshire make the perfect backdrop for some of the best road and mountain cycling on the East Coast. Whether you seek a challenging climb into the steeper mountains or a meandering roll down one of the many river valleys, there are almost endless scenic routes to choose from. Road cyclists will consider riding here ideal as most roads are well maintained, wide and traffic volume is very light. The back roads treat cyclists to quite scenic vies of the mountains, rivers, lakes, farms sugar shacks and a rural way of life. Mountain cyclists will delight in the awesome riding available in the area. Terrain varies from very challenging steep single track to old logging roads rolling through gentle terrain.
- Hot Air Balloon Rides: Year round services, located in Derry, provide spectacular views ranging from snow-covered lakes in winter to beautiful mountains blanketed with the colors of autumn foliage. At the conclusion of your morning flight, you'll enjoy a complimentary gourmet picnic and champagne.
- Fishing: The hundreds of lakes, ponds and rivers in the Lakes Region are teeming with a great variety of cold and warm water fish, making the area popular with anglers. The Fishing season begins in April when the “ice out” occurs. Early catches include salmon, white perch plus rainbow and lake trout.
Both smallmouth and largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and sunfish appear later in the summer. The season continues until the late months of autumn the resumes again when “hard water” takes place.
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