10 Water & Amusement Parks in New Hampshire That You Shouldn't Miss

July 12, 2021 Carley Gatson

If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions; children should enjoy them just as much as adults.
Restaurants in New Hampshire

1. Santa's Village

528 Presidential Hwy, Jefferson, NH 03583-6735 +1 603-586-4445 [email protected] http://santasvillage.com
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,190 reviews

Santa's Village

Reviewed By mountainlakesdrive - Center Harbor, United States

Our first visit, but wish we had visited years ago! Fun activities for all ages, immaculate facilities, and friendly staff. Will be making this an annual extended family event!

2. Canobie Lake Park

85 N Policy St, Salem, NH 03079-2079 +1 603-893-3506 [email protected] http://www.canobie.com
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,009 reviews

Canobie Lake Park

Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire has over 85 Rides, Games, Live Entertainment and Attractions, including our wild roller coaster, UNTAMED!

Reviewed By mwishneusky - Riverside, United States

I've been going here since a kid and it's still one of my most favorite things to do. It's clean, quieter than Six Flags, much more beautiful since it has trees and shade, and it is just way calmer. No, the rides aren't as crazy but that's okay! There's something for everyone and my kids love it now, too!

3. Candia Springs Adventure Park

Excellent
68%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Candia Springs Adventure Park

Candia Springs Adventure Park is Southern New Hampshire's Family Fun Adventure Park! Kick back and relax in the water park, bring lunch or treat yourself in our café with a snack or ice cream . Step out of your comfort zone in the Aerial Adventure Forest while challenging yourself on bridges, ladders, and obstacles. Soar through the park and take flight on the zip line tour!!

4. Story Land

850 Nh Route 16, Glen, Bartlett, NH 03838-6209 +1 603-383-4186 http://storylandnh.com
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,239 reviews

Story Land

Story Land – where fantasy lives! Story Land is a safe and natural setting where children and their imaginations can run free. We provide a great value to our guests every day, with all-inclusive rides, shows & attractions, reasonably-priced admission ticket, FREE parking, and FREE pet kennels. Featuring birthday parties and character dinners, Story Land is a celebration for the young at heart. This world of fantasy is punctuated by the kaleidoscope of flowers and emerald fields of New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains. Timeless characters like Humpty Dumpty, the Old Woman in the Shoe, the Three Little Pigs, and Peter Rabbit came to life here in 1954.

Reviewed By 763markr

Family of 4 (6 year old daughter and 3 yr old son) enjoyed a day at the park. Lots of rides - kids must be 36 inches to ride with an adult (48 inches to ride alone) which worked well for us. Good assortment of easy rides, fast rides, spinning rides (some are bit much - Turtles), water rides, and exciting speed up and down rides. We also had tea with Cinderella (adults do NOT need a ticket and I recommend NOT getting one!) - cute and the kids loved it. DInner with the characters at then end of the day (6pm) is pretty good - visited by each of the 6 characters and then a dance party for the kids. Long day - sleeping kids on the way back to our hotel.

5. Clark's Bears

110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251 +1 603-745-8913 [email protected] http://www.clarksbears.com
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,092 reviews

Clark's Bears

Seasonal business. A FUN FAMILY FAVORITE! Clark's Trading Post is celebrating over 90 years of entertainment. Don't miss the 30 minute bear show, starring our trained North American Black Bears! Ride the White Mt. Central RR train ride through the covered bridge and into Wolfman's Territory. Be amazed by our Chinese Acrobatic Troupe (summer only). Ride a Segway, test your skills on the Climbing Tower, cool off on the Blaster Boats or Anaconda Escape Water Ride, and experience Merlin's Mystical Mansion. Visit our five museum buildings on the Victorian Main Street. Your admission ticket includes all rides, bear show, and circus. Get a bite to eat at the Whistle Stop Snack Bar, Pullman's Lunch or make your own sundae at the Peppermint Saloon. Browse through the Candle Shop, Print Shop and our Main Gift Shop. We have the largest gift shop in the White Mountains containing the finest selection of souvenirs and gifts. We can BEARLY wait to see you at Clark's!

Reviewed By johnwA4004TH - Warwick, United States

My wife and I have visited Clark's multiple times over the past 10 years with our grandchildren and children. It is a must adventure if you are in the Lincoln, NH area for a few days. The admission fee and food costs are very reasonable for what they offer. At Clark's you can be entertained by a bear show, Chinese acrobats and various other things like riding a Segway, panning for precious rocks, a museum, water slide, shops, Merlin's house and other must see and do sites. You absolutely have to go on the White Mt. Central RR and experience the thrill of riding on a train and seeing Wolfman get agitated having visitors invade his territory. A day at Clark's is a wonderful time for everyone in the family you will have a great time. It is perfect family fun

6. SkyVenture

3 Poisson Ave, Nashua, NH 03060-5505 +1 603-897-0010 http://www.skyventurenh.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

SkyVenture

Reviewed By americaas-sweetheart - Princeton, United States

I went skydiving with my Girl Scout troop to complete the Adventure badge. And lemme tell ya, folks, adventure it was! A fan blasts you up, up and away, along with any worries! Everyone I went with had a great time and was smiling like a school girl! My one recommendation: if you have long hair, braid up those luscious locks so they don't get tangled like mine did!

7. Kahuna Laguna

2251 White Mountain Hwy at Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, North Conway, Conway, NH 03860-5161 +1 603-356-5411 [email protected] http://www.kahunalaguna.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 409 reviews

Kahuna Laguna

The ocean has COME TO New Hampshire! Dive into a tropical adventure with the entire family at Kahuna Laguna, northern New England’s first indoor water park at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway, NH. It’s 40,000 square feet of splash-tacular fun! Zoom through one of four high-speed tubes before splashing into the landing pool below. Body surf in the swirling wave pool. Square off against your friends in an exciting game of water basketball or volleyball. And watch out for the 150-gallon tipping bucket! The whole family will enjoy the activity pool, water cannons and play tower, and your smallest kahunas will have a great time in the shallow pool, an area designed with them in mind. The Tiki Tide Café is ready with a snack or lunch when you need a break. And, the family fun center is the place for the latest arcade games. Red Jacket Mountain View Resort is located on 40 scenic acres in the heart of the White Mountains, with sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding area. The resort features 150 recently renovated rooms, casual family restaurants and fine dining, a full-service spa and trails for hiking or walking.Guests of the resort may enjoy Kahuna Laguna all year, and during the warmer months the new outdoor pool will also be open. In the winter, you won’t even have to step outside to enter our 82-degree tropical oasis in the middle of the mountains – and you’ll have a great view of the valley through the water park’s glass walls.

Reviewed By goddess3315 - Fryeburg, United States

We absolutely love it here . We’re locals and go at least once or twice a year. Our kids love the water slides and the giant hot tub. The drinks are great and the place is very clean . The cost is a bit high for locals though.

8. Whale's Tale Waterpark

481 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, NH 03251 +1 603-745-8810 [email protected] http://www.whalestalewaterpark.net/
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 367 reviews

Whale's Tale Waterpark

9. Monkey Trunks

595 Endicott Street North, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH 03246-1967 +1 603-367-4427 [email protected] http://monkeytrunks.com/
Excellent
77%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 170 reviews

Monkey Trunks

Monkey Trunks offers fun for children, adults and families! Participants begin with ground school and receive safety instructions on how to navigate through the course. They then move on to the green course to demonstrate they have the ability to properly use their equipment. After completing these two stages, participants will progress through the levels - each level becomes progressively more challenging! Monkey Trunks courses feature ziplines, swinging beams, tightropes, rolling logs, hanging tires, cargo nets and more! Each Monkey Trunks location includes a children's course for the littlest of monkeys, with platforms no more than 6' off the ground. The children's courses include 6-8 challenges with an 80' zipline at the finish. Reservations are encouraged and can be made anytime online or by phone! Our Weirs Beach location offers a unique experience - zipping at night!

10. Casino Cascade Water Slide

169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842-3619 +1 603-926-4541 [email protected] http://www.hamptonbeachcasinonh.com/cascade-waterslide.html
Excellent
35%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Casino Cascade Water Slide

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