Top Things to do in New Hampshire Lakes Region
Top Hotels in New Hampshire Lakes Region
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Tilton
- 2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester
- 4. Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Center
- 5. Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown
- 6. Mill Falls at the Lake
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln East - White Mountains, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Hampton Inn Littleton
- 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tilton - Lakes Region, an IHG Hotel
- 10. The Village Of Loon Mountain
Things to do in New Hampshire Lakes Region, New Hampshire Lakes Region: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in New Hampshire Lakes Region, United States including Scouting Museum and Library, Wright Museum of WWII, New Hampshire Telephone Museum, Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Art 3 Gallery, Surroundings Art Gallery, Littleton Area Historical Museum, New England Ski Museum, Millyard Museum, Currier Museum of Art.
Restaurants in New Hampshire Lakes Region
1. Scouting Museum and Library
2. Wright Museum of WWII
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 310 reviews
This Museum's purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with the story of WWII-era Americans often called "the greatest generation". The Wright Museum is open seasonally from May 1st to October 31st.
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States
The Wright Museum of WW II always has wonderful exhibits that keep me returning at least once, if not twice, each year. This year’s primary opening exhibit was “Memories of World War II – Photographs from the Associated Press Archives.” There were about 50 black and white photos. Several photos caught my attention. One photo showed German Army soldiers marching into Paris under the Champs-Elysees. Others showed the liberation of German concentration camps and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Copies of two famous photos were in the collection --- raising the American flag at Iwo Jima and a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square in NYC. Once again, the museum had more works by Private Charles J. Miller in the exhibit “WW II Paintings from the South Pacific.” Several of his watercolor paintings portrayed combat scenes from the Battle of Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in January 1944. Others showed scenes of American soldiers engaged in activities such as laundry, watching a movie, and playing a sport. This exhibit was scheduled to end on June 17th; but, due to popular demand, it is being held over until August 12th. I also enjoy revisiting the Time Tunnel, the displays of military vehicles and tanks - especially the Sherman tank named Alice, and the vignettes of WW II life on the homefront with an ice cream parlor, a kitchen, a living room, and a gas station, plus many cases of period jewelry, old cameras telephones, plus other objects. This year, the victory garden near the back of the parking lot was more developed. I rate both exhibits and the museum’s permanent exhibits at 5.0. I highly recommend visiting this museum. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
3. New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
The New Hampshire Telephone Museum houses a tangible history of telecommunications which can be viewed via guided or self-guided tours. Our knowledgeable staff provides engaging commentary highlighting important moments in telephone history, such as the race to the patent office, the undertaker who invented the dial system, and much more. Our enthusiastic staff and our collection of over 1000 artifacts, have made the New Hampshire Telephone Museum one of the must-see attractions in the state, as well as an important educational resource. Stop by and see why people say “WOW!” when they walk through the door!
Reviewed By patricklC5205HP
When you visit most museums, the experience is exactly that. You enter a building, there are various items on display in keeping with the theme and title of the museum, publications and mementos for sale and, off you go. The New Hampshire Telephone Museum is quite a different experience. It is more like visiting a dear friend or cherished relative who has cared to preserve the fondest memories and artifacts of something that is an intrinsic part of your life and takes great joy in sharing a newly found gem. Go there. It will be a good time.
4. Jackson Art Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Jackson Art Studio & Gallery features Sip & Paint classes. Fun for the beginner to the seasoned artist. Spend an evening of creativity as you twist open your favorite bottle of wine. (BYOB) and uncork your creativity. Bring the kids, a great activity for the whole family. Our instructor will guide you through step by step. It's easy stress free, and affordable. $40-$45 includes everything!
5. Art 3 Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Art 3 Gallery in Manchester NH is a retail framing and fine art gallery specializing in commercial and residential consulting.The gallery includes one of the largest collections of art by New Hampshire, New England, national, and international artists.
6. Surroundings Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Traditional New England original art: landscapes, folk art, wood carvings and more.
7. Littleton Area Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By BearTraveler69 - Santiago, Chile
This museum presents the history of the area through donated memorabilia that represents the people, industry and life of Littleton. There is little signage, you mostly wander from area to area. However the docents and the curator will regale you with stories about any area you are in and if you want you can spend hours there. A highlight is the section on Bette Davis’ connection to Littleton, but beyond that there is everything from a recreated old time barber shop to farm equipment to turn of the century period clothing to World War 1 artifacts to old children’s toys. There are sections devoted to area businesses that achieved national or international reputations. There are also one of a kind artifacts not found anywhere else.
8. New England Ski Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
New England Ski Museum collects, preserves and exhibits objects and memorabilia about the history of skiing. A permanent exhibit has elements such as 5 Olympic medals won by Franconia native Bode Miller, objects from the WWII 10th Mountain Division, material on the National Ski Patrol and more. Temporary exhibits change annually. Print journals of ski history are available free to visitors and members.
Reviewed By nhlefty - Ocala, United States
Wonderful spot to view old equipment and history of the New England ski areas The Bode Miller Medals and ski suits really add to the experience.
9. Millyard Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Museum dedicated to history and influence of the mills in Manchester.
Reviewed By mousebooks - Brookline, United States
Excellent museum covering Manchester's industrial history, located in an historic mill building. Well worth a visit -- great for kids as well as adults.
10. Currier Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By lindasF4866JP - Branford, United States
Our visit to the Currier Museum of Art was much too brief, and I can’t wait to go back. It is a beautiful gem in Manchester, with a wonderful permanent collection, fascinating temporary exhibits, and access to a great tour of the Zimmerman house by Frank Lloyd Wright (reservations highly recommended, separate fee for the tour). There is also an excellent café for light meals, a great gift shop, nicer than many museum shops I have visited, and free parking in the museum lot. Don’t miss this fantastic spot while visiting Manchester!
