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
Top 10 History Museums in New Hampshire Lakes Region, New Hampshire Lakes Region
Discover the best top things to do in New Hampshire Lakes Region, United States including Wright Museum of WWII, Littleton Area Historical Museum, Millyard Museum, Enfield Shaker Museum, Sugar Hill Historical Museum, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, New London Historical Society, New Hampshire Historical Society, Bell Cove Historic Caboose Museum, Museum of the White Mountains.
Restaurants in New Hampshire Lakes Region
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Enfield Shaker Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Nestled in a valley between Mt. Assurance and Mascoma Lake, in Enfield, New Hampshire, the Enfield Shaker site has been cherished for over 200 years. At its peak in the mid 19th century, the community was home to three "Families" of Shakers. They practiced equality of the sexes and races, celibacy, pacifism and communal ownership of property. Shakers farmed over 3,000 acres of land, educated children in model schools and worshiped in the "Shaker Way." Today, their story is preserved by the Enfield Shaker Museum. • Tour the Great Stone Dwelling, the largest Shaker dwelling house ever constructed and home to the Museum. • Discover a world of faith and harmony through the Museum's collection of Shaker furniture, tools, clothing, photographs and agricultural implements. • Explore the Museum's herb and flower gardens, fields and hills. • Enjoy exhibits, special programs, concerts, guided tours and craft demonstrations. • Hike to the Shaker Feast Ground for a spectacular vista of the Shaker Village nestled along Mascoma Lake. • Shop at the Gift Shop, filled with Shaker-inspired reproductions, books, local crafts and farm products, as well as products from the Museum's renowned herb garden.
5. Sugar Hill Historical Museum
6. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is currently closed to the public. Our hours of operation is Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12noon - 5pm. These hours of operation are only from May 1st through October 31st. We are seasonal.
Reviewed By RhodyPhotographer - Warwick, United States
Went here as a couple. My GF wanted nothing more than to see this museum. It was closed on the two days she was here. I thought I would show her the outside of it at least and maybe the gift shop was open. Well they had a school trip going on there. I went inside and the staff said come on in, we'll get you in. Well we both enjoyed it. Great Exhibits and super informative. Will be back....this is a gem.
7. New London Historical Society
8. New Hampshire Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Founded in 1823 the New Hampshire Historical Society is the state's premier organization preserving and sharing Granite State history. Its museum and library offer the most extensive collection of resources and materials related to New Hampshire history that can be found anywhere. The Society's headquarters building at 30 Park Street in Concord is considered one of the finest examples of public architecture in New Hampshire and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By MouseUSA
Many interesting items from Indian artifacts to civil war items. Beautiful New Hampshire paintings. Recommend tour with docent since there is so much history associated with displays.
9. Bell Cove Historic Caboose Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Museum of the White Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
The Museum of the White Mountains preserves and promotes the unique history, culture, and environmental legacy of the region.
