Top Things to do in White Mountains
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New Hampshire's White Mountains are jam packed with attractions. Scenic roads make driving between them a delight. Trundle along Conway's Scenic Railroad and Mount Washington Cog Railway, sally upwards on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram and Loon Mountain Skyride, plunge down in Polar Caves Park and Flume Gorge, and reach top speeds at Attitash ski resort and summer playground. Offering a wealth of outdoors wonders both in winter and summer, the White Mountains are a thrill for all seasons.
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1. Franconia Notch State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 639 reviews
Named one of the 12 best state parks in America.
Reviewed By MT1 - Aurora, United States
I lived in NH for many years and have passed through Franconia Notch many times, back when the actual Old Man of the Mountain actually existed. This is a beautiful drive, especially in the Fall, and there are lots of places to stop and things to do - the Old Man of the Mountain "hologram" if you will, the Flume Gorge, the Basin, Profile Lake, hiking trails, etc. If you are visiting NH you should definitely make a visit here, and you can also check out the nice little town of Littleton on the north side of "the Notch".
2. Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By muktwo - East Elmhurst, United States
This is quite a challenging hike especially going up the smooth rocky surfaces uphill. The view at the top however is well worth it. Amazing 360 degree view of other mountaintops and early fall foliage (we went on 9/16). Downhill path is easy but could be a little better marked especially in the rocky areas (look for the cairns). Overall one of the best hikes I have done!
3. Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel is the premier dog sled touring operator in New England. We offer year round dog sledding adventures that range from 2 - 15 miles. All of our dog sledding experiences are designed to be hands on to the comfort level of the guests. Participants ages 2 and up are given the opportunity to meet and greet our rescue and second chance sled dogs, help harness and hitch their team and even help drive the sled (at musher discretion for guests and dog safety of course)! As always, the proceeds generated from our kennel based tours go directly to covering the expenses involved in taking in these incredible canine athletes and providing them with a home and job for life.
4. Glen Ellis Falls
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5.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By TNKaz
When we visited in October, 64 ft high Glen Ellis Falls was quite impressive with a great amount of water flow. The Falls are reached by just a very short walk (0.3-mile) from the parking lot. There is a pit toilet available near the parking area. You start the walk by going through a tunnel which goes under NH Route 16. Over 100 stone steps will lead you down to the base of the falls for the best viewing of the entire falls. When we visited, these stone steps were still wet from a rain the night before, so we had to use extra caution. The round trip walk took us 20 minutes. The location and description of the walk to this Falls was listed in the book, “AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountain's” which we purchased prior to our trip. The book mentions that this is a very popular walk, so we are glad that we visited early in the morning. At that time of day it was not crowded at all. We were told by the White Mountains Visitor Center to display our Senior National Park Pass so that it could be seen through our car window. Otherwise, in the parking lots, there is usually a box for a fee for day use of White Mountains National Forest areas.
5. Bear Rock Adventures
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
No matter the season, we have fully-equipped Polaris machines you need to explore over 1,000 miles of Northern New Hampshire Terrain with guided or unguided tours. This winter you can explore the best trails on 2020 Polaris Snowmobile rentals, and in some of the best snowmobiling gear from Klim. When the weather heats up, you can off-road or on-road all over the North Country in Polaris RZR side-by-sides or Polaris Slingshots. Fully immerse yourself in all the beauty & adventure the New Hampshire has to offer with our Bear Rock Tentrr Camping sites and our Play & Stay package. Explore your way with guided and unguided tours on our Polaris machines for durations of 2, 4, 6, 8-hours & multi-day on on-road or off-road excursions. On top of being a Polaris outfitter, in 2020 Bear Rock Adventures was among a select few Adventure Outfitters recognized as a Premier Certified Outfitter. No matter what time of year you’re looking for an adventure, Bear Rock has you covered! Visit us today!
Reviewed By nicholasmR75MO
We stayed for two nights in a Tentrr called secluded paradise and drove a side by side Rzr XP. This was by far one of coolest experiences I've ever done. The staff were very nice and helpful in showing us off road trails to explore. The leaves were at their peak and were awesome. I recommend anyone who loves camping, nature, and 4-wheeling to check this place out. You wont regret it!
6. Ravenwood Curio Shoppe
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By S1599LGsamanthal - Walpole, United States
Awesome store with handmade and cool finds! Drove down the road just to cross the bridge, and I had to stop at this building. The building and items were unique and fun to look at. Staff was friendly and great to chat with about hiking and the mountain. Wish I had more time to stay and explore around the shop.
7. Seven Birches Winery
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5.0 based on 247 reviews
Handcrafting classic European grapes and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction, Seven Birches offers wine tasting daily and "Meet the Winemaker" tours weekly. The fruit may be from around the world, but the wine in our bottles embraces the spirit of NH. Live Free!
Reviewed By T2871TVbobr
Highly recommend the Meet the Winemaker tour. I am not a huge wine lover so just a tasting would not interest me. Really enjoyed learning about the wine making process. Nathan made sure everyone had fin and was very accommodating in answering questions.
8. Time Quest NH
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Time Quest NH is a live action room escape game. Solve clues and puzzles in small teams to unlock new secrets and eventually solve the mystery! You have only one hour to complete your task. Communication, teamwork, and skills of observation will help the best teams to succeed. Come experience this unique challenge that your friends and family will be talking about long after you've escaped!
Reviewed By Ksilsby - Waterford, Ireland
This was a great time had by all. I did this with my adult children. A great group activity with the family. We will definetily do it again. Thanks so much.
9. Crack the Code
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Escape rooms are a new concept in entertainment — a live-action game starring you and your friends as you solve puzzles, complete challenges, and decipher clues to complete a mission and escape the room! Crack the Code is the newest and best escape room in the New Hampshire lakes region. Our escape experiences are 100% original. We never purchase franchised game designs, but do all of our own creative work. Our innovative team designs all of our games with creative realism and attention to detail.
10. Polar Caves Park
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4.5 based on 368 reviews
A family adventure since 1922! Polar Caves is located in the scenic Baker River Valley in Rumney, New Hampshire. Come tour our natural scenic attraction featuring 9 glacial boulder caves. While visiting, feed the fallow deer, pheasants, and ducks. Also try the Baking River Mining Sluice; tour our Maple Lodge, and enjoy the truly unique Glacial Rock Garden. Be sure to check out our Polar Climbing walls with different levels of difficulty to provide a challenge for anyone! Bring your own lunch and enjoy our picnic area with charcoal grills, charcoal not provided. Be sure to visit our Gift Shop and try some fudge before you go! Open Daily 9am to 6pm!
Reviewed By sheilamk87 - Providence, United States
This is a great place to explore the caves at your own pace. If you don't want to go in all of them you can bypass the ones that may be too challenging or too small a space. (I passed on some.) Great views at the top! Very good for families.
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