Great North Woods Attractions
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City of Berlin
Northern Forest Heritage Park
961 Main Street, Berlin - Located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, features a full-scale re-creation of an 1880-1920 logging camp. Hosts exhibits, lectures, concerts, ethnic festivals, mill tours, lumberjack competitions and special blacksmith demonstrations and events. For more information call (603) 752-7202
Town of Conway
Saco Bound and Rapid River Rafting
Route 202, Center Conway offers canoeing, kayaking and river rafting on the Saco River near North Conway. Also operates canoe trips, pontoon boat cruises, whitewater rafting and paddling classes at Lake Umbagog in Errol. For more information call (603) 447-2177
Town of Gorham
Moose Tours
Scenic Moose and Wildlife 3 hour Tour starting from Northern Forest Hertiage Park , daily at 7 pm. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from May 31 to October 11. For more information or make a reservation call 752-7202, leave a name and number in party.
Great Glen Trails
Pinkham Notch, Gorham, offer activities for all ages and abilities from fly fishing, canoeing, kayaking, guided hikes to more than 1,100 acres of mountain bike trails in the Spring, Summer and Fall months to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to snow tubing in the Winter. Timber frame base lodge offers features such as rentals and retail shops, sundecks overlooking the Presidential Range and a dining area complete with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. For more information call (603) 466-2333
Mt. Washington Cog Railway
Route 302, Bretton Woods, south of Gorham offers a 3-hour round-trip journey up Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in the northeastern U.S. at 6,288 feet. The highest wind velocity ever recorded on the Earth was on top of this mountain, which is accessible by 8 trains. For more information call (800) 922-8825 or (603) 278-5404
Wildcat Mountain
Route 16, Pinkham Notch, Jackson - Scenic gondola skyride to the top of Wildcat Mountain. Views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. 25 minutes round trip. Nature walks. Stocked trout pond. Open weekends only from Memorial Day to mid-June, then daily to mid-October. Call for more information (800) 255-6439 or (603) 466-3326
Town of Jefferson
Santa's Village
Route 2, Jefferson - Enjoy a feel day of festivities stuffed with the magic of Christmas morning. Fun-filled shows, merry activities and rides galore all included in one admission price. Open daily Father's Day weekend to Labor Day. Weekends only through Columbus Day and three weekends after Thanksgiving. For more information call (603) 586-4445
Six Gun City & Fort Splash Water Park
Route 2, Jefferson - Visit the old west, help the sheriff catch outlaws, see mini-horse shows, pan for gemstones, enjoy 12 rides including the stage coach, wild water coaster bobsled type ride, bumper boats, two water slides and pedal boats. For more information call (603) 586-4592
Town of Lancaster
Christies' Maple Farm & Maple Museum
U.S. Rt. 2, 246 Portland Street, Lancaster - Learn how maple syrup is made in an Authentic sugerhouse, gift shop, picnic area with spectacular views. Enjoy Free samples at taste-testing bar. Open Monday - Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sundays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lancaster Fair
Route 3, Lancaster - Enjoy a 133 year old tradition during the Labor Day 65 acre weekend extravaganza on spotlighting agriculture activities, a large midway, 4-H exhibits, diverse musical entertainment and motorized competitions (pulling events, the Imperial Hell Driver, and the ever popular demolition derby). Offers six days of camping, relaxation, and honky-tonk atmosphere. For more information call (603) 788-4531
