Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With New Hampshire’s Choice Hotels you’ll be a stone’s throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of New Hampshire offers.

In Great North Woods

The Moffett House
119 High Street
Berlin, NH   03570
603-752-4590

Whether or not you’ve a penchant for the pre-modern, you’ll want to check out this 1892 period Victorian house, perfectly preserved in its glorious state for visitors’ time-travelling enjoyment. Museum and genealogy center also included.

In White Mountains

Alumni Hall Cultural and Interpretive Center
75 Court Street
Haverhill, NH   03765
603-989-5500

This historic site reigns supreme as a cultural attraction where visitors can interpret their rich surroundings before informing themselves of the same. Fine and performing arts programs also make this an exciting destination for the cultural traveler of every walk of life.

Margret & H.A. Rey Center
6 Village Road
Waterville Valley, NH   03215
603-236-3308

The Margret & H.A. Rey Center’s goal is the honoring of, well, Margret & H.A. Rey. Who were these two uncommon names, exactly? Well, in their time, there’s a small chance you’d have known them for their books such as Whiteblack the Penguin and The Stars: A New Way to See Them. You’ll really want to come down to the Center to honor the legacy of the co-authors of that classic fabled monkey, Curious George.

The Brick Store
Route 302
Bath, NH   03740
603-747-2074

What is The Brick Store? “Why, a store that sells bricks, of course.” Wrong. We wouldn’t list such a dull locale in the likes of these pages. Rather, The Brick Store is a store made out of brick. The Brick Store happens to be America’s oldest continuously operated general store. Pick up some New England specialties, such as smokehouse meats and cheese, maple syrup, weathervanes and more.

In Lakes Region

NH Renaissance Faire
20 Gray Avenue
Farmington, NH   03835
603-755-9587

New Hampshire is one of the most historic locales in the vast acculturated country that is America. But visitors to New Hampshire may want to take their historical depth one step further, and the NH Renaissance Faire is the perfect venue for one to do so. Modeled after similar fairs which took place in the 16th century’s explosion of knowledge and culture, the Faire consists of goods made by local artisans, food/drink, singers, musicians, bellydancers, and more.

New Hampshire Inter-Tribal Native American Council
18 Spring Street
Laconia, NH   03246
603-528-3005

This Native American cultural organization is non-political and not for profit. What is the meaning of its existence, then, one may ask? The answer is that it serves to promote and preserve the interest in Native American history and culture, specifically that of New Hampshire. Learn about the prehistory of America through dancing, storytelling, crafts, and more in an arena that couldn’t be more authentic if it tried.

Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society Museum
503 Endicott Street North (Route 3)
Weirs, NH   03247
603-366-5950

Free admission and year-round attendance are only the minor foundations of this New Hampshire Lakes region cultural attraction. Above and beyond the facts of the fare, guests will be enticed to learn about the history and heritage of the Lake Winnipesaukee vicinity. Find out the vital role this lake played in the lives of natives and the settlers which followed in their footsteps.

In Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee

Enfield Shaker Museum
447 Route 4 A
Enfield, NH   03748
603-632-4346

The Shakers were an enigmatic group of religious individuals whose fervency in relationship to God was so strong that it caused them to “quake” and “shake.” Thereby derives the name, Shakers, and at this museum, you can learn more about this interesting breed of believers while traversing the halls of the largest Shaker dwelling house ever constructed.

In Monadnock

Horatio Colony House Museum
199 Main Street
Keene, NH   03431
603-352-0460

Colonial isn’t a light word – it refers to the period of time when America was just beginning to be discovered by Europeans. That was a long time ago, and a visit to New Hampshire promises to cash in on that history. And what better place to do it than at a museum specifically geared towards preserving and exposing the rich history of this opulent state? Visit the museum for tours and educational programs, and afterwards hike through the nature preserve as you learn what it was like to be a colonialist outdoors.

In Merrimack Valley

Stonehenge USA
I-93 to exit 3
North Salem, NH   03073
603-893-8300

“What?” is what you’re probably thinking. Did we airlift Stonehenge across the Atlantic and into New Hampshire? No, that’s not the case, and visitors will be amazed to visit what is probably the oldest man-made construction in the United States – over 4,000 years old! Traverse the ancient chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places as you speculate on the culture which constructed this intriguing mystery of a site.

In Seacoast Region

Exeter Historical Society
47 Front Street
Exeter, NH   03833
603-778-2335

Exeter Historical Society is going to aid you in your quest to discover the roots of the rich history of American culture. Through their attempt to preserve the history of the town of Exeter, the society has garnered a collection of historic documents, maps, photos, artifacts, and other Exeter-related ephemera. Hosting regular programs of local historical interest, you can learn everything you’ve ever wanted to about the town of Exeter here, in the town of Exeter.

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