Family Attractions

Bringing the kids along? The whole family is sure to find entertainment at countless family-friendly attractions in New Hampshire. For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the perfect attraction for your next family adventure.

In Great North Woods

Shrine of Our Lady of Grace
PO Box 521 RR 1
Colebrook, NH   03576
603-237-5511

Along with democracy and loose-leaf tea, the original American settlers brought with them to this once-uncharted land a concept called Christianity. So, where better to bask in the statuesque glory of the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace than in one of the original thirteen colonies, where American Christianity has its definite roots? The display on hand at the shrine will stun visitors with its religious proportions.

Northern Forest Heritage Park
On the banks of the Androscoggin, Rte. 16, 961 Main Street
Berlin, NH   03570
603-752-7202

There’s a story to be told in Northern Forest Heritage Park – at least that’s what we think. Decide for yourself on your visit to New Hampshire, where you won’t want to miss this ode to both the region’s picturesque wilderness and the rich cultural diversity contained therein. Directed activities at the park can be found in the walls of the Logging Camp Interpretive Center and the historic Brown Company House.

Bisson’s Sugar House
61 Cates Hill Road
Berlin, NH   03570
603-752-1298

Is it a house made of sugar, or a house in which sugar is made? Is it both? Or is it, in a potentially disappointing perhaps, neither? We promise it’s one of the first three options, and though it can’t be all of the above, we know your visit to Bisson’s Sugar House is sure to be a sweet one.

In White Mountains

Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation
41 Main Street, PO Box 1059
Lincoln, NH   03251
603-745-9911

Explore the stunning wilderness kid-style in one of America’s most notably beautiful mountain ranges. Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation’s specialty is bound to entice kids -- they’ve been stringing up bridges and ropes between towering trees for over 10 years for the amusement of the whole family. 7 zip-lines total in almost a mile of exhilaration as kids traverse the forest from unimaginable heights. Come to New Hampshire to experience this unique activity as best done in the White Mountains.

Barnstomers Theatre
P.O. Box 434
Tamworth, NH   03886
603-323-8500

Has your family passed on generations of admiration for the fine likes of Shakespeare and Pinter? Or does the kid inside all of us just want a brilliantly-staged laugh for the whole family to talk about on the car-ride back? Whatever your theatre motives, Barnstormer’s has been providing the region with summer stock theatre for a long time, and as New England’s oldest professional summer stock are sure to entertain and delight the family.

Gorham Moose Tours
20 Park Street
Gorham, NH   03581
877-986-6673

From the stunning Androscoggin River and its aquatic beauty to the 13-mile woods area which is so densely populated with green and towering creatures, the glorious natural setting of this tour provides mountains to gape at. But you won’t want to miss the real culprit in this nature-bares-it-all exposure – that is, the moose. Keep your eyes open and your ears perched, for you never know when this cartoon-fabled creature will pop his horn-laden head up and give you a glimpse into wildlife you may never forget.

In Lakes Region

Tarbin Gardens, LLC
321 Salisbury Road, Route 127 South
Franklin, NH   03235
603-934-3518

Tarbin Gardens incorporates four land-spanning acres of English-style gardens with ponds, a tropical greenhouse, and a healthy supply of wildlife, as domestic as the New Hampshire native Highland cattle and as diverse as peacocks and other exotic pheasants. Perennial plants you might not normally come across can be found here, and many of these rarities are up for sale.

Bonnie Brae Farms
601 Daniel Webster Highway
Plymouth, NH   03264
603-536-3880

Deer, deer and more deer is what you’ll find at Bonnie Brae Farms, located in the beautiful Lakes region of the state of New Hampshire. But not just any deer – Bonnie Brae is a farm specialized in the breeding of red deer for the purposes of stock, venison, and velvet and antlers. Come to learn and witness the curious habits of nature’s wonderful creatures at Bonnie Brae Farms.

Wolfeboro Trolley Company
60 N Main St
Wolfeboro Falls, NH   03896
603-569-1080

The concept of mass transit which so many cities both small and large have come to depend on has their birth in the trolley system. Now you can visit one of the oldest trolley companies in the nation and learn exactly what lead from horseback to trolley to the modern subway systems and buses which now grace the modern world with their efficiency.

In Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee

Sweet Maples Sugarhouse
694 Route 103
Newbury, NH   03255
603-763-6111

Guests to New Hampshire will be delighted with the opportunity to view, experience, and maybe even purchase all maple syrup products under one roof. Go beyond the waffle, and see for yourself the extensive usage of one of America’s favorite unprocessed goods. Sweet!

MainStreet BookEnds of Warner
16 E. Main Street
Warner, NH   03278
603-456-2700

Most book stores are just what they claim to be – bookstores. MainStreet BookEnds of Warner is something different. Yes, its expansive walls contain hundreds of thousands of printed pages. But an addendum to MainStreet, hosted in an attached barn, is the perfect in-store venue for art galleries, performances, live readings, yoga, and more. Experience this progressive usage of space at New Hampshire’s own MainStreet BookEnds of Warner.

Mount Washington Cog Railway
Base Road (off Route 302)
Mount Washington, NH   03589
603-278-5404

One of the oldest means of transportation in America is on full display at Mount Washington Cog Railway. We don’t just mean the transportation, we mean the “oldest” thing too – Mount Washington just celebrated its 135th anniversary of train-track service and welcomes you to experience the grandeur of an old-time smoke-stack train as is best done: with the real thing.

In Monadnock

High Hopes Orchard/Farm Adventures Entertainment Park
582 Glebe Road
Westmoreland, NH   03467
603-399-4305

High Hopes Orchard/Farm Adventures Entertainment Park. That’s a mouthful, isn’t it? Similarly, High Hopes (that’s what we’re calling it from now on) promises junior travelers a day full of fun, excitement, and adventure. Ride the rides before getting spooked by the Haunted Barn and Train Rides. Get lost in a field of husks at the Corn Maze, and when you’ve had enough attractions for one day you’ll want to hang out with the furry farm creatures at the park’s Petting Zoo.

In Merrimack Valley

Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Barn
107 Beech Hill Road
Hopkinton, NH   03229
603-223-0828

Lovers of ice cream will have a prime New Hampshire destination on their hands with Beech Hills Farm & Ice Cream Barn. But for the lactose intolerant, wholesome outdoor recreation attractions abound in non-dairy fun for the whole family. Corn mazes, nature trails, farm animals and even treasure hunt map courses are some of the special features which will keep the family hustling and bustling at Beech Hill.

In Seacoast Region

Leddy Center for the Performing Arts
131-133 Main Street
Epping, NH   03042
603-679-2781

The Leddy Center for the Performing Arts is a diverse showcase of all things child-amusing. Musical theatre, plays, and concerts for all ages are sure to entertain and bring the family together over posh cuteness and side-aching laughs. The center also fosters the community by providing education in the performing arts for ages 3 and up.

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