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Beyond the grounds of the Nordic Inn,
the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock offer boutiques and shops perfect for
browsing. Franconia and Mount Washington are popular destinations to the
north, as is North Conway (a factory outlet mecca) to the east, and the Lakes
Region to the south.
Ask about local maps and area brochures at the Chamber
of Commerce or the NH visitors center located at the junction of Rtes. 93 and
112.
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Attitash Alpine Slide,
Rte 302, Bartlett. Aquaboggan Water Slide, Cannon Ball
Waterslide and restaurant. Alpine slide is 4000 ft. "bobsled like" run.
Guided horseback rides at the Fields of Attitash. Telephone 374-2368. |
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway,
Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia. Scenic seven-minute ride in enclosed
cable car to the 4200 ft. summit, walking trails, panoramic views,
observation deck, and wild alpine flowers. Telephone 823-5563. |
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Canopy Zip-Line Eco-Adventure,
our
newest attraction is one of the first of its kind in the US. This will
be something that you long remember and is a great activity for the entire
family. Don’t forget your camera! Alpine Adventures at (888) 745-1919 |
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Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171,
Moultonborough. Tour the historic mansion, hiking and horseback rides on
over 55 miles of private trails. Breathtaking mountain and lake views,
waterfalls, picnicking, carriage house and patio dining. Telephone
1-800-729-2468. |
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Clark's Trading Post & White Mountain Central Railroad,
Route 3 Lincoln. Bear exhibit, train rides, museums, Americana, rustic
house, Old Time photo parlor, Maple log cabin and museum, Merlin's mansion,
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor, Old Time Garage and Show Room, and Bumper
Boat Water Slide. Telephone 745-2262. |
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Conway Scenic Railroad, Rtes. 16
& 302, North Conway. 11 mile, one-hour train ride through New Hampshire
countryside in restored antique coaches pulled by 66 year old steam
locomotive or early diesel. Sit in control cab of huge diesel locomotive.
Telephone 356-5251. |
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Flume Gorge, Franconia Notch
State Park, Franconia. Natural chasm, 800 ft. long waterfall, covered
bridges, 70 ft. high perpendicular moss covered granite wall, glacial pools,
visitor center, and interpretive exhibits. Telephone 823-5563. |
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Franconia Notch State Park, Rte.
3, Lincoln. Home of the Old Man of the Mountains. Set 1200 feet above
Profile Lake on a sheer cliff is this natural stone profile - the symbol for
New Hampshire. Also in the park are the Flume, Echo Lake, the Basin (a deep
glacial pothole), Cannon Aerial Tramway and Lafayette Campground. Telephone
745-8391. |
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Franconia Soaring Center, Rte.
116, Franconia. Experience the purest form of flight as you view the White
Mountains in the area's only sailplanes, on a flight of spectacular peace
and beauty. All pilots are federally licensed. Scenic flights, rentals, and
instructions. Telephone 823-8881 |
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Hobo Hills Miniature Golf,
Kancamagus Highway at I-93, exit 32, Lincoln.
3 acres of fun, mountain views, uniquely designed
playing greens, challenging putts through caves and waterfalls. 1500 yards
carpet, beautifully landscaped. Open: May - Mid-October Rates: $7 Adults, $6
Children (4 - 12 years), 3 years and Under Play Free. Telephone
745-2125 |
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Hobo Railroad, Kancamagus Highway
at I-93, exit 32, Lincoln. Features a tourist train excursion along the
Pemigewasset River. Lunch/snack service onboard. Train rides and gift shop.
Telephone 745-2135. |
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Lincoln Center North-Four Screen Cinema,
Rte. 112, Lincoln. One-third mile from the
Nordic Inn--offers children's matinees and first run films. |
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Loon Mountain Skyride,
Kancamagus Highway, Lincoln. New Hampshire's longest aerial ride, panoramic
views, observation tower, cafeteria at summit, as well as hiking trails,
picnic grounds, and playground. Telephone 745-8111. |
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Loon MountainPark, Kancamagus
Highway, Lincoln. Wildlife Theatre, horseback riding, archery,
mountain biking including lift-access, in-line skate park, festivals,
concerts and special events. |
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Lost River Reservation, Route
112, North Woodstock. Tour gorge on boardwalks following river as it appears
and disappears, clamber about Hall of Ships, stand under Guillotine Rock,
squeeze through Lemon Squeezer (all caves can be bypassed), Paradise Falls,
picnic area, nature garden, geological and ecological displays. Telephone
745-8031. |
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Mt. Washington Auto Road, starts
at Glen House on Route 16, Pinkham Notch. Guided tour to summit in
chauffeured vehicle or free audio tour in your own car. Observatory Museum,
Tip Top House on the Northeast's highest point. Telephone 466-3988. |
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Mt. Washington Cog Railway, Mt.
Washington. Authentic coal-fired steam powered railway trip to summit of Mt.
Washington, (3 hours round trip). Museum, restaurant, and gift shop.
Telephone 800-922-8825. |
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M/S Mount Washington, daily
departures from Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, and Center Harbor.
Breakfast, lunch, and evening dinner-dance cruises on beautiful Lake
Winnipesaukee. The most scenic cruise in New England. |
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North Country Center for the Arts,
Papermill Theatre, Rte. 112, Lincoln.
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Tubing at Loon Mountain,
Tubing is continuous from day to night.
All tubes are steerable and stoppable!
Tubing is open daily, depending upon weather. Please call ahead
603-745-8111. |
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Owl's Nest Golf Club, Cornish
designed championship layout, newly opened in 1998. Par 72, 6910
yards, Bentgrass throughout, 4 sets of tees. Campton, Exit 28. |
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Polar Caves, Route 25, 5 miles
west of Plymouth, (exit 26, I-93). Continuous cave tours, Glacial Boulder
Maze, Rainbow Cascades, beautiful woodland setting, ice cream shop,
gift shop, cafeteria, Maple Museum, waterfowl and exotic bird exhibit,
picnic area, and 45 ft. covered bridge. Telephone 536-1888. |
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Santa's Village, Rte. 2,
Jefferson. Visit Santa and Elves, Nutcracker Activity Center, Santa's Barn
and Post Office, Yule Log Flume water ride, Christmas Coaster Carousel,
Sleigh monorail, enchanted train, and old-fashioned cars. Trained
macaws, puppets, electro-animated Jingle Jamboree, snack bar, Nick's Pizza
Parlor, gift and toy shops, and picnic area. Telephone 586-4445. |
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Six Gun City, 1/4 mile east of
jct. Rtes. 2 & 115, Jefferson. Family fun in Old West, horses, burrows and
goats. Carriage and Sleigh Museum, Frontier show and Cowboy skits with
deputized children. Thirteen rides include Log Boats, Log Hauler, Roller
Racers, bumper boats and new Tomahawk Run Water Slide. General store,
gift shop, and snack bar. Telephone 586-4592. |
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Skiing, We are central to all Ski
93 Mountains. Loon Mountain is 1 mile to the East,
745-8111; Cannon Mountain is a 10 minute ride away on I-93,
823-5563; Bretton Woods, Rte. 302, Bretton Woods. Approx.
30 minutes away, 800-232-2972; and Waterville Valley is
also just a 30 minute ride away. Telephone 1-800-GO-VALLEY. |
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Story Land, junction Rtes. 16 &
302, Glen. Royal Barge on waterway beside Cinderella's Castle, CP Huntington
Train, antique miniature cars to drive, Pumpkin Coach, antique Carousel,
Swan boats, African Safari, iceberg coaster, miniature village with
walk-thru mine, Space Fantasy ride, and Ferris Wheel. Telephone 383-4293. |
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White Mountain Motorsports Park,
Rte. 3, North Woodstock. Exciting stock car racing every Saturday at 6 P.M.
on a quarter mile asphalt track. Five action packed divisions include Late
Models, Super Streets, Strictly Stock and Mini Stocks. Telephone 745-6727. |
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Whale's Tale WaterPark, Rte. 3,
Lincoln. Four flume water slides, 2 speed and 2 circular slides, Wave pool,
Lazy River, Kiddie pool, gift shop, snack bar, and changing facilities.
Telephone 745-8810. |
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