New Hampshire Vacations Idea #1:
Polar Caves Park, in the beautiful woods of the Baker River Valley near Plymouth, is an interesting series of caves for exploring.
They were created some fifty thousand years ago by the movement of a continental glacier that muscled great blocks of granite loose and dropped them off Hawk's Cliff. With the caves are a maple sugar museum, animal exhibits and a gift shop.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #2:
Surf Coaster, in Weirs Beach, is a
family water park. Here are some of the fun rides you will find; A 125 ft near vertical high speed body slide, MONSTER and BEAST - 400 ft winding slides, wave pool, "Crazy River" inner tube ride, teams of six shooting it out in water tag. And there is plenty of action for the little kids, too.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #3:
Six Gun City is a
western frontier village in Jefferson. There are miniature horses, cowboy skits featuring a traditional bank robbery and shootout with the sheriff. The
sleigh and carriage museum features over 100 horse-drawn vehicles and antiques galore. Also, water rides, miniature golf, and laser tag.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #4:
The Flume Gorge and Visitor Center at Franconia Notch State Park is a narrow riverbed gorge and waterfall. You enter through the Visitor Center and descend a wooden staircase down into the 800 foot deep, granite crevice right along side the rushing water. Every half hour at the information center you can see a 15 minute movie introducing park. Afterwards you can enjoy a liesurely walk or other activities in the park.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #5:
Have some good old fashioned family fun with a ride on the
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Take a nice slow train ride along the shore of Lake Winnepesaukee from Meredith Bay to Weirs Beach. Relax as you enjoy the sensational view of the lake, its islands, the boats and lavish summer residences.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #6:
The
Fort at No. 4 is a log fort reconstructed as it was during the French and Indian War. This fortified village reflects 18th century pioneer living and gives you a real feeling of what it was like to live during that time. It is designed as a "hands on" museum with the staff available for commentary and stories.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #7:
Canterbury Shaker Village, in Concord, is a museum and historic site with 25 original Shaker buildings. Guided tours, programs and exhibits are designed to show the visitor what the Canterbury Shakers way of life is about. It's a living museum of shaker crafts, architecture and inventions.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #8:
Auto racing fans looking for a racing theme vacation idea may want to head for the
New Hampshire International Speedway. You can attend one of the racing events such as the
Sylvania 300, the first race in the “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup” or the the
LENOX Industrial Tools 300, the first race in the “Race to the Chase”. Get behind the wheel or ride-along in a NASCAR style stock car at the
Richard Petty Driving Experience.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #9:
Do you love weddings? Ever dreamed of being a wedding coordinator? Then a
Wedding Coordinator VocationVacations® holiday may be just right for you. Don and Joanna Harte are owners of the 100-year old
Brass Heart Inn in beautiful Chocorua, New Hampshire. They offer a 3-day mentorship in your dream job - wedding planner. You will have fun learning all the inside details from Rehearsal Day and Wedding Day to contracts and budgets. This Wedding Coordinator learning vacation is offered through
Vacation Vacations.
New Hampshire Vacations Idea #10:
Spend a few days of your next New Hampshire vacation learning outdoor survival skills from
Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire This adventure outfitter offers custom guided private outdoor adventures. Their North Woods Survival Course will teach you to have a fun outdoor vacation without becoming statistic. You will learn the essential skills of outdoor survival. Their wilderness experts will teach you important things such as how to use maps and compasses, build a fire and shelter, camp cooking, leadership and observation skills along with many other skills you will need to take advantage of the great outdoors.
