Our Guide To Family Vacations In New Hampshire
Family vacations in New Hampshire can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters — it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning New Hampshire family vacations.
Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
Address:1712 Lost River Road, Route 112 W, North Woodstock, NH 03262
Phone:603-745-8031
Hours:Open mid-May through late October, weather permitting: July through August from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May through June and September through October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price:Adults, $16; ages 4 through 12, $12; ages 3 and under, free. Nighttime Lantern Tours: adults, $25; children, $20
Whale's Tale Waterpark
Address:481 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, NH 03251
Phone:603-745-8810
Hours:Open June 11 through 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 24 through Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Aug. 29 through Sept. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:General admission, $32; ages 3 and under and seniors over 70, free
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Address:6 Washington St., Dover, NH 03820
Phone:603-742-2002
Hours:Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Price:Adults and children, $8; seniors 65 and older, $7; infants under age 1, free
Hampton Beach
According to the National Resources Defense Council,Hampton Beachis one of the cleanest beaches in the U.S. The beach is home to summertime fireworks, live music and a children's festival; it is also near shops, restaurants, amusements and accommodations. Metered parking and garages are available near the beach for families traveling by car.
Address:22 C St., Hampton Beach, NH 03842
Phone:603-926-8717
Hours:Open daily
Price:Free
Charmingfare Farm
Address:774 High St., Candia, NH 03034
Phone:603-483-5623
Hours:Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, May to October.
Price:Saturday and Sunday, $17 (admission and rides); Monday through Friday, $11 (no rides) or $17 (admission and rides)
Village Bookstore
Address:81 Main St., Littleton, NH 03561
Phone:800-640-9673
Hours:Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday until 7 p.m.; Saturday until 6 p.m.; Sunday until 5 p.m.
Price:Free
Weather Discovery Center
TheWeather Discovery Centeris a place where guests can learn all about the elements through a series of interactive exhibits. The featured exhibits include a flow tank, air cannon and wind room.
Address:2779 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
Phone:603-356-2137, ext. 225
Hours:Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days.
Price:Free
Have you been to New Hampshire? What are your favorite attractions?
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