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New Hampshire Attractions
If you're planning a vacation, you'll be happy to know that New Hampshire attractions are plentiful and diverse. Whether you're traveling alone or as a couple, or if you have a family, you'll find lots to do in the Granite State.
New Hampshire Golf Courses New Hampshire golf courses attract golfers of all levels and interests. Ocean lovers can play a round at a spectacular seacoast resort, and those who prefer the mountains can choose from the many New Hampshire golf courses scattered throughout the mountain areas of the state.
If you're serious about golf, you may want to stay at a luxury golf resort. For those who'd rather just "putt around", there are many miniature golf courses in the list of New Hampshire attractions.
Hampton Beach Located in southern New Hampshire, Hampton beach is a classic New England coastal community. Adorned with shorefront resorts, hotels, and cottages, this popular summer spot hosts free concerts and weekly fireworks.
In addition to the beach, visitors enjoy the boardwalk with it's many shops and restaurants, an amusement park, and Hampton Beach Casino, one of the New Hampshire attractions that draws large crowds for top rated entertainment and concerts.
Along with Laguna Beach in California, and several beaches in Hawaii, Hampton Beach has been rated as one of the cleanest beaches in America. In these days of beach closings due to pollution, this is a very noteworthy fact.
New Hampshire Speedway - Louden, N.H. NASCAR fans sell out the New Hampshire Speedway twice each summer, to attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at the Louden raceway. The speedway, which is the largest sports sports facility in New England, is open from April through October.
In addition to the NASCAR races, the New Hampshire Speedway hosts many professional race series that provide great entertainment for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. And if you've ever dreamed of racing on the big track, you might want to check out the racing schools offered at the Louden raceway.
Natural Wonders in New HampshireWhite Mountains New Hampshire
 The White Mountains of New Hampshire, covering about a quarter of the granite state, bring visitors throughout all four seasons. Hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, and leaf peeping are all popular activities here.
Mount Washington, located in the White Mountain National Forest, is the highest mountain in the northeastern part of the United States. It is one of the most popular of New Hampshire attractions. True adventurists find the challenge of climbing to the peak, or skiing the rugged terrain, to be exhilarating. The rest of us are happy to scale this enormous mountain by train or on the auto road.
No matter how you arrive, be sure to bring warm clothes. It has been know to snow on the top of Mount Washington during summer months, and this mountain boasts the fastest winds measured on earth!
 The Kancamagus Highway is one of the only two designated National Forest Scenic Byways in the northern part of New England. It winds through the majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire, from Conway to North Woodstock, a 28 mile stretch.
This incredible roadway weaves its way through the mountains, along breathtaking rivers and forests. A drive here is not complete without a stop along the Swift River, for a picnic, a refreshing hike, or a day of swimming among the rocks and in the water basins below the massive waterfalls.
Polar Caves
Visitors to the Polar Caves in Plymouth witness the spectacular caves and passageways that were left in the wake of a glacier that moved over New Hampshire 50,000 years ago. A walk through this beautiful wooded site gives vacationers a chance to crawl through glacial formations and caves, hike a nature trail, and feed animals at the petting zoo. If you visit, be sure to visit the gift shop. Here you'll find some very unique, beautiful items.
Weather permitting, the Polar Caves are open from early May through late October..
 Flume Gorge
This amazing landmark, located in Franconia, brings visitors past majestic waterfalls, through a huge natural chasm that offers gorgeous mountain views. The 2 mile walk over covered bridges and through this spectacular gorge brings an amazing sense of peace and serenity.
Provided that the weather allows, Flume Gorge opens for daily self-guided tours in early May.
New Hampshire Attractions for FamiliesStory Land
Story Land in Glen is one of the many New Hampshire attractions that draws families with young children. With a story book theme, this amazing park offers a full day's worth of fun.
You can visit here on any day from mid June through Labor Day, and on weekends beginning on Memorial Day, through Columbus Day. Your admission to Story Land includes too many rides to be mentioned here, including a polar bear roller coaster, a water raft ride, Alice in Wonderland tea cups, a flume ride, and Cinderella's pumpkin coach. Shows, kids play areas, shops, and food service complete a day that your kids will love.
Attitash
 Just down the road from Story Land, you'll find Attitash, a great place to spend a day of fun. The Alpine Slide, loved by all, winds you down a mile long slide on your own sled. A climbing wall, trampoline, water slide, and pool keep the kids occupied, and the scenic ride to the top of the mountain is a must!
If you prefer winter activities, Attitash is among a large number of New Hampshire attractions that offer year round fun. You won't be disappointed by the skiing and winter festivities offered here
Santa's Village
Jefferson, New Hampshire is home to another park loved by children, Santa's Village. Here it is Christmas every day, regardless of the beautiful New Hampshire weather.
This amusement park is much smaller than Story Land, but offers great rides, including a kids roller coaster and a flume ride. Santa's Village is open daily during the summer, on weekends beginning Memorial Day, and on select weekends through December.
Clark's Trading Post
 Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln is open mid June through Labor Day. This popular tourist attraction is well known among New Hampshire attractions for its trained bear show. Kids love the steam train ride, bumper boats, and the authentic trading post store, and adults appreciate the several museums on the property.
Six Gun City & Fort Splash
Step into the days of the old west with a visit to this fun-filled park. You can stroll through an old time village, complete with general store, pan for gems, play laser tag, and enjoy 13 rides. The go karts and bumper boats are favorites for many visitors, and a water slide and wading pool are available to help you cool off on a hot summer day.
Six Gun City has a short season - generally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. If you find yourself up in these parts during the summer months, it's well worth the trip.
Whale's Tale Water Park
 A summer vacation isn't complete without a day at a water park, and fortunately the list of New Hampshire attractions offers one. At Whale's Tale in Lincoln you can float your troubles away in the lazy river, chill out in the wave pool, and venture onto 11 water slides.
This outside attraction is open during the summer. If you arrive after 3:00 PM you can spend an entire day for free, within 7 days of the original visit.
Other Popular Activities in New Hampshire Camping is a great way to take in the beauty and peace offered by the Granite State, and is a popular means of recreation here.
For those who love skiing, New Hampshire is home to spectacular mountains and charming ski resorts.
As you can see, vacationing in the Granite State can be an awesome adventure.
  
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