Area Activities

New England Dragway

Drag racing made its New England debut at the old Newington Airport in 1953. Although the tenure of organized racing was short lived at the Newington location, it did set the wheels in motion for locations all over New England. None of these were more important to the history of New England Dragway than Sanford, Maine. Members of the NEHRC (New England Hot Rod Council) initiated racing at Sanford Airport in July of 1955. For ten years some of the greatest names in drag racing helped shape the legendary facility. Read more ...

Laconia Motorcycle Week

Laconia Motorcycle Week – Celebrating the 87th Anniversary! Saturday, June 12th • Sunday, June 13th • Monday, June 14th • Tuesday, June 15th • Wednesday, June 16th • Thursday, June 17th • Friday, June 18th • Saturday, June 19th • Sunday, June 20th Read more ...

Hiking in New Hampshire

New Hampshire offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with 48 mountains above 4,000 ft. Whether you're a casual day hiker or dedicated iron man you are sure to find a trail that suits your needs. Read more ...

Fishing in New Hampshire

Fun In The Sun, New Hampshire Style! Read more ...

Boating in New Hampshire

If you enjoy spending time on the water New Hampshire is the place for you. With over 1,200 lakes and ponds you are sure to find several points of access for your watercraft. From fishing to wake boarding New Hampshire has it all. Read more ...

Autumn in New Hampshire

With exceptional weather conditions and spectacular autumn colors it is no wonder over half a million people will visit the New Hampshire countryside this fall. Cool nights and warm days have turned the White Mountains into beautiful shades of red, orange and gold. Visitors to New Hampshire are able to enjoy several seasonal activities from hiking New Hampshire's many trails to shopping in the states many outlet stores. Read more ...

The Keene Pumpkin Festival

The Keene Pumpkin Festival attracts tens of thousands of families, including visitors coming from all points of the globe. The Pumpkin Festival takes place each year in the end of October. Read more ...

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

On November 2, 2007, O. Bruton Smith, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., agreed to purchase New Hampshire International Speedway from Bob and Gary Bahre for $340 million in cash. Closing documents were completed on January 11, 2008, finalizing the purchase of the newly renamed New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). Read more ...

New Hampshire Ski Resorts

New Hampshire's Eastern White Mountains are home to : Attitash Bear Peak Black Mountain Cranmore Mountain Resort King Pine Wildcat Mountain Bear Notch Ski Touring Center Great Glen Trails Jackson XC & Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Western White Mountains are home to the following resorts: Bretton Woods Cannon Mountain Loon Mountain Sunset Hill Nordic Center Tenney Mountain Waterville Valley Franconia Village XC and Mountain View Grand Resort. Lakes Region is home to Gunstock and Nordic Skier Wolfeboro XC Merrimack and Monadnock Region is home to the following resorts: Crotched Mountain Granite Gorge McIntyre Pats Peak Windblown XC and Woodbound XC Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee is home to the following resorts: Dartmouth Skiway Mount Sunapee Ragged Mountain Eastman Cross Country and Norsk Cross Country Great North Woods is home to The Balsams Wilderness. Read more ...

Pats Peak | Henniker, NH

Head to The PEAK this winter for some fun with family and friends as we enter our 44th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same family ownership. Improvements for the 2006/2007 season include snowmaking upgrades; increased night lighting; new 500-ft. carpet lift; completely reconfigured beginner's area; new rental equipment; new outdoor employee uniforms; additional seasonal lockers; improved ordering system for pub service; and major renovation to the main cafeteria. Read more ...

McIntyre | Manchester, NH

It's where you begin. Your family's learn-to-ski and snowboard area! So, you live in southeastern New Hampshire or northeastern Massachusetts and the winter is just too, too long and you and the kids go stir-crazy from being inside all the time, come to McIntyre and learn to ski! Read more ...

Loon Mountain | Lincoln, NH

At Loon, every part of New Hampshire's best mountain is a brand new destination. Start in a land of breathtaking scenic trails at 2100 vertical feet. Then voyage to the world of adrenaline-pumping action and challenging terrain. End your trip with a sophisticated evening of aprs ski. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, every land offers a unique and exciting adventure. Come and travel the world of Gravity's Playground including The Crossings, The North Peak, The East Basin, The Highlands, and Base Camp. Read more ...

King Pine | East Madison, NH

Young families from across New England have called King Pine Ski Area at Purity Spring Resort their winter destination for over 40 years. Why? Because our tickets are affordable. Our innovative instructors make skiing and riding attainable. Our powerful snow making system provides conditions that are reliable. But it's the smile on your 6-year old that makes the whole experience memorable--and a heck-of-a-lot less stressful than the mega-resorts. Read more ...

Black Mountain | Jackson, NH

A New England tradition since 1935, Black Mountain is one of those places you always remember. It is a place that embodies tranquility and beauty, with inspiring terrain packed with fun and excitement. Nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, Black's peak rises to 3,303 feet with breathtaking views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Read more ...

Mount Sunapee | Newbury, NH

The 2006 SKI Magazine Reader Survey ranked Mount Sunapee with the best overall snow surfaces in the East. Mount Sunapee ranked #2 in the East for snow quality and #2 for grooming. Plus, Mount Sunapee had six other top 10 rankings for service, family programs, on-mountain food, overall satisfaction, weather and access. Read more ...

Ragged Mountain | Danbury, NH

Imagine great skiing and riding close by. Two big mountain peaks. With spacious lodges and spacious trails. With fast lifts, short lines, long runs, superior snow, wonderful terrain, and a cheerful staff that makes you feel right at home. Read more ...

Tenney Mountain | Plymouth, NH

Tenney Mountain is a throwback to the days of truly family-friendly skiing and riding. Expect a down-home friendliness coupled with ticket prices that don''t require you to take out a second mortgage on your home! Read more ...

The Balsams | Dixville, Notch, NH

You'll be spoiled! But what fun. At The BALSAMS skiers are our guests; and guest service reigns supreme. Ski Magazine calls The BALSAMS "one of the world''s poshest ski hotels." Whether it''s a family vacation or a romantic getaway, the snow sports here are pleasing, hassle-free and included in The BALSAMS American plan rate. Read more ...

Bretton Woods | Bretton Woods, NH

New Hampshire's largest ski area and home to World Champion Bode Miller offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Rated #1 in New Hampshire for family programs, overall satisfaction, lifts, service, on-mountain food, lodging and dining and #1 in the East for weather by the readers of Ski Magazine. Read more ...

Attitash | Mt. Washington Valley, NH

Explore two mountains, Attitash and Bear Peak and discover exciting terrain, great snow, excellent grooming, and a friendly staff. In 1965, the founders of Attitash wanted to build a ski area for their friends to come and enjoy with them. They did a great job. We want to invite you to come an experience Attitash, as we bet once you do, you'll come back. We have the amenities you expect and the Mount Washington Valley has everything you'll ever need in a resort town. Click here for Attitash Ski Condos & Homes. Read more ...

Granite Gorge | Keene/Roxbury, NH

Located just five miles from downtown Keene, NH directly on Rt. 9, Pinnacle Mountain at Granite Gorge is easy to get to, with no long access road. Its north face, protection from the wind, 525 ft. vertical drop, ability to hold snow and affordable prices all make Granite Gorge Ski Area a desirable and reliable winter sports destination. Granite Gorge offers state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming services, consistently covering all snowmaking trails. Read more ...

Crotched Mountain | Bennington, NH

New Hampshire's newest ski area keeps getting better! This season Crotched continues to surprise guests with superb snow quality that always exceeds expectations. How do they do it? By getting serious about snow making and grooming! Crotched's state-of-the-art, 100% fan-gun snow making system has the highest rated snow production capacity per skiable acre in New England. Read more ...

Dartmouth Skyway | Lyme Center, NH

Dartmouth Skiway is focused on family. The McLane Family Lodge was built in 2000 to provide the wonderful atmosphere sometimes difficult to find at ski areas - "family friendly," fun and affordable. The soaring, timber-framed structure houses new rental skis, boots & bindings for the upcoming season, as well as a ski and snowboard school with highly competent instructors for any level skier or rider. Read more ...

Wildcat Mountain | Pinkham Notch, NH

Rated #1 for Scenery in the East, and Top Ten for Snow, Terrain, Challenge and Value (SKI Magazine, Oct. 2005), Wildcat Mountain combines all the key ingredients to the purrrrfect ski experience! Add to that a friendly staff, good food, weekly specials and entertainment-come and have some FUN! Wildcat remains one of the last independent, family-operated ski areas. We invite you to join us, with your family and friends, and experience Wildcat's timeless ski culture-where you can still ski and ride your next day for only $29. Read more ...

Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley, NH

Skiing and Riding at a Higher Level By higher level, we mean over 4,000'! Waterville Valley's base elevation begins at 2,000 feet above sea level. And on top of that, our vertical drop is another 2,000 feet. This higher level brings better snow, better conditions and something special we call "The Waterville Effect". Read more ...

Gunstock Mountain Resort | Gilford, NH

The spectacular view of Lake Winnipesaukee is just one of the many reasons why skiers and riders make their way to Gunstock Mountain Resort. As the closest major ski area to Boston, we provide the ideal atmosphere; close to everything in the Lakes Region, yet away from the crowds. Take a run on one of 51 trails on 220 acres, rip it up or get some air in one of two Terrain Parks, go tubing on the longest tube park in NH, strap on the kick skis or skate on 50 kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails. Read more ...

Cannon Mountain | Franconia Notch, NH

The only New Hampshire ski area located directly on I-93, Cannon Mountain is remarkably easy to get to. Cannon Mountain, in New Hampshire's spectacular Franconia Notch State Park, offers some of the most exciting skiing/riding in the east. While Cannon Mountain has a justifiable reputation for challenging and exciting expert trails, the newly expanded Brookside Area offers skiing and riding for the entire family, with 9 beginning and intermediate trails, and 2 lifts. The Brookside Learning Center offers all-day and part-day programs, as well as childcare for children ages six weeks and older. Read more ...

Cranmore Mountain | North Conway, NH

Located minutes from the village of North Conway, Cranmore Mountain offers the best deal in town. This winter, Cranmore is again offering nighttime festivities every Saturday night 2-9 pm. Called Cranapalooza, these fun-filled nights will offer skiing and riding off the summit on 12 lit trails, plus live music, engaging kids entertainment, arts and crafts for the little people, terrain park events under the lights, plus other fun activities! Read more ...

Boating & Fishing Sites in New Hampshire

Public-access boating and fishing sites in New Hampshire. Read more ...

New Hampshire Golf Courses and Country Clubs

New Hampshire has more than 90 golf courses around the state, from semi-private and public courses to the courses that are the centerpieces of some of the state's finest resorts. Golfers can choose from seaside or lakeside courses, historic courses edged by mountains, or newer courses that follow the rugged natural contours of the land. Read more ...