White Mountains - Attractions

The White Mountains region of New Hampshire has long been known for its "natural splendor, cultural richness, historical charm, and stimulating recreation." The Trail is important for its varying topography, the mountain and river views that it offers, the variety of its vegetation areas, and the 18th and 19th century buildings and structures located along it. Much of the corridor is an excellent example of a typical New England rural area unspoiled by overdevelopment.

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World Class Skiing - Ski & Stay with us and Tenney Mtn. (Plymouth, New Hampshire - 2 miles to lift) , Loon Mtn. (Lincoln, New Hampshire - 20 min.) and Waterville Valley (Waterville Valley, New Hampshire - 25 min.)

Federal House Inn is offering exciting Outdoor Escape Winter packages in coorporation with Outdoor ESCAPES New Hampshire, Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation and our Ski Resort Partners.

Individuals, families and groups are invited to experience wild New Hampshire with our Winter Wonderland Getaway packages which includes a custom guided private outdoor adventures on land, snow, and water.

One-night luxury accommodations for 2, breakfast, wine & cheese and more plus 2 lift tickets to Tenney Mountain or Waterville Valley for only $175(plus tax) double accoupancy. Savings of up to $130!

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Federal House Inn in coorporation with Alpine Adventures is offering our guests exciting Outdoor Adventures this season. Alpine Adventures will take you out of your comfort zone, where you can fly from tree to tree like birds, go off-roading in a Swiss army vehicle, and partake in an old-time New Hampshire winter tradition and learn to finally drive a snowmobile.

Federal House Inn in cooperation with Alpine Adventures is offering guided snowmobile tours. Visit Franconia Notch State Park, White Mountain National Forest and Corridor 11 through Lincoln and beyond by snowmobile with our fun, friendly and professional guides.

First Track High Alpine Tour - Leave first thing in the morning to catch those first tracks, and varied terrain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire including groomed trails and scenic vistas. Traverse wide open play areas, Twin Mountain region and Bog Pond in the White Mountain National Forest as well as Franconia Notch State Park. This tour lasts 3 hours.

Scenic Sport Tour - Cruise farther north through Franconia Notch State Park, visiting natural landmarks like the Basin, vantage points of where the Old Man of the Mountain fell and Cannon Mountain's ski museum. This tour lasts 2 hours.

Sunset Tour - Experience the breathtaking sunset behind Mt. Moosilauke and have an exciting ride home by moonlight (sunset timing will vary throughout the season). This late tour is perfect for apres-ski when you just haven't had enough. It lasts 1 hour.

Federal House Inn in cooperation with Alpine Adventures is offering a unique extreme off-road Winter Safari riding in a 6-wheel drive Swiss army transport vehicle called Pinzgauers. The Pinzgauers have been modified to accommodate 11 guests (one is shotgun) in blue bucket seats with lapbelts. We padded the overhead cages and added a kickin' stereo system with mikes for the guides to entertain you on your journey.

Buckle Up and Hold On, because you're in for an off-road thrill like no other in New England. Scale to the top of Barron Mountain for awesome views in this low-speed roller coaster ride.

Fun for the Whole Family as well as Company Outings • Winter, Summer & Fall Foliage Tours Available • Bucket Seats for Comfort & Increased Visibility • State-of-the-Art Sound System

Winter Season: Thursday - Sunday 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 pm. Schedule may vary. Four (4) person minimum with advance reservations.

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Federal House Inn is offering exciting Outdoor Escape packages in coorporation with Outdoor ESCAPES New Hampshire. Individuals, families and groups are invited to experience wild New Hampshire which includes a custom guided private outdoor adventures on land, snow, and water. ESCAPES available now: nature hikes, backpacking, bicycling, kayaking, canoeing, survival skills, outdoor photography, archery instruction, and step-on guide for fall foliage road tours

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The North Country Center for the Arts in Lincoln, NH, founded in 1985, is a not-for-profit arts organization supporting the arts in northern New Hampshire. At present, NCCA produces a summer Mainstage Theatre and a touring Children's Theatre. The Mainstage company produces Broadway musicals. These productions have developed a reputation for high level of artistic performances in respect to acting, sets and costumes.

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World Class Golfing - The White Mountain Region of New Hampshire is wonderful destination for your New Hampshire Golf Vacation. This region features some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the state and also is home many great golf courses. The historic Bethlehem golf courses are located here, as is the North Conway Country Club, White Mountain Golf Course, Owl's Nest, Eagle Mountain House and others. Fore!

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Polar Caves Park- Located in the Beautiful Baker River Valley on the Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, New Hampshire. America's most sensational glacial caves in the most beautiful of woodland settings. Fifty thousand years ago, a continental glacier moved southward over New Hampshire covering mountains and valleys. As the ice sheet thawed, great blocks of granite cracked and loosened from Hawk's Cliff. These massive granite blocks fell at the base of the cliff forming Polar Caves, an amazing series of caves and passages through which you can walk.

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Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington, the most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Narrated scenic cruises leave twice daily from Weirs Beach late May through late October. Also serving Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton Bay and Center Harbor. Summer evenings the ship turns into a floating restaurant and nightclub offering buffet dinner and dancing to live music. Dinner Dance and Theme cruises are offered on week-ends during Spring and Fall.C

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Canterbury Shaker Village - Canterbury National Historic Landmark preserving 200 years of Shaker life on 694 acres, 25 original buildings, gardens, and trails. The Shaker Table Restaurant and a great Museum Store. Open daily, May - Oct and Weekends Nov, Dec & Apr. 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224, (603) 783-9511

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Enfield Shaker Museum - Nestled in a valley between Mt. Assurance and Mascoma Lake, in Enfield, New Hampshire, the Enfield Shaker site has been cherished for over 200 years. At its peak in the mid 19th century, the community was home to three "Families" of Shakers. They practiced equality of the sexes and races, celibacy, pacifism and communal ownership of property. Shakers farmed over 3,000 acres of land, educated children in model schools and worshipped in the "Shaker Way."

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Mt. Washington Cog Railway - Bretton Woods Off Rte 302, Base Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03589 Climb aboard the world's 1st mountain climbing railway for an unforgettable journey to the summit of New England's highest peak, Mt. Washington! Open year round. Museum, restaurant & gift shop.

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Ruggles Mine - Grafton Rte 4, Grafton, NH 03240 Mineral collecting permitted. Oldest mica, feldspar mine in U.S. On top of Isinglass Mt. Fantastic views. Gift/mineral shop, snack bar, picnicing, museum. Featuring Aquamarine jewelry made from beryl recently found at mine.

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Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee, outstanding gardens, waterfalls, picnic, or hike on 45-miles of trails on this 5,500 acre mountaintop estate. Tour the fabulous 1914 Arts and Crafts mansion, visit the Carriage House café, patio and New Hampshire- themed gift shop. Kid’s activities include Science Center programs, new interpretive trail, Shannon trout pond; under age 6 are free.