With more info here than we were able to include in our print visitor's guide NH Visitor, this daytrip offers visitors in the Merrimack Valley or Seacoast a whopping taste of our Lakes Region, but in a time-condensed format. The "less-than-you-thought" driving times to/from your dock point are … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly
Destination Parker’s Maple Barn! (Mason)
People in Boston and beyond keep Parker's on their hot list when wanting a nice drive and a taste of a different pace of life with something really yummy to eat and some great shopping. Phantom Gourmet also touts it as a worthy drive from far and wide but it's only 25 minutes from Nashua and about … [Read more...]
Destination Pickity Place! (Mason)
A Destination Restaurant par excellence, you might recognize it upon arrival because Pickity Place was the house used for the illustrations of Grandma's House in the Little Golden Books' classic 1948 Little Red Riding Hood, and that mysterious old gnarly tree in front of the house still … [Read more...]
Surf’s Up! Indoor Surfing (Nashua)
The largest indoor surfing facility in the world, their 32-ft. surfstream has from a 2-ft. to 6-ft. wave for surfing and boogie boarding. Fun for spectators too! Please note that this is part of the SkyVenture complex along with Indoor Skydiving, The Fishpipe Waterslide and the Nicros A.R.T. … [Read more...]
Kids Love The Cheshire Children’s Museum (Keene)
Much loved by kids of all ages, but also a perfect bribery exchange for when we want to take them on an activity we like more than they might. For quite some time Keene was without a children's museum, and Deb Ganley, MBA, Keene resident and a mother herself, took matters into her own hands. … [Read more...]
The Inn at East Hill Farm— a family vacation like no other!
Family-owned for three generations and also family focused, a vacation here gets remembered long after children are grown. With 70 rooms and suites spread among eight buildings throughout the property, of particular interest to parents is that many have 2 bedrooms plus a living room with fireplace, … [Read more...]
Fun, Festive and Easy Stained Glass Jello Squares
These are always a huge hit. Ridiculously easy to make, Stained Glass Jello Squares do span two hours to come together, but most of that time is spent with each layer setting up in the fridge while you're doing something else. You just have to show up every 15 minutes. They're also theme … [Read more...]
Unplug Your Child: “Can You Survive It?” August 4-6
If you're looking for ways to get your child's brain, eyes and thumbs off of a device screen (yeee-haw!), this might work. Not only that, but after the fact it might be a great bonding op if parents plan a hike together so kid can teach mom or dad what they learned. Consider the 3-day Day … [Read more...]
Sand Sculptures in Progress at Hampton Beach
As a prelude to the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Competition being held this year from June 19-21, all of the master sand sculptors pool their talents in the days before this annual event to create a single work which honors the event's sponsors. With that set for completion on June 18, the 15 … [Read more...]
Annual Paws Walk Sunday, June 8 (inland Seacoast)
If you're visiting and have your pooch with you or just want a family day in a super neat park, Sunday June 8 is the annual Paws Walk held by the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham (inland Seacoast). Activities other than the actual dog walk itself include food vendors, face painting, a zorb and other … [Read more...]
30th Annual Chowder Festival at Prescott Park: Saturday, June 7 (Portsmouth)
Each summer Prescott Park in Downtown Portsmouth presents its season-long Prescott Park Arts Festival which includes a showcase of cultural events and fun entertainment. The 2014 season kicks off on Saturday, June 7 with The Chowder Festival. Provided by about a dozen New Hampshire restaurants … [Read more...]
Fishpipe Water Slide (Nashua)
Indoor "water slide"... except it's infinite because you're in a big plastic bubble that rotates (up to 45rpm) so though you're sitting at the bottom of it (or running if you want), you can play and maneuver to your heart's content, or just sit and enjoy the ride. Ages 4 and up, you can do it … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 5
- Next Page »