A nostalgic, lovely historic theater that underwent renovation in the 90s preserving original features, it offers some really good films and performances for both adults and children, including some pretty big name entertainment. Comfortable seating. 95 Main Street, Keene, NH Box Office: … [Read more...]
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The Music Hall Historic Theater (Portsmouth)
The Music Hall is a beautifully restored historic 1878 Victorian performing arts theater with a (somewhat controversial) "Beaux Art" Wizard of Oz lobby. National acts, comedy, concerts, plays and international screenings plus children's performances and events. 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, … [Read more...]
Capitol Center for the Arts (Concord)
A fully renovated 1300-seat venue with a retro Egyptian theme décor, hosting Broadway, dance and international performances, pop and country stars, family shows and school-time shows. Balcony seating may be a tad tight for larger or taller people. 44 S Main St., Concord, NH (603) … [Read more...]
Indoor Rock Wall Climbing (Nashua)
Extremely realistic rock climbing experience, this is a 24-ft. Nicros A.R.T. rock wall that not only looks like the real thing but feels just like it also. Fun for spectators to watch as well. Please note that this is part of the Sky Venture complex along with Indoor Skydiving, The Fishpipe … [Read more...]
Monkey Trunks Ziplining (Weirs Beach)
A 1¼-hour drive from either Nashua or Portsmouth, 1 hour from Manchester and 45 minutes from Concord, adults have 4 zipline courses up to 650 ft. long with a smaller one for kids. Giant 35-ft. swing, tightropes, rolling logs, hanging tires, swinging beams, cargo nets and other stuff for a "let's … [Read more...]
York’s Wild Kingdom (York, ME, near Portsmouth)
Wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, duck and other feeding dispensers, some rides, butterfly area, concession stands, gift shop. Camel and Pony rides at an additional cost, available up to Sept. 2. Note: We've seen mixed reviews ranging from "loved it" to "less than" but these seem to be more to … [Read more...]
Water Country (Portsmouth)
All sorts of water activities in the form of rides and slides, chutes and tubes, wave pools and anything else you can imagine to wear yourself out and work up a huge appetite, be knocking water out of your ears for hours after, and probably sleep like a log. Hours: Another case where it would be … [Read more...]
Canobie Lake Park (Salem)
Considered in the top ten pretty amusement parks in the US, it has lots of rides and games; several restaurants and concession stands, some scheduled performances, benches and restrooms throughout the park, and people of all ages can find things to do. Located on the shore of Canobie Lake in … [Read more...]
Massabesic Audubon Center (Auburn)
Trails include forest, woodland wetlands, pond, streams and marshes serving as a wildlife sanctuary, attracting bluebirds, loons, ospreys in the spring and bald eagles in the winter. The Audubon Center hosts year-round nature, recreation and environmental education and has live animal … [Read more...]
Lake Massabesic (Manchester)
A leaf peeper's delight during Fall Foliage but for other times, this is a great place to stroll, bike ride, jog, swim and bring a picnic spread. Wildlife you may see include deer, raccoon, fox and for birders, loons, hawks and many other species who are attracted by the watershed. Game fish … [Read more...]
Bear Brook State Park (Allentown)
28 minutes from Manchester or 23 from Concord, with over 10,000 acres, this is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. 40 miles of heavily forested trails include marshes, bogs, summits, and ponds. The park offers a variety of options for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Boat … [Read more...]
Lui Lui Italian Restaurant (Nashua)
(Pronounced "Louie-Louie"), wood, brick, fun, alive and friendly are words that describe the atmosphere, and reasonably-priced, generous portions and consistently good describes the food. This is where a business meeting can happen at one table, a family can be at the next, and it all works. … [Read more...]