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Visit an Attraction
Clark's Trading Post, Hobo Railroad, Loon Mountain, Lost River, The Flume, Cannon Mountain Tramway, White Mountain Motorsports Park, Hobo Junction Miniature Golf and Whale's Tale Water Park are all in Lincoln-Woodstock or just a few minutes away. For a truly unique experience, have dinner on the Café Lafayette Dinner Train. See "Attractions" link for more information.
Go Hiking
Click on "Hiking" for tips on hiking and a list of recommended easy to moderate hikes.
Ride a Bike
Click on "Bicycling" for on-road and off-road biking suggestions.
Go Swimming
Go for a dip at Echo Lake Beach in Franconia Notch or at one of the swimming holes on the Pemigewasset River in Woodstock and East Branch in Lincoln. Ask a local!
Go Fishing
Cast for trout in Russell Pond, Beaver Lake, Greeley Ponds, Echo Lake, Profile Lake (fly-fishing only), the Pemi River, the East Branch, Hancock Branch, or maybe a secret beaver pond! There's warm-water fishing in Elbow Pond and Mirror Lake. Licenses are available at Wayne's Market in North Woodstock.
Ride Horseback
Loon Mountain has many miles of riding trails and offers rides for all ability levels or try riding with Pemi Valley Excursions.
Go Paddling
The Pemi River in Woodstock is a paddler's favorite! Kayak and canoe rentals are available at several locations. Paddlers can also explore Elbow Pond, Long Pond, Mirror Lake and Russell Pond.
Make Your Own Pottery
Paint-it-yourself at Creation Station Pottery StudioStudio is a wonderful place to explore your creative side and a presents a great rainy day activity for the children.
Go Hunting
All land within the White Mountain National Forest is open to hunting with a N.H. license. Regular firearms deer season is early November to early December.
Try Climbing
Learn how to climb safely at artificial climbing wall at Loon Mountain. Go bouldering at the Outback Kayak walls.
Take Some Pictures
Lincoln-Woodstock is a photographer's paradise. You'll find dozens of great shots in Franconia Notch, in Kinsman Notch, across the Kancamagus Highway, and along many of our back roads.
Catch a Play
North Country Center for the Arts presents professional, award-winning Broadway-style musicals in July and August along with an excellent children's theatre.
Go Shopping
Lincoln features several small shopping malls and a variety of other stores along its Main Street. North Woodstock is known as a great walking/shopping town. More shops are found at several resorts and attractions around Lincoln-Woodstock. Pick up a copy of our free Shopping Guide.
Ride an ATV
Outback Kayak and Pemi Valley Excursions all-terrain vehicle rentals and guided tours.
Go Birding
Birding enthusiasts can search for some of our unique North Country birdlife. Local birding hotspots include Franconia Notch, several stops along the Kancamagus Highway, Beaver Pond in Kinsman Notch, and Elbow Pond.
Look for Moose
Moose are often on the move at dawn and dusk, especially in low lying or swampy areas. If you see one - brake! If you want to watch them, pull safely over to the side of the road (watching for other cars), and stay in your car!
Moose sightings are quite common in Mountain Country. Most common sightings are along Route 118; on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway especially near the Passaconaway Campground; and around Crawford Notch. Remember, these animals are wild and can move quickly and unpredictably. Also, by staying in your car, you will be less likely to disturb the moose, and will more likely enjoy a longer period to view this majestic beast. Best bet: take a moose and wildlife tour with Pemi Valley Excursions, they’ll take you on a scenic tour of the best moose watching areas in the White Mountains.
Tee Off
Jack O'Lantern's 18-hole golf course is located on Rt. 3 in Woodstock and Owl's Nest Golf Course is just a few minutes south. Maplewood Golf Resort is located in Bethlehem and the Sunset Hill Golf course, NH's oldest 9-hole course can be found in Sugar Hill.
Play Mini-Golf
Hobo Hills Adventure Golf in Lincoln is one of the finest miniature golf courses in New England.
Have a Picnic
Pack a lunch and seek out one of the many scenic picnic spots along our roads - Beaver Pond in Kinsman Notch; Flume Visitor Center, Lafayette Place, Boise Rock or Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch; or Otter Rocks, the Pemi, Kancamagus and Sugar Hill Overlooks, Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and other prime spots along the Kancamagus Highway.
VISIT FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK
Franconia Notch State Park is well worth a half or full day tour. Start by visiting the Flume Visitor Center (where you can see a 15 minute introductory video), then tour the Flume Gorge.
After, head up to the Franconia Notch Parkway toward Cannon Mountain. You can park at any one of the designated areas to enjoy our state’s most celebrated natural attractions, including The Basin, a natural granite pothole; Profile and Echo Lakes. At the base of Cannon Mountain you can ride the Ariel Tramway to the summit where there are walking trails, an observation platform, and hiking trails for those equipped with hiking gear. Back at the base, visit the New England Ski and Old Man of the Mountain Museums.
You can often see rock climbers on Cannon Cliffs, and beginner lessons are available for the adventuresome.
Hiking trails are available for everything from a short jaunt to a waterfall or an extended day-long tour - and if you’ve brought your bikes, or want to rent some, don’t miss the Franconia Notch Bike Path. Bring a picnic-lunch, and maybe your fishing pole so you can try your luck in Echo Lake. (NH State fishing license required).
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