Biking the Northern Rail Trail

At 56 miles, the Northern Rail Trail spans Grafton and Merrimack counties and
is the longest rail-trail in New Hampshire. The surface is cinder ballast in
Grafton and stone dust in Merrimack; both easily bike able on hybrids or
mountain bikes. The northern half of the trail in Grafton County follows
the scenic Mascoma Valley as it goes south from Lebanon to Grafton. Trail
development began here in the mid-1990s when the recently abandoned Boston &
Maine's Northern Line was purchased by the State of New Hampshire. Volunteers,
including local snowmobile clubs, removed the thousands of railroad ties left
behind by rail salvagers and decked the many bridges along the line.
Leaving from the trailhead in downtown Lebanon, the trail follows the
Mascoma River, crossing it seven times in just the first few miles.

New London Barn Playhouse

Enjoy an evening of New Hampshire's best summer stock theater!

2014 Summer ScheduleJune 5-8: "57th Annual Straw Hat Revue"

June 11-22: "A Little Night Music"

June 25-July 13: "Damn Yankees"

July 16-27: "Monty Python’s Spamalot"

July 30-August 3: "Over the Pub"

August 6-17: "Kiss Me, Kate"

August 20-31: "Dial 'M' for Murder"

June 30, July 21 & August 11: New London Barn Intern Idols

Things To Do In NH This Summer!

Franklin Pierce Homestead is operated by the Hillsborough Historical Society, is the boyhood home of America's fourteenth president and is a spacious and beautiful, federal style country home. Built by Pierce's father in 1804, it reflects the gracious and affluent living of the nineteenth century. A ballroom, which extends the entire length of the second floor, was used for entertaining neighbors and distinguished families of the state and nation. Franklin Pierce shared Daniel Webster's dedication to national unity and led our country during the most trying of times, the time of slavery. Private tours & large group tours, both coinciding & outside the public hours & months, can be arranged. The Pierce Homestead is available, at a fee, for small private functions & meetings.

Operating Schedule

This site is open on weekends of May 24th and May 31st, 2014. It will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 6th through June 26th and Friday through Tuesday from July 1st to September 1st, 2014.  Then, it is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 5th until it closes for the season October 13th, 2014. Operating hours are 10 am to 4 pm, with the last tour at 3 pm.

Summer on Lake Sunapee

Cruise Lake Sunapee, NH aboard the
MV MT Sunapee Tour Boat or
the MV Kearsarge Restaurant Ship

Two Boats– Two very different and enjoyable experiences on Lake Sunapee.
Experience the FUN of a scenic daytime excursion on the MV MT Sunapee II or enjoy an evening dinner cruise aboard the MV Kearsarge Restaurant Ship. Come aboard, relax, enjoy the wonderful scenery, settle into your deck chair or your table and listen as the Captain narrates the history, lore and points of interest of this beautiful pristine mountain lake.
Departing from the town dock in Sunapee Harbor, NH Tickets for MV Mt. Sunapee may be purchased at the boat anytime after 1:00 pm on the day of the cruise. Reservations for the MV Kearsarge Dinner Cruises are recommended.

Spring a Great Time for A NH Brewery Tour!

Canterbury AleWorks

Hand-crafted beer with local flair

Canterbury AleWorks is a one barrel, water powered and wood fired showcase nano-brewery handcrafting world-class ales with local flare.
Visit, watch the action and learn a bunch about beer and brewing!

Saturday tours from 3-6pm.

Spring Skiing and Snow Shoeing!

Greetings!

Yes, we're back again!  We can't help but continue to remind you of what's happening at our ski areas.  Up to 14 inches of fresh snow fell across New Hampshire last night and this morning!  Below are updates on snowfall totals, the snow has once again added to the base of snow at our downhill and cross country ski areas.

We hope you plan to join us this weekend, it should be a classic winter wonderland, with even more snow in the forecast.  Welcome to "spring"!

New Hampshire Brews

The Granite State is home to some of the best breweries in New England. Enjoy the excellence and inspired diversity of fresh, handcrafted, New Hampshire-made beer. The State of NH publishes am online brochure and map to find a wide range of award-winning breweries, microbreweries and brew pubs throughout the state. Each establishment offers a unique experience for you, your family and friends.
http://www.visitnh.gov/uploads/itineraries/2014/NH-Brewery-Map-2014.pdf