Family Activities
Slow down and enjoy the passage of time in New Hampshire’s Great North Woods. Bring the family to this beautiful landscape and discover Santa’s Village, Santa’s summer home in the White Mountains featuring reindeer and elves, cookies and ice cream, and plenty of rides and activities. Or head out into the wilds for some serious and scenery-filled recreation on land, waterways and the treetops for outdoor excitement that cannot be beat.
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Jefferson, NH
Santa's Village
528 Presidential Highway 603-586-4445Will the kids love going to an attraction named after Santa Claus? Of course!
With a name like Santa’s Village, how could the kids not have the time of their lives? There are enough rides to provide appropriate thrills for every member of the family. Soar on the Skyway Sleigh monorail or ride the Jingle Bell Express through the village. Go ‘round on the Reindeer Carousel or see the amazing views from the Ferris wheel. Slide downhill on the YouTubing ride or Yule Log Flume, drive bumper cars or antique cars. Then there’s the water park with three, three-story-high, twisty water slides, a splash pad for preschoolers and the Ho Ho H20 attraction with splashes, slides and other interactive fun. Plus, you can meet Santa, feed his reindeer and go on a park-wide elf scavenger hunt!
Berline, NH
Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce
961 Main Street 603-228-0836The list of fun things to do in this family-friendly part of N.H. is almost endless
Make sure you have your list ready when you tell the kids you’re going to the Androscoggin Valley, NH and they ask what there is to do there. Because here’s a partial selection of activities: skiing, snowshoeing, ATV and snowmobile riding, horseback riding, hiking up mountains, biking past rivers, whitewater rafting, canoeing, zip-lining. You can visit a sugar house to see how maple syrup is made, go fat biking or watch for moose on a guided tour. There are scenic gondola rides, rock-climbing walls, nature refuges. Take a sleigh ride or go dog-sledding. Indoor activities include everything from concerts to sporting events. The busy region includes restaurants to please everyone, and lodging options range from camping and glamping sites to hotels and resorts with pools.