Visitor Information Centers

Merrimack Valley has plenty of information centers to assist visitors

4 places to visit

Canterbury Rest Area

I-93 Northbound Canterbury, NH 603- 783-4194

Tourism literature, state highway map, seasonal events guides; rest rooms. Food and drink vending machines.
Hours: Year-round, daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Hooksett Rest Area- North

Everett Turnpike Northbound Hooksett, NH 603-485-3019

Tourism literature, state highway map, seasonal events guides; rest rooms. Food and drink vending machines.
Hours: Year-round, daily, 24 hours a day

Hooksett Rest Area- South

Everett Turnpike Southbound Hooksett, NH 603-485-3542

Tourism literature, state highway map, seasonal events guides; rest rooms. Food and drink vending machines.
Hours: Year-round, daily, 24 hours a day

Contoocook Railroad Depot Visitor Center & Riverway Park

896 Main Street Contoocook, NH 603-746-4100

The Visitor Center within the Contoocook train depot is also within a park that includes the oldest covered railroad bridge, a 1907 vintage Pullman coach, and the Lewellen Bandstand. This visitor center is a central location where people can gather information about the community and explore the museum. Email: visitorcenter@contoocookdepot.org.
Hours: Friday through Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Self guided tours available each of these days with guided tours available on Saturdays.