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Haven in Place – The Gallery at WREN

Rejoice in springtime’s burst of energy with the premiere of Haven in Place at the Gallery at WREN, an art exhibition awash in vibrant color and texture featuring watercolorist Debbie Aldrich and textile artist Jane Balshaw. Despite having lived for extended periods elsewhere, both artists experience intense feelings of belonging and comfort in New Hampshire. This ...

Tall Timber Lodge & the Rainbow Grille Equal the Perfect Winter Getaway

Considering a winter getaway? The Rainbow Grille & Tavern and Tall Timber Lodge on the north shore of Back Lake in Pittsburg, are a winning combination. The longtime hunting and fishing lodge offers comfortable accommodations in its cabins and rooms for visitors who come for the excellent snowmobiling and other winter sports in the region, as ...

How Sweet It Is! Maple Season Gets Underway in Northern New Hampshire

Get ready to sweeten your visit to the northern reaches of New Hampshire in March and early April. During this time of year, warm sunny days and freezing nights signal the sap to flow in our sugar maple trees.  Throughout the region, sap is collected in a run that lasts for about six weeks. In times ...

March Signals Spring & Maple Sugaring Month

With signs of spring just around the corner, March is a wonderful time to visit northern New Hampshire. Plan a trip to tour a local sugarhouse during Maple Weekend, each year during mid-March, and experience tapping trees, sugarbush tours, and maple syrup tastings. Take home some of that sweet stuff for future pancake breakfasts! Spring also ...

How to Hike in the Winter

By: Duncan McKee GoAllOutdoors.com Cold weather can be a huge deterrent to taking a hike in the winter months. This should not be the case, however. Winter offers some of the most spectacular and jaw dropping views that cannot be seen when it is sunny and 75°. When it is cold, however, different precautions are required to ...

Wrap Up the Year in Style

During December plan a visit to Northern New Hampshire, where our shops are brimming with gifts for everyone on your list, outdoor recreational opportunities abound — we have our fingers crossed for lots of snow! — and the pace of life is a bit more relaxed during this hectic season. Bring the kids for a visit ...

Shop Northern New Hampshire for Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Frosty air and snowy mountain peaks are all part of the magic of Christmas in northern New Hampshire, where local businesses are ready to welcome you for an amazing holiday shopping experience. Shop here for friendly storekeepers, outstanding merchandise and exceptional customer service. Parking is free in most towns, or easily accessible public parking is ...

Holiday Events

Magical Christmas Memories Begin at Santa’s Village Santa’s Village pulls out all the stops during the holiday season when thousands and thousands of glittery lights add to the magic of a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and create memories to last a lifetime. The family park features 18 Christmas-themed rides, visits with Santa’s reindeer and ...

Kick Back in November!

November is an excellent month to treat yourself to a romantic getaway or a family excursion before the holiday craziness has you in its grip. This month, choose and cut your own Christmas tree at The Rocks Estate, tune up your ski and snowboard gear at Drummond’s Mountain Shop, and relax and unwind at the ...

Best Spots to See the Leaves

During October, people come from all over the world to watch Mother Nature unfurl her colors in northern New Hampshire, with color peaking from north to south over a several week period. Peak foliage is the point at which the color of the leaves is the brightest. This year, peak color is expected over Columbus ...