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ghfromaltonbay · 01-16-2005, 09:34 PM

There is a book still available thru Amazon entitled "25 Walks in the Lakes Reg on" by Paul Blaisdell which gives some great hikes ranging from easy to moderate. The book is great because it tell you the degree of difficulty for each walk as well as directions, parking instructions and a great description of the trails and the vistas provided by each walk. If you visit www.visitnh.gov you can order a neat vacation guide with pictures of each of the regions in NH as well as guides to restaurants, lodging, and places of interest.

I you and the kids are interested in trains there are several scenic railroads in the area as well as a model train exhibit with hands on activities for children at the Klickety Klack Railroad in Wolfeboro Falls. There are usually 5 or 6 trains in a great set up and there are controls for the children to run them. This place was always a favorite with my nephews when they were elementary school age.

The Science Center in Holderness is also a great spot for nature study and animal exhibits. There are also several miniature golf and go-kart places as well as great places to go just for an ice cream such as the Kellerhaus in Weirs (an ice cream buffet). If you would like a list of good, kid friendly and casual dining spots, let us know. There are lots of great spots around the lake. A ride on the Mt. Washington (an approx. 3.5 hour tour) on a 230 foot boat gives you a good tour of the lake and its islands with a very informative commentary along the way. There is also a really neat general store that has been in business over 200 years in Moultonborough. It has penny candy, pickle barrels, and all kinds of neat stuff.

Most of these places can be viewed via the links in this website.

I think you'll enjoy the area no matter what your family's interests are. I've been at the lake each summer since 1959 and always find something new and fun to do.

01-16-2005, 09:34 PM	#1
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 832 Thanks: 256 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Hiking in the Lakes Region & Other Activities There is a book still available thru Amazon entitled "25 Walks in the Lakes Reg on" by Paul Blaisdell which gives some great hikes ranging from easy to moderate. The book is great because it tell you the degree of difficulty for each walk as well as directions, parking instructions and a great description of the trails and the vistas provided by each walk. If you visit www.visitnh.gov you can order a neat vacation guide with pictures of each of the regions in NH as well as guides to restaurants, lodging, and places of interest. I you and the kids are interested in trains there are several scenic railroads in the area as well as a model train exhibit with hands on activities for children at the Klickety Klack Railroad in Wolfeboro Falls. There are usually 5 or 6 trains in a great set up and there are controls for the children to run them. This place was always a favorite with my nephews when they were elementary school age. The Science Center in Holderness is also a great spot for nature study and animal exhibits. There are also several miniature golf and go-kart places as well as great places to go just for an ice cream such as the Kellerhaus in Weirs (an ice cream buffet). If you would like a list of good, kid friendly and casual dining spots, let us know. There are lots of great spots around the lake. A ride on the Mt. Washington (an approx. 3.5 hour tour) on a 230 foot boat gives you a good tour of the lake and its islands with a very informative commentary along the way. There is also a really neat general store that has been in business over 200 years in Moultonborough. It has penny candy, pickle barrels, and all kinds of neat stuff. Most of these places can be viewed via the links in this website. I think you'll enjoy the area no matter what your family's interests are. I've been at the lake each summer since 1959 and always find something new and fun to do.