Field Trip Ideas in NH

Monson, now part of what’s known as Milford and Hollis New Hampshire, is a 280 acre historic site and one of the most significant archeological sites in New England. The walking trails through this old town will transport you back in time as you walk the old roads where about 300 of New Hampshire first settlers called home. Along your Read more...

The Friendly Farm – Dublin NH The Friendly Farm celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. The Friendly Farm is where people and animals mix as one. The Friendly Farm sits on 5 acres of land and is filled with friendly animals just waiting to be fed, pet, held, and even hugged. Yes, you can pet goats! Feel free to wander Read more...

Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin NH Franklin Falls Dam is a large dam at 1740 feet wide and 140 feet tall. The dam is located along the Pemigewasset River. It was completed in 1943 by the US Army Corps of Engineers who still maintains it today. Construction started in 1939 and lasted about 4 years at a cost of 7.9 Read more...

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in VT: Ben and Jerry’s Factory Tour Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in VT is well known for their 2 founders and their irresistible ice cream flavors. The founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were childhood friends that met in 1963 in a Long Island school during gym Read more...

America’s Stonehenge America’s Stonehenge Legend is a legend based in Salem, NH. “America’s Stonehenge” is a 4,000-year-old man-made structure that was built of rock walls, chambers and monoliths that create an astronomical calendar that is said to be accurate. America’s Stonehenge monoliths mark important dates such as the equinoxes and solstices and point out the True North Alignment. It is Read more...

Mount Washington Auto Road The Mount Washington Auto Road is a great place to get away from everything! The nearly 8 mile long Mt. Washington Auto Road offers a day of adventure with it’s breathtaking views, the summit, observation deck, museum, and the history of the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Mt. Washington Auto Rd. can be a bit scary for Read more...

Old Man of the Mountain in NH Old Man of the Mountain, Aka “Great Stone Face,” or “The Profile,” was located on the top of Cannon Mountain within New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch. The Old Man of the Mountain has been an icon for the state of New Hampshire for many years. Even despite it’s fall in 2003, the Old Man Read more...

Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch State Park in NH is one of the most visited areas in New Hampshire. Franconia Notch attracts leaf peepers, hikers, rock climbers, skiers, mountain bikers, fishermen, Shed Hunters, and waterfall enthusiasts. Directions to Franconia Notch State Park: You can get to Franconia Notch State Park by driving on I-93. Whether you’re coming from the Read more...

Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire Kangamangus Highway NH & Kancamangus Highway NH (Common Misspellings) The Kancamagus Highway (aka: “The Kanc”) is a must see when visiting New Hampshire! The Kancamagus Highway was constructed in 1959, and is traveled by over a million people each year. The Kancamagus Highway cuts a 34 mile east-west channel through the 800,000-acre White Mountain National Forest Read more...

Rocky Gorge Albany NH Rocky Gorge was formed by a mile high glacier at this location about 10,000 years ago. The Gorge was created by the melting of this glacier. Today, Rocky Gorge (Aka Upper Falls of the Swift River) is as beautiful as ever from the thousands of years of erosion through these rocks. Keep in mind that Rocky Read more...