Field Trip Ideas in NH

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...

The Children’s Museum of NH is located in Dover NH. The Children’s Museum is a lot of fun, even for adults. They have a lot of great hands-on exhibits. A popular exhibit includes Dino Detective where you get to play the role of Paleontologist for a while. First you get to dig for fossils in the sand and then you 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...

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...

Powder Mill Fish Hatchery New Durham NH Powder Mill Fish Hatchery in New Durham New Hampshire is a perfect place to bring kids, and the whole family for a fun, educational experience. You will get to see just how much work goes into raising fish for recreational fishing in New Hampshire. Powder Mill Hatchery is open to the public. You Read more...

The Flume Gorge The Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch State Park in Lincoln, NH is a naturally made gorge created by glaciers. The gorge extends 800 feet at the base of Mt. Liberty. The walls of granite rise to a height of 90 feet and range from 12 to 20 feet apart. The state park is almost 6,700 acres. Every Read more...

Apple Picking in NH at Meadow Ledge Farm Apple picking at Meadow Ledge Farm in Loudon, New Hampshire is an experience of its own! They offer the full fall in NH experience! Pick apples, or buy already picked apples, enjoy the apple cider, or even better are the sought after apple cider donuts that are made to order right in Read more...

The Fish Ladder at Amoskeag Fishways The Fish Ladder at the Amoskeag Fishways is a great way to entertain your whole family! The Amoskeag Fishways is located in the center of New Hampshire and is easy to get to from all NH points. The Amoskeag Fishways Fish Ladder is open all year round Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm. The Read more...

Ellacoya State Park and RV Park on Lake Winnipesaukee Ellacoya State Park in Gilford NH offers one of the best places on Lake Winnipesaukee to spend the day. A small fee to get in and you can use the beach, picnic tables, bathrooms, showers, pavilion, and grassy areas. Ellacoya offers a 600 foot long sandy beach with crystal clear waters Read more...

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (Formally The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium) McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10am-5pm, Friday from 10am-9pm and weekends from 10am-5pm. This planetarium is dedicated to Christa McAuliffe who was a NH teacher and astronaut and Alan Shepard. They have many exhibits including the Planetarium Theater which seats 103 people and uses state-of-the-art technology to produce Read more...