Field Trip Ideas in NH

Madison Boulder Natural Area: Madison NH Madison Boulder is boulder is located off Route 13 in Madison New Hampshire.  Yes this may be just a rock but the history and the beauty is amazing. Madison Boulder is New England’s largest known erratic. The 17-acre site was acquired by the state of New Hampshire in 1946. The boulder was designated as 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...

The Albacore Museum: USS Albacore Submarine The Albacore Museum is located right in Portsmouth NH. Visit the USS Albacore which is a one-of-a-kind submarine. On the grounds there is also the Submarine Memorial Garden. Inside the garden lies the sculpture of a dolphin. The USS Albacore submarine, commissioned on December 5, 1953, was designed to be used for research by Read more...

Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth NH (Aka Strawberry Bank) Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, NH is one of New Hampshire’s oldest historical sites. Strawberry Banke is an outdoor museum, it’s history dates back to the early 1600’s. In 1630 the area was chosen by English settler Captain Walter Neal and it was named Strawbery Banke. Strawberry Banke got it’s name from the 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...

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...