There are 14 zip-lines on 2 separate courses covering over 2 miles of exhilaration through and above the treetops at heights of up to 200′ above the forest floor.
Learn about one of the bloodiest battles in American history, during the Civil War.
Scenic chasm that you can walk through. Hiking, rappelling, climbing, rafting.
This huge complex includes a modern racing track as well as the famous vintage motorcycle and racecar museum.
Underground coal mine tour, with related exhibits.
Go for a factory tour or just have some ice cream and visit the gift store. Nice rest stop along beautiful Rt 100. A 1 hour stop is typical for motorcyclist.
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is the location of a Revolutionary War battle between the British forces of General John Burgoyne and Colonel Friedrich Baum against the American forces under Brigadier General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner.
Magnificent manor house built by the Vanderbilt family, with stunning gardens and exhibits. Guided tours available inside or just wander the grounds and gardens. Plan at least a full day to get the most out of your admission fee.
Boldt Castle was designed as their summer dream home for hotel magnate George C. Boldt as a tribute to his beloved wife Louise.
Coordinates are for the castle itself, but it is on an island so you’ll need to grab a boat ride from one of the local tour operators (click the external site link).
The Boldt’s family yachts and enormous houseboat were housed here in the slips 128 feet long. Access by land or via free shuttle from the castle on Heart Island.
11 mile steam-driven railroad tour and historic lumbering town exhibits.
When we come here with the kids we spend most of the day on the property. The house itself has breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the hills and mountains beyond. There are miles of hiking trails on the site as well. We usually eat a light lunch in the old horse barn, were the tables are set up in the stalls. You can also take a tour of Castle Springs bottling plant and see the actual spring that produces the water for bottling.
Enjoy some of the finest natural scenery in the East as you travel through spectacular Crawford Notch – past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and streams, panoramic mountain vistas, and across the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge – enroute to Crawford Depot or Fabyan Station. Live commentary covers history and folklore of the railroad and area, as well as points of interest
It’s a large field of ice-age dunes outside Freeport, ME
90-minutes narrated cruise on the Canal and locks
Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece – house in the woods built over a waterfall.
The fort depicts the 18th century conflicts between France and Britain, and the later struggle between two great empires — America and Britain – for North American supremacy. Ruins of a star-shaped fort plus artifacts & exhibits. Download app for guided tour.
Important fort on Lake George during the French-Indian War that has been reconstructed into a museum, with period-dressed docents and guided or self-guided tours.
A fortified town, alive with citizens, soldiers and sailors from the four corners of the world.
Great place to see and learn about the tidal bore.
Radio telescope site with guided tours.
Soaring fjords and moody mountains tower above a diverse panorama of beaches and bogs, forests and barren cliffs. Spot moose and caribou.
Guided tours, offered May 15- October 15, feature demonstrations in the historic water-powered sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop.
Tour the factory to see how hogs are made.
Lots of activities to explore and enjoy this historic area.
Explore these great underground caves. What is a stalagmite?
Tour of underground caverns.
Great look into the way things used to be. There are a few attractions scattered around the property that are worth seeing, including Martha’s Chapel, the old Schoolhouse, and the nearby picturesque Grist Mill, which iis just down the street and has its own parking area.
Huge cavern system with guided tours.
How guitars are made.
Learn the history of the Morgan horse and take a guided stable tour. At this National Historic Site, the “Home of the Morgan,” you can tour the breeding farm of this world famous horse. One hour or a little more for this stop.
Offers Scenic Daytime and Sunset Dinner Dance Cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, from late May through October
The Cog Railway is one of the world’s great railway adventures. The track runs up a three mile-long trestle with a maximum gradient of over 37%, making it the second-steepest mountain climbing train in the world and the only one entirely built on a trestle.
Tour opulent mansions used as summer homes for the rich and powerful of the early 20th century.
Experience a village of traditional Cherokee culture, via guided tour.
Join in the fun as we take a 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey through the majestic White Mountains in our air conditioned bus in search of the gentle giant of the North Country. Our nightly excursions feature a guided tour of the local area, a video about Moose, and interesting historical sites along the way.
Hiking, kayaking, guided fishing trips, ziplines in the beauty of West Virginia landscapes.
Built around 1790, this building has changed very little over the past 220 years. See milling in action.
Exhibits many different wild animals, including river otters, mountain lions, bobcats, deer, bears, birds, foxes, and skunks. Most are orphaned, injured, or otherwise unable to survive in the wild. Hiking and lake cruises also available.
Zinc mine tour and museum.
Guided tours of General Jackson’s former home focus on his civilian life and contributions, prior to the Civil War.
This National Historic Landmark served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill beginning in the mid-1800’s.
Living museum with period-dressed docents demonstrating the Acadian way of life. Hand-crafted souvenirs in the shop and traditional Acadian cooking in the restaurant.
Many items in the collection have been presented over the past 140 years by the individuals who used them. Cadet guided tours are offered daily (dependent on cadet availability) at 12:00 noon departing from the lobby
A scenic fjord within Gros Morne National Park, explorable via hiking trail or guided boat tours. There is a 45 minute walk to the boat dock from parking area.