Summer Roundup! Here are some family-friendly activities near Plymouth, New Hampshire. If you can tear yourself away from the house, deck, dock, and view, The Lookout is centrally located for all of your lakes region and White Mountains fun!
Polar Caves
Caves to explore, created by glaciers 50,000 years ago, and picnic tables and animals to feed. Great for all ages! Buy tickets in advance for your preferred park entry time. https://polarcaves.com
Flume Gorge
A two-mile walking trail in a natural gorge. A unique view not to be missed! Buy tickets in advance: https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/flume-gorge
The Old Man of the Mountain
This beloved NH natural wonder fell in 2003; in 2020 they created a park and plaza where you can view what it used to look like. This is a quick stop off the highway (I-93N). https://www.cannonmt.com/things-to-do/activities/old-man-of-the-mountain and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man_of_the_Mountain
Loon Mountain
Our favorite place to ski in the winter also offers lots of fun activities for the summer! Enjoy a gondola ride to the top of the mountain with pretty NH views. For the adventurers/kids there’s an outdoor Ninja course and zip lining. Loon is located in Lincoln, about 25-30 minutes from The Lookout. https://www.loonmtn.com
Waterville Valley
This quaint village has a small pond, pop-up adventures, live music, and many events. There are restaurants and shops and lots to explore. It looks like there are some family friendly events on Sunday June 30, and an outdoor movie night on July 1, as well as some 4th of July festivities including a parade and fireworks. This area is about 25-30 minutes from the house. https://www.visitwatervillevalley.com
Tenney Mountain
A smaller and closer mountain is Tenney — it offers Disc Golf in the summer, and a nice lodge that is family-friendly and open Th/F/Sat. It is a casual NH atmosphere with live music on Fridays and Saturdays: https://skitenney.com/events/