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Travel up on the chairlift and either slide down on a coaster, mountain bike down or just enjoy the view and ride. New in 2011 is the mountain roller coaster! They also have a childs water play area and several water slides. There are horse and pony rides, climbing wall and euro-bungy trampoline.

A variety of train rides depart daily in season including luncheon and dinner trains. Also you can travel through Crawford Notch and over the famous Frankenstein Trestle. In the off season they have many themed train rides on the weekends.

Travel up to the highest peak in the northeast on the oldest cog railroad in the United States. Learn about the history of the mountain at either museum at the peak or at the train station at the base. Seasonal operation weather permitting. May-Nov

Travel to the highest peak in the northeast either in your own car or one of the specially designed stagecoach vans. Learn the history of the mountain at museum at the summit. In the winter enjoy the ride up in a one-of-a-kind SnowCoach.

Travel to the top of the mountain in a 70 person cable car. When you are at the top you can hike or just enjoy the beautiful views of the White Mountains including the Presidential Range. Seaonal from late May through mid October.

Take a high-flying trip through Bretton Woods! Open year-round, take in a scenic view unlike any other. Take a three hour tour through the branches of Bretton Woods or race your friends down the 10 thrilling zip lines.

Enjoy a scenic horseback or carriage ride on The Farm's 70 acres of forest and pastures along the Saco River.

Take a bike ride through the mountains or down a carriage road, all trails begin at the Great Glen Trails Lodge. At the lodge there is also a indoor climbing wall. Great Glen Trails offers full or half day guided kayak trips daily as well.

Over 60 Outlet stores! Stores like Nike, Gap, Coach, Adidas and more! Brandli's resteraunt in the middle of Settlers' Green is delicious and for those with young children there is a playground right outside the restaurant. Also try The Lodge Cafe!

Walking through beautiful cascading waterfalls and taking an adventure in large spacious caves and a few tight squeezes along the way. This will be one walk you will never forget.

Come and enjoy the bear show featuring trained North American Black Bears! You could also hop aboard the White Mtn Central Railroad for a half-hour excursion through a scenic covered bridge from 1904. There is also gift shops, climbing wall and Acrobats!

Take in the amazing scenery the White Mountains have to offer in Wildcats' Gondola ride or their ZipRider. Enjoy a hike to see Glen Ellis Falls, Thompson Falls or both! You and your friends could also enjoy 18 holes of disc golf. Pets are welcome!

On a hour and twenty minute train ride you travel back in time to an era where train travel was at its peak. Lunches or Ice cream treats are available. Check out the gift shops as well!

When the winter comes, what a magical way to slip back in time and take things a little slower.

Enjoy the Scottish Games on weekend of September 17-19th