You’ve booked a vacation with the family, and now you’re worried the weather might not be great for the week. Luckily, there are plenty options in the area! Indoor live music, theater, movies, food, and drinks are just a few of the options here. Don’t let a couple days of rain ruin your whole vacation! Make the most of your visit and check out these rainy-day ideas in the Western White Mountains.
Ride the Rails
The Granite Scenic Railway offers a perfect activity for a rainy day, providing a cozy and scenic journey through the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains along the Pemigewasset River. This historic railway offers a unique way to experience the region’s natural beauty, summer or fall, rain or shine, from the comfort of a classic train car.
Get Creative
Unleash your inner artist and stop into Fired on the Mountain in North Lincoln. There are hundreds of unique items for you to paint. Just pick your item, your colors and let your creativity flow. The staff will fire them in their kiln and they’ll be available for pick up OR they’ll ship them to your home. They also have paint classes, tie-dye t-shirts and “play with clay” classes.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Chutters, located in Littleton, NH, is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest candy counter in the world at over 111 feet! They also have delicious fudge, chocolates, truffles, and candies for any candy enthusiast. They have about 800 different jars of candy in the shop to choose from. If you plan on taking the kids up to Littleton for the day, this is a great stop for indoor activities in the white mountains. In the area you can also find various shops, restaurants, and entertainment! Not heading to Littleton? Don’t worry! Chutters has a second location in Lincoln.
Swing Away
Owl’s Nest Resort has two indoor golf simulators located in the Slice Pizzeria & Sports Bar. Experience golf on one of 80 courses in visually stunning 3D graphics. Be sure to book your tee time in advance, sessions can be booked by the hour. You can even book a lesson!
Enjoy a Show
North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse is the premier entertainment venue in the North Country. They hosts their regular summer main stage plays and musicals as well as a variety or shows, comedian and children’s theater. Over the years, Jean’s Playhouse has held over 100+ shows on their stage. There’s a lot happening at Jean’s Playhouse!
Wine or Beer Tastings
Seven Birches Winery, located within the RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain is hand-crafting classic European grape varietals and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction. The fruit may be from around the world, but the wine in our bottles is pure New Hampshire. Seven Birches makes all of their wine in-house and holds regular wine tastings. Come in and try a flight! The winery also has “Meet the Winemaker” events for guests to come see the magic. This is the perfect event for a day in.
Across town on Friday-Sunday’s you can join the Woodstock Inn Brewery for a brewery tour. You’ll learn how the evolved from a small seven-barrel brewery to a regional brewer well known across New England. The tour finishes with a tasting and a souvenir pint glass. While you’re at the Brewery, make plans to stay for lunch, there’s something for everyone on their extensive menu.
Take in some History
The New England Ski Museum is situated at the base of the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. With an ever-changing array of exhibits no visit is ever the same. Oh, did we mention- admission is FREE. While you’re there stop into the Old Man of the Mountain Museum, located in the Tram Lodge. It’s filled with history, photos & stories for New Hampshire’s State Symbol!
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society’s mission to preserve, protect, and share the rich history of the area. We were in awe everything we learned on our visit. Did you know there’s a replica of the town of Lincoln that includes the logging train? Or a penguin that was gifted to Governor Sherman Adams, who was from Lincoln. Plan a visit during the summer months as they are not open in the winter.
If you love antique cars, head over to Kancamagus Collectables where it’s not only a gift shop for all your souvenir needs, plus a large antique car museum.
At the White Mountains Visitors Center you’ll meet helpful folks to get you onto your next destination in the White Mountains. While you’re here, check out White Mountains Interpretive Center in the attached authentic post and beam barn; you’ll learn a little bit about everything from the area’s wildlife to building stone walls.
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