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47 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lincoln, New Hampshire


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Travelers frequent this scenic town nestled in the White Mountains to experience the stunning natural landscapes that surround Lincoln.

Several family-friendly amusement parks can be found in Lincoln, along with a number of outfitters that offer snowmobile, kayak, canoe, and bus tours to amuse every visitor. Enjoy a refreshing hike up the Flume Gorge or through the vibrant mountain forests and get immersed in the extraordinary natural beauty with panoramic views. Have a blast at the water park and end the day with a scrumptious meal at one of the world-class local restaurants.

With so much to do and see in this lovely New Hampshire town, you are sure to come back year after year for more adventure. See the list below to find some of the places you simply have to visit during your time in Lincoln.

The 47 Most Popular Things To Do In Lincoln, New Hampshire

47. Avalanche Falls

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Flume Gorge Visitor Center 852 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 8391

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/flume-gorge

46. Mount Webster

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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45. Zealand Falls

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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44. Greeley Ponds

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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43. Basin Cascade Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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42. East Peak Mount Osceola

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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41. Frankenstein Cliff

4.5 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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40. Kinsman Mountain

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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39. Mount Zealand

4.3 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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38. Mount Bond

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

37. Flume Covered Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: Lincoln NH

Web Address:   https://nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p75.html

36. Mount Willey

4.8 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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35. Mount Hancock

4.5 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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34. Mount Flume

4.9 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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33. Mount Carrigain

4.8 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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32. South Twin Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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31. Crawford Notch

4.8 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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30. Mount Pierce

4.9 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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29. Lonesome Lake

4.9 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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28. Ripley Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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27. Mount Liberty

4.8 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

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26. Franconia Notch

4.8 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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25. Little Haystack Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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24. Mount Osceola

4.8 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

23. Mount Willard

4.9 ★★★★★ (86 reviews)

22. Kancamagus Highway

4.8 ★★★★★ (93 reviews)

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Location: NH 112 Lincoln NH

Web Address:   https://kancamagushighway.com/

21. Arethusa Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

20. Mount Moosilauke

4.8 ★★★★★ (150 reviews)

19. Cannon Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

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18. Whale’s Tale Waterpark

4.5 ★★★★★ (702 reviews)

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Location: 481 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 8810

Web Address:   http://whalestalewaterpark.net/

17. White Mountains Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (881 reviews)

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Location: 200 NH 112 North Woodstock NH

Tel:  603 745 8720

Web Address:   http://visitwhitemountains.com/

16. Crawford Notch State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,661 reviews)

Location: 1464 US 302 Hart’s Location NH

Tel:  603 374 2272

Web Address:   http://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/crawford-notch-state-park.aspx

15. Santa’s Village

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,122 reviews)

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Location: 528 Presidential Hwy Jefferson NH

Tel:  603 586 4445

Web Address:   http://santasvillage.com/

14. Clark’s Bears

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,192 reviews)

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Location: 110 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 8913

Web Address:   http://clarksbears.com/

13. Loon Mountain Resort

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,737 reviews)

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12. Flume Gorge

4.8 ★★★★★ (4,905 reviews)

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Location: 852 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 8391

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/visit/park-sites/flume-gorge

11. Franconia Notch State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (6,481 reviews)

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Location: Flume Gorge Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 823 8800

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/franconia-notch-state-park.aspx

10. White Mountain National Forest

4.9 ★★★★★ (7,942 reviews)

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Location: 71 White Mountain Dr Campton NH

Tel:  603 536 6100

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/whitemountain/

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9. Loon Mountain

4.1 ★★★★☆ (116 reviews)

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8. The Flume

4.7 ★★★★★ (122 reviews)

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7. Pemi Valley Moose Tours

4.2 ★★★★☆ (125 reviews)

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Location: 136 Main Street Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 2744

Web Address:   http://moosetoursnh.com/

6. Seven Birches Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (127 reviews)

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Location: 22 S Mountain Dr Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 7550

Web Address:   http://sevenbirches.com/

5. Alpine Adventures

4.8 ★★★★★ (681 reviews)

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Location: 41 Main Street Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 9911

Web Address:   https://alpinezipline.com/

4. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway

4.7 ★★★★★ (796 reviews)

Location: 260 Tramway Dr Franconia NH

Tel:  603 823 8800

Web Address:   https://cannonmt.com/things-to-do/attractions/tram

3. Hobo Railroad

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,159 reviews)

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Location: 64 Railroad Street Lincoln NH

Tel:  603 745 2135

Web Address:   http://hoborr.com/

2. Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,512 reviews)

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Location: 1712 Lost River Road North Woodstock NH

Tel:  603 745 8031

Web Address:   http://lostrivergorge.com/

1. Ice Castles

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,870 reviews)

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Location: 24 Clark Farm Road North Woodstock NH

Web Address:   http://icecastles.com/new-hampshire

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lincoln, New Hampshire! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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