Summer

Vertical Ventures Aviation

5.0 Stars, 13 minutes away in Whitefield, New Hampshire. Looking for an unforgettable experience for a special anniversary or birthday. Want to see the White Mountains from a bird's eye view? A helicopter ride may be just the ticket. 855.435.9882 website

Northern Land Guide Service

n/a Stars, 22 minutes away in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. The only full-time guide service in New Hampshire, a consummate professional, the eminently knowledgeable guide with a passion for New Hampshire’s Land, Lakes, Rivers, and Streams. Guide fishermen, big-game hunters, birders, day-hikers, nature photographers and others. The chance of a lifetime! 603.869.2634 website

North Ridge Mountain Guides

5.0 Stars, 23 minutes away in Twin Mountain, New Hampshire. Take your outdoor adventure to the next level. Waterfall rappelling is a favorite of adolescents and adults in the summer with daily trips to Cloudland Falls in Franconia Notch. The experience you will never forget! 978.944.2885 website

Team O’Neil Rally School

5.0 Stars, 32 minutes yet only 15 miles away in Dalton, New Hampshire. World class driving instruction offered year round for every skill level, single and multi day class offerings. Each day builds on the last, progressing onto more advanced skills, vehicles, and terrain. Learn to handle any condition: snow, ice, mud, rain. Only on Dalton Mountain in New Hampshire! 603.444.4488 website

Franconia Notch Stables

5.0 Stars, 37 minutes away in Franconia, New Hampshire. Scenic trail rides with stream crossings in beautiful in Easton Valley. 603.823.5058 website

Mount Washington Cog Railway

4.5 Stars, 39 minutes away in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. A unique experience in the east. A thrilling ride, breathtaking views, unpredictable weather. Choose between a bio diesel train or the authentic steam driven option. Great for children, sightseeing, history buffs and romance. 603.278.5404 website

Gorham Moose Tour

4.0 Stars, 37 minutes away in Gorham, New Hampshire. "Great even in the rain" Guides are knowledgeable about moose and share entertaining stories and facts. Did you know that moose are highly nocturnal? That’s why tours are in the evenings! 603.466.3103 website

Raft NH

4.5 Stars, 37 minutes away in Gorham, New Hampshire. Raft, kayak, tube, swim and had fun! Great Adrenaline Rush! Whitewater rafting starts early in the morning. No experience necessary, ages 6+ welcome, reservation required. Guides are happy to help with photos. 603.545.4533 website

Great Glen Wildlife Kayaking Tour

4.5 Stars, 47 minutes away in Gorham, New Hampshire. A 1/2 day guided paddling tour of a stretch of the Androscoggin River. Great experience with the entire family, young children to grandparents. The current will carry you along just fine so you barely need to paddle. 603.545.4533 website

Mount Washington Auto Road Guided Tour

4.5 Stars, 47 minutes away in Gorham, New Hampshire. Drive yourself or take a 2 hour guided tour. This trip can be treacherous and scary for the driver and passengers! A spectacular, steep eight-mile scenic road that leads to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Mt. Washington State Park and the Mt Washington Observatory are at the summit. 603.466.3988 website

Honorable Mentions:

Freestone Guide Service

n/a Stars, 26 minutes away in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. Offering Guided Fly Fishing on the pristine Ammonoosuc River in the heart of the White Mountains. A couple different trip packages and women only clinics. 802-999-4786 website

White Mountain ATV Evening Tour

5.0 Stars, 35 minutes away in Gorham, New Hampshire. Guided and self-guided trip options. Guides are knowledgeable in White Mountains area trail system, folklore and history, they help you maximize your time, with finding the scenic areas and explore the White Mountains with ease. 604.566.5211

Still Waters Run Deep Kayaking

5.0 Stars, 52 minutes away in Monroe, New Hampshire. Offering a couple different trip packages, trips include guides, equipment, lunch, basic instruction and transportation to and from the water. 603.638.3017

Conway Scenic Railroad

4.0 Stars, 68 minutes away in Conway, New Hampshire. Enjoy a leisurely ride up through Crawford Notch on a historic rail line. Options available for ticket class and lunch. Open Air car is best for photography and in cool weather. First class offers air conditioning but windows do not open. 603.356.5251

Vermont Day Trip

About 4 hours of leisurely driving, 160 miles, no interstate if you choose. This loop is a scenic drive that takes you on two lane roads. The trip is one that the owner of Bray Hill House recommends and enjoyed doing himself with friends.

Cabot Creamery Tour

4.5 Stars, 82 minutes away via Rt2 in Cabot, Vermont. Learn how cheese is made! 800.837.4261

Rocks of the Ages Tour

4.5 Stars, 40 minutes further in Barre, Vermont. Watch the quarry in action from high above. Learn about quarrying granite in Vermont and about the products they sculpt from the stone. Don’t forget your hat for sun protection. 802.476.3119

Knight's Spider Web Farm

4.0 Stars, 10 minutes further in Williamstown, Vermont. The artist has developed a technique for capturing spider webs images and creating wall hangings. Admission is free but brings cash if you might like to buy a piece of “web art”. 802.433.5568

Returning

111 minutes via the Rt302 return to Bray Hill House, Jefferson, New Hampshire. Don’t forget to stop at Slick’s Homemade Ice Cream when you come through Woodsville.

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