- Our list of the best things to do in Portland, Maine, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 114 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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State Hwy 16, North Conway, NH 03860
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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center is an interactive science museum where everyone can learn more about the weather on Mount Washington, which is some of the most extreme in the world. Visitors can also see the Mt. Washington Museum exploring the geography, ecology, and human history of Mount…
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Carry Beach is a secluded, quiet and shallow beach suitable for young swimmers and families. This is also the home of the town's Water Aerobics program in the summer months and is open sunrise to sunset year round.
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North Conway is home to the Conway Scenic Railroad, a historical interpretive site centered on a huge rail station built in 1874. Tickets are inexpensive/ Passengers may enjoy a meal in the dining car or just sit back and enjoy the stunning view.
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An example of a typical glacial lake, White Lake and its associated state park offers many aquatic activities. It is a favorable area for swimming, boating, and fishing in addition to hiking and camping.
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2 Common Court , Route 16, North Conway, NH 03860
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Settler's Green Outlet Village is an outlet shopping mall with over 60 retailers. Many of the stores encourage you to bring your pets with you while shopping, and New Hampshire has no state sales tax.
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A state of the art, regulation sized ice rink, The Bank of Maine Ice Vault features conference rooms and a pro shop in addition to the ice area. It hosts public skating as well as organized hockey and figure skating.
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Hosting regional hockey leagues and tournaments, Sparetime Recreation Augusta offers visitors a recreational bowling experience complete with shoe rentals and glow bowling. Visitors can purchase a party package that includes bowling games, refreshments, and more.
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At Whittemore Center Arena, visitors can see a variety of sporting events hosted by the University of New Hampshire. The arena is home to the university's hockey team, the Wildcats. The arena also doubles as a concert venue.
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Affiliated with the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Observatory hosts free public sessions as well as free private sessions by advance appointment. The observatory also hosts special events, like the New England Astronomy Festival.
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Featuring 6,500-seats, Cowell Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that consists of a turf playing field and a 400-meter track. The stadium is home to the football team of the University of New Hampshire.