Representing Berlin, Dummer, Gorham, Jefferson, Milan, Randolph, and Shelburne, New Hampshire  

 

Area Attractions

Alpine Skiing

 

Balsams Wilderness
Rt. 26, RR1 Box 1000, Dixville Notch, NH
603-255-3951/3400

Toll Free: 1-800-255-0600

In NH:  1-800-255-0800

Email: info@thebalsams.com

 

Black Mountain
Five Mile Circuit PO Box B, Jackson, NH
603-383-4490/8088

Email: ski@blackmt.com

 

Bretton Woods Ski Area
Twin Mountain, NH

 

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area & Summer Gondola Rides
Rt. 16, PO Box R, Pinkham Notch, NH
603-466-3326

Fax: 603-466-5813

 

Biking

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
PO Box 216, Jackson, NH
603-383-9355/0816
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Cross Country Skiing

 

Bear Notch Ski Touring Center
Rt. 302, PO Box 2, Bartlett, NH
603-374-2277

 

Black Mountain
Five Mile Circuit PO Box B, Jackson, NH
603-383-4490/8088

Email: ski@blackmt.com

 

Bretton Woods Ski Area
Twin Mountain, NH

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
PO Box 216, Jackson, NH
603-383-9355/0816
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring Association
Rt. 16/302, Intervale, NH
603-356-9920/3042

E-mail: info@CrossCountrySkiNH.com

Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Fishing

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Golfing

Androscoggin Valley Country Club

Route 2, Gorham, NH 03581

466-9468

Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Hiking/Guided

 

Appalachian Mountain Club

Headquarters for 5,000 miles of hiking from Maine to Georgia

on the Appalachian Trail, year round hiking registration and

information on novice to expert trails. Free Seminars.

Route 16 - Pinkham Notch - Gorham, NH

603-466-2727

 

The Cohos Trail

                When it is fully completed, will be a 150-mile long remote and

wild trail in northern-most New Hampshire. In fact, it will be the

longest single-trail system created in the state's history.

 

White Mountain National Forest

                Recreational opportunities abound in the White Mountain National

Forest. For more information, stop by the Androscoggin Ranger

Station just south of Gorham on Route 16 or call (603)466-2713.

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com

                Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
PO Box 216, Jackson, NH
603-383-9355/0816
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

          Horseback Riding

 

Black Mountain
Five Mile Circuit PO Box B, Jackson, NH
603-383-4490/8088

Email: ski@blackmt.com

 

 

Ice Skating

 

Gorham Common

Gorham Town Hall

466-3100

Bounded by Main/Park/Railroad/Glen Streets

 

          Indoor/Rainy Day

         

Berlin Bowling Center

Perfect rainy day and any day activity for the whole family!

Ten pin bowling, snacks and arcade.

               

                Berlin/Coos County Historical Society

            The Moffet House Museum, 119 High Street, Berlin;

            Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12-4pm & Wed. 6-8pm.

603-752-7040

           

            Berlin Public Library

270 Main Street, Berlin.

603-752-5210.

           

Brown Company House

Site of the Northern Forest Heritage Park.

Historic exhibits, summer lecture series, special events. Built in 1853.

 

Gorham Historical Society Museum

Gorham, NH 03581.

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com

                Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Northern Forest Heritage Park

The Park hosts forest, river and art exhibits, lectures, seminars, concerts,

ethnic festivals, lumberjack competitions, and special blacksmith

demonstrations and events.

961 Main St., Berlin, NH.

603-752-7202

heritage@ncia.net

 

The Grand Trunk Railroad Museum

Many varied memorabilia from the time when railroads were the main forms

of transportation in the North Country. Across from the Gorham Common and

Town Hall on Railroad Street in Gorham.

 

Several items were donated to the museum, recently the 1948 Maxim Town Fire truck.

Other equipment on display includes: 1949 F-7 B&M Diesel Locomotive, two 1929 Boxcars, a 1951 Russell Snow Plow, a 1924 Boxcar and a 1942 Caboose.  Come visit our model  Railroad Boxcar and also the Quinn-Crocket railroadiana collection in the Boxcar by  GT-CN Historian John Davis.

 

 

Parks

Berlin Parks:

 

Community Field/Central Park:

Mason and Unity Streets fully equipped playground, ball fields, tennis.

This park was completely remodeled in the summer of 2004 by

the Parents for Playgrounds Committee.

 

Memorial Field/Memorial Annex

Off Willard Street, ball fields, associated with Berlin High School.

 

Hutchins Playground

Hutchins Street; equipped playground.

 

Centennial Park/Horne Field

East Milan Rd.; playground, tennis, ball field.

           

Recreation Field

Green St.; soccer, hockey.

 

Brown School Playground

Main St.; new contemporary playground.

 

Bartlett School Playground

Mt. Forest Street


Gorham Parks:

 

Gorham Common

Bounded by Main/Park/Railroad/Glen Streets

Ball field, soccer field, tennis, equipped playground, ice skating, gazebo, information booth, public telephone and restrooms.

 

Ed Fenn Playground

Off Main Street, fully equipped playground, ball field, basketball court.

 

Scenic Drives

 

Cates Hill

On the west side of Berlin, an expansive scenic view of

the White Mountains, and surrounding countryside.

 

Dixville Notch

Spectacular rocky gorge on Route 26 between

Colebrook and Errol.

 

Evans Notch

A winding country road through the forest that opens up

to mountain views at the notch picnic area. A fall foliage favorite!

Route 113 south from Gilead, ME on Route 2.

 

Gorham Hill

West of Gorham on U.S. Route 2, an impressive scenic view

of the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington.

 

Gorham Moose Tours

            Guided 3-hour wildlife adventure tour searching for moose on our 21-passenger,       

            air-conditioned tour bus.  96% success rate for sighting moose and other wildlife.

            Tours:  5:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wed – Mon (call for schedule)

            Toll Free 1-877-986-6673 or 603-466-3103

           

Northern Forest Moose Tours

961 Main Street

Berlin, NH 03570

603-752-7202

 

Mt. Washington Auto Road
Rt. 16 PO Box 278, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-3988/5225

 

Pinkham Notch

Scenic notch between the Presidential and Carter-Moriah  

Mountain Ranges, passing by the base of Mt. Washington and Wildcat Mountain,

Route 16 south from Gorham.

 

Thirteen Mile Woods

A beautiful drive through undeveloped and uninhabited

woods along the Androscoggin River where moose are frequently sighted.

A favorite spot for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

North of Berlin,

Route 16 to Errol, NH.

 

Scenic Rides

 

Conway Scenic Railroad

P.O. Box 1947 North Conway, NH 03860

1-800-232-5251 or 603-356-5251

Presently featuring our 2006 seven-day summer schedule of operation including:
The Valley Train
The Notch Train
The Dining Car Chocorua

 

Mt. Washington Auto Road
Rt. 16 PO Box 278, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-3988/5225

                 

Mt. Washington Cog Railway

Bretton Woods, NH

 

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area & Summer Gondola Rides
Rt. 16, PO Box R, Pinkham Notch, NH
603-466-3326

Fax: 603-466-5813

 

Sleigh Rides
 

Bretton Woods Ski Area
Twin Mountain, NH

               

                Snowboarding

 

Balsams Wilderness

Rt. 26, RR1 Box 1000, Dixville Notch, NH
603-255-3951/3400

Toll Free: 1-800-255-0600

In NH:  1-800-255-0800

Email: info@thebalsams.com

 

Black Mountain
Five Mile Circuit PO Box B, Jackson, NH
603-383-4490/8088

Email: ski@blackmt.com

 

Bretton Woods Ski Area
Twin Mountain, NH

 

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area & Summer Gondola Rides
Rt. 16, PO Box R, Pinkham Notch, NH
603-466-3326

Fax: 603-466-5813

 

Snowshoeing

 

Balsams Wilderness
Rt. 26, RR1 Box 1000, Dixville Notch, NH
603-255-3951/3400

Toll Free: 1-800-255-0600

In NH:  1-800-255-0800

Email: info@thebalsams.com

                 

Bear Notch Ski Touring Center
Rt. 302, PO Box 2, Bartlett, NH
603-374-2277

 

Bretton Woods Ski Area
Twin Mountain, NH

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring Association
Rt. 16/302, Intervale, NH
603-356-9920/3042

E-mail: info@CrossCountrySkiNH.com

Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

                Snowmobiling

 

Hundreds of miles of snowmobiling trails in New Hampshire are

available for public use, including a corridor system that connects

all parts of the state to Vermont, Quebec, Massachusetts and Maine.

The Northern White Mountain/Great North Woods area is one of the

most popular snowmobile areas in the entire Northeast. NH Registration

 is necessary. Please call NH Fish and Game at (603)271-3422 for an

application. Snowmobile trail maps are available by sending $3.50 to:

Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce at: 961 Main Street

in Berlin, NH 03570.

Maps are provided by the White Mountain Ridge Runners.

Snowmobile trail conditions –

www.nhtrails.org/Trailspages/SnomoPages/snomoTrlCndtn.html

 

Balsams Wilderness
Rt. 26, RR1 Box 1000, Dixville Notch, NH
603-255-3951/3400

Toll Free: 1-800-255-0600

In NH:  1-800-255-0800

Email: info@thebalsams.com

www.thebalsams.com

               

 

Swimming
 

Cedar Pond:

Rt. 110B, Milan.

Swimming, campground, store and rest rooms.

Privately owned, but open to the public for $.50 per person

 

Jericho Lake Park:

Rt. 110, Berlin; swimming, large playground area, fully equipped picnic area.

Open summers only.

 

South Pond:

Rt. 110, 5 miles from W. Milan.

National Forest owned and maintained, swimming (no lifeguard), restrooms and changing room, picnic area w/grill, handicapped access to fishing, $2 donation requested.

 

Libby's Pool:

Rt. 16, Gorham; swimming (lifeguards on duty), slide and floats, bath house, picnic

area. Ice skating and hockey in winter.

 

Theme Parks

 

Santa's Village
Jefferson, NH
 

StoryLand
Rt. 16, Glen, NH 03838
603-383-4293

 

                Tubing

 

Bretton Woods Ski Area
Twin Mountain, NH

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

               

 

                Water Sports

 

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Rt. 16, PO Box 300, Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-2333/3328

Fax: 603-466-3328

Email: info@greatglentrails.com

Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

 

North Woods Rafting
308 Milan Rd (Rt. 16), Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-2628 (phone & fax)

Chamber Gift Certificate Program Participant

Androscoggin Valley Chamber Of Commerce
961 Main Street   Berlin, NH 03570
(603)-752-6060      (800)-992-7480