The White Mountains and Lakes area of Central New Hampshire region offers a variety of wintertime fun for all ages. Thrills, chills, action and tranquility are all here, all in one special place. Plus, many of the area sports shops offer rental equipment or give tours. For more information on Alpine skiing & snowboarding; Ice skating - Indoor & Outdoor; Camping; Snowmobile Riding; Cross country skiing; Snowshoeing; Horse-drawn sleigh rides; Snowtubing; Horseback trail rides; Winter Hiking, click the regional links to the left.

Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation
41 Main St, Lincoln, NH 03251
Biz office: (603)672-2290
Reservations: (888)745-1919
www.AlpineZipline.com
On the edge of Barron Mountain, 10 minutes from Lincoln, in the tallest pines and hemlocks, Zip-line Canopy Tour includes 7 zip-lines & ropes bridges, professional guide staff & plenty of exhilaration. Safari off-road tours on a private hilltop in our extreme off-road 6-wheel drive, Pinzgauers, Swiss army transport vehicles. Guided snowmobile tours of Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest. See web for packages, info and video.

Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley Road, Route 11A, Gilford, NH 03249
603-293-4341 / 800-Gunstock
www.gunstock.com
The Holiday Season begins with the scheduled opening of the ski season December 7th, and the Learn to Ski Free week. To highlight the Holiday Season, imagine being in your own magical wonderland for New Year’s Eve—all inclusive – skiing, riding, tubing, & entertainment for the entire family. Our spectacular fireworks display at midnight if the perfect way to ring in the New Year! Limited ticket sales. For more information visit www.GUNSTOCK.com

Hobo Railroad's Ho-Ho-Hobo Santa Express
Exit 32 off I-93; Route 112, Lincoln NH
603-745-2135
www.santatrains.com | www.hoborr.com
The HO-HO-HOBO SANTA EXPRESS operates during daylight hours on selected winter days. The ticket prices are $13 per person with under 3 FREE. Take a Santa Train with Mr Santa Claus himself on board on an hour and twenty minute ride of family fun! Your ride will follow along the Pemigewassett River from Lincoln to Woodstock. Our cars our warm and comfortable, most with tables for a family fun event. Winner of the Best of NH 2007 award for "Best Train Ride For Kids" and recognized by the Boston Globe as one of the 20 best things to do in December 2006 in ALL OF NEW ENGLAND.

Outdoor ESCAPES New Hampshire, LLC
Custom Year-Round Statewide Adventures
PO Box 6772, Lakeport, NH 03247
Office (603) 528-0136 Cell (603) 998-2470
www.OutdoorEscapesNewHampshire.com
Discover wild New Hampshire with safety, fun, and learning for all ages/abilities. Custom day trips and multi-day expeditions: hike, bike, canoe, kayak, snowshoe, X-C ski, survival skills, and archery. Nature, photo, and SUV tours. Rentals, lessons, meals may be included.

Polar Express
Hobo Railroad, Rte 112, Lincoln
www.polarexpress.org
During the evening hours the Polar Express will bring your family for a magical journey to the North Pole. This truly unique adventure departs each December from two locations in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire. This experience includes a wonderful evening train ride, a sea of elves, and of course, Santa himself! This adventure is our rendition of the children's book, The Polar Express©, written by Chris Van Allsburg and published by the Houghton Mifflin Company, www.polarexpress.org. Fundraiser of the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.

Santa's Village
528 Presidential Highway, Jefferson NH 03583
603-586-4445
www.santasvillage.com
The Holidays truely are magical at Santa's Village! Santa's helpers have decorated the park with thousands of lights and prepared some special treats. Dress warmly as most of our theamed rides remain open. You can catch a show at the Polar Theater, feed the reindeer and visit with Santa himself....Oh what fun! Please check www.santasvillage.com for dates and times. We can't wait to see you.

White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park
Branch Brook Campground
Route 49, Campton NH 03223
603-726-7001
www.HolidayMagicLightPark.com | www.CampNH.com
Minutes from the Lakes. Turn winter's darkest days into a lighted winter wonderland. Drive through a mile of animated light displays. Take a stroll through a dazzling cascade of holiday lights. Thousands of white lights on trees will enchant even Scrooge himself. Simple traditions like a visit with Santa, a family portrait, pick out a Christmas Tree and Wreath or just a cup of hot cocoa and a sweet treat near the fire. Opens Thanksgiving Night and then every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through December 30, 4:30-8:30pm. $10 carload; $25 vanload (11+passengers); $50 bus.