Best of NH 2025 Fun & Adventure

Sprinkled across every corner of New Hampshire are spectacular golf courses, unique attractions and adventurous experiences.

June 23, 2025

New Hampshire Magazine Staff,

Editor’s Picks

Mel’s Funway Park

Family-friendly Park

Mel’s Funway Park in Litchfield is a family-friendly park that features go-karts, lazer tag, a lazer maze, bumper boats, mini-golf and a dedicated Kiddie Land for youngsters. After September, Mel’s becomes home to Nightmare New England and the Holly Jolly Journey for Christmas. melsfunwaypark.com

Indoor Playground

Imagine Art & Play in Hampton Falls is part play space, part art space with plenty of extra room for birthday parties. Bring your kiddos to explore their child-sized town with spots like a fire station, diner or construction zone, or invite them to express their creativity through paint, crafting or even mining. Pop by for events like “sensory time for little explorers” and even craft club nights for adults. Everyone in the family will find something to delight in! imaginenh.com

Luxury Lake Resort

The Lake Estate on Winnisquam

As you’re reading this, The Lake Estate on Winnisquam in Tilton is prepping for opening weekend just weeks away. We couldn’t resist spotlighting this luxury resort as a perfect new place to recharge and start summer traditions all your own. Enjoy an afternoon at the spa, cocktail hour at the dock, hone your pickleball game, walk their 36-acre nature preserve and sample the delicious cuisine prepared by chef Chris Viaud at their restaurant. Pack your bags — the lake is calling. thelakeestatenh.com

Adventure Farm

Gould Hill Farm in Contoocook has it all — 80 varieties of apples, ice cream, baked goods, Contoocook cider, home goods and even cider syrup. Owners Tim and Amy Bassett provide a true New Hampshire experience between their 1810 post and beam barn that’s now home to their store and bakery, and apple cider doughnuts to round off a full day of apple-picking (and maybe grabbing some local vegetables for dinner too). gouldhillfarm.com

Monadnock Paddle

Paddling Experiences

Monadnock Paddle in Fitzwilliam is the ultimate summer adventure locale. Rent one of their kayaks or canoes and spend a few hours (or the whole day) on the water enjoying the abundant wildlife and views of Mount Monadnock, and end the day with a picnic or fancy your own from their on-site concessions. Events range from starlight paddle or senior paddle, and beginners or seasoned paddlers are always welcome! monadnockpaddle.com

Farm for Bees & Brides

Not only does Live Bee or Die Farm in New Boston make for the perfect wedding backdrop, but manager Emily Shellenberger is also the onsite florist for custom bouquets and event florals grown from the farm’s own sustainable pollinator habitat. Between their greenhouse event space (perfect for DIY events), Greenhouse on the River, flower cart, by-appointment tours and per-sonal on-farm apiary, the farm is buzzingwith opportunity. livebeeordiefarm.com