
Explore
Being in the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire and right by the border of Vermont, we are within minutes of amazing national parks, ski slopes, and an abundance of outdoor activities. Here are a few of our favorite local sites, activities, and local shopping we recommend, but it is by no means an exhaustive list as there is so much to explore!
Get Active
No matter the season, there is no end to the natural landscape to explore just minutes from Ogontz. From private fly fishing tours, exploring the White Mountain National Forest, and unique family friendly parks and activities, there is no end to the fun for all ages!
Franconia Notch State Park
27 minutes from Ogontz
Location: Flume Gorge, Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251.
About: Franconia Notch State Park has been attracting visitors for well over 200 years, long before it was made into a park. Even famed writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau spent time here. Take a page from his book (pun intended) and explore Franconia Notch and all of its breathtaking beauty! If you can only do one thing, definitely check out Flume Gorge. Over thousands of years, Flume Brook wore the winding gorge into the solid granite that now forms the walls. Inside, it's secluded-- just you, the bubbling creek, and the verdant green plants. While you are here, stop at the Flume Gorge Visitor Center and walk through the renowned Flume Gorge, ride the exciting aerial tramway at Cannon Mountain, and visit the New England Ski Museum. Take your time, stop for a swim at Echo Lake, net a trout while fly fishing at Profile Lake, ride your bike on the Recreational Trail, watch for rock climbers, hawks, and falcons on Cannon Cliffs, or hike on the Appalachian Trail.
Website: NH State Parks : Welcome
Cannon Mountain Ski Resort & Summer Aerial Tramway
28 minutes from Ogontz
Location: 2650 Profile Road, Franconia, NH 03580
About: Cannon Mountain Ski Area is a state-owned ski resort located on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. Cannon is located within Franconia Notch State Park and offers 10 lifts servicing 265 acres of skiing. Cannon has 23 miles of trails and a north-northeast exposure and has the only aerial tram in New Hampshire.
Website: Home - Cannon Mountain (cannonmt.com)
Raft NH: Whitewater Rafting and Dog Sledding
1hr4min from Ogontz
Location: 196 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581
About: Raft NH and Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel is not your average outdoor outfitter; they specialize in summertime rafting adventures and year-round dog sledding experiences. The proceeds generated from their trips help support the 70+ sled dogs that currently call them home. Our year-round adventures are conducted in the iconic White Mountains and scenic Great North Woods of Northern, NH. They have a variety of rafting trips (open to those ages 6+) and summertime dog sledding experiences (open to those ages 2+).
Website: Raft NH – Year Round Dog Sledding & Summertime Whitewater Rafting
Alpine Adventures
43 minutes from Ogontz
Location: 41 Main Street, Lincoln, NH 03251
About: Alpine Adventures, located in the beautiful White Mountains of NH, near the award-winning Whale’s Tale Waterpark, opened the first, longest, highest and fastest Zipline Canopy Tour in New England in 2006 and continues to lead the way in the outdoor adventure industry. The original Tree Top Canopy Tour was an instant hit and continues to be a favorite for families and first-time zippers. With 300 private acres in Woodstock, NH, it was no time before Alpine expanded by building the SkyRider and Super SkyRider Zipline Tours. To keep our tours safe, new, and exciting, Alpine constantly adjusts the courses and plans new routes. Continually raising the bar for Ziplining…with longer, higher lines, side-by-side racing zips and more. In addition, in 2015, Alpine built their first Treehouse, a magnificent work of art offering a welcome rest stop for many tours.
Website: About Us | Alpine Adventures (alpinezipline.com)
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The Mount Washington Cog Railway
50min from Ogontz
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Location: 3168 Base Station Rd., Bretton Woods, NH 03549
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About: The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world, and the only one currently operating in North America. With an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest in the world! Motive power is primarily provided by a fleet of seven powerful biodiesel locomotives, each custom designed, built and maintained on site. And with a nod to its steam heritage, the railway also continues to operate a pair of century-old, coal-fired steam engines.
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Located in the heart of the majestic White Mountains region of northern New Hampshire, Marshfield Base Station is 6 miles east of Route 302 on the western face of Mount Washington. Even the drive along Base Station Road is beautiful– every twist and turn reveals new perspectives on the Presidential Range. Make sure to stop for some pictures at Upper Ammonoosuc Falls, an impressive rocky cascade and popular swimming hole just a few yards off the road. And keep your eyes open for wildlife- moose and bear sightings are not uncommon along the Base road!
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Website: The Mount Washington Cog Railway (thecog.com)
Santa’s Village
50 minutes from Ogontz
Location: 528 Presidential Hwy, Jefferson, NH 03583
About: Santa’s Village is an amusement park in Jefferson that is themed around Christmas. Most of the park’s 23 different rides have a winter or Christmas-themed name or design. The park is designed as an attraction for the whole family, with plenty of rides that bigs and littles alike can enjoy. Santa and his reindeer also make appearances for photo ops. The park grounds are carefully manicured and well-kept, so strolling through the park is enjoyable. The park welcomes visitors to bring in their own food, but their Burger Meister Food Court also has plenty of choices for tasty dining. Even though the name makes this sound like it would be a winter-only attraction, the park is actually open in summer as well with a water park.
Website: Pure Joy. Family Style. | Santa's Village
Whale’s Tale Water Park
39 minutes from Ogontz
Location: 481 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251
About: Whale’s Tale Water Park is a family-friendly waterpark that spans 17 acres. The park has been open for 25 years and has won awards as being one of the best waterparks in the country. There are 11 different attractions in the park, including the newest, Akua Beach and Poseidon’s Village. Those looking for the thrill of a water slide will find six different exciting options in the park with something for all ages. There’s also a large wave pool and a lazy river that everyone enjoys. There are several rides and attractions that cater to both kids and adults, including Whale Harbor, a play area for young kids and toddlers with several fountains and water slides.
Website: Home (whalestalewaterpark.net)
Pemi Valley Moose Tours
45 minutes from Ogontz
Location: 136 Main St., Lincoln, NH 03251
About: Pemi Valley Moose Tours is a tour company that offers educational bus tours through the forest and historical sights and, of course, includes up-close views of moose in the wild. The tours are completely family friendly. Tours are completed on buses and include a step-on tour guide who will be able to look for moose without distraction as the driver navigates the roads. On some tours, the group is able to get off the bus and see moose up close. Make sure you pack your camera to document your encounters with these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
Website: Pemi Valley Moose Tours - Moose Tours, Wildlife Tours (moosetoursnh.com)
Freestone Fly Fishing Guide Service
29 minutes from Ogontz
Location: 4123 Main St., Bethlehem, NH 03574
About: Freestone Guide Service offers an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Whether you are an experienced fly fisherman, someone new to the sport, or looking to immerse yourself in the incredible world of fly fishing, Freestone Guide Service will help you find the fish!
Website: FREESTONE GUIDE SERVICE, LLc
Grid North Fishing Guide Service
14 minutes from Ogontz
Location: Hilltop Rd, Littleton, NH 03561
About: Private fly fishing half day and full day guide service.
Website: Fishing Guide|Littleton, NH|Grid North Guide Service, LLC (gridnorthnh.com)
Outdoor Gear Rentals
Don't have the gear you need for your adventures? No problem! There are plenty of outfitters close by to get you suited up and ready to explore.
Snowmobile & Ski Rentals
Snowmobile Rentals of Lincoln ,NH (nhsledventures.com)
NEK Adventures | ATV & Snowmobile Tours in Vermont | VT Snowmobile Rentals
Rodgers Ski & Sport (rodgersskiandsport.com)
Drummond's Mountain Shop - Bretton Woods NH - Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Ski and Snowboard Tuning
New Hampshire Fishing License & Information
NH Hunting and Fishing Licenses | New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (state.nh.us)
Outdoor Gear Rentals
Don't have the gear you need for your adventures? No problem! There are plenty of outfitters close by to get you suited up and ready to explore.
Snowmobile & Ski Rentals
Snowmobile Rentals of Lincoln ,NH (nhsledventures.com)
NEK Adventures | ATV & Snowmobile Tours in Vermont | VT Snowmobile Rentals
Rodgers Ski & Sport (rodgersskiandsport.com)
Drummond's Mountain Shop - Bretton Woods NH - Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Ski and Snowboard Tuning
New Hampshire Fishing License & Information
NH Hunting and Fishing Licenses | New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (state.nh.us)
Shop Local
With so many amazing small towns within 1-2 hours from Ogontz, there is an abundance of ways to shop and support the local, thriving community in northern New Hampshire and Vermont and bring a piece home with you.
Littleton, NH
15min from Ogontz
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About: This adorable mountain town is home to Chutters, a general store with the world's longest candy counter, local breweries, coffee shops, a covered bridge over the river, antique stores, and so much more!
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Bishop's Homemade Ice Cream
15min from Ogontz
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About: This local homemade ice cream shop is a destination during the summer season!
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Website: Bishop's Homemade Ice Cream
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Harman's Cheese & Country Store
14min from Ogontz
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Location: 1400 NH-117, Sugar Hill, NH 03586
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About: This small country store features local cheeses, smoked meats, maple syrup, and goods just off the road.
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Website: Harman's Cheese & Country Store, Sugar Hill, NH | Cheddar Cheese and More!
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Schilling Beer Co.
19min from Ogontz
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Location: 18 Mill St., Littleton, NH 03561
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About: Buzzy brewery also serving wood-fired pies & bites in a riverside, 18th century mill with a deck.
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Website: Schilling Beer Company
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Iron Furnace Brewing
19min from Ogontz
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Location: 115 Main St., Franconia, NH 03580
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About: A local brewing company with a brewery, taproom, tasting room, and store. Also serving food and small bites.
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Website: Schilling Beer Company
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Seven Birches Winery
42min from Ogontz
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Location: 22 S Mountain Dr., Lincoln, NH 03251
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About: Seven Birches Winery, located within the grand new Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain is hand-crafting classic European grape varietals and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction. The fruit may be from around the world, but our wine embraces the spirit of New Hampshire.
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Website: Seven Birches Winery – RiverWalk Resort, Lincoln, New Hampshire
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Quechee General Store
1 hr 14min from Ogontz
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Location: 5573 Woodstock Rd, Quechee, VT 05059
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About: A sprawling general store with local goods from around the region including a wine tasting room, a Cabot cheese tasting room, antique store, and an antique toy museum. The perfect way to spend a rainy day or explore vintage and unique local products in one stop.
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Website: Cheese, Beer, Wine, Local Vermont Items & More | Quechee General Store
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Sugarbush Farm, Woodstock, VT
1 hr 26min from Ogontz
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Location: 591 Sugarbush Farm Rd, Woodstock, VT 05091
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About: This 3 generation Luce Family Farm is famous for its excellent waxed cheeses and pure maple syrup made right on the farm. The 500 acre farm is located on a scenic road in central Vermont outside Woodstock. You'll find free samples of 15 kinds of cheese, 4 grades of maple syrup and the farm store is full of samples of jams, mustard's, spreads and meats made locally. Maple syrup is made in the Spring but folks can enjoy the self tour to see where it is actually made. Watch a video on the syrup making process and walk in the maple woods to see how Jeff and Ralph tap our trees. Make friends with their farm animals during the warmer months. Free admission and open year round daily from 9-5.
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Website: Sugarbush Farm | Woodstock, VT | Cheese & Maple Syrup Farm
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