Holderness, NH—Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized with three prestigious “Best of” awards for 2025, a testament to its enduring role as New Hampshire’s favorite destination for family fun, outdoor adventure, and nature discovery.
This year, the Science Center received the following honors:
- Best Summer Outdoor Attraction – Lakes Region
New Hampshire Magazine Best of NH 2025 Readers’ Poll - Silver Medal – Best Family Attraction
The Laconia Daily Sun “Best of the Lakes Region” 2025 - Best NH Family Attraction (for the second year in a row!)
2025 Union Leader Readers’ Choice Awards
For nearly 60 years, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has welcomed generations of families to explore the wonders of New Hampshire’s wildlife, gardens, and natural landscapes. These awards celebrate the joy, connection, and sense of wonder that visitors experience on our trails, during our cruises, and throughout our programs.
“We are deeply grateful to our members, guests, and the entire New Hampshire community for this recognition,” said Iain MacLeod, Executive Director of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. “These honors reflect the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters who make the Science Center a place where families can learn, laugh, and grow together in nature.”
As a nonprofit organization, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center relies on community support to provide accessible, educational, and inspiring experiences for all. We invite everyone to visit this season and discover why we continue to be recognized as the region’s top family attraction.
For more information about our programs, animal ambassadors, and upcoming events, visit nhnature.org.
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About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, public gardens, and a nature-based Montessori early learning center, the Science Center has educated audiences of all ages since 1966 about the importance of our natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity. The Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year. For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.
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Press Contact:
Marylena Sevigney
Marketing & Communications Director
603-968-7194 x134
Marylena.sevigney@nhnature.org
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Image Caption 01: Broad-winged Hawk perched at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. The Broad-winged Hawk arrived in 2008 from Florida as a rehabilitated non-releasable bird.