Winter in the White Mountains is a magical time and while we love spending time outdoors, playing in the snow, there are some days that the weather may not cooperate and we just want to find something fun to do indoors. Don't despair! We've got you covered! Take a peek at all the fun indoor activities there are in the White Mountains.
Visit an Aquarium
Living Shores Aquarium in Glen is New Hampshire’s first aquarium and offers 32,000 square feet of interactive tide pools, exhibits, and immersive activities. Touch a sting ray, reserve an animal feeding, enjoy daily talks and presentations, play in the Augmented Reality Sandbox, and meet unique critters such as the axolotls…some of the newest (and cutest) residents at the aquarium.
Tour a Museum
Both the Franconia and North Conway branches of the New England Ski Museum showcase exhibits on ski pioneers, New England Olympians, the 10th Mountain Division, Tuckerman Ravine, classic skis, lost ski areas, local legends and more.
If you’re in Plymouth, engage in the White Mountains' past, present, and future at Plymouth State University's Museum of the White Mountains. Explore the region's artistic, historical, geographic, and cultural treasures through multiple exhibits, activities, and events throughout the year. Both museums are free of charge, but donations are happily accepted!
Climb an Indoor Rock Wall
Snowy day, windy day, cold day…whatever the weather, it’s a great time to check out the indoor rock climbing wall at North Country Climbing Center in Lisbon. With over 6,000 feet of varied terrain, this is a fun activity for everyone from beginners to the advanced climber.
Games Galore
Touted as being the Largest Arcade in the World, there are over 600 games for all ages to choose from at Funspot in Weirs Beach. Spend hours at prize games, video games, pinball, kiddie bumper cars & kiddie rides, an 18-hole indoor mini-golf course and ten pin & candlepin bowling. Grab a pizza and drinks while you're there. THE spot for family fun.
Settlers Green is one of the White Mountains premier destinations for outlet shopping, but they are also home to Ryan Family Amusements which features a game room with over 50 arcade-style games. an inflatable Airpark with over 5,000 square feet of bouncing, jumping, and sliding, and a menu offering pizza, beer, and cocktails.
Enjoy Live Theater or Music!
At the Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center in Plymouth, you can experience a big show in an intimate venue with a packed schedule including GRAMMY winners, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, world renowned comedians, extraordinary cinema and more. Why not enjoy enjoy dinner at the theater before the show while you're at it?
If Lincoln is your hub for exploring, opt for the North Country Center for the Arts at Jean's Playhouse; the playbill at this theatre runs the gamut from comedy acts to immersive and classic productions.
The North Country Chamber Players offers year-round chamber music concerts at various venues throughout the north country. Spend a relacing afternoon listening to classical pieces brought to you by incredibly talented musicians.
Wine and Beverage Tastings
Experience the finer things in life when you take in a wine or cider tasting at Seven Birches Winery at the RiverWalk Resort in Lincoln. Schedule a tour of the winemaking facility or a special tour with the winemaker. Check their website for information on some of their upcoming crafting and wine tasting events.
Sample Local Brews
The White Mountains is home to several craft breweries located in a few of the quaint towns that are so unique to the White Mountains region. The Woodstock Inn Brewery in North Woodstock has been making their brews for over 20 years and offer beers made with local ingredients. Enjoy a brewery tour before savoring a flight. Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton specializes in German beers and is located in a converted historic mill. Take in scenic views of the Ammonoosuc River from their tasting room. Rek Lis Brewing Co. in Bethlehem offers a rotating menu of their locally made beers and offers a generous food menu as well. Live music most nights will keep you entertained as will their whiskey and spirit tasting events. Twin Barns Brewing Co. North Taproom in North Woodstock brings with them their beers that some of you may know and love from their Meredith location. Enjoy live music and tasty snacks at their northern outpost. If you're in the Mount Washington Valley, be sure to visit Cathedral Ledge Distillery in North Conway. They are New Hampshire's only certified organic distillery and they offer flights, cocktails, and tasty snacks in their pet-friendly, timber framed barn.
Continue to warm up over lunch or dinner at one of our fantastic restaurants, and once the weather is more to your liking, head to our Winter in the Whites page to see what other winter activities you can enjoy while you're visiting us.
