This is a beautiful little town and a gem hidden in its midst. We took the "medical tour" and,…read morefrom a very knowledgeable and friendly young man, learned a mesmerizing history of two doctors, father and son, who tended to the townsfolk over an entire century, even as the state of medical science advanced dramatically. The farm surrounding their practice is exquisite and an easy walk through meadows and woods, surrounded by happy cows and goats. I really can't recommend this experience too highly.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place!…read more I had to VERY quickly reorganize a group trip of (almost) 50 people from another destination to here in under 24 hours. Talk about wild! From my initial call & email to when we loaded up our vans to leave, this place was extremely accommodating and helpful when it came time to entertain my group of campers and adult staff. Springing a large group on any place last minute is daunting and the staff here was incredible. At $5 per person, we couldn't have asked for a better day off-camp! On a warm, summer day, my kiddos and I loved getting some hands-on farm experience! Meeting the cows, petting chickens, feeding goats, and watering the animals. The kids (ages 7-12) had a great time. We ate lunch in a central area with a tent where we could store our belongings during the day. Plus, they sold cheap candy in the gift shop - my campers were elated. We also got a brief tour of The Country Doctor's House - so much history! The kids loved the brief tour, but if we would have done the full-length tour, it would have been too much. They had a variety of lawn games and a laundry activity that my youngest campers enjoyed. Go support small museums and historical sites! Places like these are eager to share their stories and educate the public! Highly recommend!

This is a must stop! It's a gift shop that has absolutely…read moreanything you can imagine in it. It just goes on and on. Pricing is not cheap, but average! The two women that work there are not very friendly but not rude. If you have a disability and need to sit down there is only one chair, i was told to go outside. Another woman and myself shared the only chair, off and on. Other than that, it was an amazing store!

So cute! There is something here for everyone. We came by to take a look around because my friend…read morebought a home up here. There are a ton of little things that would make great stocking stuffers. I found these tiny funny monster decorations. There are also general home good items and food. Worth taking a look!

The Libby Museum is a gem! Located on the eastern shore of…read moreLake Winnipesaukee a few miles north of Wolfeboro, NH, the museum offers a fascinating display of the natural history of the lakes region. You'll see the wildlife, the plant life, area archaeology and a variety of special exhibits. The Museum is "kid friendly" - many of the exhibits are designed to spark the imagination of young people and there are many "hands-on" activities. Grown up kids will enjoy their visit too! We try to visit at least once a year and every time we're glad that we've come. When company comes to visit, the Libby Museum is among the spots we urge them to see Best of all, at the Libby Museum, ADMISSION IS FREE!

We were on vacation in Wolfeboro and drove by there several times. I decided to take my grandsons,…read more11 and 8. The first thing they said was, "there's a moose inside." I thought they would hate it. Boy I was wrong. They had a scavenger hunt and the boys loved it. It was by far the best stop. They couldn't stop taking about the mummy hands.

The International Cryptozoology Museum is a museum that opened in Portland, Maine in 2003. It was…read morefounded by cryptozoologist, author and TV personality Loren Coleman. Although he has a background in social work, Coleman has had a passion for cryptozoology (the study of animals whose existence is unproven: aka cryptids) for several decades. Originally from Virginia, he relocated to Maine in 1980 and wrote a number of articles and books on cryptozoology. In 2003, Coleman opened the museum in the first floor of his home. As his collection of cryptid artifacts grew, so did his need to find a larger museum space. The museum moved a number of times before it ended up in its current location in Portland's Thompson Point in 2020. There are plans to move the museum to an even larger space in Bangor in 2026. My extended family and I visited the museum this past summer while we were vacationing in Maine. I've wanted to visit it for several years. I'm very familiar with Coleman's work from his books and TV appearances on documentaries on A&E or the History Channel. The museum is loaded with an absurd amount of artifacts all related to cryptozoology. I would say that a majority of the artifacts are dedicated to Bigfoot (Sasquatch), the Abominable Snowman (Yeti) and other legendary ape-like hominids. There were plenty of sculptures, footprint castings, and other various artifacts. The highlight for me was the 8.5-foot-tall Crookston Bigfoot sculpture made by taxidermist Curtis Christensen. There are also artifacts dedicated to cryptids such as Lake Monsters (Loch Ness Monster, Champ, Ogopogo, Cadborosaurus), Swamp Monsters, the Feejee Mermaid, the Montauk Monster, the Mothman, the Dover Demon, the Jersey Devil, the Beast of Bray Road, and others too numerous to mention. We all really enjoyed exploring the museum and we highly recommend it to anyone who's interesting in all things strange and unusual.

Although this place was geared more towards Bigfoot than any other animal, it definitely had a…read morelittle bit of everything and was oddly interesting. For $10 it's worth a stop. I think Parking was two dollars for an hour. There were a good number of kids there who obviously seemed to love it. i'm not sure that I would consider it an actual museum. It's more of a collection of odds and ends.

This is very small but equally interesting and there is no charge, so why not check it out. The…read morehistory of the road up Mt. Washington is fascinating, I never knew it has been privately owned for over 100 years. Definitely take the drive up as well, worth the time and cost in my opinion.

We really enjoyed the small museum after going up the auto road. It's free. Stop in!read more

This has been rebranded as "Silver Lake Railriders". Very scenic ride along a series of ponds. Lots…read moreof wildlife, including Blue Heron and Beavers

This is a wonderful 1 hour scenic train ride through beautiful woods and wildlife preserve…read more Passengers sit in open air cars and learn about the woods and beavers from the knowledgeable staff. There is a (free) train museum on the grounds that has many interesting artifacts and a working model train. There is also a diner that has snacks available for purchase. The best part of Silver Lake Railroad is that it operates on donation only...so it is very affordable for a family to enjoy this excursion. We had a great time and are definitely coming back next fall!

Loved the museum, loads of history and artifacts. We saw Butterflies in the planetarium, we can…read moreall do our part. Free seeds for wildflowers, too. Just lovely.

I'm possibly a bit biased since it's my hometown museum, but it's incredibly homey and nice. it's…read moresimple for sure, but there's some fun stuff to do and it's definitely something you should check out if you're in town! I wouldn't say it's particularly worth a trek if you're not around for other stuff primarily, but it's a fun little stop

This place is fantastic! Upon arrival, I was greeted by smiling faces, everyone was so pleasant and…read moreseemed genuinely happy to be there. The museum is thoughtfully laid out and really details what life was like both on and off the battlefield during the time period. It was not crowded at all, I spent two hours wandering around, I could have spent another hour easily if I took my time. Admission is reasonable at just $15, I would gladly come back here with my girlfriend and recommend this place to all.

This museum was one of the best ones I've been to. I went with a friend of mine and we spent hours…read morehere. So many things to read and look at its incredible. The staff was also extremely helpful and had some great stories. Nice gift shop also that I didn't find was overpriced. Definitely recommend.

Most of the art is really pretty. The simplicity of some of the pieces are really interesting. It's…read moremore on the small side but it's really cool and fascinating how all the art pieces are on walls the new renovation coming up for the second part of the house is being built right now. No clue if they're open... But still 5/5 stars

From the owner: The Rufus Porter Museum located in Bridgton, Maine features the history of a remarkable 19th…read morecentury New Englander, Rufus Porter (1792-1884). Porter is well-known in the folk art community for his landscape murals and miniature portraits, however, Porter was more than just a painter. He was the founding publisher and editor of the magazine Scientific American as well as inventor, writer, teacher and more. Open seasonally from mid-June to mid-October.