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White Island State Historic Site Historic Site in Rye, NH USA
The first lighthouse at the Isles of Shoals was erected on White Island in 1820. It was made out of stone and wood shingles. The White Island Lighthouse Station is one of New England's great historic landmarks.
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Wolfeboro Trolley Company Museum in Wolfeboro, NH USA
Discover America's Oldest Summer Resort in a Turn-of-the-Century-Style Trolley. You're 45-minute narrated tour of historic Wolfeboro begins at the Wolfeboro Town Docks or the Information Center at the old Railroad Station.
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Wright Museum of World War II Museum in Wolfeboro, NH USA
The Wright Museum's purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with the story of WWII-era Americans often called "the greatest generation".
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“FABRICate” Art Gallery in Meriden, NH USA
“FABRICate” New Exhibit! The League of NH Craftsmen in Meredith, NH – is proud to present its latest exhibition “FABRICate”, showcasing the work of four incredible fiber artists Cheryl Miller, Elaine Farmer, Patsy Fraiser, and Helen Fitzgerald.
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Albany Covered Bridge Scenic in Conway, NH USA
The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. At that time, Amzi Russell and Leandre Morton entered into an agreement with the town to build a new bridge for $1,300 minus the amount previously paid for the original bridge.
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Ashuelot Covered Bridge Scenic in Winchester, NH USA
The Ashuelot covered bridge is considered by local historians to be one of New Hampshire's most elaborate covered bridges. The original purpose of the bridge was to transport wood across the river for use by the Ashuelot Railroad.
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Bartlett Covered Bridge Scenic in Bartlett, NH USA
The bridge was abandoned and closed to traffic in 1939. It was later rebuilt for $20,000. In the 1950s, it was used to store snow fence. In 1966 the bridge and land around it was sold to a private individual. It was repaired by Milton Graton that same year.
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Bath Covered Bridge Scenic in Bath, NH USA
The current structure is the fifth bridge to stand on this site. The first was constructed in 1794 at a cost of $366.66. That bridge was demolished by a flood and replaced in 1806 at a cost of $1,000.
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Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge Scenic in Bath, NH USA
According to New Hampshire Department of Transportation records, this is the oldest covered bridge still in use in New Hampshire. It is the first and only bridge to be erected at this site.
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Bement Covered Bridge Scenic in Bradford, NH USA
This is the third bridge at this location. Tradition has it that Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native and a member of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers, built the bridge entirely of hemlock. No evidence was found however to support or dispute the claim.
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Big Fish Little Fish Play Day Museum in Rye, NH USA
Thursday morning exploration time for preschoolers. Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day every Thursday morning from 10am-noon.
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Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge Scenic in Cornish, NH USA
The Blacksmith Shop Bridge was built by James Tasker. The bridge was used by only one family and given its name because of its close proximity to a local blacksmith shop that once stood in an area know as Slab City.
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Blow-Me-Down Covered Bridge Scenic in Cornish, NH USA
The bridge was build by James Tasker. The structure was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1980. The restoration was made possible with the aid from a federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant from the National Park Service of the U.S.
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Bump Covered Bridge Scenic in Campton, NH USA
The original Queenpost structure at this site was built in 1877. At one time the bridge was known as the Webber Bridge.
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Carlton Bridge Scenic in Swanzey, NH USA
Town records indicate the original bridge at this site was constructed in 1789, however, the exact date has not been verified. The current bridge was built in 1869.
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Cilleyville Covered Bridge Scenic in Andover, NH USA
The structure was built by a local carpenter by the name of Print Atwood. He was assisted by Al Emerson and Charles Wilson. Local folklore suggests that during construction, Emerson and Wilson became upset and cut some of the timbers short, causing the bridge to tilt.
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Clark's Covered Bridge Scenic in North Woodstock, NH USA
Clark's Bridge was originally built in Barre, Vermont as a part of the Barre Railroad, a short line railroad which ran between Montpelier and Barre, Vermont. The bridge was built to span the Winooski River.
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Conway Scenic Railroad Historic Site in North Conway, NH USA
Conway Scenic Enjoy an authentic railroading experience as you travel on historical routes from our 1874 train station in North Conway Village to either Conway or Bartlett. Conway route is an 11 mile round trip train ride for visitors wanting an shorter train ride.
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Coombs Covered Bridge Scenic in Winchester, NH USA
The bridge was named after its original builder and owner, Anthony Coombs. The Coombs Bridge once played an important role in both the social and commercial development of the area.
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Corbin Covered Bridge Scenic in Newport, NH USA
The state suggested closing the bridge in May 1979, but the town reduced the posted weight limit from six to three tons. It was rehabilitated by the state in 1980 at a cost of $43,000.
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