Waterloo Covered Bridge
(Approx. 4.0 miles)
The structure was completely rebuilt in 1857 by Dutton Woods of Contoocook. It was rebuilt a second time in 1970, at a cost of $16,300 under the state Town Bridge Aid Program. Finally, the bridge was rehabilitated by the state in 1987 at a cost of $3,000.
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Pillsbury State Park
(Approx. 6.4 miles)
Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system.
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Discover How to Find Your Way!
(Approx. 6.5 miles)
Discover how our ancestors learned to find their way Discover how our ancestors learned to find their way using what nature provides. Learn how to use the sun, moon, stars, and magnetism (compass). For ages 11 & older.
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Rollins State Park
(Approx. 7.3 miles)
Rollins State Park has picnicking, hiking and parking. Leashed pets are allowed.
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Henniker Covered Bridge
(Approx. 7.8 miles)
The Henniker bridge was built by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1972 using traditional methods. For example, the framed trusses were pulled across the river by a team of oxen.
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Winslow State Park
(Approx. 8.1 miles)
Winslow State Park, is located on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge in Wilmot, New Hampshire. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views of the White Mountains to the north and the taller of the southern and central Vermont peaks. Mt.
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Painted Blessings Ranch Horse Camps
(Approx. 12.5 miles)
Offering day camps for children ages 5-16 Horse camp at Painted Blessings Ranch is designed to teach basic to advanced horsemanship, allowing each camper to advance independently as well as a group.
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Rowell's Covered Bridge
(Approx. 14.4 miles)
The bridge was built by Horace Childs of Henniker with the help of his brothers Enoch and Warren. The Burr type construction is unusual in that solid timber arches are fitted end to end and bolted to the side timbers to form the basic design.
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Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site
(Approx. 15.1 miles)
The Daniel Webster Birthplace is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen.
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