New Hampshire has many special places to view the colorful change of foliage. At Castle in the Clouds, in Moultonborough, you will be transported back to the early 1900’s to the home of Thomas Plant. However, do not rush straight up to the castle, take your time and make a few stops along the way.
What is the first stop? Well…
If you are in Portland, Maine and looking for something aimed especially for your kids…this is the place to go. The Children’s Museum & Theater of Maine has four levels of fun that the entire family will enjoy. Their mission statement says it all: “The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play.”
We spent our morning at the museum and the girls had such a great time using their imagination. Let me take you on a tour of our day.
When I go to Cape Cod, it is all about relaxing and recharging. I love all the beautiful beaches and taking long walks while shopping in downtown areas. When I travel I like to take in the culture of my destination and Heritage Museum and Gardens, located in Sandwich, is the perfect place to experience classic Cape Cod. There is something for everyone here and a lovely way to spend half a day. Let me tell you about my day at this unique spot.
In Concord, NH there is a great place that is a tribute to 2 New Hampshire space pioneers: Alan Shepard, America’s first astronaut to travel into space, and NASA’s teacher-in-space, Christa McAuliffe. This small discovery center is filled with many hands-on activities that teach families about space. It is a fun place to spend a few hours. A few of our favorite experiences included:
Southern New Hampshire residents have a gem of a museum right in our backyard. The Currier Museum, located in Manchester, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon filled with culture. The museum has a large collection of American and European art. They even have a Picasso as well as a Monet. The paintings are well labeled and at times there are even detailed place cards displayed that you can use to better understand what you are looking at.
The SEE Science Center is located in one of the beautiful old mill buildings in Manchester, NH. It consists of 2 floors of hands-on exhibits that cater to toddlers as well as older kids. I loved that each activity explains the science behind it, as well as encourages kids to make a hypothesis or align the activity to a part of their lives.
Kids will have so much fun exploring topics such as force, light, sound, electricity, simple machines, and much more. My girls were entertained for 2 hours and could have kept going. It is a fun place to use your creativity (pretending the submarine is under attack) while also getting out some energy (pulling yourself up with a pulley). It is a great place that will hold the attention of both kids and parents and is filled with activities you can enjoy together.
If you are in Boston and looking for something that all ages will enjoy, the Boston Museum of Science is a safe bet. It is one of our favorite places and there is so much to do that we never do the entire thing in one day. Our typical visit includes exploring the different wings of the museum, seeing a few shows, and having lunch in the cafeteria. There are so many different things to do that no two visits are ever the same. Here are a few of our favorite things to do:
If you want happy tired kids that will go to bed as soon as their heads hit the pillow then this is the place to take them! Throughout these three floors your child will exercise their mind, body, and creativity and the best part is you can play right along with them.