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NHSCOT - New Hampshire Highland Games

The guide was updated: 2024-11-27

The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival, one of the largest and most vibrant Scottish festivals in the Northeast, has been running for nearly 50 years and celebrates Scottish heritage with passion and excitement. Held annually at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, the festival offers a dynamic mix of athletic competitions, music, food, and cultural events. Enjoy thrilling events like the caber toss and other traditional heavy athletics, watch Highland dance and pipe and drum performances, and shop for Scottish goods in the Vendor Village. The festival also features seminars on whisky tasting, Scottish history, and more. With activities for all ages, including a Clan Village where you can trace your Scottish roots, it’s a lively celebration that draws attendees from across the region and beyond.

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Website: nhscot.org
Email: info@nhscot.org

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Flume Gorge

Flume Gorge

Enjoy a two-mile scenic walk and discover the natural beauty of Flume Gorge. Discovered in 1808, the gorge has come to be the best-known attraction in Lincoln, composed of walls of Conway granite that can reach heights of 70-90 feet.

Loon Mountain Resort

Loon Mountain Resort

Loon Mountain, a beautiful, snow-capped peak located in Lincoln's White Mountain National Forest, is a year-round haven for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, it’s a favorite for skiers and snowboarders, offering a range of slopes, terrain parks, and family-friendly options. Come summer, the mountain transforms with activities like zip-lining, scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, and the Aerial Forest Adventure Park.

Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia Notch State Park lies in the heart of the stunning White Mountain National Forest, offering a dramatic mountain pass traversed by an 8-mile scenic parkway stretching from the iconic Flume Gorge to serene Echo Lake. Visitors can immerse themselves in the park's natural beauty, with towering peaks, lush forests, and crystal-clear waters providing breathtaking vistas at every turn. Popular activities include hiking, biking, and exploring highlights like the Basin, a natural granite pothole, and the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Lost River Gorge is a testament to the power and wonder of nature. It was formed over hundreds of years before recorded time by natural forces and winds along the Lost River, which comes in and out of your view as you explore the magnificent gorges and boulder caves along boardwalks lit by lanterns.

Granite State Scenic Railway

Granite State Scenic Railway

Hop aboard the Granite State Scenic Railway for a charming, 80-minute round-trip ride along the Pemigewasset River. Operating from late spring to fall, this vintage train takes you through a scenic wooded landscape, offering beautiful river views and a peek into New Hampshire's natural beauty. It's the perfect family-friendly outing, with themed rides like the Santa Express during the winter months.

Alpine Adventures

Alpine Adventures

Alpine Adventures is one of the top spots for outdoor excitement in the White Mountains. Known for having the first zip-line canopy tour in New England, they offer several zip-line courses that take you high above the treetops with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. For an even more adventurous experience, visitors can try their thrilling off-road tours, which use military-grade Pinzgauer vehicles to navigate rugged terrain. In addition, the Thrillsville Aerial Park is perfect for those looking to challenge themselves with climbing walls, obstacle courses, and the BigAirBag Stuntzone, where you can take daring jumps.

Whale's Tale Waterpark

Whale's Tale Waterpark

Whale’s Tale Waterpark is a top-rated destination in Lincoln, ranked among the top 10 best water parks in the U.S. by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards in 2024. Set in the scenic White Mountains, it offers attractions for all ages, including 11 water slides, a wave pool, a quarter-mile lazy river, and interactive kids’ areas like Shipwreck Island. Thrill-seekers can enjoy rides like "Poseidon’s Voyage," a trap-door speed slide, and "Eye of the Storm," a swirling vortex ride.

Kancamagus Highway

Kancamagus Highway

It has always been in mankind's nature to explore his surroundings, and even though he has traded walking through treacherous terrain for a ride on the open road, that spirit remains strong. The Kancamagus Highway, or "The Kanc," is a 34.5-mile stretch of scenic highway along State Route 112 from Lincoln to Conway that takes you through White Mountain National Forest.

NHSCOT - New Hampshire Highland Games

NHSCOT - New Hampshire Highland Games

The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival, one of the largest and most vibrant Scottish festivals in the Northeast, has been running for nearly 50 years and celebrates Scottish heritage with passion and excitement. Held annually at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, the festival offers a dynamic mix of athletic competitions, music, food, and cultural events. Enjoy thrilling events like the caber toss and other traditional heavy athletics, watch Highland dance and pipe and drum performances, and shop for Scottish goods in the Vendor Village. The festival also features seminars on whisky tasting, Scottish history, and more. With activities for all ages, including a Clan Village where you can trace your Scottish roots, it’s a lively celebration that draws attendees from across the region and beyond.

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