Kid Friendly activities

[camp guy]

In Wolfeboro you could take them for a ride on the Millie B speedboat. This triple-cockpit is based at the Town dock. At their age, the children won't really understand the narration, but if you ride in the third seat (in the way-back) with a child on either side of you, they will get a thrill out of the vroom vroom noise, the spray (not too much), and the feeling of going really fast (not that fast). This is an "experience" ride they will enjoy even more than they realize it. This is information based on what I heard when my wife took two grandchildren about the same age - they all had a ball.

[FarmLife]

We are lucky to have so many family friendly activities available in the Lakes Region .

For those interested in the Sculpture Walk, I wanted to share some links to more info.

This links to the walking map online so that you can take the walk any time: http://greatermeredithprogram.com/map. There are also brochures in kiosks along the walk.

This links to the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithSculptureWalk

This links to info about guided tours:http://greatermeredithprogram.com/guided-tours

Hope you enjoy it as much as we have!

[Descant]

Belknap Mtn Fire Tower
Kellerhaus
Do Weirs and Funspot, etc. again. Kids like familiar, too.
When was the last time you took them to a fire station?
Pick one that you do every year as a family "Tradition"

[Vicisam]

Thank you all so much for the wonderful suggestions!! I will add them all to my list!

So glad I found and joined this great forum

[ghfromaltonbay]

My young nephews always enjoyed a visit to Klickety-Klack Railroad in Wolfeboro on Rt. 109A. There is a large layout of model trains with all the scenery. The kids can run the controls. If you are headed to Wolfeboro for any other sites such as the Libby Museum, this may be another stop that kids would like. They have a website.

[wobbelbill]

Might want to call Klickety-Klack RR first as there's a going out of business ad in local paper the wife picked up today. (If you'll be around soon and have an interest in model railroading they're having a 30% off sale!)

[donmac]

Don't forget the lake.

We just had a 4 year old and a 18 month old visiting for a few days.

If you have access to a boat, the 4 year old may enjoy slow tubing (with mom or dad), "driving" the boat (on captain's knee), or learning to cast and catch fish both from boat/dock/shore. The 18 month old enjoyed watching all of the above.

Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but there is a family circus setup at Faro's at the Weirs - have not been, but it may be entertaining for the young ones.

[dt5150]

i'd highly recommend santa's village. we just took our kids there 2 weeks ago, they absolutely love it there. we do the rides and the main park until about 3 or 4, and then let them go at it in the water park. that's their favorite part. $31 a head, under 3 is free. oh, and get some of the mini donuts... they're fantastic

[jbolty]

Santa's Village reminds me of Storyland in Glen.


All across America there were hundreds of places that sprang up in the 40s and 50s to take advantage of people traveling by car. Tiny amusement parks, odd buildings and quirky little museums. PBS has had a couple of good documentaries about them over the years.

http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/amusement/index.php

http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/unusual/index.php

Most of them disappeared when the interstate highways took over but in New England there are a fair amount of them still left and thriving after all these years.

Santa's Village, Storyland and Clark's are some great examples of time gone by. Many, many years ago Storyland employees used to go through the parking lot and put little signs on all the car bumpers with a wire twist. It was a amazing how many cars you would see driving all over the state with those things on, until they blew off eventually.

[chasedawg]

Originally Posted by camp guy

In Wolfeboro you could take them for a ride on the Millie B speedboat. This triple-cockpit is based at the Town dock. At their age, the children won't really understand the narration, but if you ride in the third seat (in the way-back) with a child on either side of you, they will get a thrill out of the vroom vroom noise, the spray (not too much), and the feeling of going really fast (not that fast). This is an "experience" ride they will enjoy even more than they realize it. This is information based on what I heard when my wife took two grandchildren about the same age - they all had a ball.

I also recommend the MIllie B. As a past Captain we had kids of all ages ride with us. Also while you are in Wolfeboro a MUST STOP TO SEE is the Klickety Klack Railroad. It is a very large display with all kinds of HBO model trains. The kids can actually run the trains. This is perfect for all ages. Parents will love it too. One of the best kept secrets in the Lakes Region. You can get a sample of what is like by going to Youtube and search for Kiickety Klack Railroad. Enjoy.