Best Places: High-Energy Spots for Adults and Kids

Who says kids get to have all the fun? Not us! Let loose and have fun with the whole family at these spots across the Granite State where volume isn’t a problem.

Stratham Hill Park, Stratham
www.strathamnh.gov

There are endless activities at Stratham Hill Park in Stratham. With hiking trails, mountain-biking trails, the fire tower, baseball fields and a playground, there’s something for everyone, no matter your age. Stratham Hill Park is always abuzz with activity — from cross-country and mountain-biking races, to movie nights in the park, to food trucks and more. You never know what you’ll find during a day at the park. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the number of options this park has to offer, you can always run around in circles in their lush fields, or just lay down at the top of the hill and watch the clouds roll by.

Gunstock Adventure Park, Gilford
www.gunstock.com

While Gunstock’s become known as a go-to wintertime skiing and snowboarding mecca, don’t sleep on its warm-weather offerings. Gunstock Adventure Park features miles of dog-friendly hiking and biking trails, ziplining, scenic lift rides, aerial treetop adventures, a mountain coaster and even a campground to spend the night after a full day of summer fun. Head over to Gilford to enjoy the wonders of summer in the scenic mountains.

Canobie Lake Park, Salem
www.canobie.com

“AHHHHhhhhHHHHHHH,” is what you’ll say spending a day at Canobie Lake Park. With more than 85 attractions, including hair-raising roller coasters, thrill rides, water rides and live music, Canobie Lake Park is the place to visit if you’re looking to have a scream-worthy day with an adrenaline rush. For 120 years, Canobie Lake Park has been a hotspot for a full-day of exciting family fun that will have your kids fast asleep for the entire car ride home.