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Castle in the Clouds

Part of the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate, the property is home to the 1913-1914 Lucknow Mansion, the premier historical museum in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The 6,300-acre estate provides one of the most stunning views of New Hampshire’s largest lake (Lake Winnipesaukee) and surrounding mountains. We enjoyed a self-guided tour of the mansion, learning about everything from the original furnishings and vintage clothing to innovative features that were unheard of at the time, such as a central vacuuming system, ammonia refrigeration, and needle showers. You can also spend time walking or hiking 28 miles of trails maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, weaving along brooks, streams, and waterfalls. We hiked the Brook Walk with its 7 waterfalls.

The Brook Walk – 7 Waterfall Trail

East Wakefield NH

It’s a small, unincorporated community in the town of Wakefield in Carroll County, near the Maine border. It is known for its lakes and ponds, including Pine River Pond, Balch Pond, Ivanhoe Pond, and nearby Province Lake, making it a popular area for boating, fishing, and summer cottages. We spent several days visiting a relative who is a town selectman and a great tour guide.

Strawbery Banke Museum

In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Strawbery Banke Museum is one of the area’s best attractions. It’s a 10-acre history museum that preserves the historic Puddle Dock neighborhood and tells more than 350 years of local history through restored homes, gardens, exhibits, and costumed interpreters. Highlights include Historic houses from different time periods, many on their original sites; heirloom gardens and landscaped grounds; exhibits covering colonial life, the American Revolution, immigration, and 20th-century Portsmouth; and Interactive demonstrations and costumed role-players who bring the neighborhood’s history to life.

Deerfield Fair

The Deerfield Fair in Deerfield, New Hampshire, is one of New England’s premier agricultural fairs and promotes itself as New England’s Oldest Family Fair, with attendance of over 100,000. Highlights include Livestock and agricultural exhibits, Horse and oxen competitions, Carnival rides and midway games, Food vendors and traditional fair foods, Live entertainment and demonstrations, and Craft, photography, gardening, and baking competitions.