Plymouth New Hampshire straddles both the beautiful White Mountains and the Lakes Region. Incorporated in 1763, the city has a rich history and plenty of things to do. To get an overview, you can visit two Plymouth attractions in one. The Historical Museum is one of the attractions in Plymouth New Hampshire and boasts interesting artifacts documenting the region’s history, and is located in one of the oldest buildings in the town. Built in 1774, the old Grafton County Courthouse is where the young attorney, Daniel Webster, argued (and lost) his first criminal case in 1806.

The first teachers’ college in the state was founded here in 1871 and is today part of the University of New Hampshire system. Because this is an important university city, Plymouth attractions include many dining venues, restaurants, and cafés, as well as concerts, theatrical performances, and other events associated with the college.

Other attractions in Plymouth New Hampshire include the Federal House Inn, which is not only a historic stagecoach roadhouse (built in 1835), but is also one of the Plymouth hotels and a fine dining venue. The inn works in partnership with Outdoor Escapes, offering Plymouth New Hampshire vacation packages that include private guided outdoor adventures on land, snow, and water. These consist of hiking and kayaking, cycling and sailing, as well as autumn motorcoach tours. Historic covered bridges are other Plymouth attractions as there are four of them in the area. If you’re wondering when to go, driving to visit these is particularly beautiful and scenic during the brilliant autumn foliage season.

Plymouth New Hampshire itself is not technically a resort town that draws thousands of visitors. But, because of its strategic location in both the Lakes Region and White Mountains, some of the most popular attractions in Plymouth New Hampshire are the recreational opportunities offered by both regions. The nearby towns of Meredith and Weirs Beach, which are resorts, provide recreation in and around Lake Winnipesaukee. The nearest ski resorts are within a ten mile radius. State parks are just as close, with hiking trails in pristine mountain forests, camping, hunting, and fishing. For nature up close and personal, visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in nearby Holderness. What began in 1968 as a small family effort to rescue injured and orphaned animals of the region, has grown into a nationally recognized wildlife and conservation center today.

Travel a bit further north of Plymouth New Hampshire and you can ride the Conway Scenic Railroad in lovingly restored vintage cars. You can ascend Mount Washington in your car rentals or on the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. This is strictly a summer excursion, since the highest mountain in the northeast has the world’s fastest winds and most severe winter weather. If you’ve indulged in the many outdoor recreational activities, you can relax at one of the spas in the state, located here. It’s in the Common Man Inn right in town, and this is one of the best luxury hotels in town. You’ll also find two country clubs here, in case you want to get in some golfing.