The Lakes Region of NH has it all with biking, hiking, zip lining and more.

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - June 10th, 2014 - As summer nears, visitors from all over will be planning their Lakes Region vacation. While some prefer the calm waters or relaxing at the spa others come to the region in search of a thrilling adventure! Luckily, the Lakes Region has it all with biking, hiking, zip lining and more.

The Lakes Region of New Hampshire offers its’ visitors wonderful hiking trails with lush forests and beautiful views. Hiking is a popular sport and can be a great adventure for the entire family. Mount Major in Alton Bay is a popular hike with an easy-to-find trail off of Route 11 and spectacular views at its summit, or visit Rattlesnake Mountain in Holderness, overlooking the beautiful Squam Lake. Those looking for a longer hike may prefer Mount Cardigan in Alexandria, a 4 hour hike starting at the AMC Cardigan Mountain Lodge. After a long day of hiking an ice cream stop is a must! Two great picks to try include classics like The Kellerhaus in Weirs Beach or The Town Docks in Meredith.

Whether you are a bicycle enthusiast, a casual biker, a locavore, nature lover or history buff, you’ll find adventure on The Northern Rail Trail. With connecting trails throughout the Lakes Region, the Northern Rail Trail makes the perfect day trip, or go overnight by taking advantage of their Inn to Inn Bike Tours. The Inn to Inn bike tour combines biking on the Northern Rail Trail with the luxury and convenience of being able to relax nightly in gracious inns, followed in the mornings by a gourmet breakfast before you hit the rail trail again.

Ziplining is a popular activity and there are lots of places to get your adrenaline going! Alpine Adventures in Lincoln was one of the first zipline tours in the northeast and spreads over 300 acres. Bretton Woods Canopy Tour in Bretton Woods has ten high-flying ziplines, two sky bridges and three rappels finishing with an 800 foot dual zip – a full day’s adventure! Or visit Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park to climb among the trees on the largest aerial obstacle course in New England. If you prefer more of an obstacle course suitable for the entire family, including the little kids, visit Monkey Trunks Adventure Course in Weirs Beach. For a full list of the adventure that awaits in the Lakes Region visit our Where To Play page on our website or contact us for itinerary suggestions!

The Lakes Region Tourism Association is the official tourism board of the region, representing close to 100 communities, 273 lakes and ponds, and more than 400 businesses in central New Hampshire, including area attractions, restaurants, retail establishments and accommodations. For more information or visitors’ guides, visit LakesRegion.org, facebook.com/NHLakesRegion or follow on Twitter. For more information about New Hampshire, go to www.visitnh.gov. The LRTA office is on Route 3 in Tilton, NH and can be reached by calling (800) 60-LAKES.   

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