Lincoln: what's actually worth it
Top things to do in Lincoln
Franconia Notch State Park
State Park · ★ 4.8 (7,810 reviews)
Swimming, skiing, hiking, canoeing & history inside a mountain pass with a scenic aerial tramway.
Check tours & tickets →Flume Gorge
Park · ★ 4.8 (6,964 reviews)
Natural gorge hiking area with a visitor center, covered bridge & mountain & waterfall views.
Check tours & tickets →Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.8 (2,273 reviews)
Seasonal ravine park for hiking, caving & gemstone mining amid boardwalks, mountain & river scenery.
Check tours & tickets →Polar Caves Park
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.7 (1,667 reviews)
Self-guided tours of glacial caves formed during the Ice Age plus a rock garden & a nature trail.
Check tours & tickets →Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.7 (1,533 reviews)
Natural retreat featuring live-animal exhibits, hiking trails, gardens & scenic lake cruises.
Check tours & tickets →Alpine Adventures
Amusement Center · ★ 4.8 (977 reviews)
Huge mountain park showcasing off-road safari tours, snowmobile rides, ziplining & an aerial course.
Check tours & tickets →Granite State Railway
Transportation Service · ★ 4.3 (1,499 reviews)
Heritage railway along the Pemigewassett River offering 80-minute trips in vintage passenger cars.
Check tours & tickets →Where to eat
Black Mtn. Burger Co.
Hamburger Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (4,218 reviews)
Local burger joint with a laid-back vibe serving creative, scratch-made patties & comfort eats.
Website →The Common Man Lincoln
Bar & Grill · ★ 4.6 (3,035 reviews)
Branch of a relaxed American chain set in quaint, old-timey quarters with rustic accents & a bar.
Website →Woodstock Inn Brewery
Restaurant · ★ 4.3 (3,850 reviews)
Homey, Victorian-style rooms in 6 buildings, plus a casual restaurant, a brewery & 4 pubs.
Website →Flapjacks Pancake House
Breakfast Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,591 reviews)
Breakfast place with country decor offering classic & specialty pancakes, French toast & omelettes.
Website →Covered Bridge Farm Table
American Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (1,765 reviews)
Bar & restaurant offering a globally inspired, farm-to-table menu in a modern, homey-chic space.
Website →Gordi's Fish & Steak House
Steak House · ★ 4.4 (2,355 reviews)
Easygoing American eatery & bar featuring a patio & woodsy quarters decorated with ski memorabilia.
Website →Gypsy Cafe
Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (1,243 reviews)
Brightly colored, artwork-filled haunt serving an international menu in cozy quarters with a patio.
Website →The Moon Cafe & Bakery
Cafe · ★ 4.6 (962 reviews)
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