We went to the Squam Lake Science Center in Holderness today and here is my review....
Date: 8/19/2008
Parking: Plenty
Gate/Admission: [$$$] Very informative and kind
Birthday Parties: Yes
Bathroom: We used the one near the front entrance. It was clean with a changing table.
Cleanliness: The grounds and the exhibits are very clean.
Store: It's not the typical trinket store. This store is packed with local products, cool carvings, fun games for kids, lots of books and stuffed animals. I could have spent much more time in there, but with a two year old you gotta keep moving.
Overall: This is a great place to experience nature in New Hampshire in a truly natural setting. Most of the animals that live there are orphaned, injured, or cannot survive in the wild. The exhibits are beautiful and the animals are so well cared for. The staff is very educated on the animals and love what they do. The animals are amazing. We love the Bear exhibit and the Mountain Lion exhibit. They have a children's play barn with fun things to crawl into and on while learning! Go figure. This spot is a true gem right here in our backyard. The trail is well maintained. I saw strollers. I would recommend a jogging type stroller, but I saw other strollers doing just fine. There is a spot with picnic tables that you can sit and eat. No food or drink is allowed on the trail. Just keep that in mind when your heading out! Have fun and don't forget your camera.
My kids are nature fanatics and they loved it here. It's a whole day of outdoor play, trails, animals and even a "play house"! I recommend checking it out. We try to go once a year.
ReplyDeleteI went with my 7 year old last month and she had a blast. We walked all the exhibits and then "hiked" the Mt. Fayal trail for a beautiful view of Squam Lake from the top. We wore regular sneakers and did just fine. We did have water bottles with us, so we took our time going up and down. My daughter's favorite part was the Mountian Lions, mine was the view from the hike.
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