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Top things to do in Lincoln

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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.
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Flume Gorge
Park · ★ 4.8 (6,964 reviews)
Natural gorge hiking area with a visitor center, covered bridge & mountain & waterfall views.
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3
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.
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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.
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5
Rocky Gorge Scenic Area
Scenic Spot · ★ 4.8 (1,342 reviews)
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.7 (1,533 reviews)
Natural retreat featuring live-animal exhibits, hiking trails, gardens & scenic lake cruises.
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Alpine Adventures
Amusement Center · ★ 4.8 (977 reviews)
Huge mountain park showcasing off-road safari tours, snowmobile rides, ziplining & an aerial course.
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Pemigewasset Overlook
Scenic Spot · ★ 4.8 (843 reviews)
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Granite State Railway
Transportation Service · ★ 4.3 (1,499 reviews)
Heritage railway along the Pemigewassett River offering 80-minute trips in vintage passenger cars.
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Hancock Overlook
Scenic Spot · ★ 4.7 (689 reviews)
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Where to eat

Local favorites, not tourist traps.

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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.
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12
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.
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13
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Restaurant · ★ 4.3 (3,850 reviews)
Homey, Victorian-style rooms in 6 buildings, plus a casual restaurant, a brewery & 4 pubs.
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14
Flapjacks Pancake House
Breakfast Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,591 reviews)
Breakfast place with country decor offering classic & specialty pancakes, French toast & omelettes.
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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.
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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.
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Gypsy Cafe
Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (1,243 reviews)
Brightly colored, artwork-filled haunt serving an international menu in cozy quarters with a patio.
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The Moon Cafe & Bakery
Cafe · ★ 4.6 (962 reviews)
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