North Woodstock: Lost River, Ice Castles, and Brewery

North Woodstock combines nature along the Lost River with seasonal ice attractions, a park on the Pemigewasset River, and a brewery tour. The time of year is especially important for planning your trip: Ice Castles is seasonal and weather-dependent, while other attractions have their own highlights. If you’re looking for a hotel in North Woodstock, plan your travel dates around the activities you want to shape your trip.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves features a boardwalk along the Lost River. The boardwalk is one mile long and passes high rock walls, glacial boulder caves, and waterfalls. The attraction also includes the Forest Adventure Trail, a treehouse, and a suspension bridge; visitors can search for gemstones in a sluice.

Winter Activities at Ice Castles

In winter, Ice Castles NH is a highlight in its own right. The seasonal attraction features ice slides for people of all ages, ice caves, and a frozen maze. Crawl-through tunnels are designed for adventurous children and adults; there’s also snow tubing on a groomed hill and sleigh rides along a lit woodland trail. A walking path through the trees is a quarter mile long and illuminated in winter. Activities may temporarily close or be unavailable due to weather. Check which activities are being offered before your visit.

Cascade Park on the Pemigewasset River

Cascade Park is located in North Woodstock on the Pemigewasset River. It has pools for splashing and rocks for sliding down. River conditions change seasonally and after rainfall, so plan your visit with local conditions in mind. Dogs are not allowed at Cascade Park; check the current park rules before your visit. The Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Labor Day Rubber Duck Regatta at Cascade Park. If this event will determine your travel dates, confirm the exact event dates in advance.

Brewery Tour and Tasting

The Woodstock Inn Brewery combines brewing history with tastings. It started with a seven-barrel system more than 25 years ago; today, the property includes a 30-barrel production facility and a laboratory. Each tour ends with a tasting of some of the brewery’s beers. Tours are held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 12 p.m.; times may change, so confirm the schedule before your visit.

Visitor Information and Route Guidance

For orientation, the White Mountains Visitor Center in North Woodstock offers free brochures and maps. Staff can tell visitors where to go and what to see; check current operating conditions before you travel. The adjacent White Mountains Interpretive Center is housed in a barn with exposed post-and-beam construction. There, visitors can learn about local wildlife and stone wall construction.

The White Mountain Trail route heads south on I-93 to Styles Bridges Highway and continues to Kancamagus Highway in North Woodstock. Road conditions and access may vary; check them before driving.

For the broader travel overview: Woodstock.