Outdoor Winter Fun Spots in Manchester-Bedford

We are all looking for ways to get out of the house in Manchester-Bedford this winter! Fresh air is good for the soul — not to mention it helps to get the wiggles out of the kids. So we put together a list to help you find fun things to do this winter with your family in Manchester-Bedford (or just a short drive away!) during these next few winter months in Manchester-Bedford 

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1. Sledding 🛷

Sledding is a fun, free way to get out of the house! Here are a few local spots:

Ann DeNicola Memorial Playground

20 Country Rd, Bedford

Benedictine Park

333 Wallace Rd, Bedford

Derryfield Country Club

625 Mammoth Rd, Manchester

2. Ice Skating ⛸️

Ice skating is great exercise and a fun way to be outside. Here are some outdoor rinks, there are also some ponds in the area. 

Goffstown Parks & Rec

55 South Mast St

Check schedule here before:

Facilities • Ice Rink

Amherst Parks & Rec

4 Cross Rd

Check schedule here:

Amherst, NH Parks & Recreation: Facility Details

Nashua Rinks

Roby Park 

126 Spit Brook Rd 

Labine Park 

Cleveland St

Four Corners

Sargent Ave

Ice Skating Rink- Seasonal | Nashua, NH

3. Go for a walk/hike 🚶

Enjoy a nice time outside getting some exercise while looking at winter's beauty. ❄️

Livingston Park

156 Hooksett Rd, Manchester

Goffstown Rail Trail

155 S Mast St, Goffstown

Clough State Park 

455 Clough Park Rd, Weare

Betsey Dodge Conservation Area

83-1 Saunders Hill Rd, New Boston

4. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing 🏂⛷️

McIntyre Ski Area

50 Chalet Way, Manchester

Ski and snowboard

Tubing

Find more ticketing information here: Home - McIntyre Ski Area

Pat's Peak

686 Flanders Rd, Henniker

Ski and snowboard

Tubing

Find more ticketing information here: Home - Pats Peak

5. Snowshoeing ❄️

NH Audubon Center in Concord (84 Silk Farm Rd) and Massabesic Center in Amherst (26 Audubon Way) rents out snowshoes for $15 for nonmembers and $10 for members. They must be used on McLane Center and Massabesic Center Properties. Call ahead to check availability and find out more information 603-224-9909.

6. Stonebridge Country Club

161 Gorham Pond Rd, Goffstown

On Saturdays from 11:00 - 4:00 Stonebridge Country Club will be open for snow shoeing, country skiing, sledding and walking. When arriving head to the lobby first to sign a waiver before heading out for some winter fun! ❄️

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