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All the United States New Hampshire Lincoln

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Lincoln

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lincoln, New Hampshire

Updated September 13, 2021

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Basin from above

Lincoln, New Hampshire

The Basin

Even Henry David Thoreau found this glacial pothole irresistible.
Inside the bathroom of the gas station

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Betty and Barney Hill Memorials

A gas station and a state sign commemorating the most famous claims of extraterrestrial abduction.
Clark’s Trading Post

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Clark's Trading Post

Come for the gun-toting hillbilly madman, stay for the ice-cream loving basketball bears.
Indian Head

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Indian Head

The Old Man of the Mountain’s less-famous, but still beloved little brother is said to resemble a leader of the Abenaki tribe.
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The thick ice takes on a blue color.

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Ice Castles

These towering spires and glowing walls are carefully crafted from hundreds of thousands of icicles.
1 mile from Lincoln
The metal pillars aligned to form the Old Man’s face

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Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza

A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
8 miles from Lincoln
The New England Ski Museum in Franconia.

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New England Ski Museum

Packed with gear and memorabilia, this museum chronicles the history of skiing and how its rise shaped New England.
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