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Clark's Bears, Lincoln, NH

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AttractionsFamily FavoriteQuirky Fun

Clark's Bears

110 US Route 3 · Lincoln, NH

Why you should go…

Clark's Bears began in 1928 as Ed Clark's Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch and still bills itself as family run. The trained black bear show, which the Clark sons started in 1949, is the centerpiece. Admission also covers the White Mountain Central Railroad, a 2.5-mile ride across a 1904 covered bridge with an ambush by the Wolfman, plus water rides, a climbing tower and Merlin's Mansion. A Victorian Main Street holds five museums.

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  • #train ride
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  • #roadside attraction

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Clark's Bears, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Granite State Railway

    $25–$50

    Scenic train rides and electric rail bike adventures through the White Mountains.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    White Mountains

    Free

    New Hampshire's mountain playground, home to Mount Washington, Franconia Notch, and the Kancamagus Highway.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Western White Mountains

    Free

    Visitor hub for the Lincoln, Woodstock and Franconia Notch region of New Hampshire's White Mountains.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

    Under $25

    A live animal nature park on Golden Pond's real life lake.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Story Land

    $50+

    Explore a fairy tale theme park built for young children, with gentle storybook rides, a park railroad and character shows.

    25 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Santa's Village

    $25–$50

    Ride Christmas-themed family rides, feed live reindeer and visit Santa at this White Mountains theme park in Jefferson.

    28 mi awayMore like this