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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, NH
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is an attraction in Holderness, NH, part of the White Mountains guide. Cost: under $25.

23 Science Center Road · Holderness, NH

Why you should go…

This nature center in Holderness lets visitors walk a self-guided trail past black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and river otters native to New Hampshire, all in naturalistic outdoor enclosures. The center also runs guided cruises on Squam Lake, made famous as the filming location for On Golden Pond.

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: property map

What's around here?

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