The
town of Goshen, NH, a quintessential New England
town, is nestled in the foothills of Mount
Sunapee in Sullivan County. Comprised of Goshen
Mill Village and Goshen Four Corners, it is
home to the Franklin Pierce Lead Mine and Gunnison
Lake, known as "The Goshen Ocean" to
the locals.
Goshen,
NH seems like a typical New England small
town. You could drive right through the center
of town on your way to Newport or Keene, past
the Town Hall, The Goshen Country Store and
the Olive G. Pettis Library, and you may
not notice
anything worth slowing down for. However, there
is much to do in Goshen if you know where to
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New Library Hours:
Mon 2-7pm
Wed 10am-Noon & 2-7pm
Sat
9am-Noon
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Just
a couple of small signs hint at what awaits you in Goshen.
In front of the library is an historical plaque with
the story of Capt. John W. Gunnison. Born in Goshen in
1812, John Williams Gunnison graduated from West Point
and went on to become a famous western explorer. Gunnison,
Colorado bears his name and his birthplace still stands
on Center Road.
The
Olive G. Pettis Library was founded in 1884 when Mrs.
Pettis willed her personal library to the town of Goshen.
The present library building was opened to the public
in 1908.
 Just
north of the center of town is The Strategy Zone. Adventurous
folks come from all over New England to put
on battle dress uniforms (BDU’s) with laser sensors,
pick up futuristic infrared laser weapons (just like
the army uses for training), and try their hand at
outdoor
laser combat.
For
a more relaxing time, there are hiking and kayaking at
Gunnison Lake, which also has a spectacular view
of the back side of Mt. Sunapee (the side without
the ski
trails). The three-mile Ruth LeClair Memorial Trail
runs along the shore of the lake. Make sure you stay
on the
LeClair Trail – there are snowmobile trails
that run parallel to the lake trail and it is easy
to wander
onto them and end up in the next town!
More
advanced hikers head for the other side of town, up Old
Province Road, to the Province Trail for a
challenging two-mile hike up the side of Mt. Sunapee.
If you have
any
energy left after you reach the top, follow the
signs for another mile to Lake Solitude.
Back
Side Inn
Located at the back side of
Mount Sunapee. One of the closest full service inns
to Mount Sunapee. Dining at the Back Side Inn includes
sunday brunches, special buffet nights, price fix dinners
and special menus. BYOB. Reservations required.
1171 Brook Road, Goshen
603-863-5161 |
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Tippicanoe
Campground
On Rand Pond
Brook Rd. Goshen, NH
603-863-8061 |
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The Strategy
Zone
Outdoor
laser tag is a team oriented combat simulation that
can be played in different locations. The Strategy
Zone offers an exciting field, complete with bunkers,
bridge and natural terrain.
Route 10, Goshen
603-863-2290 |
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Just outside Goshen
Jolly
Roger Moto-Sports Park
A natural
outdoor Moto-Cross with Super-Cross style improvements
a mile and a quarter in length and a 1/5 mile Oval
Short Track.
Rt 10 E. Lempster
603-863-0008
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Brick
Farm Ice Cream Stand
Premium hard-serve ice cream,
sorbet, and frozen yogurt. Get your favorite flavor
in a cone or cup, sundae, brownie sundae, banana split,
thick frappe, freeze, float, or fruit smoothie.
Lear
Hill Rd. Unity.
Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 9pm
Monday - Friday: 3pm - 9pm |
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