Contoocook River Amusement Park
Contoocook River Amusement Park was a trolley park. Concord is where it stands. Pleasant highs of 69–83°F mark the mildest months, May to September.
A theme park inside Concord
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 68" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Concord
Contoocook River Amusement Park is inside Concord, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 72 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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This is the year’s weather near Contoocook River Amusement Park.
Contoocook River Amusement Park
Contoocook River Amusement Park was a trolley park in Penacook, New Hampshire. The park was developed along the south bank of the Contoocook River. For twenty cents in 1893, and up until 1925, one could ride 7 miles (11 km) on the trolley from downtown Concord to Penacook to enjoy free entertainment, fireworks, swimming, dancing at a large pavilion, boating, roller-skating, bowling, and even a steamboat ride up the Contoocook River. The park closed in 1925.
Electric Avenue, a dirt road that is part of the Concord Trail System, now leads through a wooded area where trolley car tracks once ran. Little trace of the park remains.
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Rooms near Contoocook River Amusement Park
Lodging nearby is in Concord (13) and Tilton (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Contoocook River Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | in town | — | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 44,597 | $351K | B− |
| Tilton | 14 mi north | 20 min | 13 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 4,092 | $217K | D |
| Laconia 26% vacation homes | 22 mi north | 35 min | 37 16 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 17,246 | $340K | C− |
| Henniker | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 6,256 | $357K | A− |
| Boscawen | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,255 | $287K | A |
| Hooksett | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 11 9 hotels · 2 motels | 15,346 | $407K | A− |
| Manchester | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 116,818 | $366K | C |
| Franklin | 13 mi north | 20 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 8,839 | $262K | B |
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Getting there
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Also within reach
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
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Quick answers on Contoocook River Amusement Park
Is Contoocook River Amusement Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Contoocook River Amusement Park in Concord?
Yes. It’s inside Concord, NH.
When is the best time to visit Contoocook River Amusement Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
How far is Contoocook River Amusement Park from Boston?
About 72 miles southeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Contoocook River Amusement Park?
Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 70 miles.
Where should I stay near Contoocook River Amusement Park?
Concord (in town, 13 places to stay), Tilton (14 mi, 13 places to stay) and Laconia (22 mi, 37 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Concord
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