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Natural wonders like Lost River Gorge (above) in North Woodstock and the Flume Gorge, part of Franconia Notch State Park, are just a short drive away.

Six Gun City (below) is even closer!

THE LANTERN RESORT is set in one of the most beautiful parts of the White Mountains, home of the White Mountain National Forest, natural wonders, fine family attractions, and endless opportunities for sports, recreation... or just relaxation.
Santa's Village
Have a personal visit from Santa, feed and learn all about Santa's Reindeer at the all new Reindeer Rendezvous. Get your free good luck ring from the Village Smithy, and ride all of Santa's rides over and over, without long waits. Here's where you can play the "Elfabet" game and win a prize!

Santa also welcomes you to some of the best shows in the country. Come meet Tink and see the award-winning 3-D, "A Tinkerdoodle Christmas." the Polar Theater is also a favorite where the lively Polar Players entertain the world with wonderful song and dance. At the Jingle Jamboree you can sing along with Santa's Elves, and Kringle's Kastle will let your shild be a star. Yule enJOY the warm hospitality and long remember this fun-filled day.

Santa's Village Rt. 2, Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4445
Santa's Village
Adults & Juniors $21
Under 3 Free, $2 discount for Seniors. Includes all rides and shows
Sat. & Sun. May 27 - Oct. 8
Daily Jun. 17 - Sept. 4
All open at 9:30 a.m.
Christmastime too, but hours vary.
Enjoy many other merry activities and rides galore.
Since Santa's Village is open select weekends during the winter, we will also be open each Friday and Saturday night of those weekends. However, the season prevents us from having a full slate of activities.

Click here for rates and pricing.

Just 5 miles up the road from Santa's Village is Six Gun City, the Old West in the White Mountains with shows, horse-drawn vehicles and water rides. We are centrally located to several other White Mountain Attractions, just to mention a few:
  • Story Land
  • Attitash Bear Peak
  • The Flume Gorge
  • Mount Washington Auto Road
For a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer, please visit the website for White Mountains Attractions and the White Mountains Region information in the New Hampshire Office of Travel and Tourism Development's website.
There you can also find a comprehensive listing of events in the region and around the state.
The Lantern is easy to get to
We're just a few minutes drive from I-93 or I-91 on Route 2 in Jefferson, New Hampshire, just minutes from all the White Mountains fun.
  • Boston, Ma - 165 miles. I-93N to Rt. 3, Exit 35 follow to Rt. 115 take a left on to Rt. 2 (west), we are 5 miles down on the right.
  • Providence, RI - 212 miles. As for Boston.
  • Hartford, CT- 220 miles. I-95, I-91N to St. Johnsbury, VT to Rt. 2 East.
  • Portland, ME - 120 miles. Rt. 302 to Rt. 115 to Rt. 2 West.
  • Montreal, PQ. - 136 miles. From Sherbrooke follow Rt. 91S to Rt. 2 East.
  • Quebec City, PQ -191 miles. As for Montreal.
  • Moncton, NB - 407 miles. As for Montreal
Getting Here By Air
We're just 1 1/4 hours north of Manchester Airport which offers non-stop and direct jet service to many destinations. Car rental is available at the airport.
Private pilots should note that there are airports in nearby Whitefield (White Mountain Regional Airport 603-837-9532), in Twin Mountain (603-846-5505), and in Gorham (603-466-2757).

For a Map of the region
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for a map that you can print out and use to find The Lantern Resort and to help you plan your stay in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

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