Carroll County Tourist Hunts & Attraction Quests

Discover Landmarks, Tap & Win

Embark on curated scavenger trails across Effingham, Ossipee, Freedom, Wolfeboro, Conway, and Tamworth. Tap NFC landmark checkpoints with your phone to collect digital passport stamps, earn loyalty points, and unlock VIP merchant vouchers.

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Active Quests

5 Regional Trails

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Checkpoints

23 Landmarks

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Points Earned

+0 Pts

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Explorer Passport

0 Stamps Collected

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Sovereign Society Exclusive4 Unlocked Milestone Vaults

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Available Scavenger Quests (5)

Ossipee

⏱️ 1.5 - 2 Hours0/5 Found

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Ossipee Lake & Mountain Pioneer Trail

Explore the historic railroad roots, iconic 1870 covered timber bridges, panoramic lake beaches, and scenic mountain views of Ossipee.

+250 Pts Total

Effingham & Freedom

⏱️ 1 - 1.5 Hours0/4 Found

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Effingham & Freedom Heritage Mill & Artisan Trail

Discover the tranquil 1800s architecture of Lord’s Hill, babbling mill brooks, footbridges, and artisan maple sugar shacks.

+200 Pts Total

Wolfeboro

⏱️ 2 Hours0/5 Found

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Wolfeboro "America’s Oldest Summer Resort" Heritage Quest

Walk the historic waterfront of Lake Winnipesaukee, rail trails, WWII museum artifacts, and artisan craft breweries.

+250 Pts Total

Conway

⏱️ 2.5 Hours0/5 Found

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Conway & White Mountain Gateway Alpine Safari

Explore the gateway to the White Mountains: Saco River rapids, Swift River Covered Bridge, Cathedral Ledge, and historic rail yards.

+250 Pts Total

Tamworth

⏱️ 1.5 Hours0/4 Found

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Tamworth Arts, Farmstands & Craft Spirits Circuit

Immerse in America’s oldest summer theatre, organic working farms, historic lyceums, and botanical craft distilleries.

+200 Pts Total

Program Landmark NFC Checkpoint Stickers

Are you a local shop owner, historian, or trail steward? Use our continuous NFC flasher to write physical checkpoint tags for your attraction.

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Carroll County, NH • Railroad History & Scenic Waters

Ossipee Lake & Mountain Pioneer Trail

Explore the historic railroad roots, iconic 1870 covered timber bridges, panoramic lake beaches, and scenic mountain views of Ossipee.

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Completion Bonus Reward

15% Off Yankee Smokehouse BBQ & Farm Stand

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Trail Checkpoints (5 Total)

Tap physical NFC sticker or verify on-site

Ossipee Lake Natural Public Shore

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Route 25 & Ossipee Lake Rd, Center Ossipee, NH

Scavenger Clue: Find the wooden observation pavilion overlooking the eastern pine point by the public boat launch.

Heritage Lore: Glacial lake formed over 12,000 years ago, serving as a historic summer meeting hub for indigenous Abenaki and early 1700s settlers.

Perk: Free iced tea with canoe rentalOssipee Lake Marina

Historic Boston & Maine Railroad Station Depot

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Main St & Railroad Ave, Center Ossipee, NH

Scavenger Clue: Look for the restored cast-iron train signal bell on the heritage platform.

Heritage Lore: The Northern Railroad brought thousands of summer tourists and granite quarry workers here in the late 19th century.

Whittier Covered Bridge Heritage Marker

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Old Route 125 over Bearcamp River, West Ossipee, NH

Scavenger Clue: Search near the eastern portal entrance sign for the wooden NFC medallion.

Heritage Lore: One of New Hampshire’s most cherished surviving covered bridges, renovated to preserve 19th-century woodworking craftsmanship.

Carroll County Pioneer Ridge Overlook

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Route 16 Scenic Pull-Off, Ossipee, NH

Scavenger Clue: Located at the scenic picnic pull-off marker with the granite stone bench.

Heritage Lore: Early settlers and fire watchmen used this high stone outcropping to signal between Ossipee and Effingham valleys.

Yankee Smokehouse Regional Tap Hub

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Junction Route 16 & Route 25, West Ossipee, NH

Scavenger Clue: Tap the Townraise NFC badge right at the front welcome counter next to the menu blackboard.

Heritage Lore: A staple meeting junction for over 40 years where north-south travelers pause for hickory-smoked meats and local news.

Perk: Free side of cornbread with any BBQ platterYankee Smokehouse