The Basin is a glacial pothole over 20 feet wide, formed at the base of a waterfall by the onslaught of the rushing water. Sightseers will enjoy a ride on the park's Aerial Tramway to the top of Cannon Mountain, where the view is spectacular. A public campground is also available. There is a museum shop. Open May - March 31.
Admission is free.
It's hard to beat the views of Mount Washington's Tuckermen Ravine from Wildcat's ski trails. There are full day and half-day ticket options, and great savings if you buy two or three day ticket combinations. Located within U.S. Forest Service land, Wildcat is surrounded by great cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking opportunities. Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Black Mountain is the oldest ski area in New Hampshire. Its new Adventure Center serves as the nordic skiing and snowshoe center, and has an indoor climbing wall, a tubing hill for the wee ones, an expanded ice skating rink, and apres ski activities for the entire family.