Located on opposite sides of the White Mountain National Forest, Story Land and Santa’s Village are separated by about an hour drive on some of New England’s most scenic roads. Each will dredge your memory banks of family vacations past while simultaneously filling those coffers anew. With wistful whimsy and quirky charm, Story Land and Santa’s Village offer welcome diversions from everyday life at less cost and commitment than a trip to Orlando. And starting around Halloween, continuing on most weekends for the remainder of the year, Santa’s Village is open for winter operating hours and holiday events, allowing for the rare possibility of riding a reindeer roller coaster in the snow.
There’s an online sale going on now with big discounts on tickets for next year. Story Land is closed for the season and will reopen in late May. While it may not feel like amusement park weather right now, there are reasons to keep an eye on these White Mountain destinations. 20 on TripAdvisor’s 2017 Traveler’s Choice list of top amusement parks. Story Land notched a 2016 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor while Santa’s Village was ranked No. “It’s about staying true to the theme and recognizing what’s the best fit for any enhancement we consider.’’ “It’s a modern and contemporary theme park that embraces its roots, constantly improving while preserving the best of its history,’’ said Jeff Miller, one of Santa’s Helpers at Santa’s Village. Look no further than the decades-old park maps decorating the queue at Story Land’s antique car ride.īut each also evolved, continually adding new rides and updated services, embracing an active and responsive social media presence and easy-to-use websites. “Generation after generation visit the park to relive their childhood and share wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren,’’ said Lauren Hawkins, director of marketing for Story Land.īoth parks are rooted in nostalgia.
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