Gorham/Shelburne

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Gorham was incorporated in 1836 and has maintained its historic, small-town atmosphere. We are nestled in the Androscoggin Valley adjacent to the picturesque Presidential Mountain Range. The Village has many appealing shops, excellent accommodations and dining for everyone, from casual to gourmet.

There are a variety of recreational opportunities, but if you enjoy the outdoors, you've come to the right place. Here you can hike, rock climb, mountain bike, kayak, canoe, camp, fish, and golf in the summer and cross country ski, downhill ski, snowmobile, snow shoe, and hunt in the winter and fall. There are six major ski areas within a 40-mile radius of Gorham. There are two state parks nestled in the woods in Gorham for family camping.

Gorham is centrally located and the perfect place to stay to take all of the area's attractions in. Gorham is surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest and the spectacular Mt. Washington Auto Road and Great Glen Outdoor Center are only eight miles away. You can get to the summit of Mt. Washington either by hiking up, taking a guided tour by stage, or by driving your own vehicle and don't forget to stop at Glen Ellis Falls and Wildcat Mountain on your way there. Androscoggin Valley Country Club, Six Gun City, Santa's Village, and Story Land are all nearby attractions.

Don't miss the unique opportunity to take a Gorham Moose Tour in search of the giant of the North Country and other area wildlife (96% successful sighting rate). Tickets are available at the Gorham Information Booth and reservations are recommended. Call 466-3103 or toll free 877-986-6673 for a reservation. There is also a Berlin-Gorham Walking Guide available at the Information Booth which describes the best routes to take a stroll, including Gorham's new Fit Trail (5.2 miles w/stations for exercise and stretching).

After a full day of activities, you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of our restaurants and then spend the evening at an inn, bed & breakfast, motel, resort or campground, whatever suits your needs. If you're looking for a terrific family vacation destination, Gorham is the place!