About the Lancaster Area

Thank you for your interest in joining our community and serving the residents of the Lancaster area. Lancaster is the county seat of Coös County and the gateway to the Great North Woods region of New Hampshire. To the north is Northumberland (Groveton) and Stark, to the east is Kilkenny, to the south is Jefferson, Dalton and Whitefield and to the west, across the Connecticut River, are Guildhall and Lunenburg Vermont. Lancaster’s villages include, Coös Junction, Grange Village, Lost Nation and South Lancaster.

Farmers Market in Lancaster

Lancaster has a vibrant farmers market on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon in the summer.
Unknown Pond in Stark

There are many lakes and ponds for swimming, boating and fishing.
Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield

The Weathervane Theatre is an excellent summer theater producing a range of live shows every summer.
Community Garden in Lancaster

Local volunteers recently set up a community garden in Lancaster.
Mt Prospect Ski Tow in Lancaster

Lancaster has an old fashioned ski tow in operation on Mount Prospect. It is run by volunteers on weekend afternoons in winter.
Band concert in Whitefield

The north country provides many opportunities for musicians of all levels and genres to play.
Golfing at the Waumbek in Jefferson

The local golf course in Jefferson boasts beautiful views of the White Mountains.
The Mount Washington Hotel in Carroll

The historic Mount Washington Hotel sits at the base of Mount Washington.

Town highlights:

Lancaster: Lancaster is home to many parks and breathtaking views. Visit Weeks State Park, where Mount Prospect and the Weeks Estate are located. In the spring, summer and fall enjoy a scenic drive up the auto road, take a tour of the historic John W. Weeks Estate and Museum, attend nature programs and other special events, try a letter box or geo-cache hunt or hike/bike/run the park trails. In the winter time you can Nordic or downhill ski (rope tow), snowmobile, hike or snowshoe.

Lancaster is also home to Christie’s Maple Farm and Fuller’s Sugarhouse. Visit the Northern Nights Drive-In, open throughout the summer.

Jefferson: Jefferson is home to Santa’s Village and Six Gun City amusement parks. Both are open throughout the summer. Santa’s Village is also open throughout the Christmas Season to bring holiday cheer to the area. Go to the Waumbek Country Club for Golfing or the Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel for sled dog tours.

Carroll: Carroll is home to Bretton Woods Ski Area, with downhill and Nordic Skiing. Nature lovers and thrill seekers will also enjoy the exciting year-round Bretton Woods Canopy Tour comprised of zip lines, sky bridges, hiking and rappelling, ending with the “Williwaw” dual racing zip line which is also offered as a single thrill ride. In the spring, summer and fall, visitors can also enjoy indoor and outdoor climbing, scenic lift rides, mountain biking and golfing. You can also experience New England’s highest peak, Mount Washington, on the world’s first mountain climbing cog railway.

Stark: Stark is home to the Devil’s Hopyard; a lush, mossy and mysterious narrow gorge. Aside from the steep cliffs and its “another time and place” feeling, the coolest feature is the invisible cascade and rushing water under the rocks, which you can hear and feel drumming beneath your feet…but you can’t see!

Whitefield: Throughout the summertime Whitefield is home the Weathervane Theatre, unique in its alternating repertory of professional productions and weekly children’s theatre, the Weathervane brings Broadway to the mountains. You can also visit Forrest Lake State Park for swimming and canoeing and the Mountain View Grand Golf Course, Spa and Gym.

Northumberland: In the village of Groveton visit riverside speedway for short track racing. Moose Country Guide Service is also located in Groveton. They offer guided hunting, fishing and nature photography trips, as well as guided moose-viewing tours.

Lancaster Area Clinical Sites

Places to Eat

Where to Shop

WiFi and Cell Coverage

Breakfast/Lunch
Polish Princess Bakery
73 Main St, Lancaster

The Waterwheel Breakfast House
Route 2 Jefferson

Grandma’s Kitchen
186 Lancaster Rd. Whitefield

Our Place Bagels
Whitefield Common

Dunkin’ Donuts
Lancaster and Whitefield

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
North Country Family Restaurant
12 Main St. Groveton

Lunch/Dinner
Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
26 Main St, Lancaster

Scorpio’s Pizzeria
Main St Lancaster

Sunny’s Pizza
Whitefield Common

Catalano’s Main St. Pizzeria
110 Rt. 302 Twin Mountain
Grocery Stores
Shaw’s
199 Main St. Lancaster

Farmer’s Markets
Lancaster Farmer’s Market
Saturdays 9-12 Centennial Park
Memorial Day into September

Markets
Groveton Market
12 State St. Groveton

Old Corner Store
764 Presidential Hwy (Rt. 2) Jefferson

Macs Market
21 Jefferson Rd. Whitefield

Foster’s Crossroads
21 Riverside Drive Twin Mountain

Pharmacies
Rite Aid
177 Main. St. Lancaster

Outdoor Gear
Simon the Tanner
55 Main St. Lancaster
Free WiFi/Computer Access
Weeks Memorial Library: 128 Main Street Lancaster. Wifi/computer access.
Great North Woods Welcome Center: 25 Park Street Lancaster. Wifi and computer access.
Whitefield Public Library: 8 Lancaster Rd Whitefield. Wifi/computer access.
Groveton Public Library: 31 State Street Groveton. Computer access.
Lancaster McDonalds: 258 Main Street Lancaster. Free Wifi access.
Cabot Inn: 200 Portland St. Lancaster. Free WiFi access.
Coös Motor Inn: 209 Main St. Lancaster. Free WiFi access.
Lancaster Motor Inn: 112 Main St. Lancaster. Free WiFi access.
Catalano’s Main Street Pizzeria: 110 Rt. 302 East, Twin Mountain. Free Wifi.

Cell Phone Coverage
Lancaster: A good majority of Lancaster has 3G service.
Northumberland/Groveton: Cell coverage in Groveton is very limited, but a new tower is planned.
Whitefield: 3G service.
Jefferson: Limited service.
Carroll/Twin Mountain: Limited service.
Dalton: Limited service.