Haverhill Attractions

Winnikenni Castle

Winnikenni Park Conservation Area contains more than 700 acres of nature’s beauty. There are four designated trails where visitors can walk, hike, jog, bike, and cross country ski in the winter. The trails consist of The Castle Trail, The Dudley Porter Trail, Shore Trail, and lastly the Plug Pond trail.

Winnikenni Castle and the surrounding grounds are often venues for a variety of family fun events including the Halloween “Winnikenni Castle of Fear,” a Spring Easter Egg hunt, free concerts, poetry readings, and food expos.

The idea of a castle in New England was brought upon by a dream of a famous Chemist and Agriculturalist Dr. James R. Nichols. In 1871, Dr. Nichols purchased a plot of land over seeing the beautiful, picturesque Kenoza Lake. After a visit to the United Kingdom in 1872, Dr. Nichols was inspired by the strong standing, gothic style stone castles of medieval Europe. Construction began in 1873 and the final touches were completed in 1875. In 1895 Winnikenni Castle, named after the Algonquian word for “Very Beautiful,” was purchased by the city of Haverhill. Winnikenni Park Conservation became Haverhill’s first public park.

Ski Bradford

Ski Bradford is located just forty minutes north of Boston and is one of Massachusetts few ski areas. This Haverhill winter destination has an uphill capacity of 9,600 skiers per hour with speedy chairlifts, rope tows, and t-bar that allow skiers to access thirteen different trails set for several skill levels. Ski Bradford offers reasonable ticket prices for skiers and snowboarders, with half day, full day, and night skiing opportunities. Ski Bradford’s operating hours are from 8:30am – 10:30 pm Monday- Saturday and until 4:30 on Sundays. Ski Bradford’s convenient location and affordable pricing makes it a perfect winter destination for area skiers and riders.

Candlepin Bowling

Candlepin Bowling was established in Worcester Massachusetts in 1880. Candlepin Bowling is extremely popular in the New England States, especially Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and also in New Brunswick Canada. Candlepin Bowling has the same objective as 10 pin bowling, except uses three bowls per frame rather than two, has tall skinny pins, and uses a smaller bowling ball the size equivalent to a large softball.

Pilgrim Lanes and Fun Time Arcade is located in Haverhill Massachusetts and offers a fun candlepin bowling experience for everyone. Pilgrim lanes offers 20 candlepin lanes for bowling, $2.00 Tuesday, 5 pool tables, the pilgrim pub, a variety bowling leagues for adults, women, and children, computerized scoring, bumper bowling, and arcade games.

Academy Lanes is one of the largest Candlepin bowling lanes in the world with 48 lanes. Academy Lanes also offers video and pinball arcades, gambling (keno & lottery), a fully functioning snack bar, and glow bowling. Glow bowling is offered Friday and Saturday nights open until midnight. Academy Lanes offers over 30 leagues, with the options of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bowlers per team. Leagues also consist of co-ed options, juniors, seniors, ladies, and men leagues, creating an opportunity for bowlers of all skill levels.

Checkered Flag Indoor Karting

Checkered Flag Indoor Karting, “Feel the Extreme Speed.” Checkered Flag Indoor Karting allows riders to zip around a 23,000 square foot track with 10 curvy turns and long straight-a-ways. The karts have a 15 Horsepower, 48 electric volt motor. Go Karts are fully equipped with the newest safety features for a fun and safe driving experience. Due to the electronic tracking of karts, a standard scoring system allows friendly competition before fellow riders. Checkered Flag Indoor Karting also opens up its doors to local businesses and corporations for company outings and functions.

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