Santa’s Village Jefferson, NH and North NH

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My first plans were to spend a complete day at Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH. After a very slow start to the morning and allot of traffic on the road I changed my plans a bit.

 

I got up into Northern NH and pulled into the welcome Station. The train from Hobo Railroad was puling through the intersection.

 

After a quick detour I figured it was late and I was better off hitting Santa’s Village for the after 2:00 deal. So I opted to Took the long way around and drove by Clarks Trading Post. I stayed on Rt 3 and stopped next to Whales Tale to take a few pics.

 

 

From there I maid my way past what used to be the Old man and to Santa’s Village. I always liked the fact that to get to Santa’s Village You have to Travel through the towns Of Bethlehem and Carol. While on 115 I stopped and took a few shots of the Scenery. It was Peek this weekend.

 

 

From there I took the Rt 2A bypass to Jefferson center. But after realizing I still have allot of time left. I turned right instead of left and went over to Six Gun City. There closed already but I figured I could take a few shots of the coasters and the park.

 

The park looks to have rebuilt the old west buildings in the park. Good to see the old ones were in poor shape.

 

 

And the park new, very large, miler coaster the Gold Rush Express.

 

 

 

From there I made my way to Santa’s Village. I had to wait a few minutes for 2:00 to com along. I paid $21.00 and got my ticket and a return pass that I can use at Christmas or next season.

 

Since it was still main season I first walked back to the Flume. It’s not operating during the winder needless to say and I hadn’t ridden it in a couple years. So I took a couple rides.

 

 

I walked over and road the S.S. Peppermint twist (Rockn’ Tug) before making my way into the Reindeer barn to check out the new Reindeer games.

 

 

They have two very basic games and sitting at both ends of the barn nothing amazing but fun for the little ones. There is also a Flat screen TV that displays Christmas and reindeer trivia.

 

 

 

 

I jumped on the Flying School (Hershel helicopter). Ya I know it’s a larger kiddie ride but they let adults ride. So I took a spin. Before hitting the bumper cars.

 

I made my way to the Car ride. They redid it this year. The cares track sends you through sort of an outdoor dark ride:

With flooded roads and cross winds

 

Past a tow truck

 

Past a town and through a Car wash with Mist and Bubbles.There are misters and sensors that set off sounds and effects. It’s an amazing upgrade to a very traditional park attraction.

 

 

From there I road Rudy’s Rapid Transit the parks roller coaster. It’s a Zierer Double Figure eight coaster.

 

 

 

I hoped on Fire brigade and despite my better sense red hot races. The ride used water jets to shoot your boat down the run. Back socked and cold I hoped on the coaster again. From there I walked back to the other end of the park. Took a few more rides on the Flume. I hit the Drummer boy tea cups and the Skyway Sleigh.

 

I walked over and took a couple trips through Holly humbugs adventure (interactive dark ride). Scored a bit poorly 2,980 and 3,120 points, that’s low for me. But, my gun stopped working the first time and the second time it was firing crooked. Later I got a good gun and shot a 4,980 score.

 

 

I walked around the park and got some pictures. Opted to skip a few attractions and concentrate on what won’t be open in December.

 

 

After making a final round for rides I wanted to hit, I got a few more rides in on the flume since It would be closed on my next trip. There Christmas celebration!

 

I finished off the day on the Coaster. I was eventually told to stay on and stop walking around. Thanks Bill!

 

 

Over all I got 16 rides in on the coaster, 3 rides on Holly Humbug, 4 rides on the Flume, 3 rides on the car ride. I took a single ride on Red Hot Racers, fire brigade, S.S. Peppermint twist, Sky way Sleigh, and Drummer boy. Not a bad count for the last 3 hours of the day.

 

 

So they closed at 5:00 and I spent some time talking to Bill, who is an Ace Member who was operating the coaster that day. I took my time leaving talking pictures and looking around. I grabbed a sample of fudge before leaving. It was nearly 6:00 before I got in my car and left. I was lever asked to leave. It was a great day at the park and I look forward to going back next year and During the Christmas holiday.

 

So I drove home. I stopped and took a few more pictures on the way and ate at Britney’s café. This is in Lincoln on the Loon end of the strip. A great day and one of my last trips to the 2006 coaster season.