Lake's Region Guidebook
Family Activities (Spring-Summer)
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain RdOpen all year around, the "World's Largest Arcade" has over 600 games, a 20 Lane Bowling Center with auto scoring and bumpers, and 18 Hole Indoor Mini-Golf
579 Endicott St E
579 Endicott Street EastOpen all year around, the "World's Largest Arcade" has over 600 games, a 20 Lane Bowling Center with auto scoring and bumpers, and 18 Hole Indoor Mini-Golf
The Polar Caves were formed during the last ice age as a continental glacier descended over New Hampshire's White Mountains. Meander through granite caves and other attractions, including climbing exhibits and an animal park
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Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25The Polar Caves were formed during the last ice age as a continental glacier descended over New Hampshire's White Mountains. Meander through granite caves and other attractions, including climbing exhibits and an animal park
Get closer to the natural world as you hike through fields, forests, and wetlands. Self-guided native animal exhibit trails are open from May 1 through November 1 at this beautifully maintained, educational nature center.
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center RdGet closer to the natural world as you hike through fields, forests, and wetlands. Self-guided native animal exhibit trails are open from May 1 through November 1 at this beautifully maintained, educational nature center.
Story Land is the best childrens' theme park in New Hampshire, offering rides and entertainment to thousands of families for over 60 years.
850 NH-16
850 New Hampshire 16Story Land is the best childrens' theme park in New Hampshire, offering rides and entertainment to thousands of families for over 60 years.
A huge men of activities include awesome Zipline tours, Aerial Treetop Adventures, Mountain Coaster and Scenic Lift Rides and off-road Segway Tours
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Gunstock Mountain
A huge men of activities include awesome Zipline tours, Aerial Treetop Adventures, Mountain Coaster and Scenic Lift Rides and off-road Segway Tours
Walking & Bicycling (flat trail) in the Lakes Region
1. The Winnipesaukee River Trail
2. Moultonborough Falls Conservation Area
3. Franklin Falls
4. The WOW Trail
5. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest
6. Page Pond
7. Ramblin' View Farm
8. The Cotton Valley Rail Trail
9. Castle in the Clouds
10. Wellington State Park
11. Stonedam Island
For more information, you can visit www.nhstateparks.org to find a state park by name or activity.
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Walking & Bicycling (flat trail) in the Lakes Region
1. The Winnipesaukee River Trail
2. Moultonborough Falls Conservation Area
3. Franklin Falls
4. The WOW Trail
5. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest
6. Page Pond
7. Ramblin' View Farm
8. The Cotton Valley Rail Trail
9. Castle in the Clouds
10. Wellington State Park
11. Stonedam Island
For more information, you can visit www.nhstateparks.org to find a state park by name or activity.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
3253 US-3Tiki Hut Boats of NH
263 Lakeside AveLocal Farms
Delicious baked goods, friendly farmers, this is one of the Lakes Region’s best roadside farms. Fresh flowers in the summer, dried flowers in the fall, pumpkins, veggies, and Stonewall Kitchen sauces.
Delicious baked goods, friendly farmers, this is one of the Lakes Region’s best roadside farms. Fresh flowers in the summer, dried flowers in the fall, pumpkins, veggies, and Stonewall Kitchen sauces. Minutes away from our property.
85 Daniel Webster Hwy
85 Daniel Webster HighwayDelicious baked goods, friendly farmers, this is one of the Lakes Region’s best roadside farms. Fresh flowers in the summer, dried flowers in the fall, pumpkins, veggies, and Stonewall Kitchen sauces. Minutes away from our property.
Very large farm stand with lots of produce and specialty items. I purchased butternut squash pasta sauce, local honey, strawberry rhubarb jam, fresh baked rolls, and fiddleheads (among many other items).
18 Quarry Rd
18 Quarry RoadVery large farm stand with lots of produce and specialty items. I purchased butternut squash pasta sauce, local honey, strawberry rhubarb jam, fresh baked rolls, and fiddleheads (among many other items).
Stone Mountain Farm
522 Laconia RdPick your own apples at local orchards in NH's Lakes Region.
Stone Brook Hill Farm, LLC.
123 Glidden RoadPick-your-own apples and blueberries.
Food scene
Diner 104. Fantastic local diner. Yummy menu. All day breakfast. Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, tacos, meatloaf and mashed potatoes are all great. Onion rings are homemade. Highly recommend.
752 NH-104
752 New Hampshire 104Diner 104. Fantastic local diner. Yummy menu. All day breakfast. Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, tacos, meatloaf and mashed potatoes are all great. Onion rings are homemade. Highly recommend.
Surfside Burger Bar. The food…amazing. The hamburgers are made with fresh beef from a New Hampshire farm about an hour away. Has plenty of vegetarian options as well.
41 NH-25
41 New Hampshire 25Surfside Burger Bar. The food…amazing. The hamburgers are made with fresh beef from a New Hampshire farm about an hour away. Has plenty of vegetarian options as well.
Lago restaurant. Good flavors and a vibrant atmosphere with some great views of the lake. The food is tasty with some more rustic takes on Italian food and Mediterranean flavors.
1 NH-25
1 New Hampshire 25Lago restaurant. Good flavors and a vibrant atmosphere with some great views of the lake. The food is tasty with some more rustic takes on Italian food and Mediterranean flavors.
Ben & Jerry’s
312 Daniel Webster HwyFamous Ben & Jerry's ice cream
This is a very fun brewery! Indoor games, lawn games, live music, great beer and food!
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Twin Barns Brewing Company
194 Daniel Webster HwyThis is a very fun brewery! Indoor games, lawn games, live music, great beer and food!
Bbq Shak is everything you look for in a great dining experience. The food is fresh, made on site, and absolutely delicious. As far as affordability goes, one of the best bang-for your-buck plates you're going to find. A true bargain. When it comes to the staff, the owner, Scott is one of the most genuine people you will meet in the food industry. He cares about his product, and only puts out the best for his customers. You can tell he takes pride in making every customer leave happy.
BBQ Shak & Smokehouse
599 New Hampshire 104Bbq Shak is everything you look for in a great dining experience. The food is fresh, made on site, and absolutely delicious. As far as affordability goes, one of the best bang-for your-buck plates you're going to find. A true bargain. When it comes to the staff, the owner, Scott is one of the most genuine people you will meet in the food industry. He cares about his product, and only puts out the best for his customers. You can tell he takes pride in making every customer leave happy.
Great breakfast place. 3 mins away from our lake house
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Mello Moose Coffee House
136 Daniel Webster HwyGreat breakfast place. 3 mins away from our lake house
Vida At The Lake
48 Main StreetDelicious Mexican food in the area!
Public Beach & State parks
Ahern State Park
- Open year around
- Hiking, Fishing, Biking, non-motorized boating
- Many walking trails
43 Great Bay Lane
43 Great Bay LaneAhern State Park
- Open year around
- Hiking, Fishing, Biking, non-motorized boating
- Many walking trails
Ellacoya State Park located on NH largest Lake: Lake Winnipesaukee.
- Sandy beach
- Snack Bar
- Admission $5 for adults & $2 for children
266 Scenic Dr
266 Scenic DriveEllacoya State Park located on NH largest Lake: Lake Winnipesaukee.
- Sandy beach
- Snack Bar
- Admission $5 for adults & $2 for children
Long island beach, Moultonborough NH.
- Sandy bottom swimming area
- Seasonal lifeguard
Long Island Road
Long Island RoadLong island beach, Moultonborough NH.
- Sandy bottom swimming area
- Seasonal lifeguard
Opechee Park Cove/ Point Beach
- Two beaches Opechee Park Cove and Opechee Point
- Seasonal life guard at Point Beach
- On-site restrooms
- Playground
- Picnic area
- No admission fees
North Main Street
North Main StreetOpechee Park Cove/ Point Beach
- Two beaches Opechee Park Cove and Opechee Point
- Seasonal life guard at Point Beach
- On-site restrooms
- Playground
- Picnic area
- No admission fees
Waukewan beach, Meredith NH
- Free public boat launch within walking distance
- Restrooms
68 Waukewan St
68 Waukewan StreetWaukewan beach, Meredith NH
- Free public boat launch within walking distance
- Restrooms
Wellington State Park
- The largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire
- Swimming, Fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and picnicking
- Snack bar
614 W Shore Rd
614 West Shore RoadWellington State Park
- The largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire
- Swimming, Fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and picnicking
- Snack bar
Spa & Wellness
Meredith Whole Living Center offers integrative wellness treatments, featuring Float Therapy, Massage, Skin Care, Yoga, Barre, Infrared Sauna & more.
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Meredith Whole Living Center
48 Main StMeredith Whole Living Center offers integrative wellness treatments, featuring Float Therapy, Massage, Skin Care, Yoga, Barre, Infrared Sauna & more.
Golf Courses
Oak Hill Golf Course
159 Pease RdLochmere Country Club
360 Laconia RdRidgewood Country Club
258 Governor John Wentworth HwyFamily Activities (Winter)
Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairytales to life. The frozen attraction is located in six cities across North America. Ice Castles is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains.
24 Clark Farm Rd
24 Clark Farm RoadIce Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairytales to life. The frozen attraction is located in six cities across North America. Ice Castles is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains.
Sled dog derby, Laconia NH
The first sled dog races to be held in Laconia, New Hampshire took place in 1929 and 1930 as a part of a series of weekend events sponsored by the New England Sled Dog Club. The first race was a historical one; with one of the famous Serum Run mushers, Leonhard Seppala winning the championship derby which used to cover 40 miles. Today the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club has a trophy in Seppala's memory which is given out each year voted by the mushers to the best sportsman in the open class for the three day event. Former members of the Laconia Sled Dog Club banded together in 1957 to form the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club to include citizens from the surrounding lake villages.
More details - https://www.lrsdc.org
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Laconia
Sled dog derby, Laconia NH
The first sled dog races to be held in Laconia, New Hampshire took place in 1929 and 1930 as a part of a series of weekend events sponsored by the New England Sled Dog Club. The first race was a historical one; with one of the famous Serum Run mushers, Leonhard Seppala winning the championship derby which used to cover 40 miles. Today the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club has a trophy in Seppala's memory which is given out each year voted by the mushers to the best sportsman in the open class for the three day event. Former members of the Laconia Sled Dog Club banded together in 1957 to form the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club to include citizens from the surrounding lake villages.
More details - https://www.lrsdc.org
This event brings ice fisherman from across the country to Meredith for a weekend of fun, fishing, and seeing what your tolerance for cold and frostbite is. In the end, the payoff is being one of the lucky few who gets to experience the pride of having their catch hung up on the wall of fame, and winning an amazing grand prize. It’s a family friendly event, with an almost carnival-like atmosphere on the ice in Meredith Bay, as it transforms into a sea of vendors and bob houses.
More details can be found here - https://icefishingnh.com
Meredith Rotary Club
This event brings ice fisherman from across the country to Meredith for a weekend of fun, fishing, and seeing what your tolerance for cold and frostbite is. In the end, the payoff is being one of the lucky few who gets to experience the pride of having their catch hung up on the wall of fame, and winning an amazing grand prize. It’s a family friendly event, with an almost carnival-like atmosphere on the ice in Meredith Bay, as it transforms into a sea of vendors and bob houses.
More details can be found here - https://icefishingnh.com
Explore some of the 7000 miles of snowmobiling trails in NH. ]
www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ohrv/rent-al-agents.html
www.nhstateparks.org/activities/snow-mobiling/trail-conditions
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Explore some of the 7000 miles of snowmobiling trails in NH. ]
www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ohrv/rent-al-agents.html
www.nhstateparks.org/activities/snow-mobiling/trail-conditions