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Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake is well known for its' natural beauty and is the focus of endless activities. Beautiful lake and mountain views set the backdrop for relaxing days spent cruising or strolling around charming lakeside villages, sightseeing, enjoying unique attractions, and enjoying a boundless range of recreational opportunities. The scenery alone is often more than enough for someone to plan a visit to the Lakes Region, but for those who really like to pack a vacation full of action, there are countless attractions and things to do. Below is a small sample of what you can find in our area.
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Driving Directions

From Boston, Logan Airport: Take I-93 North to Exit 24. Bear right off the exit onto Route 3 South and proceed for 7.5 miles. Bethel Woods Campground and The Inn at Bethel Woods are located on the right hand side of road. RV’s please use lower entrance.

From Hartford: Take I-84 East to the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90). Head East on I-290 through Worcester. Proceed onto I-495 North to I-93 North. Follow I-93 to Exit 24. Bear right off the exit onto Route 3 South and proceed for 7.5 miles. Bethel Woods Campground and The Inn at Bethel Woods are located on the right hand side of road. RV’s please use lower entrance.

From Canada & Points North: Take I-91 South to I-93 South. Follow I-93 to Exit 24. Bear right off the exit onto Route 3 South and proceed for 7.5 miles. Bethel Woods Campground and The Inn at Bethel Woods are located on the right hand side of road. RV’s please use lower entrance.

Driving Distances
Manchester, NH - 1 hour • Portsmouth, NH - 1.5 hours • Boston, MA - 2 hours
Worcester, MA - 2 hours • Springfield, MA - 2.5 hours • Hartford, CT - 3 hours
Montreal, Canada - 4 hours • New York City, NY - 6 hours

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Area Attractions
 

Laconia & Weirs Beach - There are many things to see and do while visiting the Lakes Region. The Lakes Region of New Hampshire offers a wide variety of recreational activities that are sure to please everyone in your family. Let’s take this one example: If you like the water, your options abound. You’ve got 72 square miles of Lake Winnipesaukee to explore by boat or canoe, dozens of clean and sandy beaches, and even a couple water parks for cooling off after a long day of recreational fun in the sun. There are many more aspects of recreation in the Lakes Region that don’t involve water and for exploration.

Annalee Dolls - Annalee seasonal gifts and seasonal decorations bring the perfect sense of joy and magic to any home for any holiday or occasion. Annalee dolls are known for their timeless style and magical faces. Each design has unique facial expressions, with blushing cheeks that are applied by hand. Flexible wire frames give Annalee dolls the special ability to be posed to fit any decor. Bend the legs to sit Annalee elves on a shelf and extend the arms to welcome your guests. Use your creativity and imagination to bring these special dolls to life. Annalee seasonal decorations include themes for every holiday and every day in between. (800) 433-6557

Castle in the Clouds - The Castle’s spectacular mountaintop estate offers a truly breathtaking 270-degree view of the mountains and lakes of New Hampshire. The Castle is an iconic, turn-of-the-century 16-room Arts & Crafts mansion perched high on a pristine mountaintop estate overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. Tom and Olive Plant’s mountaintop estate “Lucknow” was built in 1913-1914 high in the Ossipee Mountain Range. Known since the 1960s as the Castle in the Clouds, the house is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, expressing that aesthetic movement’s philosophy of living in harmony with nature. (800) 729-2468

Clarks Trading Post - Clark’s offer visitors the best in family entertainment and good honest fun. You’ll find it all here, including an excursion on The White Mountain Central Railroad through their authentic covered bridge and into Wolfman’s territory. Browse museums filled with Americana, witness the extraordinary stunts of the Yandong Chinese Acrobatic Troupe, and visit their many unique shops. Don’t forget their featured attraction: The Bear Show, a truly original experience. All this and more awaits you, at Clark’s Trading Post, a White Mountain classic. (603) 745-8913

Cog Railway - When you ride on the world’s first mountain-climbing Cog Railway train, you’re in for a treat. Your train will carry you above the clouds to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast, where all of New England spreads out before you. You’ll marvel at the spectacular views from your coach window as your train climbs the steepest railroad tracks in North America. It’s an exciting and unforgettable experience for the whole family. The Cog Railway is one of the world’s great railway adventures. The track runs up a three mile-long trestle with a maximum gradient of over 37%, making it the second-steepest mountain climbing train in the world and the only one entirely built on a trestle. (603) 278-5404

Daytona Fun Park and Logs of Fun - What isn’t there at Daytona Fun Park? Go-karts and more make this a fun destination for kids of all ages and walks of life. Batting cages cater to the more sports-specific individuals, but we’re not claiming that young folks can’t branch out and swing something new. A miniature golf course for fans of golf with wild scenery, new bumper boats and new go-karts, plus a slew of arcade games to guarantee fun for all ages on your family vacation to The Weirs Beach, Lake Winnipesaukee area.(603) 366-5461

Funspot - Funspot is a family owned and operated entertainment supercenter, founded by Bob Lawton in 1952. It is the largest arcade in the world, with the largest selection of classic games anywhere! It provides quality entertainment in an atmosphere that is right for the whole family … and its array of fun is continually growing! FUNSPOT offers over 500 games, an indoor golf center, a 20 lane ten pin & candlepin bowling center, cash Bingo, mini-golf, a restaurant, a tavern and more! There’s something for everyone! (603) 366-4377

Lost River Gorge - It’s an adventure that combines the beauty and mysteries of nature with the excitement of exploration! Lost River Gorge is a journey through time. As you travel this timeline, you’ll explore steep walled gorges and rugged boulder caves lit by lanterns and guided by boardwalks. You’ll marvel at the colors and delicate beauty of over one hundred species of native flowers, ferns, and shrubs in our nature garden. Along your ¾ mile journey, the river will keep you company along the way, playing hide and seek among the huge boulders and deep crevasses. Even when it’s not visible, the river is never far away. You’ll hear it babbling over the rocks, just out of sight, and you’ll understand why they call it “Lost River.”  (603) 745-8031

Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion - The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, once known as Meadowbrook Farm, has always been a place of peace, of geographic beauty, a place that seems to beckon to the traveler to stop, to enjoy, and to stay and make wonderful memories. Spanning over two centuries, Meadowbrook Farm was owned by the Miller Family, who used the land for summer vacations, weekend excursions, and a place for family entertainment. As time went on, the land began to develop and in the early 1900’s cottages began to appear upon the Meadowbrook property. The Miller Family would hold family concerts, where each member of the family played an instrument. As the years went on, the land changed and soon the ownership of the land was passed on. The Miller Family still owns property next door to Meadowbrook, always believing that the land would be best suited for a park for anyone to use. Today Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center has taken the concert ideals of the Miller Family and evolved the land into a concert venue suited for world-class talent in a beautiful, friendly atmosphere with a variety of music genres sounding from its speakers.

Mt. Washington Cruises - Mt. Washington Cruises offers scenic daytime and sunset dinner dance cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee from late May through October. The M/S Mount Washington visits 5 ports on Lake Winnipesaukee and takes on passengers in Wolfeboro, Meredith, Center Harbor and Alton Bay on alternating days of the week with daily cruises from Weirs Beach. Sunday champagne brunch cruises from Weirs Beach and Alton Bay are offered every Sunday. The US Mailboat, Sophie C. offers Island Cruises while delivering mail to the islands on Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest and most beautiful lake in New Hampshire. It is located at the foothills of the White Mountains in New Hampshire’s beautiful Lakes Region. Lake Winnipesaukee is surrounded by mountain ranges, contains more than 240 habitable islands and covers 44,000 acres of crystal clear water. (888) THE-MOUNT

Polar Caves - The Polar Caves were formed about fifty thousand years ago as the third continental glacier descended over New Hampshire’s White Mountains. When the ice retreated, it left behind an amazing series of caves and passageways for visitors to explore. Self-guided tours take you to the rock garden and nature trails and through the caves. (603) 536-1888

Santa's Village - If you’re looking for some JOY, Santa’s Village is sure to be the “gift” that provides that experience for your family. Yes, Santa and his Helpers are eager to greet you into their village where fun is ever-present. The park has lots of amenities with fun-filled rides, award-winning shows and interactive play for an entire day or two. (603) 586-4445

Storyland - The history of Story Land is less about the singular history of one family or one business, and more about the multitudes of personal histories that live in the memories of thousands of families and tens of thousands of people from all over the world. It endures in the hearts and minds of children who grow up hearing and reading about magical people and places, and who find a real live world of those same characters in Glen, NH. Today, Story Land still entertains young families and children. The park has grown to include more rides, more play areas, more shows, and more characters of all kinds. At the same time, the Story Land team has been careful to keep the park from outgrowing the very people – the very little people and their parents – that Bob and Ruth dreamed about entertaining over half a century ago when they were far away from home. Kids have been playing at Story Land happily ever after. (603) 383-4293

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC) is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors about our natural world for over forty years. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, Exit 24 off I-93, and is open daily from May 1 through November 1. (603) 968-7194

The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village - The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village is a beautiful, recently renovated and air-conditioned 420 seat proscenium theatre located in the heart of the Lakes Region on Lake Winnipesaukee. The leadership team has worked together for a number of seasons and always looks forward to coming together to create great theatre in this marvelous space. They are dedicated to providing professional theatre experiences for all residents and visitors to the region.

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Boat Tours/Rentals & Fishing

Squam Boat Livery - Squam Boat Livery has been in the same location since the early 1900’s. They are committed to the preservation of Squam. Their crew has been returning for many years and all have an affinity for the lake. They have been serving peoples’ boating needs for many years. Their mechanics are certified Mercury and Evinrude Technicians.
 (603) 968-7721

Shep Browns - Shep Brown’s Boat Basin is where New Hampshire boaters go for great prices and outstanding value. For over 90 years they’ve helped families from all over New England enjoy boating on New Hampshire’s waters. They are located on Lake Winnipesaukee with complete on-the-water facilities on Meredith Neck in Meredith, New Hampshire.
(603) 279-4573

Woods-n-Water Guide Service - Licensed New Hampshire fishing guide, Shawn Marzerka, is the owner/operator. Shawn grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and has fished the area for over 25 years. He started fishing at the ripe age of 5. Being from an outdoor family, most of his time was spent fishing the rivers and lakes in the area. At 12 years old he was tying his own flies. This was the beginning of what has turned into a labor of love. Shawn was just selected among the top fishing guides in New Hampshire to be featured in an article in Field and Stream magazine! Shawn takes extreme pride in his business and his number one goal is that you will have a safe and memorable trip. (603) 569-3881

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Restaurants

LAGO - Lago is a proud member of the Common Man family of restaurants, and offers authentic, rustic Italian specialties and Italian-American favorites, with stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith. Located inside The Inn at Bay Point, Lago offers an authentic Old World dining experience and a wine cellar stocked with a generous selection of regional Italian wines. The menu features crusty mozarella-stuffed ciabatta bread, steamed fennel-infused mussels, home-made pastas, Bistecca Toscana, Osso Bucco, Chicken Parmesan and more. (603) 279-2253

Camp - Camp, in Meredith, brings back memories of summer camp on the lake in a quaint Adirondack-style restaurant. Opened in 1998 in Chase House at Mill Falls, across the street from Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, Camp serves up great comfort food. Their signature Camp crackers, pot roast and apple fried chicken are among the favorites with their guests - or campers, as they call them! There’s even S’mores for dessert! With their tin roof, fieldstone fireplace, pine tables and screen door, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to summers past! (603) 279-3003

Canoe - Canoe Restaurant is Chef/Owner Scott Ouellette’s first restaurant in the Lakes Region. Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Center Harbor, Canoe is a must while visiting the Lakes Region. Whether it’s lobster, mac & cheese, one of their hand cut steaks, or the award winning sweet and sour calamari, they serve something for every taste and appetite. Their philosophy of “Make it Fresh, Keep it Simple, Make it Great, and Serve it with a Smile” is evident the moment you enter. Casual dining and views of the lake add to the dining experience. (603) 253-4762

Coe House Restaurant - Coe House Restaurant is a lovely dining experience in a beautiful old mansion with many nicely decorated rooms to enjoy a terrific staff serving beautifully presented food. Open and cozy with an amazing wine list.

George's Diner - George's Diner was opened by its present owners Roger and Robin Rist in May of 1991. Their basic philosophy that fresh and simple ingredients make the best meals possible led them to their motto, Just Good Food. The staff strives for quality and consistency in the preparation and serving of their home cooked food. Whether it be their made to order breakfasts, quick turn around lunch specials or their more leisurely dinner specials followed by their homemade desserts, you will enjoy your meal.

Giuseppe's - Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante is a full-service restaurant with a festive Italian atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. Outstanding Italian cuisine, award winning pizza, and nightly musical entertainment have made this unique and popular restaurant one of the Lakes Region’s most loved since 1989. (603) 279-3313

Hart's Turkey Farm - The goal at Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant is to serve delicious quality meals with exceptionally warm and friendly service in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. They will sincerely try to meet and exceed all of your expectations. In Meredith, they have a restaurant with a 500 seat capacity including many rooms for functions of all sizes. They are at the intersection of two US Highways 3 & 104, overlooking scenic Lake Winnipesaukee. (603) 279-6212

Mame's - This brick village home was built by Dr. George Sanborn in 1825. It served as his private residence and base for his medical practice. Mame’s restaurant opened in 1978, and has been under the current ownership since 1979. Over the years, with the help of many local craftsmen, extensive renovations and changes have taken place. Everyone involved went to great efforts to preserve the original structure. Where this was not possible, parts of the old were harvested for the new. Where special touches were needed, local artisans were called in. Many of the architectural elements were specially created, such as the wrought iron railings and the signature arched window. The result is simply spectacular. The ambiance created within can be credited to the pride and dedication of not only the owner, but also the staff. From the wonderful greenery and the wide pine boards, to the incredible food, and the friendly hello, Mame’s is a place you must visit. (603) 279-4631

Tamarack - One of New England’s most recognized restaurants has changed hands with an interesting “Back To The Future” twist. The Tamarack Drive In Restaurant on Route 3 has changed hands and is now heading in a new direction. The Tamarack was established in 1962. In 1963 George Clayton became the head fryer cook for 5 years, establishing the restaurant’s reputation as having the best fried seafood and onion rings in the Lakes Region. Customers from all over New England came for his delicious fried clams and onion rings. Jim was a Chef at the former B Mae Denny’s Restaurant in Gilford. Jim, and George say the Tamarack will once again be serving the fine quality food that made it one of the Lakes Region’s most popular eating spots. They plan to introduce some exciting new menu items that will further complement this great restaurant, while improving the quality of many existing items on the menu. You won’t want to miss the new ice cream items! (603) 366-9300

Walters Basin - Walter’s Basin is the perfect place to watch the seasons change. Walter’s Basin is the perfect place for any special occasion. With panoramic views of Squam Lake, a friendly and professional staff, excellent food, and high attention to detail, what more could you want? (603) 968-4412

Weirs Beach Lobster Pound - Celebrating more than 35 years, the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound has stood as a namesake and cornerstone of Weirs Beach, on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Supporting and servicing Bike Week vendors and thousands of visitors each June, you too can enjoy the food, entertainment, and hospitality that the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound has to offer. (603) 366-5713

The Woodshed - Experience the charm of an authentic 19th-century farmhouse and barn tucked away along quaint country roads and surrounded by open pastures, orchards and mountain vistas. The restaurant’s rustic decor, coupled with warm and gracious service and award winning cuisine, has won the Woodshed a reputation as the place to dine for special occasions. Treat yourself to a rare find. The atmosphere will capture your attention, and the evening will be long remembered. (603) 476-2311

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