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Attractions & Day TripsNH’s lakes and mountains are among the most beautiful in the world and no part of NH contains as much beauty as the Lakes Region. From the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee to the Mills of downtown Franklin. From the quaint shops of Meredith to the rugged terrain of Gunstock. The Lakes Region has it all. Take advantage of our beauty and the hundreds of activities for children, adults, and their families. AmusementsDaytona 500 Fun ParkRoute 3 Weirs Beach, NH, 03247 Tel: 366-5461 Website - Directions Funspot 579 Endicott Street North Weirs Beach, NH, 03247 Tel: 366-4377 Website - Directions Logs of Fun Arcade Alpenrose Plaza Weirs Beach, NH, 03247 Tel: 366-2424 Website - Directions GolfKingswood Golf ClubRoute 28 Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 Tel: 569-3569 Website - Directions Mojalaki Golf Club 321 Prospect Street Franklin, NH, 03235 Tel: 934-3033 Website - Directions Nippo Lake Golf Club 550 Province Rd. Barrington, NH, 03825 Tel: 664-7616 Website - Directions Oak Hill Golf Course Pease Road Meredith, NH, 03253 Tel: 279-4438 Website - Directions Ridgewood Country Club Route 109 Moultonborough, NH, 03254 Tel: 476-5930 Website - Directions Waukewan Golf Club PO Box 403 Center Harbor, NH, 03226 Tel: 279-6661 Website - Directions White Mountain Country Club North Ashland Road Ashland, NH, 03217 Tel: 536-2227 Website - Directions MuseumsDaniel Webster's BirthplaceRoute 127 Franklin, NH, 03235 Tel: 934-5057 Directions The Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. While the site affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster, it also provides a glimpse of 1700s farm life in the infant years of the United States. Lake Winnipesaukee Museum Route 3 Weirs Beach, NH, 03247 Tel: 366-5950 Website - Directions Meredith Children's Museum 28 Lang Street Meredith, NH, 03253 Tel: 279-6307 Website - Directions New Hampshire Boat Museum 397 Centre Street Wolfeboro, NH, 03896 Tel: 569-4554 Website - Directions Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road Tamworth, NH, 03886 Tel: 323-7591 Website - Directions The Sandwich Historical Society 4 Maple Street Sandwich, NH, 03227 Tel: 284-6269 Website - Directions Wright Museum 77 Center Street Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 Tel: 569-1212 Website - Directions MusicSavina Hartwell Memorial Free Concert SeriesTilton Island Park Tilton, NH, 03276 Directions Night LifeErnie's Club Hong Kong81 Main St. Plymouth, NH, 03264 Website - Directions J J Goodwin's Eatery & Sports Bar 769 Suncook Valley Rd Center Barnstead, NH, 03225 Tel: 269-8300 Directions Kay's Pub & Eatery 50 S Main St Bristol, NH, 03222 Tel: 744-2232 Directions The Lodge at Belmont Route 106 Belmont, NH, 03220 Tel: 267-7778 Website - Directions Outdoor ActivitiesButterfly GardenPleasant Street Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions Behind the Minot Sleeper Library, a Butterfly Garden created by the Pasaquaney Garden Club, graces the shoreline of the Newfound River. It's a great place to enjoy a quiet moment. Castle in the Clouds Route 171 Moultonborough, NH, 03253 Tel: 476-5900 Website - Directions Eastman Falls Fishing RT 3A Franklin, NH, 03235 Directions Fishing for salmon, trout and bass? The park has parking available, picnic facilities and car top boat launch. These facilities were developed in cooperation with PSNH (Northeast Utilities) and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Franklin Falls Dam New Hampton Road Franklin, NH, 03235 Directions The dam includes picnic areas, fishing, hiking, winter activities, hunting and more. Be sure to carry drinking water, as there is none located along the trails. Goose Pond Shore Drive Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions A short, but beautiful hike across from Wellington State Park. Heritage Trail Rte. 3A Hill, NH, 03243 Directions With the exception of the first quarter-mile, this trail follows a service road along portions of an old railroad embankment, then uses a long stretch of the abandoned State Highway through the center of the historic Hill village that was abandoned in 1941 due to the construction of the massive flood control dam at Franklin Falls. Hiking, biking, and swimming. Historic Walking Tour - Tilton/Northfield Main Street Tilton, NH, 03276 Directions The tour begins in Veterans Square, at the junction of Main Street (Route 3) and School Street, in downtown Tilton. You'll see historic sites, learn more about the community and understand its place in U.S. history. Leonard Boyd Chapman Wildbird Sanctuary 740 Mt. Isreal Road Sandwich, NH, 03227 Tel: 284-6269 Directions Little & Big Sugarloaf Shore Drive Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions Choose a short or long hike up Little or Big Sugarloaf. See beautiful scenic views of Newfound Lake. Trail starts across the street from Wellington State Park. Loon Center 183 Lee's Mills Road Moultonborough, NH, 03254 Tel: 476-5666 Website - Directions Merrimack River Canoeing Trestle View Park Franklin, NH, 03235 Directions The Merrimack River was formed in Franklin by the joining of the Winnipesaukee and Pemigewasset Rivers. The first 2 miles of rapid water is followed by a medium current and meandering water to Penacook. The Sewalls Falls Dam, 4 miles below the bridge in Penacook, must be portaged unless signs indicate otherwise. This dam has partly washed out, exposing over a mile of rapids starting near the Sewalls Falls Road bridge. The dam can sometimes be run, but watch out for large waves and old spikes. Another 7 miles of meandering, broad river with sand bluffs bring the canoeist to a possible take out point at the Route 202 bridge in Concord's center. Put in at the right bank below the high school. Mount Cardigan 774 Shem Valley Road Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions It is 3,121' to the summit of Mount Cardigan. The summit with its panoramic views is a must for all hikers. New Hampshire Motor Speedway Route 106 North Loudon, NH, 03307 Tel: 783-4931 Website - Directions New Hampton Fish Hatchery New Hampton Village New Hampton, NH, 03256 Directions Visit this Fish & Game owned hatchery and learn how local rivers, lakes, and streams are stocked with NH grown fish from this and other hatcheries around the State. Newfound Audobon Center North Shore Road Hebron, NH, 03222 Tel: 744-3516 Website - Directions Newfound River Trail Rt. 3A Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions Scenic paved bicycle and walking path along Newfound River leading to Newfound Lake. Polar Caves 705 Rte. 25 Plymouth, NH, 03249 Tel: 536-1888 Website - Directions Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center White Oaks Road Laconia, NH, 03246 Tel: 366-5695 Website - Directions Profile Falls Rt. 3A Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions Swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Great area to walk or bike and view the falls. Sandwich Fair Fairgrounds Center Sandwich, NH, 03227 Tel: 284-7062 Website - Directions Sculptured Rocks Natural Area Between Routes 3A & 118 Groton, NH, 03241 Tel: 823-7722 Website - Directions Sculptured Rocks Natural Area is a unique example of nature's powerful yet delicate artistry. The Cockermouth River carved a narrow canyon in bedrock on its way to Newfound Lake, beginning as the last ice age drew to a close. Nature used grains of sand suspended in the current to carve the walls of the canyon into curious shapes and create potholes in the bedrock. Sculptured Rocks Natural Area spans 272 acres. It is unstaffed but open to the public year-round at no charge. Ski Fanatics 23 Vintinner Rd Campton, NH, 03223 Tel: 726-4327 Website - Directions Slim Baker Area New Chester Mtn. Road Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions A short hike to Roundtop and Inspiration Point for views and picnics. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH, 03245 Tel: 968-7194 Website - Directions Tamarack Farm 125 Asby Road Canterbury, NH, 03224 Tel: 783-9226 Directions The Ledges West Shore Road Bristol, NH, 03222 Directions The Ledges, located on West Shore Road, are over 200' tall and drop below the surface of Newfound Lake approximately 60'. A sight to be seen! Wellington State Park Rte 3A Bristol, NH, 03222 Tel: 744-2197 Website - Directions Located on the shore of Newfound Lake in Bristol, 204-acre Wellington State Park boasts the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system. Hiking trails and picnic areas along the shore afford views of one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the state. Two group picnic pavilions, available for reservation, are located just off the beach in the picnic areas. The park also maintains volleyball and horseshoe courts. The Snack Bar offers a variety of snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, beach and picnic items, and souvenirs. Within the park, the peninsula nature trail features picnic areas, designated fishing areas, plant identification markers, and spectacular views of Newfound Lake and Cliff and Belle Islands. A well-marked hiking trail leads from the park and provides hikers access to Goose Pond, the Sugarloafs, Bear Mountain, Welton Falls, and Mt.Cardigan.Free year-round access to Newfound Lake for boaters. Winnipesaukee River Trail Trestle View Park Franklin, NH, 03235 Directions Interested in taking a walk or bike ride on a scenic historic trail close to the downtowns of the twin rivers area, yet with the feel of wilderness. A 3 mile trail parallels the Winnipesauke river and passes the historic Sulphite upside down covered bridge believed to be the only one in the country and listed on the national register of historic places. You will also view mill ruins and remaining portions of dams that tell the history of the 5 mills that operated on this river in the mid 19th century. Ski and SnowGunstock Mountain ResortRte. 11A Gilford, NH, 03249 Tel: 293-4341 Website - Directions Ragged Mountain Golf & Ski Resort 620 Ragged Mountain Road Danbury, NH, 03230 Tel: 768-3600 Website - Directions Veterans Memorial Recreation Area 266 Flaghole Road Franklin, NH, 03235 Tel: 934-3607 Directions Located in West Franklin and operated by the Franklin Outing Club, the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is all volunteer-run. The area has six trails including two ski lifts, one t-bar and one rope tow. You can also enjoy the lodge, grill, skating pond, cross country trails and snow mobile trails. World Champion Sled Dog Derby 20 Elm Road Littleton, MA, 01460 Tel: (978) 815-1861 Website - Directions TheatreFranklin Footlight TheatrePO Box 273 Franklin, NH, 03235 Tel: 455-5780 Website - Directions Little Church Theater PO Box 105 Holderness, NH, 03245 Tel: 968-2250 Website - Directions Middle Arts & Entertainment Center at the Historic Franklin Opera House PO Box 172 Franklin, NH, 03235 Tel: 934-1901 Website - Directions Smitty's Cinema 630 West Main Street Tilton, NH, 03276 Tel: 286-3275 Website - Directions Summer Theatre in Meredith Village 1 Laker Lane Meredith, NH, 03253 Tel: (888) 245-6374 Website - Directions ToursLatitude 43 ChartersPO BOX 34 Center Harbor, NH, 03226 Tel: 253-7811 Website - Directions Mount Washington Cruises 211 Lakeside Ave Weirs Beach, NH, 03247 Tel: 366-5531 Website - Directions Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 154 Main Street Meredith, NH, 03253 Tel: 279-5253 Website - Directions |
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