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If you’re seeking that home-away-from-home accommodation, this region has plenty to choose from
Whether you’re on a mega-vacation or a getaway weekend, you want a home base that feels, well, like home. In New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, there’s plenty of that with a wide selection of cozy cabins and cottages. And you have lots to choose from: classic cottages nestled in a shady pine grove, cabins with knotty-pine interiors close to fun attractions, lakeside cottages with patios and screened-in porches. You can opt for a serviceable kitchenette or a fully equipped kitchen; a fireplace or wood stove; access to a sandy beach or a sparkling pool. Some cottage communities even have heated whirlpools and hot tubs. Many have picnic areas or private grills. And some have docks for your boat in addition to areas for swimming and fishing.
Woodland cabins offer the best of both winter worlds: proximity to outdoor fun – and indoor heating
Our wood Cabins blend authenticity and modern comfort in the heart of the White Mountains. Untreated hardwood construction, environmentally respectful and perfectly integrated into the forest landscape. Two floors with separate bedrooms, equipped kitchen, and cozy living room around the wood or gas stove. The new wooden Frontier Wagons offer a unique experience with two bedrooms, kitchenette, and private outdoor space with BBQ. Each accommodation features a terrace to admire the surrounding nature and relax after the day’s adventures.
On-site spa and wellness center ensure your resort visit is relaxing, rejuvenating
At the Mountain Club on Loon, they want you to do more than have a good time: They also want you to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. And that’s where the Mountain Club Spa & Wellness Center comes in. Check into the spa for an aromatherapy, hot stone or deep tissue massage. Choose from a variety of facials to make your skin firmer, brighter, calmer – or age-defying. The spa also offers reflexology, waxing services, manicures and pedicures and a variety of soothing body treatments for men and women. The resort’s wellness center features an indoor lap and leisure pool, seasonal outdoor pool, workout and cardio equipment, and classes including yoga, water aerobics, spin, meditation and pilates. Personal training and nutrition consulting are also offered.
If you have a taste for casual, fun dining with an ocean view, there’s an eatery here for you
Hampton Beach, NH is not only a feast for the eyes — it’s also a feast, period, with the variety of restaurants, cafes, taverns and take-out eateries available to lucky vacationers. Stop in a popular tavern for a burger and a beer, or enjoy authentic Mexican food, fresh local seafood and New Orleans-style beignets, subs in homemade Syrian bread, or award-winning lobster rolls and “chowdah.” Start your morning with fresh donuts and local coffee or a full beach breakfast. Marvel at the ocean view from several waterfront restaurants, or head inside for live music. Sip a frozen concoction at a tiki bar or a creative coffee drink at a neighborhood coffee shop. Pick up a bucket of famous pressure-cooked chicken for the beach, or stroll the boardwalk with oh-so-good fried dough.
Panoramic views makes dining in the Carriage House Restaurant at Castle in the Clouds truly unforgettable
The only thing better than a great meal is a dining experience with magnificent scenery, and visitors have been admiring the view from the Carriage House Restaurant terrace at Castle in the Clouds for years. The seasonal restaurant looks out over Lake Winnipesaukee, with mountain peaks in the distance. The menu features a combination of classic favorites and original recipes. The Music Night Series takes place in summer, with genres from folk musicians to tribute bands. Watching the sun set over Lake Winnipesaukee while dining and listening to live music makes for the perfect evening. Visitors also enjoy the ice cream offered over at Café in the Clouds near The Meadows at Shannon Pond.
Creative menu, comfortable surroundings hallmarks of this popular restaurant and tavern
It all starts with the food at the 1869 Room, The Wentworth’s popular restaurant. With its Certified Local designation from the New Hampshire Farm-to-Restaurant Connection, the restaurant, with its inviting fireplace and crystal chandeliers, relies heavily on locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses and other products for its ever-changing menu catering to all tastes. Start with Mama’s Meatballs or a delicious burrata, then move to a slow-braised short rib of beef or a black bean and chickpea stew. Finish with homemade ice cream or an apple gateau or a dessert cocktail like a peanut butter cup martini. (The restaurant also offers wonderful breakfasts.) After dinner, adjourn to the Alpine tavern, a convivial bar and lounge with a light-bites menu, creative cocktails and, in season, local live music on the deck. - Book your table On-Line today!
Brilliantly crafted cuisine, creative cocktails will draw you to this restaurant with lake views
Enjoy exceptional Lake Winnipesaukee dining at The NASWA Resort, where fresh seafood, lake views, and family friendly menus come together. The Blue Bistro is our signature waterfront restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner with options ranging from perfectly cooked Angus steaks and seafood specialties to creative vegetarian dishes and a full kids’ menu. Start your morning with guest favorites like the Big Wake, Egg McMakris, or Caribbean French Toast. For casual lakeside lunch or dinner, visit the NazBar & Grill—our beachfront bar known for tropical cocktails, lobster rolls, burgers, and unbeatable sunset views. Finish your day with classic New England entrées and homemade desserts. Whether you’re looking for romantic waterfront dining or a relaxed beach bar, The NASWA offers one of the best dining experiences on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Discover mouthwatering meals paired with the Lakes Region’s most spectacular panoramas
Perched atop Steele Hill in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Steele Hill Resorts overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam with the White Mountains rising beyond. Accommodations range from well-appointed hotel rooms to spacious suites, all with easy access to the resort’s extensive amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, fitness facilities, and miles of walking trails. Dining is a highlight at the resort’s Hilltop Restaurant, where large windows frame sweeping lake views. Guests enjoy all-American comfort food, from hearty breakfasts to thoughtfully prepared dinners. Pair your meal with a local craft brew or signature cocktail, then unwind next door at Tova’s Tavern—featuring a cozy fireplace and full bar service. Don’t miss their popular weekend breakfast buffet.
A welcoming brewery with hearty meals and beers that are distinctly New Hampshire
If you’re in or planning a visit to New Hampshire, why not grab a beer that represents all we love about the state. At the Woodstock Inn Brewery, they’ve been producing distinctly New Hampshire beer for more than 25 years, from the 4000 Footer IPA, the official beer of hiking, to Lost River Light, for those lazy days at the swimming hole. (Check the website for the current tap list.) Voted the White Mountains’ favorite restaurant for eight years, the warm, inviting Main Bar at the inn and brewery is the place to enjoy live music, livelier conversation, great brews and hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Warm weather means sipping and dining on the seasonal Dam Bar’s patio, where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Dine on seasonal favorites, signature cocktails while enjoying breathtaking lake views
With a tempting menu, superior service from a professional wait staff and a soothing waterside atmosphere, the Gazebo Beach Bar at The Margate on Winnipesaukee has been a guest favorite for summertime lunches and dinners for years. Dine on popular seasonal favorites, including Angus beef burgers, fish tacos and a selection of fresh salads. Enjoy specialty cocktails as well as a selection of wines and seasonal and craft beers while you look out over the picturesque lake, perhaps enjoying a spectacular sunset. There’s a kids’ menu – and some delectable desserts. The resort also serves a hot breakfast buffet during the summer season and other high-occupancy periods, and complimentary coffee and fresh fruit in the Courtyard Bistro area adjacent to the main lobby.
Comfort food with a creative twist, and stunning views, all on this restaurant’s menu
One of the delights of vacationing in the White Mountains is dining with a mountain view. At the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, the Eagle Landing Tavern has been providing that service to guests and locals for years. Today, the restaurant offers a modern, and local, twist on classic comfort food along with panoramic views of the mountains and the Wildcat River. Enjoy everything from fish and chips ad lobster ravioli to ginger chili crispy duck legs in the restaurant’s dining room. (Save room for desserts like the maple bread pudding) Or, enjoy a cocktail (there’s a “mojito of the day, for instance) and some light bites in the quaint, historic bar. The restaurant also serves hearty country breakfasts, so ask about the resort’s bed-and-breakfast and other dining packages.
On-site dining at mountain resort one more reason guests return year after year
Excellent on-site dining at Ledges Restaurant at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort is just one more reason that this full-service resort, close to all the attractions that make this region of New Hampshire popular with vacationers around the world, a first-class getaway. There really is something to please the palate of every guest. Breakfast is included with every room reservation, and lunch and dinner feature tantalizing seasonal options from chowders and salads to great burgers, steamed lobsters, rack of lamb and Prime filet mignon cooked just the way you ordered. Desserts are homemade, and service is exceptional. The Ledges Restaurant and Tullamore Tavern have been recently renovated to make the dining experience even more welcoming, including the popular seasonal veranda.
White Mountain Hotel is honored to be a AAA® Four Diamond™ property!
Great Vacations on the Ocean, the Lakes, and the White Mountains
New Hampshire offers great vacations. People travel from everywhere to enjoy the state's vacation attractions and activities. From the Great North Woods to the Lakes Region to the ocean beaches, New Hampshire is a vacation destination beloved by adults and families for its outdoor activities, mountains, beaches, and fun family attractions. Generations of families travel to vacation spots like North Conway, Lake Winnipesaukee and Hampton Beach, NH. In the Seacoast and White Mountains, outdoor activities go on winter and summer. It's a vacation land for all tastes.
This serene region is a place of outdoor activities in all seasons. There's numerous lakes in the region, but the largest is Lake Sunapee, which stretches north from Newbury, NH to New London, NH and provides a excellent backdrop for water sports and back-to-nature vacations. Winter sports enthusiasts travel to Mt. Kearsarge and Mt. Sunapee for skiing and snowmobiling. Covered bridge fans find the Cornish-Windsor, NH Bridge a charming attraction. Dartmouth College is a center of top-caliber arts & entertainment, for locals, students, and vacationers.
This region is comprised of the northernmost reaches of New Hampshire, beyond the White Mountain National Forest to the Connecticut Lakes, and finally the Canadian border. It's a vacation dream for people who love lakes, rivers, wildlife and towering forests. Outdoor enthusiasts travel from far and wide to enjoy rugged vacation activities like hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating, ATV riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and moose watching. Festivals and other activities and attractions are plentiful in the towns of Colebrook, Columbia, and Pittsburg.
The greatest namesake of a Lakes Region, NH vacation is beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, a large body of water including islands, bays and sandy beaches that is a year-round attraction. Activities in the area naturally include water sports and fishing, with entertainment and dining at local resorts, while the nearby forests and hills host plenty of land-based outdoor fun. Other grand lakes in the area include Big Squam and Little Squam Lakes near Holderness, NH, and Lake Winnisquam near Laconia, NH. The town of Wolfeboro, NH on the southern side of Winnipesaukee is rustic and homey, and popular for families with children who travel there yearly. Other lakeside towns include Moultonborough, NH and Meredith, NH, where vacationers can rest, walk, dine, shop and enjoy the local attractions.
Manchester, NH, a thriving mill town a century ago, is enjoying a revival as a vacation destination, fueled by attractions like performing arts and museums. Entertainment activities are always happening at the Verizon Arena. The Palace Theater presents Broadway shows and live concerts. The state capitol, Concord, NH, is home to the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, where children can learn about exploring the universe. Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, NH is a living history museum with costumed interpreters.
This region, located in the southeast corner of New Hampshire, takes its name from Mount Monadnock near Jaffrey, NH. Sometimes called the most-climbed mountain in the world, it's explored by over 100,000 hikers and campers each year. The mountain has 40 miles of trails, and on a clear day the summit provides a view of every New England state! For children and families, Friendly Farm in Dublin, NH and Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH are great attractions that offer fun activities for kids, like visiting farm animals and taking hay rides.
New Hampshire's slice of Atlantic Ocean waterfront is packed with fun, beauty, and history for travelers and vacationers. Hampton Beach, NH is a family beach with activities and attractions for everyone. Portsmouth, NH is a mellow city of cobblestoned streets, historic buildings with dining and shopping, and Prescott Park with great views of the waterfront. One major attraction, Strawbery Banke Museum, is an immersion into history as well as nature and local events.
The majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire features plenty of great family attractions, outdoor sports & recreation, grand historic hotels and rustic lodges, and during the winter becomes a hub for snowy fun! Enjoy a drive along the spectacular Kancamagus Highway between Lincoln and Conway, NH. Stop off in North Conway, NH for some excellent outlet shopping and dining.
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