Eat & Drink
Don’t miss visiting this adorable local winery, offering tastings, tours, indoor/outdoor seating options, and locally sourced food. Piano Nights on weekends. Check their calendar for other events! (Featured in Oprah Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, USA Today, etc!)
34 locals recommend
Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
72 Main StDon’t miss visiting this adorable local winery, offering tastings, tours, indoor/outdoor seating options, and locally sourced food. Piano Nights on weekends. Check their calendar for other events! (Featured in Oprah Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, USA Today, etc!)
Located on the beach/lake, this is a great place for casual outdoor dining, drinks, and ice cream with a view. They often host live music as well. (seasonal)
78 locals recommend
Town Docks Restaurant
289 Daniel Webster HwyLocated on the beach/lake, this is a great place for casual outdoor dining, drinks, and ice cream with a view. They often host live music as well. (seasonal)
48 Main Cafe & Creperie
94 Main StThis cozy cafe right downtown is our go-to for breakfast and coffee.
this local, sustainable farm is a great stop for fresh fruits, veggies, and baked goods…they even fresh seafood Thurs – Sun!
28 locals recommend
Moulton Farm
18 Quarry Rdthis local, sustainable farm is a great stop for fresh fruits, veggies, and baked goods…they even fresh seafood Thurs – Sun!
We love this local brewery, especially the large outdoor area for seating and games (Dog Friendly)
39 locals recommend
Twin Barns Brewing Company
194 Daniel Webster HwyWe love this local brewery, especially the large outdoor area for seating and games (Dog Friendly)
Often holding Nightly Entertainment (such as Live music, DJ, and Karaoke) at this pizza & Italian restaurant. Check out their website for an entertainment calendar.
52 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Ristorante
312 Daniel Webster HighwayOften holding Nightly Entertainment (such as Live music, DJ, and Karaoke) at this pizza & Italian restaurant. Check out their website for an entertainment calendar.
Dinner spot for comfort food served in a fun ‘camp themed’ atmosphere. Perfect for a New Hampshire vibe!
26 locals recommend
Camp
298 Daniel Webster HwyDinner spot for comfort food served in a fun ‘camp themed’ atmosphere. Perfect for a New Hampshire vibe!
Lago
1 NH-25A slightly upscale option for dinner and/or cocktails right on the lake!
Frog Rock Tavern
67 Main Stthe Best dive bar in N.H.! Also a great spot to watch a game.
A fun place for casual outdoor lunch or dinner, known for excellent burgers. Also host Sunday ‘Reggae Brunch’ in season. Check their website for a live music schedule. Dogs are welcome outside.
10 locals recommend
Surfside Burger Bar
41 NH-25A fun place for casual outdoor lunch or dinner, known for excellent burgers. Also host Sunday ‘Reggae Brunch’ in season. Check their website for a live music schedule. Dogs are welcome outside.
Vida At The Lake
Delicious option for Mexican food and Margaritas
Located @ Church Landing, a Nice option for lakefront lunch/dinner. We especially love their excellent Sunday Brunch Buffet.
23 locals recommend
Lakehouse Grille
281 Daniel Webster HwyLocated @ Church Landing, a Nice option for lakefront lunch/dinner. We especially love their excellent Sunday Brunch Buffet.
Spacious outdoor pub overlooking the lake, offering rotating craft beers. Dog friendly.
10 locals recommend
Craft Beer Xchange
59 Doe AveSpacious outdoor pub overlooking the lake, offering rotating craft beers. Dog friendly.
2 words: Lobster Rolls! Our favorite option for seafood at this casual, window-service spot.
7 locals recommend
Tamarack Restaurant - Seafood - BBQ - Lobster Rolls - Burgers - Ice Cream
691 Endicott St N2 words: Lobster Rolls! Our favorite option for seafood at this casual, window-service spot.
Very fun and lively atmosphere at this Waterfront beach bar, often featuring live music or DJs (seasonal)
13 locals recommend
NazBar and Grill at NASWA Resort
1086 Weirs BlvdVery fun and lively atmosphere at this Waterfront beach bar, often featuring live music or DJs (seasonal)
Old Fashioned Candy Shop making Homemade Ice Cream and Chocolates, what more do you need!
39 locals recommend
Kellerhaus
259 Endicott St NOld Fashioned Candy Shop making Homemade Ice Cream and Chocolates, what more do you need!
Fun nightlife at this bar/music venue in Weirs Beach, featuring live music (indoor/outdoor), DJs, Karaoke nights, and more. Open until 2am. Check their calendar for events
15 locals recommend
Tower Hill Tavern
264 Lakeside AveFun nightlife at this bar/music venue in Weirs Beach, featuring live music (indoor/outdoor), DJs, Karaoke nights, and more. Open until 2am. Check their calendar for events
Our preferred option for special occasions. Cozy and Rustic ‘New Hampshire’ atmosphere with good food that won’t break the bank.
The New Woodshed and Canoe are similar options for a slightly upscale experience in a rustic atmosphere
78 locals recommend
Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore RdOur preferred option for special occasions. Cozy and Rustic ‘New Hampshire’ atmosphere with good food that won’t break the bank.
The New Woodshed and Canoe are similar options for a slightly upscale experience in a rustic atmosphere
Your best bet if you are craving sushi or Asian Fusion food in the area.
22 locals recommend
Lemongrass Restaurant & Sake Bar
64 Whittier HwyYour best bet if you are craving sushi or Asian Fusion food in the area.
Local Activities
very popular beach, including a boardwalk, arcades, restaurants, and nightlife.
156 locals recommend
Weirs Beach
very popular beach, including a boardwalk, arcades, restaurants, and nightlife.
With multiple shops and restaurants, this is a nice little area to walk around
41 locals recommend
Mill Falls at the Lake
281 Daniel Webster HwyWith multiple shops and restaurants, this is a nice little area to walk around
EKAL Activity Center
285 Daniel Webster HwyRent paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, and more
Take in the beauty of Lake Winnippesaukee in a restored vintage coach!
19 locals recommend
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
154 Main StTake in the beauty of Lake Winnippesaukee in a restored vintage coach!
This seasonal, open-air concert venue is a great place to catch a show! Check their website for a calendar of entertainment.
6 locals recommend
Bank of NH Pavilion West Entrance
Bank of NH Pavilion West EntranceThis seasonal, open-air concert venue is a great place to catch a show! Check their website for a calendar of entertainment.
Gunstock Mountain
Mt. Major
Great for hiking, panoramic lake views from the top!
White Mountain National Forest
71 White Mountain DrivePirate's Cove Adventure Golf
3253 US-3Pirate-themed mini golf course
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
33 Footlight CirYear-round place to catch professional Live Theater shows
Sculpture Exhibition throughout downtown Meredith. Map available online.
11 locals recommend
The Meredith Sculpture Walk
327 Daniel Webster HwySculpture Exhibition throughout downtown Meredith. Map available online.
Meredith Marina
2 Bayshore DrOne local option for Boat and Jetski rentals
Goodhue Boat Company, Meredith
Another local option for Boat and Jetski rentals
This “Family Entertainment Center” has the World's Largest Arcade, according to Guinness Book of World Records! It also has bowling, indoor mini golf, a small bar, and more.
149 locals recommend
Funspot
579 Endicott St NThis “Family Entertainment Center” has the World's Largest Arcade, according to Guinness Book of World Records! It also has bowling, indoor mini golf, a small bar, and more.
Tiki Hut Boats of NH
263 Lakeside AveOffers Tiki Boat cruises around the lake, out of Laconia
This DIY art studio offers many fun options, like ceramics painting, splatter rooms, byob classes in the evenings, and more! Check their website for events of simply walk in and have fun.
Art Escape
636 Union AveThis DIY art studio offers many fun options, like ceramics painting, splatter rooms, byob classes in the evenings, and more! Check their website for events of simply walk in and have fun.