Kelsie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This mountain/mountain range is close by, not too hard, and offers great views of the region's landscape.
8 locals recommend
Belknap Mountain
This mountain/mountain range is close by, not too hard, and offers great views of the region's landscape.
The White Mountains attract hikers year round, with trails for all levels of hiker
71 locals recommend
White Mountains
The White Mountains attract hikers year round, with trails for all levels of hiker
Great for leaf peeping; I recommend starting from Conway and heading toward Lincoln.
80 locals recommend
Kancamagus Pass
Great for leaf peeping; I recommend starting from Conway and heading toward Lincoln.
If you are a fan of racing, you are 15 minutes from the track!
41 locals recommend
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 NH-106If you are a fan of racing, you are 15 minutes from the track!
Who doesn't love a good shopping spree? About 15 minutes away from the house so if you need a shopping fix, this is your spot!
137 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Tilton
120 Laconia RdWho doesn't love a good shopping spree? About 15 minutes away from the house so if you need a shopping fix, this is your spot!
City/town information
Besides the famous motorcycle events in the summer, Laconia is a nice little town on lakes and en route to more northern parts of NH (i.e. Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains). It also acts as a hub for heading out to other parts of NH (Tilton, Belmont, Gilford, etc.).
31 locals recommend
Laconia
Besides the famous motorcycle events in the summer, Laconia is a nice little town on lakes and en route to more northern parts of NH (i.e. Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains). It also acts as a hub for heading out to other parts of NH (Tilton, Belmont, Gilford, etc.).
As the capitol of NH, it offers more "civilization" than the towns surrounding Gilmanton. It's 30 minutes away which is close enough but also you can be removed from it, if you want to be.
28 locals recommend
Concord
As the capitol of NH, it offers more "civilization" than the towns surrounding Gilmanton. It's 30 minutes away which is close enough but also you can be removed from it, if you want to be.
It offers breweries, ocean front viewing, great little restaurants and cafes, and just a great town to walk around.
217 locals recommend
Portsmouth
It offers breweries, ocean front viewing, great little restaurants and cafes, and just a great town to walk around.
Sort of the gateway to Lake Winnipesaukee and the Lakes Region in general. The city itself has a lot of touristy things and beaches, boats, and other outdoorsy things.
72 locals recommend
Meredith
Sort of the gateway to Lake Winnipesaukee and the Lakes Region in general. The city itself has a lot of touristy things and beaches, boats, and other outdoorsy things.
Food scene
Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant
528 Meadow Pond Rd
South End Pizza & Seafood
302 S Main StThey have great food and easy to do pick-up