Food Scene
Rich in history - beautiful setting - walking distance to our house
9 locals recommend
Lavinia's Relaxed Dining
18 Main StRich in history - beautiful setting - walking distance to our house
Best soft serve ice cream with awesome "flavor of the week". Also yummy hot dogs, hamburgers, and clam plates
Red Hill Dari
9 Whittier HwyBest soft serve ice cream with awesome "flavor of the week". Also yummy hot dogs, hamburgers, and clam plates
Great all around menu - very busy - has a shuttle service but you can walk - it's about 15 minutes!
47 locals recommend
Canoe Restaurant & Tavern
232 Whittier HwyGreat all around menu - very busy - has a shuttle service but you can walk - it's about 15 minutes!
Great Thai food and sushi. The pin is in the wrong place on the map. It's behind the Dunkin Donuts plaza and very close!
22 locals recommend
Lemongrass Restaurant & Sake Bar
64 Whittier HwyGreat Thai food and sushi. The pin is in the wrong place on the map. It's behind the Dunkin Donuts plaza and very close!
Love the fired calamari. Good pizzas too! Please note that Lemongrass is NEXT to this restaurant!
Pat's Pizza and Pasta
60 Whittier HwyLove the fired calamari. Good pizzas too! Please note that Lemongrass is NEXT to this restaurant!
Dunkin'
70 Whittier HwyVery close by!
Piccolo Market
70 Whittier HwyGood for a quick sandwich! Authentic!
Center Harbor Diner
17 Whittier HwyOpen for Breakfast and Lunch! Good homestyle food!
Newest cafe in town! Eclectic atmosphere - chef inspired sandwiches - great salads and prepared food to take back to our place and re-heat and eat! Quiet off season!
Center Harbor Provisions
313 Whittier HwyNewest cafe in town! Eclectic atmosphere - chef inspired sandwiches - great salads and prepared food to take back to our place and re-heat and eat! Quiet off season!
Authentic Mexican Food - VERY good! The veggie burrito is SO large it makes 2 meals! Take out is available too! Make a reservation in the summer. Closes in late Fall and through the winter!
6 locals recommend
El Mariachi
1094 Whittier HwyAuthentic Mexican Food - VERY good! The veggie burrito is SO large it makes 2 meals! Take out is available too! Make a reservation in the summer. Closes in late Fall and through the winter!
Good home cooked meals - wide variety. Has Trivia nights - hosts a Friday night buffet off season. Family owned for generations.
27 locals recommend
Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant
233 Daniel Webster HwyGood home cooked meals - wide variety. Has Trivia nights - hosts a Friday night buffet off season. Family owned for generations.
What fun here. Take the boat and park at the town docks - or drive over to the parking area there. Then dine with your toes in the sand, on the upper deck, inside! Great ice cream stand too. It's a seasonal business and great fun. Part of the Common Man restaurant family.
78 locals recommend
Town Docks Restaurant
289 Daniel Webster HwyWhat fun here. Take the boat and park at the town docks - or drive over to the parking area there. Then dine with your toes in the sand, on the upper deck, inside! Great ice cream stand too. It's a seasonal business and great fun. Part of the Common Man restaurant family.
Another Common Man Restaurant! Small - intimate - check on hours and make a reservation. Always great food at the Common Man restaurants
26 locals recommend
Camp
298 Daniel Webster HwyAnother Common Man Restaurant! Small - intimate - check on hours and make a reservation. Always great food at the Common Man restaurants
Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls
New Hampshire 25Only bagel shop in town so check it out!
My favorite for home cooking. Very informal - great breakfast selections - normal meal portions - three meals a day - closed at 1 PM on Sundays and all day on Mondays
15 locals recommend
Village Kitchen "Country Cook'n"
734 Whittier HwyMy favorite for home cooking. Very informal - great breakfast selections - normal meal portions - three meals a day - closed at 1 PM on Sundays and all day on Mondays
New this year - gourmet coffee and artisan sandwiches - open early till around 2 PM. Owners are also the operators!
Village Green Cafe & Marketplace
25 Main StNew this year - gourmet coffee and artisan sandwiches - open early till around 2 PM. Owners are also the operators!
Sinfully delicious baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, soups, coffee and expresso. Eat in or take out! REALLY good!
19 locals recommend
Cup and Crumb
1040 Whittier HwySinfully delicious baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, soups, coffee and expresso. Eat in or take out! REALLY good!
Hard serve ice cream make your own sundaes - hand made chocolates - jams - jellies - maple products - will please your sweet tooth!
39 locals recommend
Kellerhaus
259 Endicott St NHard serve ice cream make your own sundaes - hand made chocolates - jams - jellies - maple products - will please your sweet tooth!
Free cone day to start the summer season - otherwise you must pay - worth every dollar!
Ben & Jerry’s
312 Daniel Webster HwyFree cone day to start the summer season - otherwise you must pay - worth every dollar!
Drinks & Nightlife
Is a restaurant too - they have bands on the weekends -
And a huge tent for bikers during Motorcycle Week!
8 locals recommend
Buckey's Restaurants Tavern
240 Gov Wentworth HwyIs a restaurant too - they have bands on the weekends -
And a huge tent for bikers during Motorcycle Week!
Also a restaurant - part of the Common Man Family of Restaurants. Winedown Wednesdays - offseason -ask for the wine specials! You won't be disappointed!
60 locals recommend
Lago
1 NH-25Also a restaurant - part of the Common Man Family of Restaurants. Winedown Wednesdays - offseason -ask for the wine specials! You won't be disappointed!
Taste some NH wines and learn how they are created! Unique and special! Call for hours when it's off season!
34 locals recommend
Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
72 Main StTaste some NH wines and learn how they are created! Unique and special! Call for hours when it's off season!
Gotta check the schedule - this small venue draws great musicians! It's well run - easy to get in and out - upgrade to the VIP parking pass - it's worth it! They allow tail gate parties. Or you can eat at nearby Patrick's Pub!
83 locals recommend
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
80 Meadowbrook LnGotta check the schedule - this small venue draws great musicians! It's well run - easy to get in and out - upgrade to the VIP parking pass - it's worth it! They allow tail gate parties. Or you can eat at nearby Patrick's Pub!
A restaurant too - very popular. All American pub fare! Right next to the Meadowbrook Pavilion.
79 locals recommend
Patrick's Pub & Eatery
18 Weirs RdA restaurant too - very popular. All American pub fare! Right next to the Meadowbrook Pavilion.
On Golden Pond (Squam Lake). A nice bar and restaurant with seating with a lake view. Well rounded menu!
26 locals recommend
Walter's Basin
859 US-3On Golden Pond (Squam Lake). A nice bar and restaurant with seating with a lake view. Well rounded menu!
A nice restaurant too. Set in an historic home - bar is upstairs - check the specials - they have a wine and dinner special - story telling nights - and special events - open for lunch and dinner in the season - just dinners off season so check first - nice village location.
24 locals recommend
Corner House Inn
22 Main StA nice restaurant too. Set in an historic home - bar is upstairs - check the specials - they have a wine and dinner special - story telling nights - and special events - open for lunch and dinner in the season - just dinners off season so check first - nice village location.
Sightseeing
The best view of the lakes - autumn foliage is breath taking. Take the tour and learn the history of Thomas Plante - a shoe factory magnete who went from rags to riches. There's hiking trails here, horseback riding in the season, and a trout pond with the biggest fish you will never catch! Have lunch on the outside veranda and take in the view!
143 locals recommend
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain RdThe best view of the lakes - autumn foliage is breath taking. Take the tour and learn the history of Thomas Plante - a shoe factory magnete who went from rags to riches. There's hiking trails here, horseback riding in the season, and a trout pond with the biggest fish you will never catch! Have lunch on the outside veranda and take in the view!
Well the map is showing in Weirs Beach and that is true. BUT on Monday's you can catch the tour at 11 AM at the Center Harbor Town docks. It is a pleasant way to tour the lake. There are snack bars. The Mount also has themed dinner cruises so check the schedule.
96 locals recommend
Mount Washington Cruises
211 Lakeside AveWell the map is showing in Weirs Beach and that is true. BUT on Monday's you can catch the tour at 11 AM at the Center Harbor Town docks. It is a pleasant way to tour the lake. There are snack bars. The Mount also has themed dinner cruises so check the schedule.
Ride the Hobo railcar and get a great view of the lake! It's a 7 mile relaxing trip!
19 locals recommend
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
154 Main StRide the Hobo railcar and get a great view of the lake! It's a 7 mile relaxing trip!
Parks & Nature
Red Hill Fire Tower
350 Red Hill RoadGreat views!
Rattlesnake Trail
Another nearby but great hike!
Another great viewing place to see the lake and take in the scenery! Moderate hike so be in good shape!
7 locals recommend
Bald Knob
Another great viewing place to see the lake and take in the scenery! Moderate hike so be in good shape!
Mount Shaw
Fun fun - also a snowmobile trail in the winter!
Great hiking and nature center. Become a member and save on admissions
111 locals recommend
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center RdGreat hiking and nature center. Become a member and save on admissions
Squam Lake
Summer programs - look on-line for the event schedule
Off the beaten path but very close by - another place to hike - mostly level - easy walk
10 locals recommend
Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest
College RoadOff the beaten path but very close by - another place to hike - mostly level - easy walk
Visit the Loon Center and learn all about these majestic birds!
15 locals recommend
Loon Preservation Committee
183 Lees Mill RdVisit the Loon Center and learn all about these majestic birds!
One of the best views of Squam Lake - this is a 25 minute hike up into the 102 acre Merriman Forest in Sandwich. Search for "Merriman Forest" on the reservation guide at forestsociety.org
Eagle Cliff
One of the best views of Squam Lake - this is a 25 minute hike up into the 102 acre Merriman Forest in Sandwich. Search for "Merriman Forest" on the reservation guide at forestsociety.org
Massive boulders over 50,000 years old! Nature trails through the forest and into the caves! Always cool on those really HOT summer days!
117 locals recommend
Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25Massive boulders over 50,000 years old! Nature trails through the forest and into the caves! Always cool on those really HOT summer days!
Shopping
Yikes! American Craft Gallery
23 Main StUnique gifts all made in the US and mostly local craftsmen!
Bayswater Books
12 Main StGreat bookstore - walking distance
Keepsake Quilting
12 Main StWorld's largest quilt shop so check it out - you can walk there!
Old fashioned store with penny (not any more) candy - Vermont cheddar wheel, gifts, and all kinds of stuff! There is a museum on the second floor!
24 locals recommend
The Old Country Store and Museum
1011 Whittier HwyOld fashioned store with penny (not any more) candy - Vermont cheddar wheel, gifts, and all kinds of stuff! There is a museum on the second floor!
Mill Falls at the Lake
281 Daniel Webster HwyA Village shopping mall - with many unique shops!
Arts & Culture
Voted the best library in NH in 2008 - there's lots of things to do and see here. Check the schedule since there are almost weekly events for all ages! 4th of July tent sale is great for picking up books and games for small dollars!
Moultonborough Library
4 Holland StVoted the best library in NH in 2008 - there's lots of things to do and see here. Check the schedule since there are almost weekly events for all ages! 4th of July tent sale is great for picking up books and games for small dollars!
Meredith Library
91 Main StAnother nearby place to spend time in a quiet zone!
Samuel H Wentworth Library
35 Main StEclectic and interesting on a rainy day!
America's oldest summer theatre! It is great! But you've gotta go in the summer!
23 locals recommend
The Barnstormers Theatre
104 Main StAmerica's oldest summer theatre! It is great! But you've gotta go in the summer!
Community and professional theatre - special events - summer camp - check the schedule on-line for more info!
20 locals recommend
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
33 Footlight CirCommunity and professional theatre - special events - summer camp - check the schedule on-line for more info!
League of NH Craftsmen - Meredith Fine Craft Gallery
279 Daniel Webster HwyFine crafts ready to buy!
League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery
32 Main StMade by NH artisans
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
69 Maple StUnique and beautiful
Entertainment & Activities
Come to the farm - see the animals - learn about farming - growing herbs - take a hayride - harvest the ice! There's lots to see, learn and do so check the schedule.
24 locals recommend
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
58 Cleveland Hill RdCome to the farm - see the animals - learn about farming - growing herbs - take a hayride - harvest the ice! There's lots to see, learn and do so check the schedule.
It's the largest arcade in the WORLD! 500 games! Rides - candle pin bowling - ten pin bowling - virtual golf - pizza - BINGO - it's this and MORE!
149 locals recommend
Funspot
579 Endicott St NIt's the largest arcade in the WORLD! 500 games! Rides - candle pin bowling - ten pin bowling - virtual golf - pizza - BINGO - it's this and MORE!
Weirs Drive-In Theatre
76 Endicott St EIt's a real drive-in theatre!
Usually a low key theatre. Matinee prices are less expensive. Ask for the senior discount!
16 locals recommend
BarnZ's Meredith Cinema
38 NH-25Usually a low key theatre. Matinee prices are less expensive. Ask for the senior discount!
Great ski mountain. New Year's celebration includes awesome fireworks! In the summer /fall months - take the Segway tour - hike the trails - check out the NEW zipline! Adventures for all!
150 locals recommend
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdGreat ski mountain. New Year's celebration includes awesome fireworks! In the summer /fall months - take the Segway tour - hike the trails - check out the NEW zipline! Adventures for all!
Monkey Trunks
595 Endicott St NLike ziplines and climbing? This is for you! Right NEXT to FUNSPOT
On the Weirs Beach boardwalk - check out summer activities such as the arcades, mini golf, stores, ice cream, fried dough, bumper cars! Come by boat and tie up at the public docks - or drive over!
Winnipesaukee Pier
263 Lakeside AveOn the Weirs Beach boardwalk - check out summer activities such as the arcades, mini golf, stores, ice cream, fried dough, bumper cars! Come by boat and tie up at the public docks - or drive over!