Restaurants
Great food and takeout (including pizza), walkable from Samoset
78 locals recommend
Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore RdGreat food and takeout (including pizza), walkable from Samoset
Patrick's Pub & Eatery
18 Weirs RdGood pub food and takeout
Great brewery with outdoor seating, 15-20 min away in Meredith
39 locals recommend
Twin Barns Brewing Company
194 Daniel Webster HwyGreat brewery with outdoor seating, 15-20 min away in Meredith
On the water in Laconia, good Margaritas and Tex/Mex
12 locals recommend
Cactus Jack's Grill & Watering Hole
1182 Union AveOn the water in Laconia, good Margaritas and Tex/Mex
Shibley's at the Pier
42 Mt Major HwyTake out and dine in downtown Alton
Take out with indoor/outdoor seating. 10 minutes away in Gilford.
22 locals recommend
Sawyer's Dairy Bar
1933 Lake Shore RdTake out with indoor/outdoor seating. 10 minutes away in Gilford.
Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2
18 Weirs Road15 minutes away in Gilford near Patricks Pub.
Sightseeing
Great hiking and ropes course... great family activity. Also Mountain coaster, ziplining are must-dos.
98 locals recommend
Gunstock Mountain
Great hiking and ropes course... great family activity. Also Mountain coaster, ziplining are must-dos.
Mt. Major
Great hike 15 minutes away, fairly easy and kid-friendly
Great for running/walking, biking. Access from Wolfboro, goes for miles, passes different lakes/beaches.
11 locals recommend
Cotton Valley Rail-Trail
Cotton Valley Rail-TrailGreat for running/walking, biking. Access from Wolfboro, goes for miles, passes different lakes/beaches.
Wolfeboro
Must see, great restaurants shops and ice cream, nature walks.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 NH-106Racetrack 30 minutes away
Boardwalk type atmosphere with food and arcade. Public beach and Mount Washington boat ride as well as scenic train.
156 locals recommend
Weirs Beach
Boardwalk type atmosphere with food and arcade. Public beach and Mount Washington boat ride as well as scenic train.
Meredith
Really nice little town, many restaurants and great views of the lake.
Mount Washington Cruises Meredith Port
Daniel Webster HighwayCan go for a day or evening cruise
Tiki Hut Boats of NH
263 Lakeside AveGreat time, BYOB
Boat rentals 10 minutes away. Can't store at Samoset but you can pick up your crew at the pickup dock.
9 locals recommend
Fay's Boat Yard
71 Varney Point RdBoat rentals 10 minutes away. Can't store at Samoset but you can pick up your crew at the pickup dock.
Kid stuff
Funspot
579 Endicott St NGood rainy day activity in Laconia
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
3253 US-320 minutes away near Weir's Beach
Weirs Beach Go-kart Track
582 Endicott St NFun little racetrack across the street from FunSpot.
Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25Great activity <1hour away
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center StTanks and other cool WWII stuff.
Great science center with outdoor walking trails and lots to see, 30-40 minutes away
111 locals recommend
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center RdGreat science center with outdoor walking trails and lots to see, 30-40 minutes away
Concert venue
Great concert venue, gets some pretty big acts.
7 locals recommend
Bank of NH Pavilion West (MAIN) Entrance
108 Kimball RdGreat concert venue, gets some pretty big acts.