Parks & Nature
In the woods, on the water
2100ft. A great place to hike with multiple routes to the summit. Breathtaking 360-degree view of the surrounding area. The Rollins Trail is kid friendly https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-kearsarge-via-rollins-and-lincoln-trail This is the mountain you see from the treehouse.
44 locals recommend
Mount Kearsarge
2100ft. A great place to hike with multiple routes to the summit. Breathtaking 360-degree view of the surrounding area. The Rollins Trail is kid friendly https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-kearsarge-via-rollins-and-lincoln-trail This is the mountain you see from the treehouse.
Ski resort and hiking trails https://www.mountsunapee.com/summer/hiking/
63 locals recommend
Mount Sunapee
Ski resort and hiking trails https://www.mountsunapee.com/summer/hiking/
Deep blue water, smooth and welcoming. Much bigger than West Lake in China.
30 locals recommend
Lake Sunapee
Deep blue water, smooth and welcoming. Much bigger than West Lake in China.
Its summer program lasts till the end of October, which includes scenic lift rides to the top of the mountains. Breathtaking view of Lake Winnipesaukee.
150 locals recommend
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdIts summer program lasts till the end of October, which includes scenic lift rides to the top of the mountains. Breathtaking view of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Knights Hill Nature Park
463 County RdEasy and pretty trails in town
A close trail from the treehouse. Pretty and easy path, magnificent trees, lake view at the summit. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/sunset-hill-from-chalk-pond-road
6 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Trail
4 Blodgett Brook RdA close trail from the treehouse. Pretty and easy path, magnificent trees, lake view at the summit. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/sunset-hill-from-chalk-pond-road
Sightseeing
Fall destination. "originally the summer home of John Milton Hay, a 19th-century American statesman" (wikipedia).
50 locals recommend
The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens
456 Route 103AFall destination. "originally the summer home of John Milton Hay, a 19th-century American statesman" (wikipedia).
Activities
Things to do in the neighboring communities
Sargent's Marina
19 Cooper StWater sports rentals
Picking your own blueberries is always fun. 2021 season ended. See you 2022, July-Aug.
8 locals recommend
Bartlett's Blueberry Farm
648 Bradford RdPicking your own blueberries is always fun. 2021 season ended. See you 2022, July-Aug.
Beautiful local farm stand for flowers, plants, vegetables, local produce, and gifts. PYO strawberry picking in June. See you in 2022.
7 locals recommend
Spring Ledge Farm
37 Main StBeautiful local farm stand for flowers, plants, vegetables, local produce, and gifts. PYO strawberry picking in June. See you in 2022.
Dexter's Inn
258 Stagecoach RdCross-county ski trails, equipment rentals.
Best ice cream, cute farm animals. Open Summer daily & weekend in Sep/Oct. Farmstand is open year round. 603-863-8940
32 locals recommend
Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream
209 New Hampshire Rte 103Best ice cream, cute farm animals. Open Summer daily & weekend in Sep/Oct. Farmstand is open year round. 603-863-8940
Sweet wine, local-grown grapes, wonderful flavors. Open in mid May to end of Dec. 603-768-5506
13 locals recommend
Haunting Whisper Vineyard & Spirits
Sweet wine, local-grown grapes, wonderful flavors. Open in mid May to end of Dec. 603-768-5506
Lavender, lavender, lavender (in July) & very pretty grounds, ice cream, and super friendly staff. https://www.pumpkinblossomfarm.com/visit-us
Pumpkin Blossom Farm
393 Pumpkin Hill RdLavender, lavender, lavender (in July) & very pretty grounds, ice cream, and super friendly staff. https://www.pumpkinblossomfarm.com/visit-us
PYO fruits, from blueberries to peaches 🍑 to apples 🍎 to sunflowers 🌻 Confirm picking conditions http://www.gouldhillfarm.com/
9 locals recommend
Gould Hill Farm
656 Gould Hill RdPYO fruits, from blueberries to peaches 🍑 to apples 🍎 to sunflowers 🌻 Confirm picking conditions http://www.gouldhillfarm.com/
Essentials
You can get anything essential that you will ever need. During the covid-19 period, people should shop local (i.e., shop at your local grocery stores where you live) to prevent the potential spread of the virus.
45 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Newport RdYou can get anything essential that you will ever need. During the covid-19 period, people should shop local (i.e., shop at your local grocery stores where you live) to prevent the potential spread of the virus.
Eco-minded and local products; healthier food choices. 52 Newport Rd.
New London
7 locals recommend
The Concord Food Co-op
52 Newport RdEco-minded and local products; healthier food choices. 52 Newport Rd.
New London
Food Scene
Still in business during covid-19
Great outdoor seating in the summer and delicious food always. No. 1 food scene to experience.
67 locals recommend
Tucker's
207 Main StGreat outdoor seating in the summer and delicious food always. No. 1 food scene to experience.
Close by, friendly atmosphere, lots of local families, decent food.
60 locals recommend
Bubba's Bar & Grille
976 New Hampshire Rte 103Close by, friendly atmosphere, lots of local families, decent food.
More than pub food, it is actually delicious. Offer takeouts.
51 locals recommend
Salt Hill Pub Shanty
1407 New Hampshire Rte 103More than pub food, it is actually delicious. Offer takeouts.
Beautiful atmosphere, delicious pastries and simple breakfasts in a country house.
21 locals recommend
Blue Loon Bakery
12 Lovering LnBeautiful atmosphere, delicious pastries and simple breakfasts in a country house.
Fancy and nice. Require reservation. Ask for a table by the windows. Offer takeouts.
8 locals recommend
The coach house restaurant
353 Main StFancy and nice. Require reservation. Ask for a table by the windows. Offer takeouts.
Millstone Restaurant
74 Newport RdNice food and pleasant environment. Outdoor seating.
Flying Goose Brew Pub
40 Andover RoadLocal brewery https://www.flyinggoose.com/whats-on-tap/
Newbury Palace Pizza
1485 New Hampshire Rte 103Decent pizza, good flavors. Deliver to the woods.
Best cheesecakes! Open Tue-Sat 10-6. https://instagram.com/pleasant_lake_cheesecake
Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Company
75 Newport RoadBest cheesecakes! Open Tue-Sat 10-6. https://instagram.com/pleasant_lake_cheesecake
Arts & Culture
Colby-Sawyer College
541 Main StA small liberal arts college with a nice campus.
Dartmouth College
One of the Ivys. Beautiful campus, historic landmarks.
Newly renovated, innovative curations, modern and indigenous arts, has one O'Keeffe
35 locals recommend
Hood Museum of Art
6 E Wheelock StNewly renovated, innovative curations, modern and indigenous arts, has one O'Keeffe
Shopping
Local store with nice collections of clothes and accessories.
6 locals recommend
Go Lightly Consignment Boutique
255 Newport RdLocal store with nice collections of clothes and accessories.
South of us, could be on your way to us or back home. Great stores and tax-free shopping in New Hampshire.
50 locals recommend
Merrimack Premium Oulets
80 Premium Outlets BlvdSouth of us, could be on your way to us or back home. Great stores and tax-free shopping in New Hampshire.