Our New Hampshire Neighborhood

Washington Cruises Wolfeboro Six Gun City Castle in the Clouds Santa’s Village

Stay with us in one of family-friendly cottages in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and you’ll have a multitude of marvelous nearby recreational activities from which to choose, including fishing and kayaking.

We’re also very close to a wide array of attractions, port villages and museums. Below you’ll learn more about what makes our neighborhood so appealing.

Mount Washington Cruises. Discover New Hampshire’s scenic beauty aboard the motor ship Mount Washington. This renowned cruise ship traverses the state’s largest lake, Lake Winnipesaukee. Offering daytime scenic cruises, evening dinner dance cruises, and jazz champagne brunch, the Mount Washington services the ports of Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, Center Harbor and Meredith. For more information, visit http://cruisenh.com/2006/about.

Weirs Beach. Visit Weirs Beach and take a trip back in time. There’s a public beach, an old-time boardwalk featuring arcade games and waterslides, plus the area’s only drive-in theater, specializing in double-features. Enjoy weekly fireworks displays throughout the summer and the annual Bike Week celebration. For more information, visit www.weirsbeach.com.  [Top]

Wolfeboro. The oldest summer resort in the country, Wolfeboro is one of Lake Winnipesaukee’s busiest ports. Experience the epitome of quaint in this lively little town that overflows with galleries, shops and restaurants. Wolfeboro is also the home of Brewster Academy, one of the region’s most prestigious private schools. For more information, visit www.wolfeboroonline.com/chamber.

Meredith. Known as the “Latchkey to the White Mountains,” the village of Meredith is home to the famed Mill Falls Marketplace, which overlooks picturesque Meredith Bay and features its own waterfall, brick walkways, shaded benches and colorful flowers. Recommended places to visit include Hart’s Turkey Farm, Burlwood Antiques and the Annalee Dolls Gift Shop. For more information, visit www.meredithnh.org.  [Top]

Six Gun City. Giddy up, partner, and head on over to Six Gun City. Enjoy everything from Wild West shows and water slides to go- karts and laser tag. Plus, uncover new attractions like Animal Outfitters, an animal stuffing experience, the Gold Rush Express Runaway Train Roller Coaster and a small bumper boat ride for the cowpokes. For more information, visit www.sixguncity.com.

Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center. Willie Nelson. Reba McEntire. Bill Cosby. Weird Al Yankovic. See these top headliners and more at Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center. Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Meadowbrook, which began on a grass field in the middle of a tree farm, has grown into northern New England’s top summer concert venue. A new winter series helps bring music fans in from the cold. For more information, visit www.meadowbrook.net.  [Top]

Castle in the Clouds. An incredible turn-of-the century estate, Castle in the Clouds sits atop the Ossipee Mountain range and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and beyond. The centerpiece of this 5,500-acre estate is the legendary Arts and Crafts mansion built by entrepreneur Thomas Plant in l914.  In addition, there are 45 miles of hiking trails and a thousand feet of cascading waterfalls, plus art shows, hayrides, festivals and musical events. For more information, visit www.castleintheclouds.org.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum. Situated in the scenic Lakes Region, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is open all year and features such exhibits as “Water Skiing on Winnipesaukee and the Weirs Ski Club” and “Summer Camps on Lake Winnipesaukee.” In addition, the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society presents “Winnipesaukee Wednesdays,” a lecture series that features various aspects of life on the lake from an historical perspective. For more information, visit www.lwhs.us.  [Top]

Santa’s Village. Games, rides and activities galore await you at Santa’s Village. This fun-for-everyone-in-the-whole-family attraction offers special shows, great Yuletide festivities and a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus beginning at the end of November and continuing on through Christmas. It’s also open at various times throughout the year. For more information, visit www.santasvillage.com/index.html.

Concord. Concord’s central location made it a natural choice to be New Hampshire’s state capital, which it became in 1808. Explore Concord’s 1819 State House-the oldest state capitol-its historic downtown shopping area, parks and neighborhoods, as well as its incomparable setting on the bluffs of the Merrimack River. For more information, visit www.ci.concord.nh.us.  [Top]