Linda’s Alton Bay Guidebook
Winter Skiing / Summer Adventure
Things to do any time of the year
Great Mountain Skiing in the winter. Adventure park, mountain coaster in the summer.
99 locals recommend
Gunstock Mountain
Great Mountain Skiing in the winter. Adventure park, mountain coaster in the summer.
Hiking (relatively easy) with beautiful views.
Located in Alton, just down the road from the bungalow.
142 locals recommend
Mt. Major
Hiking (relatively easy) with beautiful views.
Located in Alton, just down the road from the bungalow.
"full line of watercraft rentals available including powerboats, jet skis, and kayaks"
http://www.bayside-inn.com/
Bay Side Inn
86 NH-11D"full line of watercraft rentals available including powerboats, jet skis, and kayaks"
http://www.bayside-inn.com/
River Run Kayak Rentals
32 Suncook Valley RdKayak Rentals:
www.rrdeli.com/kayaks.shtml
SUP-NH Paddleboard Rentals
5 Mt Major HwyKayak and Paddleboard Rentals: supnh.com
Mount Cardigan
Great Hike. Amazing Views
A little over an hour drive from Alton
Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25About an hour drive from Alton
https://www.polarcaves.com/
Lockes Hill Trailhead
2303-2437 Lake Shore RdGreat hike right down the road from the Bungalow
Music and Entertainment
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
72 Meadowbrook LnConcert Venue
https://www.banknhpavilion.com/
76 Endicott St E
76 Endicott Street EastWeirs Drive-in Movie Theater.
http://weirsdrivein.com/
Food scene
Excellent Restaurant on the water.
http://www.shibleysatthepier.com/
43 locals recommend
Shibley's at the Pier
42 Mt Major HwyExcellent Restaurant on the water.
http://www.shibleysatthepier.com/
Large Restaurant and Sports Pub
https://www.patrickspub.com/
79 locals recommend
Patrick's Pub & Eatery
18 Weirs RdLarge Restaurant and Sports Pub
https://www.patrickspub.com/
22 min from house. It's Thanksgiving everyday. Large Restaurant. Huge Portions. Highly recommended.
http://www.hartsturkeyfarm.com/
27 locals recommend
Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant
233 Daniel Webster Hwy22 min from house. It's Thanksgiving everyday. Large Restaurant. Huge Portions. Highly recommended.
http://www.hartsturkeyfarm.com/
Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore RdAbout 2 miles away. Excellent food. Eat in or take out.
6 East Side Dr
6 East Side DriveDockside Restaurant - Seafood, Steak, Spirits
Lobster Connection
1007 Laconia RdSawyer's Dairy Bar
1933 Lake Shore RdPop's Clam Shell
55 Mt Major HwyBeach
Weirs Beach
Beach, Drive-in Movies, Boardwalk Shopping
Ellacoya State Park
280 Scenic DrShopping
Tanger Outlets Tilton
120 Laconia RdShopping Outlets
American Cottage
9 Gilford E DrAntiques
Essentials
Aubuchon Hardware
7 Main StHannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25Groceries / Pharmacy in Gilford
Neighborhoods
Alton Bay
Free Boat Launch, Public beach, Restaurants, Ice Cream
"Quintessential New England town features great spots to eat, unique stores and amazing views. Free boat dockage too!"
87 locals recommend
Wolfeboro
"Quintessential New England town features great spots to eat, unique stores and amazing views. Free boat dockage too!"