Diana’s Guide Book
Hiking and Swimming + Golf
First - most people want to hike the White Mountains. To do so you need to get to the Kancamagus Highway which is less than 25 minutes from my house. READ: The Kancamagus Highway can be easily accessed from Rt. 16 from Conway NH. Take Rte 16 in Ossipee to Rt. 112, which is the Kancamagus Highway.
Where does the Kancamagus Highway start and end?
The eastern portion of NH 112 is known as the Kancamagus Highway, running 32 miles (51 km) through the White Mountains from Lincoln to Conway. 26.5 miles (42.6 km) of the highway have been designated a National Scenic Byway by the United States Department of Transportation under the name "Kancamagus Scenic Byway".
SWIMMING - You may find places to take a dip going up the Kancamagus Highway but I recommend going South on Rt. 153 (in front of my house) for about 3 miles until you see Province Lake on your RIGHT. You won't miss it - the beach is on the side of the road. You can also play a round of golf at the Province Lake Golf Club and grab a bite to eat there.
The Carriage House Bistro & Tavern
18 Mountain RdIt's only a few miles from my house.
It's a pretty ride and great places to hike in the White Mountains.
34 locals recommend
Kancamagus Highway
Kancamagus HighwayIt's a pretty ride and great places to hike in the White Mountains.
I have heard the food is great and it is a good place to watch sports on TV as I only have Netflix streaming.
12 locals recommend
Harley Jacks Burgers and Brews
1020 NH-16I have heard the food is great and it is a good place to watch sports on TV as I only have Netflix streaming.
Food scene
Mumma Christy's Pizza, Subs, and More
2250 White Mountain HwyGood for lunch!
Province Lake Golf
18 Mountain RdGood for golf and good food!
Cindy's Place
3380 Province Lake RoadI have heard it is great for BREAKFAST!
Good food and drinks - I recommend for lunch or dinner. I have eaten there and loved it!
14 locals recommend
Blue Bay Seafood & Steaks
3381 Province Lake RdGood food and drinks - I recommend for lunch or dinner. I have eaten there and loved it!
Haven't tried it but heard it's good - it is a old-fashioned diner going South on Rte 16.
16 locals recommend
Miss Wakefield Diner & Gracie's Country Store
7 Windy Hollow RdHaven't tried it but heard it's good - it is a old-fashioned diner going South on Rte 16.
If you make it to Portland, Maine, you might as well enjoy the Food Scene in the Old Port. You will probably have to pay for parking; if you only need a couple hours there is paid street parking for $1.00 an hour but also plenty of parking garages.
Old Port Sea Grill & Raw Bar
93 Commercial StIf you make it to Portland, Maine, you might as well enjoy the Food Scene in the Old Port. You will probably have to pay for parking; if you only need a couple hours there is paid street parking for $1.00 an hour but also plenty of parking garages.
Museums
Awesome museum with items from this era. You will love it!
43 locals recommend
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center StAwesome museum with items from this era. You will love it!
My favorite! Been a member for years and even a docent at one time. Permanent collections and a special exhibit room that changes frequently - look it up; you won't be disappointed.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqMy favorite! Been a member for years and even a docent at one time. Permanent collections and a special exhibit room that changes frequently - look it up; you won't be disappointed.
Sightseeing
About 5 miles from my house North on 153 on the corner of Rt #25, there is a place to put a canoe in - gentle water for as far as I went.
28 locals recommend
Saco River
About 5 miles from my house North on 153 on the corner of Rt #25, there is a place to put a canoe in - gentle water for as far as I went.
At the end of Huntress Bridge Rd.- where it meets Rt. #25, just before the bridge, on the right is the Green Mountain Conservation building with activities and a lovely trail going down to the Saco River. Nice walk for a sunny day.
Green Mountain Conservation
236 Huntress Bridge RdAt the end of Huntress Bridge Rd.- where it meets Rt. #25, just before the bridge, on the right is the Green Mountain Conservation building with activities and a lovely trail going down to the Saco River. Nice walk for a sunny day.
Conway Scenic Railroad
38 Norcross CirCruises out of Portland and around the Islands are not to be missed. I particularly like the Moonlight Cruise in early evening - watch the sun set and sip some wine....BYOB. :-)
87 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StCruises out of Portland and around the Islands are not to be missed. I particularly like the Moonlight Cruise in early evening - watch the sun set and sip some wine....BYOB. :-)
Shopping - Food/Household items
Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25The closest large grocery store - less than 6 miles away.