Jennifer's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Weirs Beach
Great place to spend the day with access to the big lake.
Adventure
Gunstock has lots of things to do weather it is winter or summer months. Skiing is awesome in the winter. Hiking, zip lining, Segway tours, mountain coaster in the summer.
151 locals recommend
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdGunstock has lots of things to do weather it is winter or summer months. Skiing is awesome in the winter. Hiking, zip lining, Segway tours, mountain coaster in the summer.
Red Hill
One of our favorite hikes to do.
A very popular hike. Busy in the peak season, but well worth it if you have never done it before. The 360 degree views of the lake are incredible at the top.
22 locals recommend
Mount Major Trail
875 Mount Major HighwayA very popular hike. Busy in the peak season, but well worth it if you have never done it before. The 360 degree views of the lake are incredible at the top.
Food scene
Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore RdOne of our favorite restaurants! 15 minute drive.
A great place to grab a casual bite to eat. I’m Meredith which is about a 20 minute drive.
10 locals recommend
Surfside Burger Bar
41 NH-25A great place to grab a casual bite to eat. I’m Meredith which is about a 20 minute drive.
A great new restaurant with views of the lake and amazing food! 10 minute drive.
12 locals recommend
The Breeze
25 Dock RoadA great new restaurant with views of the lake and amazing food! 10 minute drive.
A nice upscale Italian restaurant, 5 minute drive down the road.
37 locals recommend
Fratello's - Laconia
799 Union AveA nice upscale Italian restaurant, 5 minute drive down the road.
This is a very casual brewery with great snack type foods and sandwiches. Their beer garden is a cool atmosphere. A must see if you want a cool hangout. 15 minute drive to Meredith.
39 locals recommend
Twin Barns Brewing Company
194 Daniel Webster HwyThis is a very casual brewery with great snack type foods and sandwiches. Their beer garden is a cool atmosphere. A must see if you want a cool hangout. 15 minute drive to Meredith.
Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. A bit pricy but very good quality. Great choice for a special night out. 5 minute drive.
50 locals recommend
O Steaks & Seafood
62 Doris Ray CtDelicious food and wonderful atmosphere. A bit pricy but very good quality. Great choice for a special night out. 5 minute drive.
Beautiful venue and delicious food! This restaurant is located in Church Landing at Mills Falls. It holds a special place in our hearts as this is where we got married. 20 minute drive.
23 locals recommend
Lakehouse Grille
281 Daniel Webster HwyBeautiful venue and delicious food! This restaurant is located in Church Landing at Mills Falls. It holds a special place in our hearts as this is where we got married. 20 minute drive.
Absolute best ice cream place around the lakes region! Only opened seasonally. 10 minute drive.
10 locals recommend
liliuokalani's
956 Weirs BlvdAbsolute best ice cream place around the lakes region! Only opened seasonally. 10 minute drive.
The Union Diner
1331 Union AveGreat breakfast and lunch spot. 5 minute drive.
Great breakfast place. They also have lunch. Cheap and good food. 10 minute drive.
7 locals recommend
Country Cook'n At The Lakeside
1457 Lake Shore RdGreat breakfast place. They also have lunch. Cheap and good food. 10 minute drive.
The absolute best bagel place!!! They have very good coffee as well. We frequent here once a week. Highly recommend. 12 minute drive.
14 locals recommend
Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2
1880 Lake Shore RoadThe absolute best bagel place!!! They have very good coffee as well. We frequent here once a week. Highly recommend. 12 minute drive.
Gilford House of Pizza
9 Old Lake Shore RdOur favorite pizza place. 10 minute drive.
Shopping
Mill Falls at the Lake
281 Daniel Webster HwyGreat place to walk around and visit little shops.