Amanda’s Guidebook to the Lakes Region
Food scene
Some of our favorite places to eat - some are a short walk away while others require a car. Look up online for more information
The Witches - Pizza & Wings, Craft Beers and Cocktails right next door
10 locals recommend
Craft Beer Xchange
59 Doe AveThe Witches - Pizza & Wings, Craft Beers and Cocktails right next door
The Crazy Gringo
306 Lakeside AveLocal Pub - great drinks
Tower Hill Tavern
264 Lakeside AveFood, drinks and live music - outdoor seating in Summer
Compass Cafe in Weirs Beach
329 Lakeside AveRecommended for breakfast, brunch and lunch
The Big House
322 Lakeside AveNightclub - food, booze and music
Bar Salida
21 Weeks StreetGreat Outdoor Summer Eatery (seasonal)
Kellerhaus
259 Endicott St NIce-cream, knick knacks & souvenirs
Across from Weirs Beach - Outdoor venue with burgers, beer music and more (seasonal)
Boardwalk Bar and Grill NH
45 Endicott Street NorthAcross from Weirs Beach - Outdoor venue with burgers, beer music and more (seasonal)
Looney Bin
554 Endicott St NFavorite Biker Bar
Now called High Octane Saloon.
Fun bar with food, billiards and live music
6 locals recommend
Broken Spoke Saloon
1072 Watson RdNow called High Octane Saloon.
Fun bar with food, billiards and live music
Twin Barns Brewing Company
194 Daniel Webster HwyFabulous Burgers
Home of the Akwa Beach Bar - great food and drinks with a view that can't be beaten. (seasonal)
12 locals recommend
Akwa Marina Yacht Club
95 Centenary AveHome of the Akwa Beach Bar - great food and drinks with a view that can't be beaten. (seasonal)
The Breeze
25 Dock RoadLovely, lively restaurant with great seafood
Bernini Italian Pizzeria and Wine Bar
1135 Union AvenueCosy popular restaurant - reservation recommended
Vida Mexican Restaurant
36 Endicott Street EastGreat Mexican and good drinks just down the road
Myrna's Classic Cuisine
131 Lake StFamily run restaurant with great Italian food
T-BONES Great American Eatery
1182 Union AveAll American Food
Cactus Jack's Grill & Watering Hole
1182 Union AveMexican
Fratello's - Laconia
799 Union AveItalian
O Steaks & Seafood
62 Doris Ray CtHigh end - great steaks
The Union Diner
1331 Union AvePopular Diner
405 Pub & Grill
405 Union AveNice pub, good food
Lanna Thai
363 Union AveGood Thai - take out available, beer & wine
Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
72 Main StGood food and entertainment
Lakeside Deli & Grille
2 Pleasant StLocated in Meredith - inexpensive & family friendly.
Sit by the lake with your toes in the sand and enjoy. Summer only
78 locals recommend
Town Docks Restaurant
289 Daniel Webster HwySit by the lake with your toes in the sand and enjoy. Summer only
Great Italian Food and Live Music in Mills Fall Marketplace in Meredith . Booking recommended - very busy in the summer
52 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Ristorante
312 Daniel Webster HighwayGreat Italian Food and Live Music in Mills Fall Marketplace in Meredith . Booking recommended - very busy in the summer
Mid to Upscale Restaurant in Meredith. Great cocktails, good food and nice lake views
60 locals recommend
Lago
1 NH-25Mid to Upscale Restaurant in Meredith. Great cocktails, good food and nice lake views
Nice restaurant with good food and some lake views. Part of the Common man restaurant group.
19 locals recommend
Church Landing at Mill Falls
281 Daniel Webster HwyNice restaurant with good food and some lake views. Part of the Common man restaurant group.
Restaurant & bar serving all things turkey and more.
27 locals recommend
Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant
233 Daniel Webster HwyRestaurant & bar serving all things turkey and more.
Asian cuisine including sushi - good food and drinks. Booking available online
22 locals recommend
Lemongrass Restaurant & Sake Bar
64 Whittier HwyAsian cuisine including sushi - good food and drinks. Booking available online
Entertainment
Half Moon Penny Arcades
242-260 Lakeside AveOld Style Penny Arcade - fun for adults & kids alike
Large, long-running arcade for classic games plus bowling, bingo, indoor/outdoor mini-golf & dining.
149 locals recommend
Funspot
579 Endicott St NLarge, long-running arcade for classic games plus bowling, bingo, indoor/outdoor mini-golf & dining.
Weirs Beach Go-kart Track
582 Endicott St NFresh air outside fun for everyone (seasonal)
Gilford Cinemas 8
9 Old Lake Shore Rd
BarnZ's Meredith Cinema
38 NH-25Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, an Outdoor High Ropes Adventure Course, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Classic Arcade Games, and much more. (seasonal)
8 locals recommend
Daytona Fun Park
104 Endicott St EGo-Karts, Bumper Boats, an Outdoor High Ropes Adventure Course, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Classic Arcade Games, and much more. (seasonal)
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
3253 US-3Open for fun all year round - a short 15 minute drive away. Ski in the winter, Zip line and other activities in the summer months
151 locals recommend
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdOpen for fun all year round - a short 15 minute drive away. Ski in the winter, Zip line and other activities in the summer months
Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25A fun family day out
Whale's Tale Waterpark
481 Daniel Webster HwySummer only. About a 45 min drive. Booking recommended.
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
72 Meadowbrook LnLive concerts all summer long.
Epic Seaplane Adventures
Fly up, up and away to get a birds eye view of Lake Winnipesaukee
Family fun - the kids will love it. Buy tickets online. Open Memorial day through the Fall
9 locals recommend
The Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads
211 Lakeside AveFamily fun - the kids will love it. Buy tickets online. Open Memorial day through the Fall
Family Fun Theme Park. About a 45 min drive. Opens late May. But tickets online
165 locals recommend
Clark's Trading Post
110 Daniel Webster HwyFamily Fun Theme Park. About a 45 min drive. Opens late May. But tickets online
Bringing world class artist to this historic venue in downtown Laconia. Check online for shows and tickets
6 locals recommend
Colonial Theatre
609 Main StBringing world class artist to this historic venue in downtown Laconia. Check online for shows and tickets
Meredith Marina
2 Bayshore DrBoat Rentals
Winnisquam Marine on Winnipesaukee
96 Channel LnBoat rental a short walk away. Great staff
Lakes Region Jet Ski Rentals
263 Lakeside AveLocated on the pier at the bottom of the hill
Watersport lessons - wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, water taxi, tubing,sunset cruises, private charters. Located in Wolfeboro
Lake Life Lessons
Watersport lessons - wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, wakesurfing, kneeboarding, water taxi, tubing,sunset cruises, private charters. Located in Wolfeboro
Rentals - Kayaks, Pedal Boats, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Chartered Cruises, Canoes, Winnipesaukee Sailing School. Located in Meredith
18 locals recommend
EKAL Activity Center
285 Daniel Webster HwyRentals - Kayaks, Pedal Boats, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Chartered Cruises, Canoes, Winnipesaukee Sailing School. Located in Meredith
Sightseeing
A great way to see the lake and learn its history. Several different trips to choose from including sunset dinner cruises (seasonal)
96 locals recommend
Mount Washington Cruises
211 Lakeside AveA great way to see the lake and learn its history. Several different trips to choose from including sunset dinner cruises (seasonal)
Tiki Hut Boats of NH
263 Lakeside AveAnother fun way to see the lake (seasonal)
Visit the castle for a tour and stay for a drink or a meal on the deck - fabulous views. Reservations recommended. See website for events. (seasonal)
143 locals recommend
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain RdVisit the castle for a tour and stay for a drink or a meal on the deck - fabulous views. Reservations recommended. See website for events. (seasonal)
Mount Washington Cog Railway
3168 Base Station RdSightsee by train - book in advance
40 minute drive - Known as “America's Oldest Summer Resort,” Wolfeboro sits on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy arts and culture, outdoor activities, or shopping and dining.
Wolfeboro Bay, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, USA
40 minute drive - Known as “America's Oldest Summer Resort,” Wolfeboro sits on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy arts and culture, outdoor activities, or shopping and dining.
City/Town information
Take a 10 minute drive to Meredith where you will find a variety of restaurants, cute shops and pleasing lake views
72 locals recommend
Meredith
Take a 10 minute drive to Meredith where you will find a variety of restaurants, cute shops and pleasing lake views
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Tilton
120 Laconia RdGreat discount shopping
Mill Falls at the Lake
281 Daniel Webster HwyGreat place for souvenirs and food
The Village at PB is a fully renovated multi-use indoor plaza featuring retailers, dining & more plus self storage.
The Village at Paugus Bay Self Storage
The Village at PB is a fully renovated multi-use indoor plaza featuring retailers, dining & more plus self storage.
Exercise
For exercise & classes, The Fitness Edge is about 10 minutes from our condo by car. Reasonable monthly rates & guest passes available.
Fitness Edge
169 Daniel Webster HwyFor exercise & classes, The Fitness Edge is about 10 minutes from our condo by car. Reasonable monthly rates & guest passes available.
Supermarkets & Farmstands
Shaw's
1400 Lakeshore Dr1400 Lakeshore Dr, Gilford, NH 03249
Hannaford
1425 Lake Shore Rd D, Gilford, NH 03249
or
50 NH-25 #5, Meredith, NH 03253
Beans & Greens Farm
245 Intervale RdFresh produce, bakery & deli. Corn maze
Picnic Rock Farms LLC
85 Daniel Webster HwySpecializes in fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruit and vegetables, farm kitchen, bakery and fresh seafood. They have the BEST Cider Donuts!
29 locals recommend
Moulton Farm
18 Quarry RdFresh fruit and vegetables, farm kitchen, bakery and fresh seafood. They have the BEST Cider Donuts!