A sampling of attractions and activities to be
found in the Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region
 



Norsgaard Press Presents: Live Free and Have Fun, a complete list of where to stay, where to eat and things to do in the Lake Sunapee Region  http://www.nhvacations.org

 Year Around
Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord,  http://www.ccanh.com/

Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, Concord, Fantastic events to see the stars!

Claremont Opera House, Claremont  http://www.claremontoperahouse.com

Colby Sawyer College, New London, Colby-Sawyer College offers a wide range of cultural and educational events throughout the year, which are open to the general public.http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/currents/events.html

The Enfield Shaker Museum, Enfield,   http://www.shakermuseum.org/

The Fells / Hay Estate, Newbury,   http://www.thefells.org/

The Fort at No. 4, Charlestown,  Demonstrations of domestic and military life are held daily,    http://www.fortat4.com/

Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site  http://www.geocaching.com/

Grantham Indoor, Grantham http://www.granthamindoor.com/
Baseball Camp, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse,Golf Driving Range, Golf Simulators, Private Rentals & Birthday Parties

Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover   http://hop.dartmouth.edu/

Hood Museum of Art, Hanover  http://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/

Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum, Warner, Great displays of Indian Artifacts

Montshire Museum, Norwich, VT  http://www.montshire.net/

Musterfield Field Farm Museum, Great historic place to visit in North Sutton!

New Hamphire Telephone Museum, Warner  http://www.nhtelephonemuseum.com/

New London Historical Society, New London, 10 restored buildings, Concord Coach, wagons and more! http://www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org/

Newport Opera House, Newport,  http://www.newportoperahouse.com

NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble, New London,  http://www.nesetheatre.org

Shaker Villages at Canterbury and Enfield   http://www.shakers.org/


Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester,  http://www.verizonwirelessarena.com/
The new Verizon Arena in Manchester is nearby for great concerts with big-name artists and sporting events.

Many of the local towns have "Concerts on the Green" and there are
plenty of local restaurants that invite small bands and singers to
perform in their establishments.

There are many small artisan studios in the area and we can quickly direct you to
crafters of many different varieties.


 Spring / Summer

Bartlett's Blueberry Farm, Newport  http://www.bartlettsblueberryfarm.com/

Concord Quarry Dogs Baseball,  http://www.quarrydogs.org/

Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, One of the Biggest Fairs in the State!

Kearsarge Arts Theatre (KAT) Company, New London
603-526-4906  Box Office 927-4899 (opens late June) New London NH

Hackleboro Orchards, Canterbury  http://hackleboroorchards.com

Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia  http://www.laconiamcweek.com/

League of NH Craftsmans Fair, Sunapee  http://www.nhcrafts.org/annualfair.htm

New Hampshire International Speedway, NH's Claim to Fame!

New London Barn Playhouse, The Barn Playhouse features talent from all over the country in traditional summer stock fashion. http://www.nlbarn.com
Box office 603-526-4631,  Tickets can be waiting at the box office while you enjoy some of the fine local dining available in the area.

Ruggles Mine,Grafton  http://www.rugglesmine.com/

Simon Pearce, Quechee, VT. Glass blowers, store and restaurant http://www.simonpearce.com/

Sunapee Dinner Cruises, http://www.mvkearsarge.com/

Star Speedway, Epping - Enduros, Strictly Stocks, Road Runners, Spectacular Drags,  http://www.starspeedway.com/

Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Woodstock, VT  http://www.vinsweb.org/

State Parks and Outdoors

Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition  http://www.srkg.com/

New Hampshire Department of Parks and Recreation   http://www.nhstateparks.org/

Winslow State Park Route 11, Wilmot, NH 03287  Phone: 603-526-6168
Winslow State Park is located on the northwest  slope of Mt. Kearsarge in Wilmot, New Hampshire. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views of the White Mountains to the north and the taller of the southern and central Vermont peaks. Mt. Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, and Pleasant Lake dominate the closer landscape. A one-mile foot trail leads from the picnic area to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge. A 1- 3/4 mile trail offers a loop possibility. The Park is open weekends from mid-April to mid-June, and daily from mid-June to early November. Admission to the Park is $3.00; children 11 and under are admitted free of charge.

Rollins State Park, Route 103, Warner, NH 03278   Phone: 603-456-3808
Located in the town of Warner, Rollins State Park is situated on the south slope of Mt. Kearsarge.  A 3-1/2 mile long scenic auto road rises from the park entrance through woodlands to the parking and picnic areas. The picnic area, located in a natural wooded glen beneath granite ledges, is historically referred to as the "Garden." It affords views that stretch from Mt. Monadnock to the hills of New Hampshire's coastal plain. The summits of Pack Monadnock, Crotched and Uncanoonuc Mountains, the hills of central Massachusetts, and the Boston skyline are visible on the horizon, while the Mink Hills and Merrimack River Valley can be seen nearby. A one-half mile trail to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge leaves from the picnic area. The Park is open daily from mid-June to late October, and weekends only from late October to November 11.

Sunapee State Beach and State Park, Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: 603-763-5561, This major recreation area in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region offers year-round activities. In the winter, alpine skiing is available at Mt. Sunapee Resort, owned by the state of New Hampshire and managed by the Okemo Mountain Resort. Enjoy hiking, swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing and swimming in the summer/fall months. The campground now offers 5 lean-to sites for family camping. Sunapee State Beach is situated about a mile from the campground and offers many amenities. Sunapee State Park is open daily from mid-June to Labor Day. The 4,085 acre lake at Sunapee State Beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings - enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking. The Beach has a store, canoe and kayak rentals, a playground, and a new bathhouse. A boat launch is available with some restrictions. Pets are not allowed on the beach.

Pillsbury State Park, Off Route 31, Washington, NH 03280, Phone: 603-863-2860
Heavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system. Its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons.
Crossed by a network of hiking and mountain bike trails, the park is an important link in the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, a 51-mile hiking trail that connects Mount Monadnock with Mount Sunapee to the north. Canoeing, warm-water fishing, picniking, hiking, and mountain biking are favorite park activities. History buffs enjoy exploring the park's long-abandoned and overgrown cellar holes, remnants of early farm settlement and lumbering of the late 1700s and early 1800s when the area was called Cherry Valley. Admission is $3 for adults; $1 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free.

Wadleigh State Park, Route 114, Sutton, NH 03260   Phone: 603-927-4724
Wadleigh State Beach offers swimming on beautiful Kezar Lake. Tall pine trees shade the picnic sites located adjacent to the beach, making it an ideal location for families and group outings. Amenities in the park include a bathhouse, picnic tables, and playing fields. The park is open weekends only from mid-May to mid-June, and daily from mid-June to Labor Day.  The admission fee is $3.00, children 11 and under are admitted free.

Biking
Road bikers will love the challenges of our local terrain. Mountain bikers are able to enjoy
most of the hiking trails. All will delight in the beautiful scenery.

Northern Rail Trail    www.fnrt.org

Rentals are available at:
Village Sports, New London,   603-526-4948  http://www.villagesportsllc.com
Bob Skinner's Ski & Sport, Newbury   603-763-2303
Outspokin Bicycle and Sports, Newbury  http://www.outspokin.com/
Blackwater Ski & Sport Shop, Andover  http://www.blackwaterskishop.com/

Boating-Canoeing-Kayaking & Jet Skiing

Rentals are available at Village Sports, New London, 603-526-4948;   http://www.villagesportsllc.com
and Sargents Marina, Sunapee 603-763-5036, http://www.sargentsmarina.net/
Kayak Country, Andover  http://www.kayakcountry.com/
Outspokin Bicycle and Sports, Newbury  http://www.outspokin.com/
Paddler's Retreat, North Sutton  http://www.paddlersretreat.com
Blackwater Ski & Sport Shop, Andover  http://www.blackwaterskishop.com/


 Fall / Winter

New Hampshire Maple Producers  http://www.nhmapleproducers.com/
Monarchs Hockey, Manchester, http://www.monarchshockey.com/

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Within a few miles you can enjoy premier New Hampshire ski areas.

Mount Sunapee, Sunapee, NH, http://www.mtsunapee.com
Dartmouth Skiway, Lyme Center, NH, http://www.skiway.dartmouth.edu
Pats Peak, Henniker, NH, http://www.patspeak.com
Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury, NH, http://www.RaggedMountainResort.com

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
The area hosts beautifully groomed courses at:

Dexter's Inn Trails by NORSK, Sunapee, NH  http://www.norskoutdoors.com
Eastman Cross-Country Center, Eastman, NH, http://www.eastmannh.com

Snowshoe rentals are available at Village Sports, 603-526-4948.

Skating
Guests may also skate on the rink at the New London Town Green on Main Street.
Skate rentals are available at Village Sports, 603-526-4948.
 and on the Newport Town Green in Newport.

Get the latest weather and ski reports at Ski New Hampshire http://www.skinh.com


 Area Calenders of Events

New Hampshire.com, Link
Ski New Hampshire, Link
Recreation NH, Link
New Hampshire Happenings, Link
New London Chamber of Commerce, Events  Link

 Chambers of Commerce

Concord Chamber of Commerce http://www.concordnhchamber.com/
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce http://www.lebanonchamber.com/
Hanover Chamber of Commerce http://www.hanoverchamber.org
New London Chamber of Commerce http://www.newlondonareanh.com
Manchester Chamber of Commerce http://www.manchester-chamber.org/


 Escape for a Golfing Weekend!

NH Outdoors Golf Course List  Link
Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury, http://www.raggedmountainresort.com/
18 holes, par 72
Canterbury Woods Country Club, 15 West Rd, Canterbury, 18 holes, public, on 260 acres of land, http://www.canterburywoodscc.com/
Claremont Country Club, Maple Ave., Claremont, 9 holes, semi-private
603-542-9550
Country Club of New Hampshire, Kearsarge Valley Rd, No Sutton, 18 holes, public  603-927-4246  http://www.playgolfne.com/ccnh/
Countryside Golf Club, 20 Country Club Lane, Dunbarton, 9 holes, public
603-774-5031
Dustons Country Club, 40 Country Club Rd, Hopkinton, 9 holes, semi-private, Tee times are suggested on weekends  603-746-4234
Eastman Golf Links, Clubhouse Lane, Grantham, 18 holes, semi-private
Newport Golf Club, Unity Rd, Newport, 18 holes, public
Plausawa Valley Country Club, 42 Whittemore Rd, Pembroke, 18 holes, semi-private, http://www.plausawavalleycc.com/
Ragged Mountain Golf Club, Ragged Mtn Rd, Danbury, Link


 Restaurants and Eating Establishments

Bradford
Appleseed Restaurant & Catering, Rte 103, Country Dining!
Bradford Junction, Rte 114, 603-938-2424

Danbury
Inn at Danbury, Alphorn Bistro, 64 N.E. Route 104  http://www.innatdanbury.com

Goshen
Back Side Inn, 1171 Brook Rd. http://www.bsideinn.com/

Henniker
Daniel's Restaurant & Pub, Main St, Casual dining
Country Spirit, Rte 114, Great Steaks!  603-428-7007
Idlewild Steakhouse, Rt 114, down the hill from pats peak 603-428-4353
Que Pasa Rte 114, Fine Mexican Dining/Takeout  603-428-8226

Newbury
Millsy's Boathouse, Newbury Harbor Plaza, http://www.bellissima-trattoria.com/
Murphy's Grille, Rte 103,  Restaurant & Lounge  603-763-3113
One Mile West, Rte 103, "A Fairly Odd American Tavern"

New London
Colonial Farm Inn, Rt. 11, http://www.colonialfarminn.com/
Inn at Pleasant Lake, Pleasant St., http://www.innatpleasantlake.com/
Jack's Coffee of New London, 207 Main St. http://www.jacksofnewlondon.com
Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille, Route 11  http://www.flyinggoose.com
La Dolce Vita, Colonial Plaza  http://www.ladolcevitanh.com
La Meridiana, Route 11  603-526-2033
MacKenna's Restaurant & TCBY Treats, New London Shopping Center
603-526-9511
Millstone American Bistro & Wine Bar, 74 Newport Rd.
New London Inn, 353 Main St. http://www.newlondoninn.us
Peter Christian's Tavern, 195 Main St. http://www.peterchristianstavern.com
Traditions at Lake Sunapee Country Club, 288 Country Club Lane

Newport
Fabulous 50's Car Hop Drive-In. 308 Sunapee Street  603-863-5171
Lil' Red Baron, 8 Airport Road   603-863-1302
Old Courthouse, 30 Main St.  http://www.eatatthecourthouse.com/

Sunapee
Anchorage Restaurant  603-763-3334
MV Kearsarge, Sunapee Harbor, Take a dinner on the Lake!

Warner
Foothills Restaurant, Main St, Great breakfast & lunch! 603-456-2140
Charlie Macs, Main St, Pizza, 603-456-2828
McDonalds, Rt. 103, right by the interstate exit
Pizza Hut, Rt. 103, right by the interstate exit
Subway, Rt. 103, right by the interstate exit
TCBY (Ice cream and frozen yogurt), Rt. 103, right by the interstate exit


 Antiques and Shopping

League of NH Craftsmen, Annual Craftsmen's Fair,
Mt Sunapee Resort, Newbury, NH, http://www.nhcrafts.org/
Tanger Outlet, Tilton NH, http://www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton

Shops in the Area

Area Used Book Shops, Link
NH Antique Dealers Association  http://www.nhada.org/

Bradford
Barns of Bradford, Rte 114, Bradford (Furnishings) 603-938-2618
Merrimack Farm and Country Store, 101 East Main St.

New London
Artisan's Workshop, New London  603-526-4227
Back Room Art Supplies,  http://www.backroomartsupplies.com/
Hubert's Dept. Store, Intersection Newport and County Roads New London http://www.hubertstores.com
Priscilla Drake Antiques, 928 Main St, New London, 603-526-6514
Serendipity Boutique, New London Shopping Center New London
603-526-4475
Tatewell Gallery, 207 Main St.  603-526-2910
Vessels & Jewels, 207 Main St.  http://www.vesselsandjewels.com/

Henniker
The Golden Pineapple Gift Shop, Henniker

Hillsboro
The Gallery at Well Sweep, 584 Center Road  http://www.wellsweepgallery.com/

Elkins
Mesa, off Route 11, Elkins  http://www.homefactorystore.com/

Newbury/Sunapee
Prospect Hill Antiques, Sunapee   http://www.prospecthillantiques.com
Rosewood Barn & Gallery, Newbury   http://www.rosewoodgallery.net/

Newport
Brickstone Gift and Florist Shop, Newport   603-863-6760
Dorr Mill Store, Newport   http://www.dorrmillstore.com/
M.J. Harrington & Co. Jewelers, 33 Main St. Newport NH 03773

Sutton
Bayberry Barn, Rt. 114 http://www.bayberrybarn.com/

Warner
Country Cobwebs, 42 Kearsarge Mtn Rd, Warner  603-456-3033
Main Street Bookends, Main St. http://www.mainstreetbookends.com/
The Rolling Pin, 17 Main St.   603-456-2590
Wingdoodle, 19 East Main St.   http://www.wingdoodle.com/
Yankee Farmer's Market, Route 103   Link

Artist Studios in the Area

Carroll Family Studio, Warner, http://www.davidmcarroll.com/


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