Lakes Region Scenic Byways

Tower Hill Tavern

264 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach 03246 603-366-9100 weirsanthony@gmail.com towerhilltavern.com Town Docks 289 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith 03253 603-279-3445 Serving lunch and dinner (seasonal). theCman.com/town-docks Twin Barns Brewing Co. 194 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith 03253 603-279-0876 twinbarnsbrewing.com info@twinbarnsbrewing.com UNO Pizzeria & Grill 122 Laconia Rd., Tilton 03276 603-286-4079 STR509@UNOS.com unos.com Water Street Café 141 Water St., Laconia 03246 603-524-4144 Like us! Facebook.com/WaterStCafe Order online at waterstreetcafenh.com Wayfarer Coffee Roasters 626 Main St., Laconia 03246 karen@wayfarerroasters.com wayfarerroasters.com

Weathervane’s Lobster in the Rough on Weirs Beach, 279 Lake Side Ave., Laconia 603-366-9101 www.weathervaneseafoods.com The Wolfeboro Inn 90 N Main St., Wolfeboro 03894 603-569-3016 info@wolfeboroinn.com wolfeboroinn.com See ad page 88. Woodstock Inn Brewery 135 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-3951; 800-321-3985 relax@WoodstockInnNH.com The Lakes Region Tour woodstockinnbrewery.com Experience our cozy, homestyle menu with several adventurous twists Length: 97 miles  Towns: Alton, Ashland, from our award-winning restaurant! Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See ad page 32 & 84.Center Harbor, Gilford, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Wrap City Sandwich Co. 273 Loudon Rd., Concord 03301 603-715-8600 Ossipee, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro wrapcitysandwiches.com See ad below. and Wolfeboro  Highlights: Circumnavigate Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire’s largest lake, and stop for a mountain hike, a walk through the region’s friendly downtown areas, or a visit to a historical museum. Or cruise the Big Lake on the M/S Mount Washington.  Website: lakesregion.org The Lakes Region Scenic Byway circles Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest and most popular lake in New Hampshire. Beginning in Alton, the route follows NH Rte. 11 north through Alton Bay up through Gilford. This western side of the lake features exceptional views of both the lake and the Ossipee Range, and offers numerous recreational opportunities. Hike to the summit of Mt. Major for wonderful views of the Lake and surrounding mountain ranges, or stop at Ellacoya State Park for a picnic or a swim. Weirs Beach, with its amusement parks, arcades, and shopping, is one of the most popular family resort areas in the state. This area of the Lakes Region Tour is always bustling with activity. A few miles to the north, you’ll view scenic gateways to Meredith‘s traditional New England village with a panorama of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains to the north.

Welcome to the new Johnson’s Restaurant and Tap House

The route can be followed via Rte. 25 to the quaint lakeside village of Center Harbor and on to Moultonborough before choosing to either continue on Rte. 25 to n New Tap House in Johnson’s Restaurant offers 36 Craft Beers and full service Bar explore the Ossipee Lake area or travel n Tasty Appetizers, a variety of entrees including Seafood and Steak, fresh salads, south on NH Rte. 109 to experience the charm of the less developed eastern side of and sandwiches n Gifford’s Ice Cream, homemade pies, and bakery sweetsLake Winnipesaukee to Wolfeboro, known as the “Oldest Open 7 days a week, year round for Lunch and DinnerSummer Resort in America.”

The Branch River Valley Trail journeys through the small rural towns of Wakefield and Milton, and on to the Maine border. Take a walking or bike tour through the town of Wakefield or learn more about the agricultural heritage of New Hampshire at the New Hampshire Farm Museum.

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Johnson’s Restaurant and Tap House

Wrap City Sandwich Co. 215 Laconia Rd., Tilton 03276 286-2223 mark@wrapcitysandwiches.com wrapcitysandwiches.com See ad below. Yankee Smokehouse & Wild Hog Pizzeria Jct. of Rtes. 16 & 25W, West Ossipee 03890 603-539-7427 yankeesmokehouse.com See ad page 66.

SPECIAL EVENTS & CATERING

Barn on the Pemi 341 Daniel Webster Hwy., Plymouth 03264 603-536-3515 theBarnEvents@theCman.com thebarnonthepemi.com Boomer’s Barbeque Catering for Philanthropic causes Matthew Kaplan 603-738-6432 FranklinToyDrive.com Mathew.P.Kaplan@gmail.com Farm to Table Market 2370 Rte. 16, West Ossipee 03890 603-539-2266 info@farmtotablemarketnh.com farmtotablemarketnh.com We have fresh made entrées, soups, sandwiches, baked goodies. Also specializing in GF items. Supporting over 25 local farms or producers. Simple to elegant catering options for any size gathering. Delivery available. See our website. See ad page 66. Mello Moose Coffee House 136 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith 03253 603-677-7037 mellomoose@metrocast.net Great Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh baked goods. See ad page 68. Wrap City Sandwich Co. 215 Laconia Rd., Tilton 03276 286-2223 mark@wrapcitysandwiches.com wrapcitysandwiches.com See ad page 72.

The Lakes Loop

Length: 134 miles (approximately) From the town docks in Meredith on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, turn east on NH Rte. 25 to Center Harbor and Moultonborough, where you’ll head south on NH Rte. 109, a windy route that offers frequent glimpses of the Big Lake as it takes you through Wolfeboro (the “Oldest Summer Resort in America”). Outside Wolfeboro, Rte. 109 turns east, passing Wentworth State Park, to Sanbornville where you join Rte. 153. Go north to Conway to join the Multi-Notch Mountain Ride, or to continue the Lakes Loop, NHDTTD follow it south through Union to Farmington and Rte.11 East in Rochester. In Rochester, Yankee Smokehouse Corner of Rtes. 16 & 25W, turn southwest on Rte. 202A to Northwood, where you’ll briefly turn east on Rte. 4 to pick West Ossipee 03890 603-539-7427 up Rte. 152 south. In Nottingham, yankeesmokehouse.com Visit us and enjoy award-winning Bar-B-Q, Pizza, and so much more! Or we can bring the Yankee Smokehouse to you pick up Rte. 156 to Raymond where you’ll head north on with our expanded catering services. Folks from Rte. 107 through Deerfield, everywhere are celebrating our 40th year! Epsom, Pittsfield, Barnstead, See ad page 66.Gilmanton, and Laconia. Turn onto Rte. 3, which will take you back to Meredith.

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You can see a lot on a Lakes Region Tour—just take a look!

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Opposite top: Lake Winnipesaukee from Mt. Major Center: Lining up at Weirs Beach to board the M/S Mount Washington Bottom: Thanks to ongoing preservation efforts, Loons are an D I N E I N n T A K E O U T nincreasingly common sight on New Hampshire lakes. C A T E R I N G Above top: Ellacoya State Park Bottom: It doesn’t get much better than a day like this on Lake Winnipesaukee Right: Mustangs & More Car Show at Weirs Beach