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Welcome to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region! New Hampshire’s Lakes Region is one of the most stunningly beautiful places in the United States. It’s also easily accessible, as it’s less than two hours from Boston, Massachusetts, an hour from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and within a day’s drive for millions of Americans. Central New Hampshire is a great place to live. In this special place where the lakes meet the mountains, there are enough rest, relaxation, and recreation opportunities to fulfill a lifetime. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. For example, nothing refreshes the soul like the peace of nature, and New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the nation. Over 87% of the state’s land is covered by lush, dynamic forest, including more than 3/4 million acres of National Forest. The annual explosion of breathtaking Fall colors—red, orange, yellow, green, golden, brown, even purple—is legendary, among the finest on Earth! Towering above the New Hampshire forests are majestic, often snowcapped mountains. The picturesque White Mountains cover about 25% of the state of New Hampshire, which boasts 182 peaks over 3,000 feet, including the famed 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeastern United States. Then, there’s the water that links mountains and forests to the ocean. The Granite State hosts nearly 18 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, an astonishing 40,000 miles of rivers and streams, and 1,300 lakes and ponds, including the “Tahoe of the East,” Lake Winnipesaukee… which brings us to the Lakes Region. With 72 square miles of surface area and 288 miles of shoreline, Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest and most famous lake. This jewel of the Lakes Region is surrounded by forested mountains and hosts more than 250 islands. It takes hours to drive the mostly country lanes that encircle the “Big Lake” alone, but “Lakes Region” is plural for a reason. The region is home to 273 lakes, ponds, and rivers. Each water body is unique and offers a distinct personality, perks, property, and price points.
The Lakes Region offers activity choices as abundant and varied as the nature that abounds in the area. There’s plenty to do, both on and off the water. You can enjoy everything from fine dining and spectacular snowboarding, cross country and downhill skiing, to your choice of 15 area golf courses, and shopping at more than 60 factory outlet stores. You can explore quaint New England farms, stores, and villages, and experience hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, and sailing like never before. Or thrill to the thunder and excitement of racing at nearby New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which hosts the only NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series events held in the six-state New England region. You will also find world-famous musicians performing in concerts at the 8,000-seat Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion! Recognized as Northern New England’s premier summer concert venue, the Pavilion is situated off the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire, and was as one of USA Today’s 10 Best Concert Venues Across the USA. Much of the Lakes Region is conveniently located off Interstate 93. For those who crave the “big city” experience, Boston is just two hours away, and New York City is within a day’s drive. The Lakes Region’s location is ideal for second home buyers, year-round residents, and retirees who want to invest in an area that has it all. Visitors from around the world have been drawn to visit New Hampshire and the Lakes Region, and some of us are blessed to call this special place home. If your dream is to live here, reach out: we’d like to help you find your dream home! — Frank Roche, GRI President and Founder Roche Realty Group, Inc.
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• New Hampshire was ranked the #2 Best State in the USA for 2019 by US News and World Report Survey.
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• New Hampshire ranked #1 under “Opportunity,” #1 under “Crime and Corrections,” #4 under “Environment” and #5 under “Education” in the US News and World Report Survey. • NH was named “Most Livable State in the Nation” for many years by Morgan Quitno Corp. of Kansas.
• NH was rated the #1 state for “Quality of Life” for those considering moving to the United States according to British Ex Pats and also by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. • NH Ranked #2 overall as “America’s Best State to Live in” for 2019 by USA Today. • NH ranked #3 overall as the “Top State to Live in” for 2019 by Wallet Hub.
• NH ranked #3 overall as “Best State to Live in” by moving.com, part of the Realtor.com Network. • In 2017, NH was bankrate.com’s #1 pick for the “Best State for Retirement.”
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• NH was also chosen as the #1 state for retirement by moneyrates.com.
• Lake Winnipesaukee was rated the #1 retirement place in the country under the category “Leisure Living for Recreational and Cultural Opportunities” (by Macmillian Travel 5th Edition of Retirement Places Rated). • NH has the 5th lowest adjusted unemployment rate of 2.6% in the USA as of November 2019 per the US Bureau of Labor.
• NH had the 7th highest median household annual income in the country during 2018 at $74,991 according to the US Census Bureau. • NH has no sales tax, no income tax, no capital gains tax, no industry tax, no machinery and equipment taxes. • NH offers one of the lowest tax burdens as a percentage of gross income in the country.
• NH was rated 9.2 out of 10 by the OECD as the “Nation’s Safest State.” • NH was ranked the #3 state in the country for healthy living.
• NH has one of the lowest teenage birth rates and infant mortality rates in the country.
• NH has the lowest poverty in the USA per the US Census Bureau. • NH has the lowest property crime rate in the USA per US News and 2019 Best States Report.
• NH was rated the “Best State in the USA to Raise Children” by the National Kids Count Survey. • NH was ranked the #1 State in the Nation for Pre-K through 12 education.
• NH is the 2nd most forested state in the country with over 87% of the land covered by forests.
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• NH is a hikers paradise, boasting 48 mountains with peaks higher than 4,000’ as well as access to the Appalachian Trail. Mount Washington at 6,288’ is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States. • NH is the 5th smallest state in the country by land area, however it is one of the least populated in 42nd place.
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Lakes Region
Alton
Alton, NH
Alton sits at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee around the four-mile inlet known as Alton Bay. It spans 82 square miles, of which 19.3 square miles is water, comprising more than 23% of the town. This small, prosperous town of about 5,300 residents offers many activities, including: hiking, golf, tennis, and fishing. Alton is close to major ski areas and has miles of cross country and snowmobile trails. It has a quaint village with craft festivals and town docking and is the southernmost port of call for the Mount Washington Cruise Ship. The town is home to Alton Bay State Forest, Mount Major State Forest, and the 1,780’ tall Mount Major, whose summit offers hikers unsurpassed views of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Belmont, NH
Ideal for working commuters, the approximately 7,300 resident town of Belmont is easily accessible via Route 106 and I-93. Located 7 miles south of the Lakes Region’s largest city, (Laconia), Belmont is just 24 miles north of Concord, the state capital. This central location offers convenient access from the Lakes Region to employment and business opportunities in populous southern New Hampshire. Belmont has waterfront on Lake Winnisquam, Silver Lake, and Sargent Lake, offering a variety of water sports activities.
Bridgewater, NH
Bridgewater, a town of about 1,000 residents, is located in Grafton County on the eastern shore of 4,105-acre Newfound Lake, a popular summer destination in New Hampshire. Bridgewater is a low property tax town, which is an important consideration when relocating or purchasing real estate. Recreational opportunities and facilities include municipal parks, campgrounds, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobile trails, bicycle trails, cross-country skiing, and a beach/waterfront recreation area.
Ashland
Ashland, NH
Ashland is a town of about two thousand residents in Grafton County. Home to Scribner-Fellows State Forest, Ashland is located near the geographical center of New Hampshire, at the southern edge of the White Mountain National Forest, and is bordered on the west by the Pemigewasset River, and to the east by Little Squam Lake, a popular summer destination and original filming location of the movie “On Golden Pond.” Recreational opportunities and facilities include municipal parks, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, snowmobile trails, golf courses, museums, and tennis courts.
Barnstead, NH
Barnstead a rural NH town, home to the Suncook Lakes, Halfmoon Lake, and Locke Lake. Barnstead has an abundance of natural beauty with woodlands, lakes and agricultural farms. There are many year-round activities including snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and fishing.
Bristol, NH
Bristol is a town of about 3,000 residents. It covers 22.4 square miles, of which 23.43% (5.3 square miles) is water. Bristol borders the Pemigewasset River, the Smith River, and the Newfound River. Bristol is also one of the towns that border Newfound Lake, which has been a tourist destination since the mid-19th century and is known as one of the cleanest lakes in New Hampshire and the nation. Recreational facilities and opportunities include municipal parks, tennis courts, snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, bicycling trails, campgrounds, fishing, hunting, boating, a beach/ waterfront recreation area, and Wellington State Park. www.RocheRealty.com
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Center Harbor
Center Harbor, NH
This scenic resort town of about 1,000 residents features shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake, New Hampshire’s 1st and 2nd largest lakes, respectively. More than 19% of the town’s 16.5 square miles is water. The town is centrally located between Meredith and Moultonborough harbors (hence the name Center Harbor) on Winnipesaukee, boasts the beautiful 18-hole Waukewan Country Club, and offers easy access to not only lakes but the White Mountains for the utmost in four-season beauty and enjoyment.
Franklin, NH
Franklin has a small-town feel but is considered a city with about 8,400 residents. It is situated at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers, at the headwaters of the Merrimack River, and is host to 606 acre Webster Lake. Famed Congressman and Secretary of State Daniel Webster was born in Franklin. Trestle View Park in Franklin serves as a gateway to the city’s downtown and a trailhead for the Winnipesaukee River Trail. The Franklin Falls trail is a popular spot for mountain bikers in the region.
Gilford, NH Settled in 1777, the 7,000+ resident town of Gilford preserves historical charm while attracting newcomers with its natural beauty and convenient location. The village, with its white clapboard antique homes, country store, and annual Old Home Day parade, retains the ambiance of bygone days. Recognized for its quality of life, Gilford is also home to a well-respected school system. The town’s lovely historic district includes the circa 1838 Benjamin Rowe House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as one of Gilford Village’s museum buildings. The Gilford Town Library serves as a cultural and educational resource, providing books and a wealth of programs and activities for every age. Next door is the Gilford Youth Center with educational, athletic, and events for youth and adults. The beautiful Community Church is also tucked away in this corner of Gilford. Gilford offers convenient shopping, including Hannaford and Shaw’s super-
markets, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and Lowes Home Improvement. Gilford also features many fine restaurants and marinas on Lake Winnipesaukee, and the Pheasant Ridge Country Club offers 18-holes for golfers. Gilford boasts one of the finest and largest (1,700’) town beaches on Lake Winnipesaukee, with public docks for town residents in Glendale. The town also hosts Ellacoya State Park, home to an outstanding 600’ long natural sand beach offering panoramic views toward the Sandwich and Ossipee Mountains. You’ve got to see the beauty for yourself! Enjoy music? The local, 8,000-seat Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion plays host to top national country, rock, and pop stars from spring to the fall. Gunstock Mountain Resort is one of NH’s oldest and most popular ski areas, and it is just ten minutes up the road from Gilford’s quaint main street. Along with alpine skiing, you can enjoy snowboarding, Nordic skiing, night skiing, tubing, hiking, camping, zipline tours and a mountain coaster, a host of winter and summer activities, a fall Octoberfest, craft fairs and antique car shows. Gilford Village Field has four lighted tennis courts, a soccer field, a lighted basketball court, two baseball diamonds, a picnic area, and a bandstand on 28 acres. Lincoln Park offers a scenic waterfront and picnic area on Lake Winnipesaukee, and the Arthur A. Tilton Gilford Ice Rink has an outdoor covered ice skating rink with lights.
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Gilford’s Communities Dockham Shore Estates Broadview
Broadview Condominium
This beautiful community boasts 640’ of shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee, with spectacular lake and mountain views across “The Broads.” The Broadview complex offers 50 two and three-level townhouses with attached garages featuring several floor plans. It features a marina with a large stone breakwater, 34 boat slips, a large natural sand beach with an oversized sun deck, and a tennis court. Broadview has a superb location for jogging, walking, and bike riding.
Brookside Crossing
Dockham Shore Estates has 63 individual single-family homes constructed on approximately 60 acres, with individual lots averaging approximately 3/4 of an acre in size or larger. A variety of New England style homes offer various architectural designs and floor plans, in a forested setting. Dockham Shore Road is excellent for walking, jogging, and biking. The community has a shared private natural sand beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. Many of the homes in Dockham Shore Estates offer access to this beach. The beach has an oversized day dock, boat launch, canoe/kayak rack, and a small storage building for association members.
Brookside Crossing is a 63-acre community located across the road from Lake Winnipesaukee. It has 55 single family condominium homes with two and three-bedroom single-family designs, with attached garages, screened porches, and mostly wooded lots. The community features an in-ground community pool. The Gilford town beach and Ellacoya State Beach are nearby, as is Gunstock Mountain Resort.
Country Village Way
This community features 39 single-family detached condominium homes that include a fireplace or brick wood stove hearth, approximately 2,000 square feet of living space, plus a two-car garage, on spacious, landscaped lots. Residents enjoy many of the conveniences of a condominium home, with the feel of a single-family home. There is a tennis court on-site, and the community is close to the Gilford Town Beach, Ellacoya State Beach, shopping, Gunstock Mountain Resort, and other Lakes Region attractions.
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Governor’s Island Club
Governor’s Island Club is an exclusive and private, 500-acre island community on Lake Winnipesaukee, with a bridge to the mainland. Some of NH’s finest luxury homes stand along the shoreline of this unique island. Additionally, other beautiful homes are situated within the inland road network and share access to Governor’s Island amenities, which include fantastic sugar sand beaches, tennis courts, walking trails, and a lovely clubhouse on the beach. The panoramic lake and mtn. views are breathtaking!
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Gunstock Acres
With over 400 homes spread across approximately 700 acres, Gunstock Acres is Gilford’s largest community and offers a wide assortment of price and architecture. You will find homes sited on several mountain ridges overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, the Ossipee Mountains, and the White Mountains. Amenities* at the recreation lot with 504’ on Lake Winnipesaukee include two sandy beaches, a bathhouse, large dock/sun deck, launch for small boats, kayak rack, moorings, a picnic area, tennis courts, a baseball field, and a basketball court. *Not all properties in Gunstock Acres have access to these amenities. Gunstock Acres
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(Continued) Lake Shore Park
This spectacular property offers single-family homes, cottages and mobile homes and sits on 128 acres of level, gently sloping land. The community features roughly 3,200’ of pristine shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee, with panoramic lake and mountain views. The fantastic amenities package includes five natural sandy beaches, a large sun deck area over the water, an inland marina with boat slips, boat moorings, tennis courts, fields, a playground, and a lovely community center. The association also includes a motel with one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites available for weekly rentals for members’ guests. Lake Shore Park also includes a tent/RV camping area with water and electricity at each site, and a toilet and shower facility.
Marina Bay Condominium
Marina Bay features views of the lake and mountains. Forty individual townhouses offer two or three-bedroom layouts with two baths, a brick fireplace, and private decks or screen porches. Community amenities include an attractive in-ground pool, tennis court, beautiful landscaping, garages, and storage units on-site. Across the street is the private Mountain View Yacht Club on Lake Winnipesaukee, where individual boat slips can also be purchased.
Scenic Heights Condominiums
This small, beautifully landscaped, eight-unit association offers panoramic views overlooking “The Broads” of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee and White Mountains. The community has over 194’ of sandy shorefront. Each unit has a mooring and day docking for lake access. The crystal clear sandy shorefront offers excellent swimming in this park-like setting. Each condominium home features three levels, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a garage. Some units have sunrooms. Scenic Drive is one of the most desirable walking, biking, and jogging roads in the entire Lakes Region with breathtaking views along its shoreline!
Stonewall Village
This small condominium association of just 37 single-family, detached one level homes is located near the intersection of Routes 3 & 11 (which is close to nearly all the main attractions in Gilford!). The community is laid out nicely with cluster lots and attractive, architecturally designed ranches. There are three different floor plans to choose from, ranging from 1400 sqft. to 2200 sqft. with attached decks and two-car garages. Each home includes a full basement, forced hot water heat, community water, town sewer, and underground utilities. Stonewall Village is unique in that all three home designs offer desirable one-floor living plans.
Timber Bay
Timber Bay
Just 11 single-family detached cottages and duplexes comprise this desirable, lakefront association on Winnipesaukee. The community features 400’ of pristine sandy shoreline with over three acres of manicured lawns and natural woodlands. Ownership includes an individual boat slip for each unit owner. The park-like setting has a fabulous natural sandy beach. Winnstock Condominiums
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Misty Harbor
Misty Harbor’s magnificent 335’ sugar sandy beach on Lake Winnipesaukee is one of the finest around, with spectacular views facing Mt. Washington. Located on both sides of Route 11B, Misty Harbor is home to 93 one-bedroom condominium suites, as well as 25 two-bedroom lake view suites. Operated as a hotel condominium, it features an indoor heated pool, hot tub, saunas, outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, reception area, and an on-site rental program.
Samoset Condominiums
Samoset is home to 130 townhomes with various floor plans set on 22 acres of gentle, beautifully landscaped topography, including 850’ of prime Lake Winnipesaukee shorefront overlooking “The Broads” (the wide, big-view center of the big lake) and the Ossipee Mtn. Range. Residents can enjoy a lovely sandy beach, boat slips, and a boat mooring field, including a clubhouse overlooking the lakeside pool and sun deck. Samoset has an additional pool on the back side of the property and tennis courts.
Misty Harbor
This community features 44 townhomes laid out in three tiers, overlooking the widest expanse of Lake Winnipesaukee, with panoramic lake and mountain views. Its 500’ of beautiful shorefront includes a beautiful sandy beach, a sunbathing area, a swim platform, tennis court, and day docking with a mooring field for individual unit owners. Winnstock is located on a scenic road that is great for walking, running, or bicycling and is close to Gunstock Mountain Resort.
Yacht Club Vista Stone Drift Condominiums
Situated along approximately 400’ of gradual sandy shorefront in Saunders Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee, this 37-unit community is home to one of the most beautiful walk-in, sugar sand beaches on the big lake. There is a large docking system featuring an expansive sun deck built over the water, with permanent boat slips for each owner, as well as a gazebo, outdoor pool, and tennis court. Individual condominium cottages and attached condominium units are located on both sides of Rte. 11B with spectacular views, including the Ossipee Mountain range.
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This association houses nine townhomes that all share a breathtaking setting, 200’ of meticulously maintained shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee with panoramic lake and mountain views, two sandy beaches, a community dock with an individual mooring for each unit owner, and a tennis court. The location is perfect for walking, running, and bicycling, and it is close to Gunstock Mountain Resort.
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Gilmanton, NH
Incorporated in 1727, Gilmanton is a classic New England town comprised of three villages: Gilmanton Corners, Gilmanton Iron Works, and Lower Gilmanton. Gilmanton Corners is a true “Currier and Ives” setting with its large, white historical homes gracing the gradual approach into the village. The huge old Church, the Gilmanton Academy (where Ralph Waldo Emerson attended school), the 1793 Tavern (with 18th-century wall stencils) and the village store lend a rich, historic feel to this community. Nearby attractions includes skiing and year-round activities at the Gunstock Mountain Resort, the Gilmanton Pub, the Gilmanton Winery, Crystal Lake, Shellcamp Lake and Sawyer Lake. Holderness
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Holderness, NH
Holderness is a lakeside community on New Hampshire’s second-largest lake, Squam. Squam Lake includes 6,755 acres of water area with 67 islands. It is blessed with abundant natural beauty that has been protected and preserved over the years. The town’s pace is leisurely, and its people are friendly. Holderness is best known as the filming location for the movie “On Golden Pond.” The area is also home to the Squam Lake Science Center, a 200-acre site with exhibit trails and animals in natural enclosures with a unique outdoor classroom for all ages. The center includes exhibit trails and features native New Hampshire animals in their natural environments. The town is conveniently located off of route I-93 and is within proximity to Plymouth State University, which offers many cultural and educational opportunities. Holderness School, a private school, is located within the community. Major ski areas are within a 30-minute drive. Nearby recreation includes town beach, golf course, restaurants, marinas, lodging, shops, and Squam Lake Tours on Golden Pond. www.RocheRealty.com
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The City of Laconia The 17,000 resident “City on the Lakes” is nestled on the shores of three of New Hampshire’s largest lakes: Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam, and Opechee. With the picturesque Winnipesaukee River running alongside its downtown area, Laconia is a beautiful place to live and work. It is the largest city in the Lakes Region with advantages that smaller towns often lack. It hosts the Lakes Region General Hospital, a 96-bed general medical and surgical facility, and Lakes Region Community College, which offers 28 degree and 37 certificate programs, as well as numerous non-credit options and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students across the State.
Situated near the geographical center of New Hampshire, Laconia is the hub of the area known as the “Lakes Region” and offers year-round recreational activities. Summer recreation includes all of the water sports (boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, yachting, fishing, jet-skiing, and wind-surfing).
The Laconia Country club is an outstanding 18-hole golf course, and Laconia’s downtown offers activity, shopping, and restaurants. While you’re there, check out the Belknap Mill, which was constructed in 1823 and is the nation’s oldest unaltered brick textile mill and “New Hampshire’s official meeting house.” A popular lake cruise leaves from Laconia’s famous Weirs Beach, aboard the Mt. Washington cruise ship, which holds 1250 passengers and includes public and charter rides, clambakes, moonlight, and select theme cruises.
As for winter activities, Laconia offers proximity to skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort, cross country trails, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing, and winter hiking.
Many special events take place in and near Laconia throughout the year, including country fairs, antique car and boat shows, flea markets, regattas, water skiing competitions, and arts and craft shows.
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Laconia is host to the famous Laconia Motorcycle Week (the third-largest motorcycle rally in the nation) each June, and the World Champion Sled Dog races each February. Laconia is also home to famous Weirs Beach, a hub for family entertainment with indoor arcades, miniature golf, a boardwalk, a sandy beach area, and an expansive public docking facility.
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Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge is a three-level building with beautiful lake and mountain views. It features approximately 40 one and two-bedroom condominium hotel units. Cedar Lodge offers residents a prime location in the heart of the Lakes Region, just a short distance to Weirs Beach, Marinas, Meredith Village, and Gunstock Ski Area.
Country Club Shores
Eighteen custom single-family homes are beautifully sited along 600’ of tranquil shorefront overlooking Lake Opechee. Located directly across the street from Laconia Country Club’s 18-hole golf course, this is an excellent location for any avid golf or lake enthusiast. Each architecturally designed home in this small association features an attached garage. Amenities include a sandy beach, day docks, and boat mooring, as well as canoe and kayak racks.
Eastern Shores Condominiums
Eastern Shores Condominiums features 23 detached condominium cottages of various sizes. The community offers roughly 550’ of shorefront on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee, three sandy beaches with westerly exposure, breathtaking sunsets and superb lake and mountain views, nine boat slips, and 13 moorings, and a clubhouse for association members, all in a great location conveniently in the middle of all Lakes Region activities.
Evergreen Condominiums
This prime location directly off Weirs Boulevard in the heart of the Weirs has 16 buildings housing 90 units with detached one-car garages. The upper buildings feature fantastic views of Paugus Bay, and the community offers an in-ground swimming pool, tennis court, community building, and day docking and water access on Winnipesaukee, just across the street.
Rocky Ledge Condominium
This waterfront condominium includes approximately 467ft. of prime shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee with dramatic lake and mountain views. 25 units consisting of various floor plans screened porches and awesome views. A beautiful sandy beach and a wonderful stone breakwater with enclosed boat slips for unit owners. Lovely decks, expansive lawns, tennis court and a great location.
Laconia’s Communities Mallard Cove
Mallard Cove is comprised of 30 distinctive detached and duplex condominium homes with attached garages, set on 988’ of shorefront on Lake Opechee. The community features two natural sandy beaches with south and westerly exposure and a tennis court. Located directly across the street from the 18-hole Laconia Country Club, the setting is conveniently close to downtown, shopping, and Lakes Region General Hospital, and offers easy access to the town of Meredith.
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Meredith Bay
This private, gated community includes approximately 430 acres encompassing both sides of Route 3. A wide selection of custom single-family homes, lake view townhomes, and luxury garden-style condominiums at the Lodges at Meredith Bay are offered within this community. Amenities include a beautiful swimming pool complete with immaculate landscaping, patios, grills, and a cabana. Other amenities include tennis courts, a community garden, fitness center, swim dock and kayak launch on Lake Winnipesaukee. Additionally, there is access to a nearby marina and beach club. Many of the homes have extraordinary lake and mountain views from this hillside location overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee.
Nature’s View
Country Club Shores
Eastern Shores Condominiums
Surrounded by 18.3 acres of open space conservation land with protective covenants, Nature’s View offers 51 stylish single-family homes with great floor plans including first-floor master suites, in the heart of the Lakes Region. Residents can enjoy views of Lake Winnipesaukee, Paugus Bay, and Port Way. Nearby attractions include downtown Laconia (riverside), the Bank of New Hampshire Music Pavilion, and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Meredith Bay
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Long Bay
Long Bay offers the security of a private, gated community complemented by loads of unsurpassed amenities, all in a prime location on Lake Winnipesaukee with breathtaking views. Long Bay is the sister gated community adjacent to South Down Shores and is nestled on 100 acres with 1,200 feet of sparkling shorefront along Paugus Bay. A wide selection of immaculate single-family homes and villages are available within this community. Amenities include two white sand beaches, a heated pool with a sunbathing patio overlooking the lake, a cabana, community boat docks, two tennis courts, a community clubhouse, three ponds, and walking trails.
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Laconia’s Communities (Continued) Windover Condominiums
Located on a private dead-end road yet walking distance to Weirs Beach area attractions and restaurants, Windover Condominiums is a small condominium association with westerly exposure and desirable westerly-facing shore frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee. The association is comprised of just four single-family, contemporary homes with attached garages and two three-level townhouse duplexes with detached garages. A deeded boat slip for each homeowner is contained within a protected stone breakwater.
Winnipesaukee Springs Townhouses
Winnipesaukee Springs features sixteen spacious, three-level duplex townhouse units with two fireplaces and large, private decks. This community is within walking distance to Weirs Beach and offers proximity to all area attractions, including Gunstock Mountain Resort. Amenities include a 45’ x 30’ in-ground pool with Jacuzzi. South Down Shores
South Down Shores
One of the Lakes Region’s most popular and coveted locations, South Down Shores encompasses 265 manicured acres and approximately 4,000’ of beautiful shoreline along Lake Winnipesaukee’s Paugus Bay. This private, gated community includes roughly 490 properties made up of single-family homes and 19 intimate condominium villages. With a vast selection of architectural designs and floor plans, you are sure to find a home here to meet your needs. This community is surrounded by beautiful open spaces, sandy beaches, and spectacular views. The Laconia Country Club borders the property. The South Down Shores Boat Club includes 40 boat slips (10 are dedicated to the Boat Club use) and 40 moorings, plus 218 dry berths, which are serviced with a boat forklift. Amenities also include two tennis courts, a basketball and volleyball court, a skating pond, walking trails, children’s playground, and a beach house.
Stonecrest Condominiums
This community is comprised of 45 townhomes with living room fireplaces, screen porches and open decks, and a variety of one and two-story floor plans. Homes are set along 200’ of westerly facing shorefront (with breathtaking sunsets) on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. This association features a lovely, natural sandy beach and 12 individual boat slips along the shorefront. Stonecrest offers proximity to marinas, restaurants and area attractions, and the Gunstock Ski Area is just 15 minutes away.
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Stonecrest Condominiums The Lake Houses at Christmas Island
The Sundown Condominium community is home to a mix of architecturally designed custom townhomes and detached condominium homes featuring fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and contemporary interior finishes. This attractively-landscaped setting features stone walls and Victorian lighting, deeded natural sand beach access to Lake Winnipesaukee with a day dock, tennis courts, and a bathhouse. Like other Laconia-area communities, it is conveniently close to marinas, restaurants, shopping, concerts at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, and skiing at Gunstock.
The Havens at the Summit
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The Havens at the Summit is a unique, private, and quiet community of 70 fine custom-designed homes in the heart of the Lakes Region. Its unrivaled amenities package includes a state-of-theart 25,000 square foot recreation building and generous open spaces that encourage all who live here to get out, explore, and become revitalized. There are lovely views of Lake Winnipesaukee and an abundance of wildlife in this protected community. Amenities include large indoor/outdoor pools, two water slides, an oversized roman spa, a sauna, fitness center, tennis, racquetball and volleyball courts, a game room, cocktail lounge, large sundecks overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, a children’s play area, and hiking trails. As a bonus, The Havens also includes one week of timeshare ownership at The Summit at Four Seasons. This can be exchanged through Interval International, where there are many different excellent resorts from which to choose.
The Lake Houses at Christmas Island
This luxury waterfront community features 18 (3-4 bed/3 bath) townhomes on 3.2 acres. All are situated close to the water’s edge, on approximately 1,000’ of westerly-facing shorefront on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. Complete with two natural sandy beaches, magnificent sunsets, and sweeping lake views, a private boat launch, and 18 individual boat slips for each owner, this association is perfect for a primary residence or second home.
Village at Winnipesaukee
One of the most affordably priced condominiums in the Lakes Region, offering terrific value to enjoy the Lakes Region on a four-season basis. The Village at Winnipesaukee condominiums has a prime location in the center of the Lakes Region’s activities. Located in Laconia walking distance to Weirs Beach off of Rte. 3, these popular and affordable condominiums make ideal second homes/vacation properties, or starter homes. Amenities include landscaped acreage overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the mountains beyond, a sunny in-ground pool with a large sunbathing patio, two tennis courts, a kid’s playground, and a half basketball court. Right in the heart of the Lakes Region, the Village at Winnipesaukee offers convenient access to Weirs Beach activities including the Mount Washington Boat, the scenic railroad, Weirs Beach Arcades, miniature golf, the “world’s largest arcade” (Funspot), the ropes course “Monkey Trunks,” fine restaurants, shopping, the Weirs Docks and marinas, golf courses, and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion.
Wildwood Village
Wildwood Village is a water access development located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The Wildwood Shores community includes an attractive pond, deeded beach rights to Wildwood Shores Beach, a 345’ natural sandy beach on 1.61 acres on Lake Winnisquam with bathhouses, kayak racks, a boat launch, some boat moorings, and a tennis court.
Willow Pond at Long Bay This exclusive, gated, water access community offers shore frontage along Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. It is the perfect place for your primary home, four-season vacation retreat, or semi-retirement home. Each home at Willow Pond features a striking architectural design with three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a 2-car garage, beautiful designer kitchens, laundry rooms, and exceptional details throughout. Each home includes a master bedroom suite on the first floor, cathedral ceilings, energy-efficient construction with low maintenance vinyl siding, architectural shingles, and a full basement. Amenities include two crescent-shaped sandy beaches at Long Bay, Long Bay Docks, a distinctly designed pool, cabana and sun deck overlooking the lake, scenic walking trails and common areas, tennis courts, a clubhouse at the water’s edge, and a children’s playground area.
The Town of
Meredith New Hampshire
Meredith was recognized by Reader’s Digest as “The Most Charming Small Town” in New Hampshire.
Known as the Latchkey to the White Mountains, Meredith is within a one hour drive to the White Mountains and a two-hour drive to several New England metropolitan areas, including Boston and Worcester MA, Montpelier VT, and Portland, ME.
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Meredith offers a great variety of year-round activities. Summer recreation includes hiking, golfing, tennis, and water sports such as boating, sailing, waters skiing, swimming, yachting, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Winter activities include cross country trails, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing, ice sailing, skiing, and winter hiking. If shopping and dining are your sports, the Inns and Spa at Mills Falls include four unique country Inns with 156 designer rooms surrounded by a restored 19th-century mill with a 40’ waterfall, converted into shops galleries and restaurants. While Lake Winnipesaukee soaks up much of the attention, the town of Meredith also borders beautiful Lake Waukewan, a 900acre lake with excellent year-round fishing and water sports, and the town limits include lakes Wicwas and Winnisquam.
he publication wrote: “Set alongside the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith is a small New England town in the state’s Lakes Region. Antiquers will love the tax-free shopping at its many antiques and collectibles stores while outdoor adventurers can get their fill of hiking and boating in summer or ice sailing and snowshoeing in winter. Don’t miss a trip on the 1849 Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad for a two-hour scenic journey, and try a bottle of Hermit Woods Winery’s Petit Blue, each bottle including an entire pound of wild blueberries.” Meredith hosts numerous craft festivals, fishing derbies, and chowder fest events and features an exquisite combination of lake and mountain scenery, including a scenic waterfront park and town docks. There are several award-winning inns, fine restaurants, specialty stores, antique shops, and galleries.
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Meredith Moorings
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1200ft. of gorgeous shoreline along Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith Bay. A perfect spot where you can enjoy long range lake and mountain views with southern exposure and walk along beautiful pathways and parks to downtown Meredith Village restaurants and town docks. 30 condominium units with screened in porches overlooking the lake. A fabulous walk in natural sandy beach, long dock system and individual moorings, lush lawns and serenity.
Patrician Shores
Located between Meredith Village and Center Harbor, Patrician Shores is home to a mix of both waterfront and water access homes. A magical 400-foot natural sandy beach with panoramic Lake Winnipesaukee views is shared by approximately 84 homes and includes 44 boat slips, six moorings, and ten personal watercraft (PWC) moorings. A recreation hall, tennis courts, boat launch, and canoe/kayak racks round off the amenities.
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Sands of Brookhurst
A small community of waterfront and water access homes with a convenient Meredith location near restaurants, shops and area attractions. A very desirable sandy beach on Lake Winnipesaukee is enjoyed by the Sands of Brookhurst homeowners and many of the homes have deeded boat slips, providing great access to the Lake.
Sands of Brookhurst The Grouse Point Club on Lake Winnipesaukee
The Grouse Point Club
Gorgeous single-family homes and townhouses are featured within this exclusive, 81-acre gated community with a private yacht club and pristine waterfront amenities along Lake Winnipesaukee. Residents can relax on any of the three sandy beaches or the rooftop sun deck at the clubhouse. Grouse Point amenities include two lighted tennis courts, a play area for children, 35 boat slips, and a mooring field. A 7,000 square foot clubhouse overlooks the lake and has an indoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, a spacious function room, sunroom, and fitness room. Grouse Point is a picture-perfect place to live or vacation, with rolling lawns, extensive stone walls, wooded areas, and breathtaking views.
Waldron Bay
Sixty-one single-family homes situated on spacious, one-to-ten acre plots share 3,482’ of glorious western shorefront of Lake Winnisquam in this desirable, rural community in Meredith. Waldron Bay homes come in a variety of styles and floor plans. Of the 344 acres that make up this association, 170 are wooded conservation lands that border the private lots of various sizes. A clubhouse is nestled along the scenic, sandy beach and features a large community room with a fireplace, restrooms, changing areas, and a kitchen. Amenities include a tennis court, canoe/windsurfer racks, and 21 boat slips. There are panoramic lake and mountain views from the clubhouse and many home sites. 14
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Winnipesaukee Beach Colony Club
Sixty-six homes are located within this desirable Lake Winnipesaukee community in the scenic town of Meredith. Amenities include a large crescent-shaped, natural sandy beach and impressive views with a large selection of individual boat slips. Homeowners also can enjoy tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. This community is close to many of the local Lakes Region amenities and events.
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Moultonborough, NH
By landmass, Moultonborough is the largest lakefront community in the Lakes Region, with 60 square miles of land area and 15 square miles of water with 66 miles of shorefront encompassing several lakes. Moultonborough is noteworthy for having one of the lowest property tax rates in New Hampshire while offering an excellent school system. The area’s numerous lakes and ponds provide many water sport activities. The village’s Old Country Store is on the National Register of Historic Places, and at the Loon Center, you can walk along quiet lakeside paths and listen for their call. Moultonborough abuts Sandwich to the north, Tuftonboro to the south, and Center Harbor to the west.
Moultonborough is one of eight towns with shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee. It is unique among its neighbors in that its shorefront includes many “fingers” of land that jut out into the lake, allowing for countless surprising spots to situate a home or cabin. The main waterfront areas are along the so-called “Neck.” Down the length of the Neck, Moultonborough Neck Road eventually leads to a short bridge and onto Long Island, which covers about 1,200 acres. Long Island is Winnipesaukee’s largest island and one of only five bridged islands on the big lake.
Recreational opportunities include town beaches, camping, Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, and others, Moultonborough Airport, and the Castle in the Clouds.
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Moultonborough’s Communities Balmoral
Balmoral is one of the larger waterfront communities on Lake Winnipesaukee, with approximately 400 vacation homes and primary residences with various architectural styles and floor plans. With a unique canal system going through a section of this community, many of these homes have direct boating access to Lake Winnipesaukee. Amenities include a breathtaking 500’ sandy beach, a clubhouse, tennis courts, docking facilities, and more.
Harbourside
This small waterfront community on Lake Winnipesaukee is nestled on 50 beautifully landscaped acres in a park-like setting with 950’ of shorefront. There are two gorgeous, natural sand beaches and a sun deck overlook the lake, and each homeowner has an individual dock. Sixteen contemporary-style homes were strategically placed throughout the beautifully landscaped grounds and offer privacy behind the estate-like entrance where tall pines dot the roadway. Harbourside also features a tennis court.
Jonathan’s Landing Located on Long Island, take the bridge to this private community that is spread out over 52 acres and enjoys fabulous westerly views across Lake Winnipesaukee. This meticulously maintained association is home to 62 individual condominium townhouses with breathtaking views and includes sandy beaches, a 59-slip marina, swimming pools, and tennis courts. 16
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Lands End
Cross a bridge over to Long Island, and it will lead you to beautifully maintained Lands End on Lake Winnipesaukee. With expansive rolling lawns that lead down to the lake, this community features a variety of single-family condominiums, duplexes, and townhomes, each with a unique architectural design intended to blend in beautifully with the grounds. Amenities include a natural sandy beach, a marina with individual boat slips, a beautiful in-ground pool with lounging areas overlooking the lake, tennis courts, and play areas overlooking manicured grounds.
Wildwood on Winnipesaukee
A mix of luxurious waterfront homes and water access homes on Lake Winnipesaukee with a beautiful westerly facing sandy beach for all association members. Includes a day dock and panoramic lake and mountain views. This peaceful location is situated on Long Island in Moultonborough, one of five bridged islands on Lake Winnipesaukee. Various architectural designs and floor plans are featured in this country, lakeside neighborhood.
Windward Harbor
This community features a 1,000’ of Lake Winnipesaukee shorefront with a beautiful sandy beach, and a 44-boat slip, protected inland boat basin. Twenty-two detached, single-family homes and Suissevale One of the largest water-access communities on seven duplex style homes offer a variety of floor Lake Winnipesaukee, Suissevale is comprised of plans and architectural designs, configured in a approx. 426 year-round homes and roughly 170 horseshoe shape along the shoreline. Each home lots, spread out on over 600 acres with 2,500’of includes a deeded boat slip. A unique and mashorefront. Amenities include enormous sandy jestic three-story boathouse functions as a clubbeaches, a marina with many boat slips, launch, house. At the time of its development, Windward canoe and kayak racks, tennis courts, and a club- Harbor won the “Project of the Year Award” by house. There is even a sledding hill for the win- Professional Builder Magazine. ter. Windward Harbor
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Plymouth is a cultural mecca for the area with quaint shops, music venues, and great restaurants.
Tilton (Tanger Outlets)
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New Hampton, NH
New Hampton is virtually at the geographical center of New Hampshire. It is a rural New England village located at Exit 23 off routes 93 and 104, offering deal North/ South, East/West access to all things New Hampshire. Situated between Lake Winnipesaukee and Newfound Lake, the Pemigewasset River intersects the community. New Hampton also has several additional lakes within its boundaries: Lake Waukewan, Lake Winona, Pemigewasset Lake, Jackson pond, and Sky Pond. The village is home to the New Hampton School, a college preparatory school for high school-aged and postgraduate students. New Hampton embodies rural characteristics with its farms, fields, and antique homes. New Hampshire’s best ski resorts are within 30 minutes.
Northfield, NH
Located across the Winnipesaukee River from Tilton, this Merrimack County town serves as a residential community and is very convenient for commuting to Laconia or Concord. The small town is filled with country properties! Highland Mountain Bike Park is a big draw, and it is an easy commute to nearby shopping and factory outlets at Exit 20
Ossipee, NH
Ossipee is a residential town in Carroll County. Some of the villages in Ossipee include Center Ossipee, Ossipee Valley, Water Village, and West Ossipee. Ossipee, where the first snowmobile was invented, borders Duncan Lake, Lake Ossipee and the Ossipee Mountains. With much to enjoy outdoors in all four seasons, recreational opportunities include municipal parks, golf courses, tennis, campgrounds, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, and beach/waterfront recreation.
Plymouth Region
Plymouth is a bustling college town, home to Plymouth State University. Easily accessible for the Newfound Lake Region’s rural communities of Rumney, Hebron, Alexandria, and Danbury, its quaint location is at the foothills of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Pemi River flows through the town and “floating the Pemi” is a very popular pastime. Many rock climbing enthusiasts flock to nearby Rumney Rock. 18
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Sanbornton embodies all that one expects to find in an old New England town. This historic community features many original homes, churches, and gathering buildings constructed by early settlers. The rural character of the town is enhanced with stone walls, open fields, and grazing livestock. Agriculture is important to this community, as evidenced by its many small farms. Located on the highlands between Lake Winnisquam to the east and the Pemigewasset River to the west, there are many attractive reasons to settle here. Inspiring and marvelous views can be seen in all directions. Sanbornton offers a rural lifestyle to its residents, yet its proximity to exit 20 off I-93 offers unlimited conveniences, shopping, and restaurant choices.
Sandwich, NH
Sandwich is a quaint New England village with crisp, white antique capes, colonials, and a village influenced by artisans and fine craftsman. This scenic town is a very artistic community, yet has retained its country atmosphere. Located in the foothills of the Sandwich range and Whiteface Mountain, old fashioned swimming holes dot the river in the scenic landscape. The village and country roads along Squam Lake offer authentic New England charm. Sandwich enjoys some of the most spectacular fall foliage scenery in all of New England. It is also home to the famous Sandwich Fair, which is a yearly statewide attraction. Squam Lake, New Hampshire’s second-largest lake, provides a breathtaking setting for this historic community.
Tilton, NH
One of the “Twin Towns” of the Lakes Region, Tilton hosts Exit 20 on Interstate 93, a major jumping-off point for local excursions. Located in the southwest corner of Belknap County, it’s a local business and trade center. Tilton is home to the sixty-plus store Tanger Factory Outlet Mall, Lowes, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Staples, J.Jill group distribution, B.J.’s Wholesale, the Market Basket supermarket, and other retailers. Several small industrial companies have located or expanded here. Tilton’s Riverfront Park project, fronting on the Winnipesaukee River, has revitalized the downtown district. Tilton borders Lake Winnisquam and is host to the 18hole Lochmere Country Club on Route 3. Tuftonboro
Tuftonboro, NH
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Located just west of Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro is called “The Diamond in the Heart of New Hampshire.” The town comprises the villages of Mirror Lake, Tuftonboro Corner, and Melvin Village. It has miles of water frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee and Mirror Lake, with scenic lake and mountain views. Located on the northern side of Lake Winnipesaukee, this charming, small New England community has a wonderful feel of bygone days. The Bald Peak Colony Club in charming Melvin Village features a historic private country club and private residential community along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Since 1954 Melvin Village Marina has been serving the needs of boaters in this community. Recreational opportunities include beaches, boating, marinas, a YMCA, snowmobiling, bicycle Trails, cross-country skiing trails, fishing, hunting, and a variety of youth organizations.
Wolfeboro
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There is much to enjoy in Wolfeboro, including the Town Docks on Lake Winnipesaukee, the Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club and Kingswood Country Club, several town beaches and parks, the Libby Museum, street fairs, Hampshire Pewter, Link Metal Corp, the Governor Wentworth Summer Home, the Wright Museum, Clark House, Kingswood Summer Theatre, and the League of N.H. Craftsmen. Many famous and influential people have been drawn to live in Wolfeboro over the years, including Mitt Romney, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Chinese political leader Chiang Kai-shek and his wife, Soong Mei-ling, Monaco’s Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, the famous author Kurt Vonnegut, and actors Paul Newman, Farah Fawcett, Jack Lemmon, Sophia Loren, Jane and Henry Fonda, Drew Barrymore, Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Fallon, and Dustin Hoffman.
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Area Lakes Merrymeeting Lake
Crescent Lake Area: 147 acres Max Depth: 21’ Avg. Depth 10’ Location: Wolfeboro Crystal Lake Area: 455 acres Max Depth: 53’ Avg. Depth: 16’ Location: Gilmanton Info: Crystal Lake flows via the Suncook River into the Merrimack River. This Peaceful Lake is located in the historic town of Gilmanton and includes many vacation properties. Duncan Lake Area: 83 acres Max Depth: 23’ Avg. Depth 12’ Location: Ossipee Info: Popular for trout fishing; speed limit enforced. Great East Lake Area: 1,825 acres Max Depth: 102’ Avg. Depth: 35’ Shore length: 18.02 mi Location: Wakefield Info: There are many seasonal cottages and vacation homes on Great East Lake. The lake is shared by the towns of Wakefield, New Hampshire, and Acton, Maine, with 45% of its surface area in Acton and 55% in Wakefield. Halfmoon Lake Area: 283 acres Max Depth: 27’ Avg. Depth: 14’ Length: 1.6 miles Width: 0.4 miles Located: Barnstead, Alton
Hermit Lake Area: 176 acres Max Depth: 50 Avg. Depth: 8 Shoreline: 5.4 miles Location: Sanbornton Lake Kanasatka Area: 371 Acres Max Depth: 40’ Avg. Depth: 18’ Location: Moultonborough Info: Kanasatka is a peaceful lake with scenic views of Red Hill. Locke Lake Area: 149 acres Location: Barnstead Info: Half Moon Lake feeds into Locke Lake, which then drains by Webster Stream. Locke Lake is part of the Suncook River watershed. Loon Lake
* Not to be confused with Loon Pond in Gilmanton, Loon Lake is located in Freedom, New Hampshire.
Area: 188 acres Max Depth: 53’ Avg. Depth: 24’ Location: Freedom
Lovell Lake Area: 538 acres Max Depth: 40’ Avg. Depth: 18’ Shoreline: 6.6 miles Location: Wakefield Info: Accessible via a town ramp; courtesy parking in Sanbornville village. Massasecum Lake Area: 401.7 acres Max Depth: 50’ Avg. Depth: 10’ Location: Bradford
Merrymeeting Lake Area: 1,111 acres Max Depth: 120’ feet Avg. Depth: 29’ Location: New Durham Info: Merrymeeting Lake feeds into Lake Winnipesaukee and is a popular destination for fishing lake trout and salmon. Millen Lake Area: 136+ Acres Max. Depth: 42’ Avg. Depth: 10’ Location: Washington Info: Popular for trout fishing. Speed limit enforced. Mirror Lake Area: 377.5 Acres Max Depth: 43’ Avg. Depth: 13’ Location: Tuftonboro Info: Mirror Lake is moderately developed and is heavily wooded. Accessible via a town boat launch. Newfound Lake Area: 4,106 acres Max Depth: 182’ Avg. Depth: 74’ Location: Bristol, Hebron, Alexandria, Bridgewater Info: One of the deepest lakes in NH, Newfound lake is considered to be one of the cleanest in the USA. It is about 2.5 miles wide and 7 miles in length. Lake Opechee (Opechee Bay) Area: 426.7 acres Max Depth: 61’ Min. Depth: 23’ Location: Laconia Info: Paugus Bay flows into Lake Opechee at the Lakeport Dam; Opechee flows into Lake Winnisquam in downtown Laconia. www.RocheRealty.com
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Ossipee Lake Area: 3,091 acres Max Depth: 73’ Avg. Depth: 27’ Location: Ossipee, Freedom Info: Ossipee is moderately developed, and many of the waterfronts have sandy beaches. Popular for lake trout and/or salmon fishing, there are boat/speed restrictions.
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Paugus Bay Area: 1,200 acres Max Depth: 80’ Min. Depth: 23’ Location: Laconia Info: Lake Winnipesaukee feeds directly into Paugus Bay through the Weirs channel. Paugus Bay then flows into Lake Opechee through the Lakeport Dam. The city of Laconia obtains its municipal water from this lake. Access via the Paugus Bay State Forest; or private marinas (fee). Pemigewasset Area: 241 acres Max Depth: 29’ Avg. Depth: 8’ Location: Meredith, New Hampton Pleasant Lake Area: 606 acres Located: New London Info: Pleasant Lake flows out to the Blackwater River. The lake is classified as a cold and warm water fishery, with observed species including trout, salmon, smallmouth bass, pickerel, and horned pout. The state record landlocked salmon was caught in Pleasant Lake in 1914 (36.00”, 18 lbs., 8 oz.).
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Sawyer Lake Area: 78.5 acres Max Depth: 15’ Avg. Depth: 11’ Location: Gilmanton
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Shellcamp Pond Area: 148.8 acres Shoreline: 3.3 miles Max. Depth: 16’ Avg. Depth: 5’ Location: Gilmanton Info: This is an excellent lake for fishing with a wide variety of species. Silver Lake Area: 216 acres Max Depth: 23’ Avg. Depth: 7’ Shoreline: 3.9 miles Location: Tilton, Belmont
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Squam Lake Area: 6,764.5 acres Max Depth: 99’ Avg. Depth: 24’ Location: Holderness, Center Harbor, Sandwich, Moultonborough Info: Squam Lake is New Hampshire’s second-largest lake with 67 islands to explore. The movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed on this scenic lake.
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Little Squam Lake Area: 408 acres Max. length: 2.0 mi (3.2 km) Max. width: 0.5 mi (0.80 km) Location: Holderness, Ashland. Info: Serene 408-acre lake with lush surrounds & wildlife, popular for boating, swimming & fishing. The lake connects upstream via a short channel to Squam Lake in Holderness. Stinson Lake Area: 342 acres Max Depth: 77’ Avg. Depth: 35’ Location: Rumney, Ellsworth Info: Surrounded by mountains, Stinson Lake has a high elevation of 1,303 feet.
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Lake Sunapee Area: 4,090+ acres Max. Depth: 105’ Avg. Depth: 37’ Located: Sunapee, New London, Newbury Info: Great fishing spot for lake trout, salmon, and smallmouth bass. There may be restrictions on boat launch limits. Accessible via the Sunapee State Park, Sunapee Harbor, and other sites.
Lake Waukewan Area: 912 acres Max Depth: 70’ Avg. Depth: 22’ Location: Meredith, New Hampton Info: Lake Waukewan is 2.1 miles long and has a width of .9 miles. It is Meredith’s water supply, featuring clean water and an average depth of 22 feet. Waukewan flows into Meredith Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee through the Inn at Mills Falls. Webster Lake Area: 612 acres Max Depth: 39’ Avg. Depth: 18’ Location: Franklin Info: Webster Lake is a popular quiet lake in Franklin dotted with second and primary homes. Accessible via a ramp at Legace Beach. Lake Wentworth Area: 3,017.6 acres Max Depth: 80’ Avg. Depth: 25’ Shoreline: 14 miles Location: Wolfeboro Info: Lake Wentworth is located in scenic Wolfeboro, the oldest summer resort town in America. Lake Wentworth is the seventh-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire. The 50-acre Wentworth State Park offers public access to the lake. There are at least 18 named islands on the lake.
Lake Wicwas Area: 327.7 acres Max Depth: 35 feet Avg. Depth: 13’ Location: Meredith Info: Water from Wickwas Lake flows south to Winnisquam Lake, then to the Winnipesaukee River, and ultimately to the Merrimack River. Lake Winnipesaukee Area: 44,586 acres Max Depth: 180’ Avg. Depth: 43’ Location: Gilford, Laconia, Alton, Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro Info: Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest and most famous lake, as well as the sixth-largest natural lake entirely inside U.S. borders. With approx. 72 square miles of surface area, it has 258 islands, approximately 625 billion gallons of water, about 178 miles of shoreline, and a driving distance around the lake of about 63 miles. Winnipesaukee is surrounded by three mountain ranges: Ossipee, Belknap, and Squam. Also visible is the Sandwich Ridge and the Presidential Range, including Mount Washington. Winnipesaukee is a popular lake for all water sports, with many lakeside restaurants dotting its shoreline. The largest island
on the lake is Long Island (1,186 acres), followed by Bear Island (780 acres), Cow Island (522 acres), and Governor’s Island (504 acres). The Lake Winnipesaukee area was rated the #1 retirement place in the country under the category of “leisure living for recreational and cultural opportunities” by MacMillan Travel’s Fifth Edition of Retirement Places Rated. Early Native Americans called Lake Winnipesaukee “The Smile of the Great Spirit.” Lake Winnisquam Area: 4,214+ acres Max Depth: 173’ Avg. Depth: 49’ Location: Sanbornton, Tilton, Laconia, Meredith, Belmont Info: Lake Winnisquam, the 4th largest lake entirely in New Hampshire, offers pristine waters and excellent fishing for rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, lake trout, and yellow perch. Lake Winona Area: 154 acres Max Depth: 47’ Avg. Depth: 17’ Location: Center Harbor, New Hampton Info: Limited access via a shallow gravel launch near outlet.
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Beaches
Ahern State Park
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• Ahern State Park is a 128-acre state protected area in Laconia. • 3,500 feet of lake shoreline on Lake Winnisquam. • Open year round. • Hiking, Fishing, biking, non-motorized boating. • Many walking trails. Center Harbor Town Beach and Docks (Town Residents) Rte 25 Center Harbor • Residential Beach for residents of Center Harbor and Moultonborough. • $15 launch fee for non-residence at the town docks. Duncan Lake Rte 16 in Ossipee
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• Duncan Lake spans over 83 acres. • Sandy public beach. • Boat/canoe launch. • Coldwater lake great for fishing. Ellacoya State Park 266 Scenic Road, Gilford • Ellacoya State Park is located on NH largest Lake: Lake Winnipesaukee. • 600 feet of sandy beach. • Snack Bar.
Gilford Town Beach
Admission: $5 for adults $2 for children 6-11 Children under 5 and NH residence age 65 and older free. Gilford Town Beach (Town Residents) 40 Varney Point Rd, Gilford • Gilford Beach is located on NH largest Lake; Lake Winnipesaukee. • This town beach is for Gilford residents only, and their guests. Must have town sticker decal on vehicle. • Snack Bar. • Lifeguard. • Playground. • 1,700’ natural sandy beach with a swim raft.
• Located at the end of Moultonborough Neck Road. • Long Island is located on NH’s largest Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee. • Sandy bottom swimming area. • Seasonal lifeguard. Opechee Park Cove / Point Beach North Main St, Laconia
• Most popular with area residents. • Two beaches Opechee Park Cove and Opechee Point. • Seasonal life guard at Point Beach. • On-site restrooms. • Playground. • Picnic area. • No admission fees. Alton Town Beach • Alton Town Beach is a medium sized swimming beach. • Alton Town Beach is located on NH largest Lake; Lake Winnipesaukee. • Restrooms and parking . • Picnic tables. Alton Swim Docks • Route 11 next to the town docks. • Swimming dock. • No admission fees. • Restrooms. Waukewan Beach 68 Waukewan St, Meredith • Located on Lake Waukewan. • Free public boat launch within walking distance. • Restrooms. Wellington State Park 614 W Shore Rd, Bristol • Wellington State Park is a beautiful 204acre state park in Bristol, New Hampshire. • Located on Newfound Lake. • The largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire . • Swimming, fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and picnicking. • Snack bar.
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Wentworth State Park
Bond Beach
Melvin Village Town Beach
297 Governor John Wentworth Hwy. Wolfeboro
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Governor Wentworth Highway off Rte 109, Tuftonboro
• Wentworth State Park is a 50-acre state park in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. • Located on Lake Wentworth. • Picnicking, non-motorized boating and fishing. • Fee: Adults $4, Children (6-11) $2. White Lake State Park 1632 White Mountain Hwy, Tamworth • White Lake State Park is a 902.7-acre state park in Tamworth, New Hampshire. • Located on the shore of White Lake. • Swimming, non-motorized boating, camping, picnicking, fishing and winter sports. • Nature trails. • Fee: Adults $5, Children (6-11) $2.
• Located on Lake Opechee. • Life-guard (seasonal). • Fishing, Hiking, Picnic area. • Nature trails and fishing. • Nice sandy beach. Clark Rd off South Main Street, Wolfeboro • Located on the grounds of Brewster Academy. • Beautiful sandy beach. • Open all year for summer or winter activities. Carry Beach Forest Road off North Main Street, Wolfeboro • Quiet, shallow beach. • Open all year for summer or winter activities.
Allen “A” Beach Rte. 28 North, Wolfeboro
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Bartlett Beach 88 Winnisquam Ave, Laconia • Located on Lake Winnisquam. • Swimming, fishing. • Playground and picnic area.
Nineteen Mile Bay Beach
Brewster Beach
Crystal Lake Beach (Town Residents)
• Allen Albee Beach is located on the north shore of Lake Wentworth. • White sandy beach. • Popular with the locals.
• Located on Lake Winnipesaukee. • No Lifeguard on Duty, no rest rooms, and limited parking.
• Lake Winnipesaukee. • Free public swimming and picnicking. • No Lifeguard on duty. Plummer Ledge Natural Area Located off Rte. 25, Wentworth • NH state park. • Popular for the Isolated glacial potholes. Sculptured Rocks State Park 251 Sculptured Rocks Rd, Hebron
• Open to Gilmanton town residents. • Open year around for summer and winter activities. • Boat launch. • Playground, picnic area. Weirs Beach Located in Laconia on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee
Governor Wentworth Hwy off Rte 109, Tuftonboro
• NH State Park located in Groton, NH. • 272-acre natural area. • Popular due to the sculptured rocks. • Popular local swimming hole. State Landing Beach (Town Residents) States Landing Rd, Moultonborough
• 450 feet of life-guarded beach frontage. • Playground. • Restrooms. • Boardwalk to attractions & restaurants. • Mt. Washington Boat Cruises
• Town beach for Moultonborough residents only. • Moultonborough parking pass a must. • No lifeguard.
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Boat Launches On Lake Winnipesaukee
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Below is a list of public boat launches on Lake Winnipesaukee. Links to their approximate locations can be found at:
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Some of these launches are free for town residents; some of the towns and private marinas charge a fee for non-members.
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Center Harbor Town Docks Route 25, Center Harbor Downing’s Landing At the intersections of Rte. 11 / 28A, Alton Bay Fay’s Boat Yard 71 Varney Point Road Gilford (Off of Route 11) Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard Sewall Road Off North Main Street Wolfeboro Lees Mills Landing Lees Mills Road Off Route 109 Moultonborough Public docks are available (2 hour limit). Long Island Long Island Road, Moultonborough Public docks are available (2 hour limit) across from the beach. No boat trailer parking is permitted at the facility. Trailers must be parked at the Moultonborough Neck Fire Station. Meredith Public Docks Hesky Park – Junction of Route 3 (Daniel Webster Highway) and 25, Meredith Meredith taxpayers/residents launch FREE, providing that a current Facility Decal is affixed to the vehicle. Non-residents pay a fee, to be paid each time they launch a boat during the hours of enforcement. Merrymeeting Public Ramp 317 Merrymeeting Rd, New Durham Roberts Cove Basin 28 Basin Road (off Roberts Cove Road), Alton Shep Brown’s Boat Launch 31 Lovejoy Sands Road, Meredith States Landing Located at the end of States Landing Road in Moultonborough Launch only; no docks available. West Alton Marina Jct. Routes 11 & 11A, Alton Allows 24/7 public boat launching for a daily fee. Wolfeboro Town Docks and Boat Ramp Wolfeboro Common / Main Street (Route 109), Downtown Wolfeboro www.RocheRealty.com
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Insider’s tips to buying a New Hampshire lake home
If it’s a second home, how far is it from your primary residence? The consensus is that a 2-3 hour drive from home seems manageable. If you purchase something 6-8 hours away, will family and friends use it as well? A long ride can get to be a bit taxing over time.
more variety and places to visit than a small 300-1,000 acre lake. A larger lake provides the convenience of more marinas/filling stations and access to recreational activities by boat. For some people, however, the peacefulness and calm waters of a small lake or pond fit the bill better. A smaller lake is ideal for kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Small to medium-sized lakes can be great for watersports as the water is generally calmer with less boat traffic. Fortunately, with a multitude of lakes in the region, there are all sorts of choices available! When choosing a lake, be sure to consider the future impact of neighboring properties, zoning regulations, and commercial properties nearby.
Big or small lake? Lake size is a significant consideration! If you’re an avid boater and love exploring different towns, islands, and restaurants, a big lake such as Winnipesaukee offers
Understand water depths. Be informed and understand the difference between a gradual sandy beach or a drop off of 20 feet right from the shoreline.
Many home buyers are drawn to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region by fond, childhood memories of vacationing at a lakeside camp or cottage, with fun times spent on the water, the sounds of waves lapping gently at the shoreline, and the chilling call of the loon. For those who want the dream of owning a lake home a reality, here are some valuable tips to point you in the right direction:
Know the lake/boating regulations Once you’ve narrowed down your lake search, here are a few essential questions to ask your Realtor®: 1. Are there speed limits on the lake? What about Horsepower restrictions? And are Jet Skis allowed? 2. Are there any boat size specifications for public boat launches? 3. Are there any no-wake zones? 4. Will bridges limit any boat access? 5. Is there any water-skiing or water sports regulation in place? 6. Are there dock size regulations? Are breakwaters allowed? 7. Can you install a “perched beach”? 8. How will the New Hampshire Shoreland Protection Act impact setback and tree cutting requirements?
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Understand the difference between “Lakefront” and “Water Access Communities.” There are many choices. Many of us have a vision of a cozy lake cottage sitting right on the water on a private lot with lake frontage. There are, however, many alternatives that make a lot of sense. Numerous exceptional “water access communities” throughout the Lakes Region offer beautiful beaches, boat docking facilities, and other amenities like clubhouses, tennis courts, indoor/ outdoor pools, etc., often at a much more affordable price point. Be sure to research water quality and aquatic plant growth. Milfoil and other invasive lake plant species can be found on many lakes and especially in shallow coves where there’s no circulation. Water clarity is often better in deeper sections of the lake or where there’s an active current. Some sections of the lakes may have a brackish water color due to minerals in the water, logging, plant/tree decay, water circulation, etc. Good sources for information are the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services (www.des.nh.gov), the Lake Winnipesaukee Association (www. winnipesaukee.org), and well as the Winnipesaukee Gateway (www. winnipesaukeegateway.org). Don’t purchase a boat before your home! First, pick a lake that fits your lifestyle. There are 10 horsepower limitations on some small ponds and lakes. Pontoon boats are popular on some lakes, while 23-28 feet boats and cabin cruisers might be preferred on larger/rougher lakes. Know the maximum size boat your dock will accommodate. Then go ahead and get the boat! Understand the difference between southwesterly exposure and northern or eastern exposure. This is probably one of the most important issues for many buyers. Westerly exposure will add 3-4 hours of sunshine to your day—sometimes more— and will also extend warmer days as Spring and Fall approach. Blazing sunsets will also prevail. On the other hand, if you have fair skin and prefer to be out of
the sun, cooler in the summer, and enjoy the sunrises and wake early, facing north or easterly might be the perfect solution. Find a Realtor® who “knows” the lakes intimately if you want to purchase or sell on the water. There are many technical questions relating to the Shoreland Protection Act, dock permitting, and aquatic lake plants that require explanation. To ensure a seamless closing and ultimately, a sound investment, seek the services of a professional real estate agent with a strong background in “Lake Property / Waterfront Sales.” Many of the sales associates at Roche Realty Group have decades of experience selling properties on New Hampshire’s lakes, and several own property on the lake themselves! Call us at (603) 279-7046 (Meredith) or (603) 528-0088 (Laconia) to learn more. In summary, all of this information will help you make an informed real estate decision. Rely on the knowledge and experience of a professional real estate agent to help you make your lifetime dream of owning property on the lake become a reality!
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Get Out &
Visit One of New Hampshire’s 93 State Parks!
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NH State parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities for all ages and they help protect some of the natural beauty of our state. Explore natural beaches, trails, historic areas, campgrounds and more! New Hampshire’s 93 state park properties bring variety within proximity to life. Here, you can enjoy all of your favorite outdoor activities on water, land, and sea. There are the usual suspects, like biking, camping, skiing, hiking, fishing, and kayaking, but if you’re feeling even more adventurous, you can try your hand at archery, ATVing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and more. From beaches and campgrounds to trails, parks, and mountaintops, New Hampshire is one of only five states in the United States with more than four percent of state land area preserved in parks. We take care of our land, and want it to be enjoyed by all who visit.
For more information, you can visit the New Hampshire State Parks website to find a state park by name or activity: www.nhstateparks.org Here are a few tips: - The Flume Gorge trail at Franconia Notch State Park is a fantastic day trip in the Spring, Summer, or Fall. The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800’ at the base of Mt. Liberty with incredible scenery. Guests can either walk through just the Gorge or do a two mile loop. Note that the walk includes uphill walking and lots of stairs and may not be appropriate for all levels or abilities. - Fall foliage is absolutely stunning in the White Mountain National Forest! - Check out Crawford Notch for hiking, biking, river wading, and seasonal camping. - The Potholes at Sculptured Rocks showcase some unique geology, and are a great place to relax by the water. ge
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- With many hiking trails to navigate, Cardigan Mountain State Park offers awesome views from the summit! - Odiorne Point State Park offers a beautiful, educational day trip at the seacoast.
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The Lakes Region has a wide variety of 20 individual golf courses to choose from within close proximity. Take advantage of the many challenging and scenic courses offered throughout the region. Panoramic vistas of lakes and mountains, plus scenic courses along rivers and ponds, all create a wonderful backdrop for a relaxing day on the course. In addition to the spring and summer months, golfing during the spectacular fall foliage is unsurpassed. Bald Peak Colony Club Route 109 Melvin Village, NH Phone: 603-544-2511 Holes: 18 Private www.baldpeak.org Bolduc Park Association 282 Gilford Ave. Gilford, NH Phone: 603-524-1370 Holes: 9 (par 3) www.bolducpark.com Den Brae Golf Course 80 Prescott Rd. Sanbornton, NH Phone: 603-934-9818 Holes: 9 www.denbrae.com Farmington Country Club 181 Main Street (Route 153) Farmington, NH Phone: 603-755-2412 Holes: 9 (par 36) www.farmingtoncountryclubnh. com Highland Links Colony Golf Course 339 Mount Prospect Rd. Holderness, NH Phone: 603-536-3452 Holes: 9 (par 27) www.highlandlinksgolfclub.com
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Indian Mound Golf Club Route 16B Center Ossipee, NH Phone: 603-539-7733 Holes: 18 www.indianmoundgc.com
Lochmere Country Club 360 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH Phone: 603-528-4653 Holes: 18 (par 72) www.lochmeregolf.com
Kingswood Golf Club Kingswood Road Wolfeboro, NH Phone: 603-569-3569 Holes: 18 (par 72) www.kingswoodgolfclub.com
The Mystic Meadows Golf & disc golf 2075 Parade Road Laconia, NH Phone: 603-528-3057 Holes: 9 (par 27) www.jadetrace.com
Laconia Country Club 607 Elm St. Laconia, NH Phone: 603-524-1274 Holes: 18 (par 72) www.laconiacountryclub.com Lake View Golf Club 89 Ladd Hill Rd. Belmont, NH Phone: 603-524-2220 Holes: 9 Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club (Private golf club) Middleton Rd. Wolfeboro, NH Phone: 603-569-3055 Holes: 18 www.lwgcnh.com
Oak Hill Golf Course 159 Pease Rd. Meredith, NH Phone: 603-279-4438 Holes: 9 www.oakhillgc.com Owl’s Nest Golf Club 40 Clubhouse Lane Thornton, NH Phone: 603-726-3076 Holes: 18 www.owlsnestresort.com/golf Pheasant Ridge Golf Club 140 Country Club Rd. Gilford, NH Phone: 603-524-7808 Holes: 18 www.pheasantridgecc.com
Ridgewood Country Club (Public golf club) 258 Gov. John Wentworth Hwy. Moultonborough, NH Phone: 603-476-5930 Holes: 18 (par 72) www.ridgewoodcc.net Province Lake Golf Club (Located in both Maine & NH) Route 153 Effingham, NH / Phone: 207-793-4040 Holes:18 www.provincelakegolf.com Waukewan Golf Club 166 Waukewan Rd. Center Harbor, NH Phone: 603-279-6661 Holes: 18 www.waukewangolfclub.com White Mountain Country Club 3 Country Club Rd. Ashland, NH Phone: 603-536-2227 Holes: 18 www.whitemountaincc.com
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Hunting / Fishing in NH
Take A Hike!
NH Fish and Game is an excellent resource to connect to NH’s fishing, hunting, and wildlife conservation efforts! It offers a wealth of information on native species of fish, hunting dates and seasons, wildlife fact sheets, watershed education and more.
The Lakes Region is a beautiful patchwork of lakes and mountains and is the gateway to the stunning White Mountain Range! Whether you are looking for a short afternoon climb or you are ambitious enough to tackle the Appalachian Trail, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect challenge! If you are newer to hiking, start with a moderate climb up Piper Mountain in Gilford, which offers fantastic views at the top and can be completed in the morning through early afternoon hours. Or, try the short Rattlesnake Mtn. trail in Holderness for absolutely amazing views of Squam Lake (where the movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed.) Experienced hikers will enjoy the Welch-Dickey Trail in Waterville Valley, Mt. Chocorua in Albany, and Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH. One of NH’s most popular mountains, Mt. Major in Alton Bay, offers views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains to the North. More advanced hikers should also check out the Franconia Ridge Trail Loop which winds over Mt. Lafayette and two other peaks – an awesome 8.6 mile journey above NH’s treeline. The ultimate hiking challenge, of course, would be to tackle Mount Washington by way of Tuckerman’s Ravine trail from Pinkham Notch to the mountain summit at 6,288.’
In New Hampshire, A general fishing, hunting or archery license is required for those 16 years of age and over. According to the NH Fish and Game, “By state law, anyone planning to buy a hunting, archery or trapping license must complete the respective hunter, bow-hunter, or trapper education course, or show a previously issued license of the same type.” A complete listing of upcoming hunter safety courses can be found at www.wildlife.state.nh.us/hunting/hunter-ed.html.
Steve Baker, one of Roche Realty Group’s sales associates, is a local expert on f ishing in the Lakes Region!
Fishing is a very popular sport in New Hampshire, and in order to protect and manage our healthy fish populations, NH fishing licenses are also required by the state. Classes are routinely offered by the NH Fish and Game on Basic Fishing, Ice Fishing, and Fly Fishing. All information regarding hunting and fishing licensing can be obtained on the NH Fish and Game website at: www.nhfishandgame.com/
When hiking in NH, it is always wise to wear sturdy footwear and bring an extra pair of socks, along with plenty of water, sunscreen/insect repellent, sunglasses, and appropriate clothing and gear for the current season. Pick up a copy of the latest AMC White Mountains Guide, and always check the daily weather report before embarking on any of the more challenging hikes.
If you want to learn in depth information about NH fishing, hunting, wildlife and conservation you can also subscribe to the NH Wildlife Journal Magazine which is currently published 6 times per year. You can purchase a subscription online at nhfishandgame.com, or at the Fish and Game headquarters at 11 Hazen Drive Concord.
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Hiking Resources: A comprehensive guide to safe hiking in NH can be found on the NH Fish and Game website at: www.wildlife.state.nh.us/outdoor-recreation/hiking-safety.html The Appalachian Mountain Club’s website is an excellent resource for trip planning and lodging, upcoming hiking activities and youth programs: www.outdoors.org/ outdoor-activities/hike To research the many excellent trails in NH, including locations and reviews, download the AllTrails app or visit: www.alltrails.com/us/new-hampshire Planetware offers some great articles on the best hiking trails in NH: www.planetware.com
Visit The Summit of Mount Washington
Go on a bright, sunny day and dress in layers; the weather can be extreme and unpredictable! In summer, you can visit Mount Washington by car, train, or foot. In the winter months however, extreme wind, ice, and snow prevail and the only way to get to the top is by technical ascent. Day and overnight snowcat trips are available, and there are several area climbing schools for guided mountaineering ascents. Learn more at www.mountwashington.org.
Go Mountain Biking! NH Mtn. Bike Resources: New England Mountain Bike Association is a recreational trails advocacy organization with 27 chapters throughout New England and over 7,000 members. Their website provides a wealth of information on local chapters, trails and events, and how you can get involved. www.nemba.org Search Singletracks for NH Mountain Bike Trail Reviews: www.singletracks.com
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Be sure to check out these Mountain Bike trails… ATTITASH MOUNTAIN North Conway (Advanced)
FRANKLIN FALLS Franklin (Intermediate)
BEAR BROOK STATE PARK* Allenstown (Intermediate) *Recognized by Singletracks.com as the “hands down” best place to ride in the state.
HAMPSTEAD Hampstead (Intermediate)
BEAVER BROOK Hollis (Beginner/Intermediate) DRUMMER HILL & GOOSE POND Keene (Intermediate-Advanced) EASTSIDE TRAIL NETWORK North Conway (Intermediate) FORT ROCK Exeter (Advanced)
HIGHLAND MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK Tilton (Beginner-Advanced) KINGMAN FARM Madbury (Beginner) MOOSE BROOK STATE PARK Gorham (Beginner) RED TAIL TRAIL North Conway (Advanced) STICKS AND STONES North Conway (Beginner)
Photo courtesy of Eric Lovering, of Chainline Cycles. Location at 60 Bay St. (Unit 9) in Laconia, Chainline Cycles is a long-time member and supporter of the New England Mountain Bike Association and is heavily involved in local trail advocacy and maintenance, racing, and singletrack trail building for public use. Chainline Cycles has bikes for sale and anything you need to keep your current bike in peak shape! www.chainlinecycles.com www.RocheRealty.com
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Music and Performing Arts Recently named one of USA Today‘s 10 Best Concert Venues Across the USA, The Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion is a vast 9,000-seat amphitheater located near Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford. The venue has won numerous awards and brings world-famous talent to our area! For those who prefer smaller venues, here are some great venues to check out: 1. The “Winnipesaukee Playhouse” (www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse. org) is an excellent performing arts center in Meredith. 2. Enjoy dinner and a show at the “Flying Monkey” theater in Plymouth. (www.flyingmonkeynh.com) 3. The quaint “Pitmann’s Freight Room” in Laconia is a hidden gem for blues, comedy and “big band” nostalgia. (www.pitmansfreightroom. com) 4. The “Capital Center for the Arts” in Concord attracts top performers to its charming venue. (ccanh.com) 5. “Red River Theatres” in Concord bridges newly released and classic film, conversation, and civic engagement. (www.redrivertheatres.org). 6. The “Interlakes Summer Theatre” offers a balance of traditional and contemporary musicals, with something for everyone!
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Pick Your Own Apples! Starting in September, you can “Pick Your Own” apples at local orchards in NH’s Lakes Region. New Hampshire has many traditional orchards with beautiful old growth trees and an expanding assortment of apple varieties, including “Red Delicious,” “Gala,” “Mac,” “Pink Lady,” and a new favorite, “Ginger Gold.” A few younger orchards are starting to use innovative, high-density growing techniques. Stone Mountain Farm on Laconia Rd. in Belmont, for example, is a tall spindle orchard designed to allow for earlier yields and delicious fruit that can be picked without ladders. Definitely worth a visit! www.stonemtnfarm.com A few local favorites for apple picking include Surowiec Farms on Perley Hill Rd. in Sanbornton, Stonybrook Farm on Glidden Rd. in Gilford, and Smith Apple Orchard on Leavitt Rd. in Belmont. Apples can also be purchased by the bag directly from the 40
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orchards if you don’t want to pick your own. Be sure to try a bottle of fresh apple cider and a “cider donut” while you’re out at the orchards! For information on apple picking season, the NH Fruit Growers Association provides a list of NH apple growers with the interactive “apple map,” online at www.nhfruitgrowers.org Laconia Motorcycle Week The World’s Oldest Motorcycle Rally®, Laconia Motorcycle Week draws thousands of enthusiasts and spectators for stunt shows, live music, gypsy tours, beach cruising, bike build-offs, displays and much more! This event is one of the three most popular motorcycle ralleys in the country, on par with ralleys in Daytona, Florida and Sturgis, South Dakota. New Hampshire’s surrounding areas offer incredible rides around the lakes, and you can either travel them on your own or sign up for a number of guided tours. Charity rides and runs are available all week long during Motorcycle Week, as well as races and hill climbs. www.laconiamcweek.com
Dining and Shopping in the Lakes Region Each Lakes Region town has a unique offering of dining and shopping opportunities. Here are a few places to start: Tilton, NH caters more to retail outlet stores with the Tanger® Outlets, located at 120 Laconia Road, Tilton. There are a handful of popular chain restaurants in the Tilton area to fuel you up after a big shopping trip. www.tangeroutlet.com
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Meredith, NH has a more quaint downtown area with a handful of fine dining opportunities, boutique shops and spas. Be sure to check out the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce for specialty shopping, galleries, restaurants and more at: www.meredithareachamber.com While not technically part of the Lakes Region, Concord, NH is easily accessible within a ½ hour drive of the central Lakes Region and offers excellent shopping and dining opportunity with their beautifulDining in Wolfeboro ly revitalized downtown. After a $14 million dollar redo of its historic main street, the city is host to some fantastic eateries, galleries, cultural venues and unique local shops. A small city with many impressive offerings, Concord is quickly becoming the cultural center of the Granite State. According to U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, “Concord’s Main Street really is New Hampshire’s Main Street”. www.visitconcord-nh.com
For more information on shopping or dining in NH’s Lakes Region check out: www.lakesregion.org www.visitnh.gov
NH Maple Month & Maple Weekend March is “Maple Sugaring Month” in New Hampshire, which leads up to the “Annual Maple Weekend.” If you have never set foot in a “sugar shack” to experience the delightful scent of sap boiling down to golden syrup, you’re in for a real treat! Offering sweet samples and friendly talk about the maple syrup process, sugar makers across NH open their doors to share their craft with the public. Learn more about NH Maple Weekend at: www.nhmapleproducers.com/maple-month New England Pond Hockey Classic This annual event on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith celebrates a sport built upon “cold winters and frozen ponds.” Pond hockey enthusiasts from over 42 States and 6 Canadian provinces take to the ice over several days and put on a great tournament for the many spectators that come out to watch. With live music, a beer tent, food trucks and more, it’s guaranteed to be a fun winter event for all who attend! www.pondhockeyclassic.com www.RocheRealty.com
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New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival Celebrate Fall in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region! This street festival features a 34’ Tower of Jack-o-Lanterns, a Zombie Walk, pumpkin carving, 60+ food and craft vendors, a 10K/5K Run/Walk, live bands and performers, a beer garden, an Outdoor Expo, amusement rides, a climbing wall and bungee jump, pumpkin bowling, the Jumpin’ Jack Car Show, a mechanical bull, Riverside Duck Derby and more. Set in Laconia, New Hampshire, the Pumpkin Festival is “is a community-hosted, family-friendly celebration of fall and what is unique about New Hampshire. It is a celebration of artistry and creativity and all things pumpkin!” www.nhpumpkinfestival.com World Championship Sled Dog Day Snow permitting, the World Championship Sled Dog Derby is held each winter, with a course starting and ending in the city of Laconia. This is a fun, free event for the entire family! Bring a thermos of hot cocoa and bundle up to watch the dogs sprint by! Everything you need to know to enjoy the World Championship Sled Dog Derby can be found online at: www.lrsdc.org/spectators
Old Home Days Several towns in NH celebrate summer with their unique version of “Old Home Day,” a popular event for locals and tourists alike. The Gilford Old Home Day starts with a big parade in the morning and has many vendors in the sports field serving food, sweets, and lemonade. There are various crafts and activities for kids, and the day wraps up with a huge fireworks display.
The Great Rotary Ice Fishing Derby This event, which is presented by the Meredith Rotary Club, “brings ice fishermen from across the country to Meredith for a weekend of fun, fishing, and seeing what your tolerance for cold and frostbite is. In the end, the payoff is being one of the lucky few who gets to experience the pride of having their catch hung up on the wall of fame and winning an amazing grand prize. It’s a family-friendly event, with an almost carnival-like atmosphere on the ice in Meredith Bay, as it transforms into a sea of vendors and bob houses.” The Sandwich Fair Started in 1886, the Sandwich Fair has evolved over time into a popular three-day annual event held on Columbus Day weekend in Sandwich, New Hampshire. This traditional country fair promotes agriculture through education and entertainment, animals, crafts, agricultural products, 4-H competitive events, parade, great food, children’s activities, a midway with rides and more. www.thesandwichfair.com In addition to the Sandwich Fair, there are a ton of other great fairs to check out in NH… Learn more at: www.nhfairs.com
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Snowmobiling in NH Explore some of the 7,000 miles of snowmobiling trails in New Hampshire! Many link to a vast network of trails in neighboring states. Learn more at New Hampshire Snowmobile Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interactive trail map. www.jimapco.com/hosted/nhsa/index. html
NH Fish & Game provides an updated list of rental agencies for both snowmobiles and ATVs. They also provide current safety education information as well as regulations. www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ohr v/rental-agents.html Visit the New Hampshire Snowmobile Trail Conditions for snowmobiling trail-condition reports from mid-December through April. www.nhstateparks.org/activities/snowmobiling/trail-conditions
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Skiing / Snowboarding ATTITASH www.attitash.com Town: Bartlett 68 Trails: 27% most difficult, 44% intermediate and 29% novice Lifts: 10 lifts: 3 quads (2 high speed detachable), 3 triples, 3 doubles and 1 surface lifts Vertical Drop: 1750’ (Attitash), 1450’ (Bear Peak) Tree Skiing: 60+ acres of terrain located on both Attitash Mountain and Bear Peak Skiable Terrain: 311+ Acres Trail Mileage: 23 miles Snowmaking Coverage: 98% Phone: 800-223-SNOW (7669) BLACK MOUNTAIN www.blackmt.com Town: Jackson Trails: 45 Lifts: 5 Vertical Drop: 1100’ Summit Elevation: 2350’ Skiable Terrain: 143 Acres Primary Exposure: South Snowmaking Coverage: 98% Phone: (603) 383-4490 BRETTON WOODS MOUNTAIN RESORT www.brettonwoods.com Town: Bretton Woods Trails: 98 Trails & Glades (63 trails and 35 glades) Lifts: 10; includes an 8-Passenger Gondola and 4 high-speed quads Vertical Drop: 1,500’ Base Elevation: 1,600 feet Skiable Acreage: 464 Exposure: North/Northeast Snowmaking Coverage: 92% Phone: (603) 278 - 3320
CANNON MOUNTAIN SKI AREA www.cannonmt.com Town: Franconia Trails & Glades: 97 Lifts: 11 Vertical Drop 2,180 Feet - The Longest Vertical Drop in NH! Summit Elevation (Ski Area) Cannon: 4,080’ - The Highest Ski Area Summit in NH! Skiable Terrain: 285 Acres (Cannon: 185, Mittersill: 100) Snowmaking Coverage: 192 Acres Primary Exposure: North - Northeast General Information: 603-823-8800 Snow Phone: 603-823-7771 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT www.cranmore.com Town: North Conway Trails: 56 Lifts: 9 Vertical Drop: 1,200’ Elevation: 2,000’ Acreage: 170 Phone: 1-800-786-6754 CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SKI AREA www.crotchedmountain.com Town: Bennington Trails: 25 Lifts: 5 Vertical Drop: 1000’ Skiable Acreage: 100 Snowmaking Coverage: 100% Phone: 603-588-3668 DARTMOUTH SKIWAY skiway.dartmouth.edu Town: Lyme Center Trails: 22 Lifts: 4 Skiable Acres: 104+ Vertical Drop: 968’ Summit Elevation: 1,943’ Base Elevation: 975’ Snowmaking Coverage: 60% Phone: (603) 795-2143
GUNSTOCK SKI AREA www.gunstock.com Town: Gilford Trails: 48 Lifts: 6 Vertical Drop: 1,400’ Skiable Acreage: 227 (trails and glades) Snowmaking Coverage: 90% Phone: 603-293-4341 KING PINE SKI AREA www.kingpine.com Town: East Madison Trails: 17 Lifts: 6 Vertical Feet: 350’ Skiable Acreage: 45 Snowmaking Coverage: 100% Phone: (603) 367-8896 LOON MOUNTAIN www.loonmtn.com Town: Lincoln Trails: 61 Tree-Skiing Areas: 8 Lifts: 11 Trail Miles: 28 miles Vertical Drop: 2,100’ Elevation: 950 ft. Base | 3,050 ft. Summit of North Peak Skiable Acreage: 370 Snowmaking Coverage: 99% Phone: (800) 229-5666
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MOUNT SUNAPEE www.mountsunapee.com Town: Newbury Trails & Slopes: 67 Lifts: 9 Trail miles: 18 Vertical Drop: 1,510’ Summit elevation: 2,743’ Skiable Acres: 233 Snowmaking Coverage: 97% Phone: (603) 763-3564 PAT’S PEAK SKI AREA www.patspeak.com Town: Henniker Trails & Slopes: 28 Terrain Parks: 3 Lifts: 11 Vertical Drop: 770’ Summit Elevation: 1,460’ Base Elevation: 690’ Skiable Acreage: 103 Snowmaking Coverage: 100% Phone: (603) 428-3245 RAGGED MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT www.raggedmountainresort.com Town: Danbury Trails: 57 Lifts: 6 Terrain Parks: 3 Vertical Drop: 1,250’ Skiable Acreage: 250 Snowmaking Coverage: 85% Phone: 603-768-3600 TENNEY MOUNTAIN www.skitenney.com Town: Plymouth Lifts: 2 Trails: 45 Vertical Drop: 1,400’ Top Elevation: 2,149’ Base Elevation: 749’
Skiable Acreage: 110 Snowmaking Coverage: 85% Phone: (603) 238-9609 THE BALSAMS www.thebalsams.com Town: Dixville Notch The Balsams are undergoing a MASSIVE expansion to be rolled out over several phases! For information on this plan, visit: https://thebalsamsresort.com/balsamsski-area-expansion-fly-over/
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WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT www.waterville.com Town: Waterville Valley Trails: 50 Lifts: 11 Vertical Feet: 2,020’ Top elevation: 3,840’ Base elevation: 1,820’ Skiable Acreage: 220 Snowmaking Coverage: 100% Phone: 1-800-468-2553 WHALEBACK MOUNTAIN www.whaleback.com Town: Enfield Trails: 30 Lifts: 1 Vertical Drop: 700’ Base Elevation: 1,100’ Skiable Acreage: 85 Phone: 603-448-5500 WILDCAT MOUNTAIN www.skiwildcat.com Town: Jackson Trails: 48 trails & 1 terrain-based learning area Lifts: 5 Vertical Drop: 2,112’ Summit Elevation: 4,062’ Elevation Base: 1,950’ Skiable Acreage: 225 Snowmaking Coverage: 90% Phone: (603) 466-3326
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Squam Lake Science Center Holderness Self-guided native animal exhibit trails are open from May 1 through November 1 at this beautifully maintained, educational nature center. Group tours are also available. Get closer to the natural world as you hike through fields, forests, and wetlands! Also be sure to check out what’s blooming at Kirkwood Gardens. www.nhnature.org Storyland NH’s best children’s theme park offers rides and entertainment with over 30 kid-friendly attractions, including the new “Living Shores Aquarium.” www.storylandnh.com Santa’s Village A purely joyful, Christmas theme park with rides, a water park, entertainment and dining, plus a host of fun attractions including “Elf University,” the “Reindeer Shore Blacksmith Shop,” the “Reindeer Rendezvous,” and of couse, “Santa’s House.” www.santasvillage.com
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Funspot Weirs Beach Open all year, the “World’s Largest Arcade” has over 600 games, a 20 Lane Bowling Center with auto scoring and bumpers, and 18 Hole Indoor Mini-Golf. www.funspotnh.com Monkey Trunks Zipline Park Weirs Beach Fun for the whole family, with courses featuring ziplines, swinging beams, tightropes, rolling logs, hanging tires, cargo nets and more. monkeytrunks.com Gunstock Adventure Park A huge menu of activities include awesome Zipline tours, Aerial Treetop Adventures, Mountain Coaster and Scenic Lift Rides and off-road Segway Tours. With climbing walls, a rope tower and more, you could easily spend a day here and have a blast! www.gunstock.com/summer/adventure-park
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Polar Caves in Rumney The Polar Caves were formed during the last ice age as a continental glacier descended over New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Meander through granite caves and other attractions, including climbing exhibits and an animal park. Fun for the whole family; open spring through fall. www.polarcaves.com Ice Castles in Lincoln, NH These LED-lit sculptures are built with hundreds of thousands of icecles that have been hand-placed by professional ice artists. The stunning experience includes ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains. www.icecastles.com/new-hampshire Castle in the Clouds This 16-room mansion and 5,500-acre mountaintop estate in Moultonborough overlooks Lake Winnipsesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains. Tour trails and waterfalls, go horseback riding, or dine at the Carriage House Restaurant. There are 28 miles of hiking trails to explore. www.castleintheclouds.org
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Walking & Bicycling (flat trail) in the Lakes Region The Lakes Region is host to numerous trail systems! Here’s a few to check out: 1. The Winnipesaukee River Trail – (Close to the downtowns of Franklin and Northfield). This 5 mile, scenic, historic trail connects Tilton, Northfield, and Franklin along the Winnipesaukee River and passes the historic Sulphite upside-down covered bridge. Walkers on the trail can view mill ruins and remaining portions of dams that tell the history of the five mills that operated on this river in the mid-19th century. Access points: Central Street in Franklin (under the railroad trestle); Cross Mill Road in Northfield; Old Surrette Battery property off from Park Street in Northfield (across the street from the library); 142 East Main Street off Route 3 in Tilton; Route 140 at Railroad right-of-way just past McDonald’s. 2. Moultonborough Falls Conservation Area (Moultonborough, NH) is a beautiful natural escape with Red Hill as a backdrop. 3. Franklin Falls offers an extensive network of walking trails (Franklin, NH). 4. The WOW Trail – an extensive, beautiful paved flat trail network great for bicycling, which connects the three lakes of Winnisquam, Winnipesaukee, and Opechee. https://www.wowtrail. org/ 5. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest (Runs along Squam Lake in Center Harbor, NH). 6. Page Pond (Meredith, NH) is an 827-acre community forest in the heart of the Lakes Region.
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The Realtors® at Roche Realty Group are local experts on the Lakes Region Market! We would be honored to help you with any of your real estate or relocation needs. A little background about our company… The Lakes Region is not an afterthought for Roche Realty Group. Instead, it is our specialty and focus, and has been for more than 40 years. Throughout that time the name “Roche” has been recognized as a leader in the sale of Lakes Region real estate. Family owned and locally operated since 1992, Roche Realty Group is one of the top independent real estate companies in New Hampshire for all-time sales.
Since 1997 Roche Realty Group has sold more than $2,308,996,318 of New Hampshire’s properties involving 7,783 transaction sides and has ranked in the top 10 real estate firms in New Hampshire out of 2,409 firms statewide reporting sales during this 22-year period.* Our Realtors® strive to provide our clients with the greatest insight and richest possible perspective on this truly unique marketplace. Our team of more than 40 professional Realtors® can provide the market expertise, the tools and resources to make your search as efficient and pleasurable as possible. At Roche Realty Group, our goal is to help you reach yours. We help clients buy and sell: • Lakefront Communities • Land and New Construction • Vacation and Waterfront Homes • Luxury Homes and Estates
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