Guidebook for Gilford

Melissa
Guidebook for Gilford

Food Scene

Fun beach bar-style restaurant right on the lake.
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Town Docks Restaurant
289 Daniel Webster Hwy
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Fun beach bar-style restaurant right on the lake.
We love the kitschy New Hampshire style and camp-inspired food. They also have a great beer selection.
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Camp
298 Daniel Webster Hwy
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We love the kitschy New Hampshire style and camp-inspired food. They also have a great beer selection.
A great pizza joint with some outdoor seating. It's in the shopping area of Meredith, which is a great place to walk around before or after lunch or dinner.
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Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Ristorante
312 Daniel Webster Highway
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A great pizza joint with some outdoor seating. It's in the shopping area of Meredith, which is a great place to walk around before or after lunch or dinner.
Alex and I had or wedding reception at Lago. Great Italian food, right on the lake. Call for a reservation - they get very busy.
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Lago
1 NH-25
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Alex and I had or wedding reception at Lago. Great Italian food, right on the lake. Call for a reservation - they get very busy.
Have a Thanksgiving meal any time you'd like!
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Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant
233 Daniel Webster Hwy
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Have a Thanksgiving meal any time you'd like!
A nice Italian spot across from Weirs Beach. A great place for a date night. Have dinner and then walk down Weirs Beach. We love playing arcade games and getting ice cream afterwards!
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Faro Italian Grille
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A nice Italian spot across from Weirs Beach. A great place for a date night. Have dinner and then walk down Weirs Beach. We love playing arcade games and getting ice cream afterwards!
The donuts are absolutely amazing! They make their donuts fresh everyday. They open at 3:00a.m. and close once they sell out. They're typically sold out by 7:00a.m. during the summer.
Goody Good Donuts LLC
235 Union Ave
The donuts are absolutely amazing! They make their donuts fresh everyday. They open at 3:00a.m. and close once they sell out. They're typically sold out by 7:00a.m. during the summer.
A mix of decadent and classic breakfast foods. Try the pinwheel french toast!
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Kitchen Cravings
15 Airport Rd
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A mix of decadent and classic breakfast foods. Try the pinwheel french toast!
It's not on the lake, but this is our favorite place for a great meal.
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Laconia Local Eatery
21 Veterans Square
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It's not on the lake, but this is our favorite place for a great meal.
Yum, yum, yum! A lot of people order good and take it to go. There is a small dining room if you'd like to eat there. Worth the drive!
Rubbin' Butts BBQ
313 Whittier Hwy
Yum, yum, yum! A lot of people order good and take it to go. There is a small dining room if you'd like to eat there. Worth the drive!
This is a new restaurant by the same group who owns Local Eatery, one of our favorites.
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Osteria Poggio
18 Main St
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This is a new restaurant by the same group who owns Local Eatery, one of our favorites.
Casual, outdoor dining with a fantastic view or the lake. The club amenities are private, but the restaurant is open to the public.
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Akwa Marina Yacht Club
95 Centenary Ave
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Casual, outdoor dining with a fantastic view or the lake. The club amenities are private, but the restaurant is open to the public.
Charming, barn-style restaurant.
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Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore Rd
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Charming, barn-style restaurant.
A local favorite!
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Lyons' Den Restaurant & Tavern
25 Dock Rd
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A local favorite!
A classic diner!
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The Union Diner
1331 Union Ave
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A classic diner!
We eat here weekly! Great Irish pub with consistently good food. They usually have live music on weekend nights. https://www.patrickspub.com/
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Patrick's Pub & Eatery
18 Weirs Rd
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We eat here weekly! Great Irish pub with consistently good food. They usually have live music on weekend nights. https://www.patrickspub.com/
Delicious homemade ice cream near Weirs Beach and Funspot.
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Jordan's Ice Creamery
593 Endicott St N
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Delicious homemade ice cream near Weirs Beach and Funspot.
Make-your-own sundaes. Kellerhaus also has a candy shop and plenty of souvenirs to browse through.
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Kellerhaus
259 Endicott St N
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Make-your-own sundaes. Kellerhaus also has a candy shop and plenty of souvenirs to browse through.
The best steakhouse in the area. Adam Sandler has been spotted here!
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O Steaks & Seafood
62 Doris Ray Ct
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The best steakhouse in the area. Adam Sandler has been spotted here!
Our favorite coffee shop in the area!
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Wayfarer Coffee Roasters
626 Main St
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Our favorite coffee shop in the area!
Classic burgers and ice cream.
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Sawyer's Dairy Bar
1933 Lake Shore Rd
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Classic burgers and ice cream.
A nice lakeside restaurant, located at Church Landing.
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Lakehouse Grille
281 Daniel Webster Hwy
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A nice lakeside restaurant, located at Church Landing.
Wayfarer is closer, but we understand some people can't live without Starbucks for too long!
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Starbucks
120 Laconia Rd
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Wayfarer is closer, but we understand some people can't live without Starbucks for too long!
These bagels are AMAZING!! They also served deli-style sandwiches for lunch.
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Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2
1880 Lake Shore Road
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These bagels are AMAZING!! They also served deli-style sandwiches for lunch.
Popular ice cream spot.
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Bailey's Bubble
5 Railroad Ave
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Popular ice cream spot.
Classic NH-style food and ice cream.
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Morrisseys' Front Porch
286 S Main St
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Classic NH-style food and ice cream.
This restaurant serves the most delicious Pan Asian & Pacific Island cuisine. It's one of our favorite restaurants in the area. They have a great screened in porch. TIP: They don't have a liquor license, but you can bring your own beer and wine. This is a seasonal restaurant.
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East of Suez Restaurant
775 S Main St
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This restaurant serves the most delicious Pan Asian & Pacific Island cuisine. It's one of our favorite restaurants in the area. They have a great screened in porch. TIP: They don't have a liquor license, but you can bring your own beer and wine. This is a seasonal restaurant.
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Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar
19 Bay St
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Fine dining, perfect for a date night.
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Mise en Place
96 Lehner St
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Fine dining, perfect for a date night.
Old fashioned fine dining at the Van Horn Dining Room! We go here on special occasions. The restaurant is in a historic inn.
The Manor on Golden Pond
31 Manor Dr
Old fashioned fine dining at the Van Horn Dining Room! We go here on special occasions. The restaurant is in a historic inn.
Charming little restaurant with a cute outdoor seating area.
Inn Kitchen + Bar
28 Shepard Hill Rd
Charming little restaurant with a cute outdoor seating area.
Fine dining in a post-and-beam barn.
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The New Woodshed
128 Lee Rd
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Fine dining in a post-and-beam barn.
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Nolans Brick Oven Bistro
39 N Main St
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Our favorite pizza in the area. They deliver!
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Sal's Pizza Laconia
360 Union Ave
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Our favorite pizza in the area. They deliver!
Your standard pizza joint. They deliver!
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Gilford House of Pizza
9 Old Lake Shore Rd
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Your standard pizza joint. They deliver!
A charming NH-style breakfast spot with a petting farm.
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Heritage Farm Pancake House
15 Parker Hill Rd
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A charming NH-style breakfast spot with a petting farm.

Parks & Nature

A beautiful state park with amazing views. There is an entrance fee. More info here: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/ellacoya-state-park.aspx
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Ellacoya State Park
280 Scenic Dr
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A beautiful state park with amazing views. There is an entrance fee. More info here: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/ellacoya-state-park.aspx
Take a private sailing lesson or outing. https://www.lwsa.org/private-lessons
Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association
25 Davis Road
Take a private sailing lesson or outing. https://www.lwsa.org/private-lessons
Open daily 10:00-5:30 during the summer and fall. There are 28 miles of hiking trails. There is also horseback riding! http://www.ridingintheclouds.com/ The Carriage House Restaurant is on the property. has received rave reviews from critics and guests alike. Open daily in season from 11:30-3:30 enjoy a variety of delicious lunch items, from sandwiches to full entrees. New this year is Music Nights for in July and August.
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Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain Rd
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Open daily 10:00-5:30 during the summer and fall. There are 28 miles of hiking trails. There is also horseback riding! http://www.ridingintheclouds.com/ The Carriage House Restaurant is on the property. has received rave reviews from critics and guests alike. Open daily in season from 11:30-3:30 enjoy a variety of delicious lunch items, from sandwiches to full entrees. New this year is Music Nights for in July and August.
If you're a boater, definitely try to get onto Stonedam for a hike and picnic! It caters to only two boats at a time, so if you can, grab a spot. We've had the whole place to ourselves before. We loved eating lunch and swimming there! We recommend going very early or later in the day. Be sure to check out more information about the dock here: https://lrct.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Stonedam-Island.pdf
Stonedam Island
If you're a boater, definitely try to get onto Stonedam for a hike and picnic! It caters to only two boats at a time, so if you can, grab a spot. We've had the whole place to ourselves before. We loved eating lunch and swimming there! We recommend going very early or later in the day. Be sure to check out more information about the dock here: https://lrct.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Stonedam-Island.pdf
Rent a canoe, kayak, bike, and more. EKAL also offers boat charters, which is a great way to experience the lake if you're not an experienced boater, and antique boat rides.
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EKAL Activity Center
285 Daniel Webster Hwy
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Rent a canoe, kayak, bike, and more. EKAL also offers boat charters, which is a great way to experience the lake if you're not an experienced boater, and antique boat rides.
Flat terrain and scenic views.
Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club
64 Governor John Wentworth Hwy
Flat terrain and scenic views.
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Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest
College Road
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We've rented boats here many time. Keep in mind you need to pass a test to rent a boat in NH. We recommend doing this only if you have experience driving a boat.
Winnisquam Marine on Winnipesaukee
96 Channel Ln
We've rented boats here many time. Keep in mind you need to pass a test to rent a boat in NH. We recommend doing this only if you have experience driving a boat.
A hike on the easier side, with great view of the lake.
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Lockes Hill
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A hike on the easier side, with great view of the lake.

Entertainment & Activities

Gunstock is a popular ski destination in the winter and also has loads of summer activities for kids and adults. Check out their mountain top yoga, aerial treetop adventure, moonlight zip tour, and after hours guided hikes during the summer! https://www.gunstock.com/
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Гансток Маунтин Резорт
719 Cherry Valley Rd
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Gunstock is a popular ski destination in the winter and also has loads of summer activities for kids and adults. Check out their mountain top yoga, aerial treetop adventure, moonlight zip tour, and after hours guided hikes during the summer! https://www.gunstock.com/
A super popular arcade. One of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s games in the world. Includes indoor bowling and mini golf.
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Фанспот
579 Endicott St N
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A super popular arcade. One of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s games in the world. Includes indoor bowling and mini golf.
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BarnZ's Meredith Cinema
38 NH-25
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Gilford Cinemas 8
9 Old Lake Shore Rd
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Catch a double feature! The first move starts at dusk. http://weirsdrivein.com/
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Weirs Drive-In Theatre
76 Endicott St E
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Catch a double feature! The first move starts at dusk. http://weirsdrivein.com/
This is an awesome outdoor music venue that attracts fun acts every year! Definitely check out the schedule. It's just 10 minutes from the cabin. https://banknhpavilion.com/?r=1&tc=MKTPO13831&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrr31b_t2wIVw0GGCh1QEQdZEAAYAiAAEgKc-vD_BwE
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Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
72 Meadowbrook Ln
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This is an awesome outdoor music venue that attracts fun acts every year! Definitely check out the schedule. It's just 10 minutes from the cabin. https://banknhpavilion.com/?r=1&tc=MKTPO13831&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrr31b_t2wIVw0GGCh1QEQdZEAAYAiAAEgKc-vD_BwE
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SUP-NH Paddleboard Rentals
5 Mt Major Hwy
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Парк Каноби Лейк
85 N Policy St
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 NH-106
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Деревня Санта
528 Presidential Hwy
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Земля Истории
850 NH-16
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Essentials

Our favorite local farm, which is open spring-fall. They have a selection of locally grown produce, meats, and delicious desserts. Our son loves visiting the baby animals and going on the swings.
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Beans & Greens Farm
245 Intervale Rd
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Our favorite local farm, which is open spring-fall. They have a selection of locally grown produce, meats, and delicious desserts. Our son loves visiting the baby animals and going on the swings.
A popular farm and market with a pick-your-own flower field. They also host the occasional farm-to-table dinner. They also host Sunday brunch in July & August. Check out their website for more information: https://www.moultonfarm.com/farm-market/farm-to-table-events.
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Moulton Farm
18 Quarry Rd
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A popular farm and market with a pick-your-own flower field. They also host the occasional farm-to-table dinner. They also host Sunday brunch in July & August. Check out their website for more information: https://www.moultonfarm.com/farm-market/farm-to-table-events.
An adorable roadside farm stand with a mix of sweet treats and produce.
Picnic Rock Farms LLC
85 Daniel Webster Hwy
An adorable roadside farm stand with a mix of sweet treats and produce.
Our go-to grocery store.
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Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25
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Our go-to grocery store.
A nice CVS close to the lake.
CVS
220 Union Ave
A nice CVS close to the lake.
Great for gas, milk, beer, and wine.
Big Apple Store
4 Country Club Rd
Great for gas, milk, beer, and wine.
Our favorite place to pick up meat for grilling.
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The Wine'ing Butcher - Gilford
28 Weirs Rd
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Our favorite place to pick up meat for grilling.
Another great meat and fish market.
Local Provisions
622 Main St
Another great meat and fish market.
This place is a bit of a drive from the cabin, but super cute. They offer local foods, one of a kind provisions, prepared foods, and sandwiches. Check out their picnic menu. You could make a morning or afternoon trip to the marketplace and then hike and picnic at nearby West Rattlesnake Mountain and Chamberlin-Reynolds Memorial Forest Loop.
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Squam Lake MarketPlace
863 S. 3
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This place is a bit of a drive from the cabin, but super cute. They offer local foods, one of a kind provisions, prepared foods, and sandwiches. Check out their picnic menu. You could make a morning or afternoon trip to the marketplace and then hike and picnic at nearby West Rattlesnake Mountain and Chamberlin-Reynolds Memorial Forest Loop.

Arts & Culture

Purchase tickets and check out their schedule: http://www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org/
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Winnipesaukee Playhouse
33 Footlight Cir
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Purchase tickets and check out their schedule: http://www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org/

Drinks & Nightlife

Drinks on the shores of Winni.
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The Naswa Resort
1086 Weirs Blvd
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Drinks on the shores of Winni.
The winery is located in downtown Meredith. Try the tasting for $10 our tour for $25. http://hermitwoods.com/
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Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
72 Main St
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The winery is located in downtown Meredith. Try the tasting for $10 our tour for $25. http://hermitwoods.com/
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Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant
528 Meadow Pond Rd
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Lone Wolfe Brewing Company
36 Mill St
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Craft beer store in downtown Wolfeboro that focuses on local brewers.
Beveridge Craft Beer & Soap Co.
29 Mill St
Craft beer store in downtown Wolfeboro that focuses on local brewers.
New in 2018! You have to check out their website to see these boats. They offer a 90-minute public cruise and a 2-hour private charter. BYOB! Check out their website for photos and rates. http://tikihutboatsofnh.com/
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Tiki Hut Boats of NH
263 Lakeside Ave
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New in 2018! You have to check out their website to see these boats. They offer a 90-minute public cruise and a 2-hour private charter. BYOB! Check out their website for photos and rates. http://tikihutboatsofnh.com/

Shopping

Spend a day deal hunting! The closest Starbucks to the cabin is located in the same plaza. There's also a Five Guys and Unos.
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Tanger Outlets Tilton
120 Laconia Rd
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Spend a day deal hunting! The closest Starbucks to the cabin is located in the same plaza. There's also a Five Guys and Unos.