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Nestled among five of New Hampshire’s largest lakes, the Meredith Area is located in the center of New Hampshire, just off I-93 at Exit 23E. It’s an easy 2 hour drive from Boston. The village of Meredith is at the junction of Routes 3 and 25, two well-maintained roads which circle the Lakes Region. Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 732, Meredith NH 03253-0732 Toll-Free: 1-877-279-6121 (603) 279-6121 e-mail: [email protected] www.meredithareachamber.com 175 113 Sandwich 3 SQUAM 109 Holderness LAKE SQUAM Moultonborough LAKE 3 LITTLE 25 SQUAM LAKE WHITEOAK Center POND Harbor EXIT 24 WINONA LAKE Ashland 3 LAKE 25 WAUKEWAN 93 M Meredith E ? R E Bridgewater D IT LAKE H m B A WINNIPESAUKEE o 104 Y WINNIPESAUKEE c NEWFOUND . LAKE EXIT e New 23 3 e Hampton WICKWAS k LAKE Weirs Beach u a 104 PEMIGEWASSET Rd s LAKE d e 11B e Bristol a ar p P i WINNISQUAM n n LAKE 11C i w PAUGUS 3 3A BAY © 11A d 93 3 n N.H. Gilford a 3 BUS 11 W O Meredith L Area Z Laconia O K T R E B For more information, O R © call or stop by our : ? s o Visitor Info Center t o h P at 272 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith r e v o Brochure design by Lavoie Graphics; lavoiegraphics.com C About the Meredith Area HE MEREDITH AREA is truly the heart of the Lakes Region and also serves as the latchkey to New England’s Tmajestic White Mountains. A tourist favorite for generations, this area’s historic villages are nestled among New Hampshire's largest lakes – Winnipesaukee, Squam, Newfound, Waukewan, Winnisquam, Kanasatka, Wicwas, Pemigewasset, and Winona. Our historic old-fashioned charm and friendly atmosphere combine with the natural beauty of lakes and mountains in the quaint towns of Meredith, Weirs Beach, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Holderness, Ashland, Sandwich, Wolfeboro, Bristol, Gilford, and New Hampton. Come discover the Meredith Area! Visit our website for news, area info, events, lodging info, weather, and many other visitor W O tips and helpful L Z O vacation planning K T R information: E B O R © MeredithAreaChamber.com Visit www.meredithareachamber.com © SHELBYYORKNeed Hi Res Discover Our Lakeside Towns W O L Z O W K O L T Z R O E K B T O R R E © B O R © Bristol - The Meredith - a wide variety of restaurants, distinctive gateway to the shops, and arts and crafts galleries, as well as a myriad beautiful of antique shops. This picturesque town, set on the Newfound Lake shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, greets visitors with Region, with a unsurpassed beauty and a tradition of sincere New variety of shops, England hospitality. including many antiques. Holderness - Located on Ashland - home W O pristine Squam to a hand-built L Z covered bridge O Lake. Home of K T and many R the Squam W E O B L old-fashioned fun Lakes Natural O Z R O K celebrations. © Science Center, T many hiking R E B trails and boat O R tours. © Weirs Beach - the home of the M/S Mount Washington and of Endicott Rock, where the original surveyors of the Massachusetts Bay Colony signed their initials. Motorcycle Week Y A The world’s oldest L O motorcycle rally is Laconia C I N torcycle Week, celebrat- Mo Z N ing its 97th year June 13-21, A R F 2020. Rally Headquarters are on the Boardwalk in © Weirs Beach, and charity Sandwich - A picturesque town, with crafts, galleries rides, races and events take and the trailheads for many Squam range hikes. White place throughout the week. clapboard colonial homes and spring flowering lilacs © KENZO for Laconia Motorcycle Week create a quintessential New England ambience. 2 New Hampshire Area Code is 603- © SHELBYYORKNeed Hi Res Discover Our Lakeside Towns T R O S E R E N N I A O T O N I U D O U T M S K © C O T S own boasts 68 miles of N Moultonborough - this t U G e of Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline and the hom © famous steamers of yesteryear. The annual Lee’s Gilford - located on the southern shore of Lake Mills Steamboat Rally delights viewers with parades Winnipesaukee, Gilford is a recreation and entertain- of vintage whistling steamboats from near and far, ment center and the home of Gunstock Mountain every September. Resort which offers a myriad of both summer and winter activities. m o c . e e k u M a s U e E p i S n U n i M w T f A o O y B s e E t r R I u o H c S P o t M o A h P H W E Center Harbor - situated with shoreline on Lake N Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake and Lake Waukewan. Wolfeboro - the oldest summer resort in America, It was a favorite place for poet John Greenleaf a town of beauty and history on the eastern shore Whittier and is now the winter home of the MS Mount of Lake Winnipesaukee. Wolfeboro is home to the New Washington. In summer, visitors and residents enjoy Hampshire Boat Museum & Vintage Boat Rides, and to weekly concerts at the bandstand which overlooks the turn-of-the-century Molly The Trolley. the lake. Visit www.meredithareachamber.com 3 Fun Activities & Things to See and Do AMILY-ORIENTED festivals, fairs, shows, contests, and other special events take place throughout the year in the FMeredith Area. Of course, our area lakes present an endless variety of water activities. Explore around islands and bays in a kayak or canoe; rent a ski boat, sailboat or pontoon boat. Try tubing, paddleboarding, fishing, or a cruise. Or just have fun in the sun, playing on a sandy beach and swimming in the refreshing water. Check our calendar for fishing competitions, boat shows and other water-oriented special events. The whole family will also enjoy parades, foot races, food festivals, art events, car shows, holiday celebrations, musical concerts, nature fests, church fairs, motorcycle races, and more! Take a hike, ride a horse, pick apples, learn about wild animals. Be sure to visit our area attractions, which offer adventures, entertainment and tours for all ages. FUNSPOT, 603-366-4377, 579 Endicott Street North, Weirs Beach. The Largest Arcade in the World! Over 600 games, including a huge collection of Classic Videos & Pinballs as well as Prize Games & Kiddie Rides. 18 Hole Indoor Mini-Golf, 20 Lane bowling center, D.A. Long Tavern, Bingo Hall, Restaurant. Group & corporate outings. Free Party Areas. Seasonally, visit our own Ice Cream Stand and Monkey Trunks Zipline Park, too. Open All Year. www.FunspotNH.com S D U O L C E H T N I E L T S A C Picturesque Shannon Pond is part of the 5500-acre estate T at Castle in the Clouds. The pond is a starting point for O P S many of the 28 miles of walking trails which surround the N U historic mountaintop mansion. F 4 New Hampshire Area Code is 603- Fun Activities & Things to See and Do S E S I U R C N O T G THE LOON CENTER, 476-5666, 183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moulton- N I H borough. Free admission. Open daily July 1-Columbus Day. Call or S A check website for reduced year-round hours. Come see exhibits, W award-winning video, browse in the gift shop or walk the trails T N U through the Markus Wildlife Sanctuary. www.loon.org O M MOUNT WASHINGTON CRUISES, 603-366-5531 or 1-888-843-6686, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, NH 03246. No visit to New Hampshire is complete without a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Scenic cruises, Sunday brunch and sunset dinner and dance cruises. Complete schedule on our website: www.cruiseNH.com r i a F h c i w d n a S e h T r o f Y A L O C I N Z N E A N R O F O I D THE SANDWICH FAIR, 284-7062, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. U T The Sandwich Fair is one of the Oldest in New Hampshire. It has S © something for everyone. You will find many agricultural events, The statue of Chief Chocorua, set on Indian Island in Meredith amusement rides, craft displays and entertainment and don’t forget Bay, stands as a tribute to the Native American culture that is the Fried Dough and French Fries. Held on Columbus Day weekend. so important to the history of the Lakes Region. www.thesandwichfair.com Visit www.meredithareachamber.com 5 Fun Activities & Things to See and Do A Bit of Culture... L L E P P A H C E B © SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER, 968-7194, Rte. 113, Holderness, NH. Get nearer to nature! Our live animal trail features black bears, mountain lions, river otters, raptors, and more. Water exhibits feature fish, turtles, mink, and frogs. Guided cruises on pristine Squam Lake. Trails open daily May 1 - Nov 1, 9:30am- Tee Off! 5:00pm. www.nhnature.org OAK HILL GOLF COURSE, 279-4438, Pease Rd., Meredith. 9-Hole public course unintimidating to the beginning golfer, yet tight enough to challenge the experienced one. Great lounge and lunch menu. www.oakhillgc.com RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, 603-476-5930, 258 Governor John Wentworth Hwy, Moultonborough NH 03254. The #1 public golf course in the Lakes Region! From breathtaking views and great course conditions to friendly staff in the Pro Shop and Overlook Tavern, RWCC has everything you need for a perfect day on the links! www.ridgewoodcc.net D A O R L I A R C I N E C S E E K U A S E P I N S N D I U W O L C WINNIPESAUKEE SCENIC RAILROAD AND LAKESIDE DINNER E TRAIN, 279-5253 or 603-745-2135 (off season), 154 Main St.