18 Cottage Road Guidebook
Sightseeing
When you are out and about the local area, there are many places to go in all directions!
This is New Hampshire's oldest vacation village about 12 miles to the southwest. Although it has been a while since trains made the trip from Boston, you can still visit the old rail station and see a glimpse of the past history of how many came from far away to enjoy this town with it's quaint downtown which still has that feel of yesteryear. Stop in for an ice cream at the town docks while you watch the boats come and go both large and small. Walk the downtown and feel the charm that can be found in the shops there.
87 locals recommend
Wolfeboro
This is New Hampshire's oldest vacation village about 12 miles to the southwest. Although it has been a while since trains made the trip from Boston, you can still visit the old rail station and see a glimpse of the past history of how many came from far away to enjoy this town with it's quaint downtown which still has that feel of yesteryear. Stop in for an ice cream at the town docks while you watch the boats come and go both large and small. Walk the downtown and feel the charm that can be found in the shops there.
North Conway 34 miles to the north is a great place to go all four seasons with its many things to do including the Conway Scenic Railway and Mt Cranmore ski area right in town!
206 locals recommend
North Conway
North Conway 34 miles to the north is a great place to go all four seasons with its many things to do including the Conway Scenic Railway and Mt Cranmore ski area right in town!
We recently discovered this gem of a trip about a mile long a beautiful waterway that opens up to Lake Ossipee with its grandeur all around you. A swim and a picnic when you get there is a must. Remember to carry out what you carry in!
9 locals recommend
Ossipee Lake
We recently discovered this gem of a trip about a mile long a beautiful waterway that opens up to Lake Ossipee with its grandeur all around you. A swim and a picnic when you get there is a must. Remember to carry out what you carry in!
In any season, you will enjoy the views from its rivers of cool mountain water flowing over large boulders to its peaks! Several trails to hike from easy to difficult! One of the busiest roads in New England during foliage season!
39 locals recommend
Kancamagus Highway
In any season, you will enjoy the views from its rivers of cool mountain water flowing over large boulders to its peaks! Several trails to hike from easy to difficult! One of the busiest roads in New England during foliage season!
Young and old will enjoy this enchanted land. New Hampshire's own storybook castle!
324 locals recommend
Story Land
850 NH-16Young and old will enjoy this enchanted land. New Hampshire's own storybook castle!
Clarks has been a staple of the NH tourism for almost as long as tourism has been in NH. Famous for their bears, they also have train ride and other activities on Main Street to feast on and enjoy your day there!
28 locals recommend
Clarks Trading Post Road
Clarks Trading Post RoadClarks has been a staple of the NH tourism for almost as long as tourism has been in NH. Famous for their bears, they also have train ride and other activities on Main Street to feast on and enjoy your day there!
NH has the claim to the highest mountain in the northeast United States. The White Mountains named not for snow but the White Birch trees that make them white! Snow on Mount Washington is the first to arrive and the last to leave! Be careful on those sharp corners!
45 locals recommend
Mount Washington Auto Road
Mount Washington Auto RoadNH has the claim to the highest mountain in the northeast United States. The White Mountains named not for snow but the White Birch trees that make them white! Snow on Mount Washington is the first to arrive and the last to leave! Be careful on those sharp corners!
A grand tradition of sailing from Wolfeboro to Alton Bay and then to Meredith for daily sightseeing cruises or nightly dinner cruises.
96 locals recommend
Mount Washington Cruises
211 Lakeside AveA grand tradition of sailing from Wolfeboro to Alton Bay and then to Meredith for daily sightseeing cruises or nightly dinner cruises.
Funspot not far from famous Weirs Beach will give you tons of fun inside and outside! Simply the best playground around for young and old alike!
149 locals recommend
Funspot
579 Endicott St NFunspot not far from famous Weirs Beach will give you tons of fun inside and outside! Simply the best playground around for young and old alike!
Another NH unique attraction that must be experience. There is nothing like the mile trip to the summit on the Cog Railway.
15 locals recommend
Mount Washington Cog Railway - Mt. Washington Top Station
3168 Mt Washington Auto RdAnother NH unique attraction that must be experience. There is nothing like the mile trip to the summit on the Cog Railway.
This seaport is the capital of the city and it actually was the capital of NH for a time in its yesterday before Concord. It host history at Strawberry Banke to modern day shopping, dining and entertainment galore. Being directly on the shorefront of NH most powerful river, the Piscatiqua, it was the gateway to what defines NH today. The city if famous for Market Square Day which it hosts yearly in June. It brings together the arts, local craftspeople and lots of great food including great seafood for all to experience in a growing bustling city.
221 locals recommend
Portsmouth
This seaport is the capital of the city and it actually was the capital of NH for a time in its yesterday before Concord. It host history at Strawberry Banke to modern day shopping, dining and entertainment galore. Being directly on the shorefront of NH most powerful river, the Piscatiqua, it was the gateway to what defines NH today. The city if famous for Market Square Day which it hosts yearly in June. It brings together the arts, local craftspeople and lots of great food including great seafood for all to experience in a growing bustling city.
Dover, NH, just north of Portsmouth on the Cocheco River host the newly refurbished Children's Museum of NH. Previously in Portsmouth, its new location has space to grow! Additionally, it joins Dover's heritage by way of the Woodman Museum which hosts colonial NH roots. Dover's mill buildings across the street from the Children's Museum was instrumental in the grown economy of NH via the use of water power.
34 locals recommend
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington StDover, NH, just north of Portsmouth on the Cocheco River host the newly refurbished Children's Museum of NH. Previously in Portsmouth, its new location has space to grow! Additionally, it joins Dover's heritage by way of the Woodman Museum which hosts colonial NH roots. Dover's mill buildings across the street from the Children's Museum was instrumental in the grown economy of NH via the use of water power.
The Castle has been a magical place in the history of the Lake Region. It has unsurpassed views and storybook weddings and other memorable events are hosted here. Don't leave without a horseback ride on the trails on the property above the clouds!
143 locals recommend
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain RdThe Castle has been a magical place in the history of the Lake Region. It has unsurpassed views and storybook weddings and other memorable events are hosted here. Don't leave without a horseback ride on the trails on the property above the clouds!
Neighborhoods
Ossipee is in my opinion the east side of NH's Gateway to the White Mountains. It has become a popular destination as it is close to the busy seacoast (1 hour) yet far enough away to leave home home! It is a long and narrow town with three distinct areas along busy Rt16. Ossipee Corner to the SOUTH Center Ossipee in the CENTER and West Ossipee to the NORTH! The intersection of Rt16 and Rt28 has become a popular shopping haven. Whites Pond is close but you would not notice as it is tucked way in a valley!
Ossipee
Ossipee is in my opinion the east side of NH's Gateway to the White Mountains. It has become a popular destination as it is close to the busy seacoast (1 hour) yet far enough away to leave home home! It is a long and narrow town with three distinct areas along busy Rt16. Ossipee Corner to the SOUTH Center Ossipee in the CENTER and West Ossipee to the NORTH! The intersection of Rt16 and Rt28 has become a popular shopping haven. Whites Pond is close but you would not notice as it is tucked way in a valley!
City advice
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Time to immediately unwind!
With all the things that you will want to do, taking time to relax on your first day at 18 Cottage Road should be your first priority! Plenty of time for cooking family meals the remaining days of your stay so pickup a pizza just a couple minutes from your door at the Ossipee House of Pizza. Get your essentials the same time at the Hannaford's supermarket just another mile up Rt 16 which will have everything that will make your first night on the pond memorable!
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Nature all around you.
Your stay at 18 Cottage Road will be private! Your waterfront is yours only to enjoy with family. Make you second day in harmony with all the nature around you. Use the boats and water accessories to explore the quietness of the crystal clear Whites Pond. Explore the undeveloped waters edge across the pond where you will see lots of living inhabitants not seen at the cottage side. A nature walk around the pond not far from waters edge will give you a feel of the wildness of White Mountains while feeling safe. Cottage Road and White Pond road join to make 40 minute adventure for all.
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Make use of all the amenities on site.
If you love swimming, you have come to the right place. Whites Pond is noted for having some of the clearest clean water around! From you pondside doorstep, you will be less than 25' to waters edge. Two docks will provide some guidance to the little ones for their safety in water that slopes gently into the pond. No sharp drop offs here. If diving into the water is a must, venture out to the newly built 10x12 raft that is yours alone to use. Sunbathing is all day long there but remember to wear sunscreen.
Travelling with kids
Travel to sightseeing spots close at first.
As you can see by the guide, NH has tons of things to do off site. Although Center Ossipee is a small community with its town center tucked away some 15 minutes up the road off Rt16, there is a library and playground for the kids for a quick brake and lots of information about the area. From there, you will be able to get a lay of the land and which activities will yield you best use of time while in the area. Wolfeboro is a great first sightseeing location with boat and people watching with many food vendors near the waterfront. Ice cream is always a favorite while strolling lakeside.
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Must visit while in NH is its unique things.
NH culture is what makes people come back year after year. From the ocean at Hampton or Rye beaches to the top of Mt Washington, NH has four distinct seasons. Spring brings life to leafless trees and summer brings warm to hot days to visit the lakes and beaches. Fall in NH is known for foliage season and country fairs. Winter, although cold at times, brings forth winter activities such as mountain sports, ice fishing and snowmobiling which makes for great visual beauty not found in the southern states. Make it a point to enjoy them all!
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Decide on a big event to do as a family!
If possible, try a hike on one of NH's many varied trails. Some are very easy and short while others are world class. Choose according to your ability for all in your group. Just doing it as a group and taking as many pictures of two or more at a time will yield memories to last a lifetime. Yes, there is some much to record but make sure you keep people in them doing what they see as fun for them and include yourself too. Number one on my list would be the Kancamagus Highway. So scenic and so much to enjoy from adventure in the river, hiking and of course great food you bring!