Guidebook for Gilford
Food Scene
Really fun dinner-only spot in Meredith by the lake. Part of the Common Man family of restaurants. The camp crackers are a MUST.
26 locals recommend
Camp
298 Daniel Webster HwyReally fun dinner-only spot in Meredith by the lake. Part of the Common Man family of restaurants. The camp crackers are a MUST.
This place is a local roaster. The most AMAZING coffee. They also serve breakfast and lunch, and sometimes have live music. It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it!
84 locals recommend
Mad River Coffee House
18 Six Flags RdThis place is a local roaster. The most AMAZING coffee. They also serve breakfast and lunch, and sometimes have live music. It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it!
Amazing lobster rolls, fried everything....accessible by boat.
78 locals recommend
Town Docks Restaurant
289 Daniel Webster HwyAmazing lobster rolls, fried everything....accessible by boat.
Patrick's Pub & Eatery
18 Weirs RdGreat sports bar with good food. Close to our home.
Surprisingly EXCELLENT restaurant at the bottom of our street with a lovely, eclectic menu. The food is fantastic - highlights are french onion soup and buffalo burger - and ambiance is cozy. Great service. A locals' favorite.
78 locals recommend
Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore RdSurprisingly EXCELLENT restaurant at the bottom of our street with a lovely, eclectic menu. The food is fantastic - highlights are french onion soup and buffalo burger - and ambiance is cozy. Great service. A locals' favorite.
Best ice cream at the Big Lake! Accessible by boat - they have their own dock! We love the black raspberry. A locals favorite.
10 locals recommend
liliuokalani's
956 Weirs BlvdBest ice cream at the Big Lake! Accessible by boat - they have their own dock! We love the black raspberry. A locals favorite.
Ice cream sundae bar AND shopping for souvenirs. They make their own homemade chocolates and they are EXCELLENT. Don't miss this place.
39 locals recommend
Kellerhaus
259 Endicott St NIce cream sundae bar AND shopping for souvenirs. They make their own homemade chocolates and they are EXCELLENT. Don't miss this place.
Great lunch spot by Squam lake. They serve dinner also, but it is on the pricey side. Right across the street is my favorite general store.
40 locals recommend
The Common Man
60 Main StGreat lunch spot by Squam lake. They serve dinner also, but it is on the pricey side. Right across the street is my favorite general store.
Ames Farm Inn
2800 Lake Shore RdBest honest, affordable breakfast on the lake. Only open during the summer months.
Great locals spot for breakfast. Expect a wait - food is lovingly cooked to order and it takes a while.
9 locals recommend
Kitchen Cravings
15 Airport RdGreat locals spot for breakfast. Expect a wait - food is lovingly cooked to order and it takes a while.
Fun stop on the drive up if you're coming from the south. Traditional diner food. One of the Common Man restaurants.
22 locals recommend
Tilt'n Diner
61 Laconia RdFun stop on the drive up if you're coming from the south. Traditional diner food. One of the Common Man restaurants.
Super close to our house. Good homemade ice cream - great selection. Indoor restaurant has the usual New England fare....lobster rolls, fried clams, etc.
22 locals recommend
Sawyer's Dairy Bar
1933 Lake Shore RdSuper close to our house. Good homemade ice cream - great selection. Indoor restaurant has the usual New England fare....lobster rolls, fried clams, etc.
Shopping
BEST butcher in the Lakes Region. Grab the Teriyaki steak tips and grill on our beautiful deck for your friends and family!
10 locals recommend
The Wine'ing Butcher
81 NH-25BEST butcher in the Lakes Region. Grab the Teriyaki steak tips and grill on our beautiful deck for your friends and family!
Cute spot for picking up candy, souvenirs or a bite to eat at several restaurants. Great old mill building.
19 locals recommend
Church Landing at Mill Falls
281 Daniel Webster HwyCute spot for picking up candy, souvenirs or a bite to eat at several restaurants. Great old mill building.
Great general store right near our house owned by the nicest people! They have lots of fun items like Winnipesaukee shirts, candles, posters, jewelry and other cute souvenirs. It's a must-visit before you leave the Lakes Region!
7 locals recommend
Gilford Country Store
1934 Lake Shore RdGreat general store right near our house owned by the nicest people! They have lots of fun items like Winnipesaukee shirts, candles, posters, jewelry and other cute souvenirs. It's a must-visit before you leave the Lakes Region!
Really cool footwear store with everything from Birkenstocks to UGGS to winter boots. No sales tax on clothing in New Hampshire!!!
BootLegger's Footwear Center
314 Daniel Webster HwyReally cool footwear store with everything from Birkenstocks to UGGS to winter boots. No sales tax on clothing in New Hampshire!!!
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25Walmart Supercenter
1458 Lake Shore RdArts & Culture
Amazing outdoor concert facility right across from the lake. Some great well-known artists come here every summer.
83 locals recommend
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
72 Meadowbrook LnAmazing outdoor concert facility right across from the lake. Some great well-known artists come here every summer.
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
33 Footlight CirGreat intimate live theater venue.
Learn some history about shipwrecks and other lake stories. If you're a history buff you won't want to miss this place!
Lake Winnipesaukee Historical
503 Endicott St NLearn some history about shipwrecks and other lake stories. If you're a history buff you won't want to miss this place!
Getting Around
Best boat rental place on the lake. Located at the bottom of Paugus Bay. NOTE: you must have a boater's license to rent. You can take a 15 question test on site to obtain a temporary boater's license. YOU MUST STUDY!!! The test is hard.
9 locals recommend
Anchor Marine Corporation
1258 Union AveBest boat rental place on the lake. Located at the bottom of Paugus Bay. NOTE: you must have a boater's license to rent. You can take a 15 question test on site to obtain a temporary boater's license. YOU MUST STUDY!!! The test is hard.
Small airport for private planes if you happen to be a pilot. It's about 10 minutes from our home.
Laconia Municipal Airport
65 Aviation DriveSmall airport for private planes if you happen to be a pilot. It's about 10 minutes from our home.
Sightseeing
Fun spot with public beach and lots of arcades, souvenir shops and casual dining restaurants. There is a boat dock with gas for boaters.
156 locals recommend
Weirs Beach
Fun spot with public beach and lots of arcades, souvenir shops and casual dining restaurants. There is a boat dock with gas for boaters.
Accessible by boat or car, Wolfeboro is an upscale lakefront community with a cute, walkable downtown. Great ice cream shops, restaurants and shopping, all walking distance from the docks. Fun Fact: Mitt Romney owns a house here.
87 locals recommend
Wolfeboro
Accessible by boat or car, Wolfeboro is an upscale lakefront community with a cute, walkable downtown. Great ice cream shops, restaurants and shopping, all walking distance from the docks. Fun Fact: Mitt Romney owns a house here.
Highest peak of any island on Lake Winnipesaukee. Did you know....there are over 200 islands on the Big Lake.
Rattlesnake Island
Highest peak of any island on Lake Winnipesaukee. Did you know....there are over 200 islands on the Big Lake.
The Mt. Washington is an iconic ship that has wowed guests with tours of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee for decades. Sunday brunches, special 4th of July fireworks cruises....so many events. We highly recommend a cruise on the Mount, especially if you are unable to rent a boat on your own (you need a boater's certificate to rent a boat in the state of NH).
96 locals recommend
Mount Washington Cruises
211 Lakeside AveThe Mt. Washington is an iconic ship that has wowed guests with tours of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee for decades. Sunday brunches, special 4th of July fireworks cruises....so many events. We highly recommend a cruise on the Mount, especially if you are unable to rent a boat on your own (you need a boater's certificate to rent a boat in the state of NH).
Parks & Nature
Mt. Major
Great little hike. Highly recommend it. Amazing views from the top.
Short, easy hike with commanding views of Lake Winnipesaukeee. Telescopes on the summit for even better views.
6 locals recommend
Lockes Hill
Short, easy hike with commanding views of Lake Winnipesaukeee. Telescopes on the summit for even better views.
Where On Golden Pond was filmed. One of the cleanest lakes in all of New Hampshire.
44 locals recommend
Squam Lake
Where On Golden Pond was filmed. One of the cleanest lakes in all of New Hampshire.
Regularly named the cleanest lake in New Hampshire. The state park here is staffed with lifeguards. Fun day trip and absolutely gorgeous scenery.
32 locals recommend
Newfound Lake
South Shore DriveRegularly named the cleanest lake in New Hampshire. The state park here is staffed with lifeguards. Fun day trip and absolutely gorgeous scenery.
The White Mountains are about an hour away from our home. Several amazing hikes, waterfalls, state parks, swimming holes and other fun things to explore. This is a day trip and we recommend purchasing a guide book or doing some research to plan your day. Highlights: Diana's Baths, Franconia Notch, The Flume
71 locals recommend
White Mountains
The White Mountains are about an hour away from our home. Several amazing hikes, waterfalls, state parks, swimming holes and other fun things to explore. This is a day trip and we recommend purchasing a guide book or doing some research to plan your day. Highlights: Diana's Baths, Franconia Notch, The Flume