Activities

GOLFING

Den Brae Golf Course - Sanbornton, NH  603-934-9818

Kingswood Golf Club - Wolfeboro, NH  603-569-3524

Laconia Country Club - Laconia, NH  603- 524-1274

Pheasant Ridge Golf Club - Gilford, NH  603-524-7808

Waukewan Golf Club - Center Harbor 603-279-6661

HIKING

Abenaki Tower
Route 109 in Tuftonboro.  Easy, gradual walk ideal for families with small children.  A 5 minute walk from the parking area to an 80' tower overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains.

Rattlesnake Mountain - Holderness/Sandwich
Round-trip distance: 1.8 miles / Round-trip time: 1.5 hrs / Elevation: 1260'
If you want the best view of the Squam Lakes, this is your hike. The Old Bridle Path is the easiest route to the rock covered summit and follows an old cart route. Bring your camera, one look won't be enough! To get to the trailhead, follow Route 113 N from Little Squam in Holderness Village. The parking area is between Center Sandwich and Holderness just after the Rockywold and Deephaven camps. The trail entrance is across from the Mount Morgan Trail. Use the same parking. Look for signs to the "Old Bridle Path" as there is a privately owned trail nearby.

Red Hill - Center Harbor
Elevation: 2029 feet
Take Route 25 to Center Harbor. In the center of town, take Bean Road for about two miles. Turn right onto a marked dirt road and follow it to the base.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - Holderness
On Route 3 / Route 113 in Holderness. There is hiking up Mount Fayal and several wooded trails at the Science Center including the Gephart Trail, Ectone Trail, and Davison Trail. Great views of Squam Lakes.

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Cannon Mountain - Franconia
New Hampshire's winter playground for the whole family. Ski, board, tube. Voted best value in the Northeast three years in a row! Exits 34B and 34C off I-93, Franconia 03580 Snowphone: 603-823-7771

Gunstock Mountain - Gilford
Give us a day. We'll give you great family skiing and riding, panoramic vistas of the Lakes and the White Mountains, miles of groomed trails and our "Ski the G" Money Back guarantee, the only money back guarantee in the North Country. Area Rd.,Rte 11A, Gilford,03249 (603) 293-4341; 800-GUNSTOCK (486-7862)

Loon Mountain - Lincoln
A spectacular four-season mountain resort offering gondola sky rides, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, horseback riding and many more winter and summer sports and activities. Rte 112, Kancamagus Hwy, 03251. (603) 745-8111, Snow Phone: (603) 745-8100

Ragged Mountain - Danbury
The family friendly four season resort. Ride New Hampshire's only six passenger high speed chairlift. Classic New England mountain golf. 620 Ragged Mountain Road, 03230 (603) 768-3600, (800) 400-3911

CANOEING & KAYAKING

Northern Extremes Sports & Recreation - N. Conway
Northern Extremes offers canoe, kayak & tube rentals in the summer. Guided Snowmobile Tours and rentals in the winter. Dunkin Donuts Plaza- Rt 16 North Conway, NH 03860 603-356-7152 877-722-6748

Opechee Trading Post - Laconia
On the shore of Opechee Bay since 1945, we specialize in antique sporting collectibles, quality fly fishing gear, canoe & kayak sales and rentals. Fly fishing and fly tying classes. 13 Opechee Street, PO Box 7561, Laconia, NH 03247 603-524-0908

Out Back Kayak, Snowmobile & ATV - North Woodstock/Lincoln
Perfect activities for couples & families. Professionally guided tours- kayaks, ATV’s, snowmobiles, paintball, llama trekking, camping & more. 104 Main Street, North Woodstock & Lincoln. 603-745-5099/2002

Pemi-Baker River Adventures - Plymouth
Experience the fun and adventure of the rivers. Kayak, canoe, and tube rentals with shuttle service on the Baker and Pemigewasset rivers. 33 Sanborn Road, 03264 (603) 536-5652

Wild Meadow Canoes & Kayaks Sales & Rentals - Center Harbor
603-253-7536

MARINAS & BOAT RENTALS

Anchor Marine Corporation - Weirs Beach
Simply the best boat rentals on Lake Winnipesaukee. Conveniently located on the Winnipesaukee Pier, Weirs Beach. Mail: PO Box 300, Winnisquam, NH 03289.(603) 366-4311 (800) 366-8119

Bay Side Inn / Lake Side Boat Rentals - Alton Bay
Boat rentals: 19' bowriders, pontoon boats, and kayaks. Daily & weekly rentals available. Sea-Doo rentals by the hour. Reservations are encouraged. Fun for the entire family! 603-875-5005

Fay's Boat Yard - Gilford
New and Used Boat Sales: Chaparral, Catalina, J/Boat, Hobie Catamarans and Kayaks, Vanguard. View current listings on our website. Rentals: bowriders, pontoons, fishing, sailboats, kayaks. Services: complete engine/boat/sailboat repair, public launch and moorings, gas dock. New ship's store, canvas shop. Open 8-5 daily. 71 Varney Point Road, Gilford 03249 (603) 293-8000

Irwin Marine - Laconia/Alton
Sea Ray, Princecraft, Godfrey pontoon boats, Old Town canoes and kayaks and Sunfish. Sea Doo boats and PWC's Alton only. Factory-certified technicians, Parts, Accessories. 958 Union Ave. Laconia, 03247 (603) 524-6661 and Rte 28A, Alton 03810 603-875-5700.

Lakeport Landing - Laconia
Paugus Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee. 65 Gold Street, 03246; (603) 524-3755

Melvin Village Marina - Melvin Village
Specializing in Four Winns powerboats, Lund fishing boats, Key West offshore fishing boats, and Honda outboards. 462 Governor Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village NH, 03850; 603-544-3583

Meredith Marina - Meredith
Our Meredith location is the perfect spot for boat rentals. Stingray, bow riders, Landau Pontoons. 2 Bayshore Drive, Meredith NH 03253 (603) 279-7921

New Hampshire Marine Patrol - Gilford
Boater Education Requirements. 31 Dock Road, Gilford, NH 03249 (603) 293-2037 (877) 642-9700 Fax (603) 293-0096

Shep Brown's Boat Basin - Meredith
Full Service Marina - year round. Featuring Boston Whaler, Crest, Monterey & Sunsation. Factory certified technicians, Parts, Accessories. Ship's store, Fuel, Rentals. 31 Lovejoy Sands Road (off Meredith Neck Rd), Meredith, 03253 (603) 279-4573; (866) 350-7437

Silver Sands Motel & Marina - Gilford
On Lake Winnipesaukee, beautiful grounds, heated pool, full service marina, 1000' clean sandy beach. Rooms, housekeeping apts, & 2-3 bedroom cottages. 103 Weirs Rd, Rte 11B, 03249 (603) 293-4481

State Park Realty - Newbury
Certified staff with education and experience to service you as a Buyer or Seller Agent. Boat slips available. Will hold 28 to 32 ft sail or other smaller power boats. Deep Water Frontage. $3250/season each. PO Box 194 Newbury, NH 03255 603-763-4424

Thurston's Marina - Weirs Beach
Large selection of ski, and pontoon rentals, full service marina, gas docks, ships store, service, new and used boat sales. Open 7 days a week. Storage, dockage, on Lake Winnipesaukee. 18 Endicott Street North, (Route 3), Weirs Beach, 03247-5400. (603) 366-4811 (800) 366-4006

Trexler's Marina - Moultonborough
Full service marina specializing in Chris Craft, Kayot and Vanguard boats sales and service, boat rentals, fuel, boating supplies. By the Long Island bridge. HC 62 Box 248, Center Harbor, 03226 (mail) Moultonborough Neck Road, Moultonborough, 03254 (603) 253-7315

Westward Shores Camping Area & Marina - West Ossipee
Visit Expo North, our Marine Store on Rte 16, Ossipee. Sales-Service-Storage. Playbuoy/Avalon, Silverline, Mercury, Volvo. Route 16 on Ossipee Lake, West Ossipee 03890; (603) 539-6445

Winnisquam Marine, Inc. - Belmont
Enjoy boat rentals on easy to navigate Lake Winnisquam. Rent a rowboat, skiboat, pontoon boat. Prices are $55 - $250/ day safe, family fun!! All new 2006 Boats in Stock! Rt. 3, Belmont NH 03220 (603) 524-8380

Y Landing - Meredith
"Full Service Marina. Suzuki Outboard dealer w/parts and service. Alumacraft boat sales. 93octane gas and diesel available. Jetski rentals. Convenience store w/bait. Located across from Pine Island on Meredith Neck. 108 Powers Rd Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-5050 Fax 279-2229 Accessible by car or boat!"