I've been meaning to update this post, but just haven't had time. Most of the links and information is still good. Have fun and enjoy your vacation!
Theater & Music:
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The Barnstormers Theater (http://www.barnstormerstheatre.org/) - Tamworth
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The Streetcar Company (http://www.streetcarcompany.com/) – Laconia
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The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village (http://www.interlakestheatre.com/)
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Winnipesaukee Playhouse (http://www.winniplayhouse.com/) – Weirs Beach
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Great Waters Music Festival (http://www.greatwaters.org/)
Offering various events in Wolfeboro throughout the summer.
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Heifetz International Music Institute (http://www.heifetzinstitute.org/index.html)
Various concerts in Wolfeboro
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Meadowbrook (http://www.meadowbrook.net/)has many concerts and events to choose from.
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Middle NH Arts and Entertainment Center (http://themiddlenh.org/) – Franklin
Wolfeboro Folk Concert Series (http://www.wolfeborofolk.com/wfolk_concerts.html)
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Two Fiddles Traditional New England Barn Dances (http://www.laufman.org/index.htm)
Many surrounding towns have weekly concerts.
(Please check the calendar - they will be added as I find them.)
Attractions:
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Drop in to see Artist, photographer, Sandy Martin's (http://www.sandymartinart.com/) studio overlooking the public docks in Wolfeboro.
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Visit Surroundings Art Gallery (http://www.surroundingsart.com/), nestled between Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake and the base of the White Mountains.
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The Old Print Barn in Meredith (http://www.lakesregion.org/oldprintbarn/) offers a complete art experience.
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Winnipesaukee Pier at Weirs Beach (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/pier/)
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Play in the arcade. (http://www.weirsbeach.com/halfmoon/arcades.html)
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Stuff your own collectible animal at Animaland at Winni's Woods (http://www.winniswoods.com/) - Weirs Beach
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Visit the Annalee Doll Museum. (http://www.annalee.com/)
Take in a movie at the Weirs Beach Drive-In Theater (http://www.weirsbeach.net/drivein.html)
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Head to The Boat Museum (http://www.nhbm.org) for a visit or go on their boathouse tour in August. Take in a boat show or bid in their auction in July. You and or your family could even build a boat!
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Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society (http://www.lwhs.us/)
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The Libby Museum (http://wolfeboronh.us/Pages/WolfeboroNH_Museum/index) is worth a visit.
Go on an adventure with Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire. (http://www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com/)
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Visit the historic Belknap Mill. (http://www.belknapmill.org/)
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Learn about the Shakers at Canterbury Shaker Village (http://www.shakers.org/)
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From the Sunset Bob Collection (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=15)
Castle in the Clouds (http://www.castleintheclouds.org) where you can take a walk, attend an antique or car show, catch some jazz and join a Pow-Wow!
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Tour Pepi Herrmann Crystal (http://www.handcut.com/)
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Take a trip back in time and honor our heroes at The Wright Museum. (http://wrightmuseum.org)
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Funspot (http://www.funspotnh.com/)hosts many events throughout the summer. Including bingo (http://www.lwhs.us/bingo.htm)! Bowling (http://www.funspotnh.com/mws-bowling.htm) and mini golf (http://www.funspotnh.com/mini-golf.htm) too! New this year Monkey Trunks at Funspot!
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Gunstock (http://www.gunstock.com/) offers many fun things to do – Shave your hair for charity, fishing derbies, Lakeside Living Expo, Mud Hog Trail Race and Timberfest, camping.. the list goes on and on. New this year Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park! (http://www.gunstock.com/summer/adventure/)
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Heritage Farm (http://heritagefarm.net/home.htm) has fun family events. A pancake house too! :liplick: Their bacon is scrumptious!
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Discover the Ox-K Farm (http://oxkfarm.com/discoverybro.htm) in picturesque Gilford Village. Afterward take a hike on their mountain trails.
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Take a Stone Gate Vineyard (http://www.stonegatevineyard.com/) tour!
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Take a cruise on the newly renovated M/S Mount Washington or the M/V Sophie C or M/V Doris E. (http://www.cruisenh.com/)
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Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association (http://www.lwsa.org/) can teach you how to sail. They race on Thursday evenings throughout the summer in The Broads.
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Take a trip to The Loon Center (http://www.loon.org/)
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New England Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Society (http://www.necacbs.org/index.html) has many shows and events during the summer season.
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (http://www.nhnature.org) offers lake cruises and other fun stuff.
Like cars? Go to a car show at Pure Adrenaline Motorsports. (http://www.pureadrenalinemotorsportsnh.com/index.php?module=events)
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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm (http://www.remickmuseum.org/) for good old fashioned fun.
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Have tea and take a stroll through the garden at The Topiary at Owls Rest Farm. (http://thetopiary.com/tours.htm)
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English Cream Tea at Tarbin Gardens (http://www.tarbingardens.com), with ponds, tropical house and animals.
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Learn to dive with Fathom Divers. (http://www.fathomdivers.com)
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Take a dive class with Central NH Divers (http://www.productiontraileranddock.com/), located at Production Trailer and Dock in Meredith.
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Take a hike! (http://www.nhtrails.org/)
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Play golf! (http://www.lakesregionhome.com/golf-information/)
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Take a train ride with the Hobo Railroad. (http://www.hoborr.com/events.html).
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Rent something fun at Parafunalia (http://www.sportsandmarineparafunalia.com/html/rentals.htm)!
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Poke around The Old Country Store and Museum. (http://www.nhcountrystore.com/)
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Browse through Yikes Gallery in Center Harbor. (http://www.yikesgallery.com/)
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Stroll through Blacks in Wolfeboro. (http://www.blacksgifts.com/)
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Take a free guided tour at Hampshire Pewter (http://hampshirepewter.com) in Wolfeboro.
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Jay's Mini Golf and Arcade (http://www.jaysbayside.com/)in Alton Bay looks like fun.
Don’t have a boat or a boating certificate?
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Take a private cruise with Latitude 43° Private Cruises (http://www.latitude43charters.com/index.html)on Lake Winnipesaukee.
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Enjoy the old world luxury feel of a classic mahogany cruiser with The Smile of the Great Spirt. ( http://www.thesmileofthegreatspirit.com/ ) Visit their website for more videos!
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Take a private cruise and get married or renew your vows with JP Boating (http://www.jpboating.com/)! (Our very own Coastal Laker)
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Learn fun water sports with Ekal Excursions (http://www.ekalexcursions.com/). They also offer relaxing alternatives out on the lake.
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Have fun at the Weirs Beach Go-Kart Track (http://www.wbgokarts.com/) across from Funspot.
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Try the bumper boats. bungee jumper or go-karts at Logs of Fun and Daytona Fun Park (http://www.logs-of-fun.com/)!
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Mill Falls (http://millfalls.com/marketplace/)in Meredith.
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Take an antique boat ride aboard the Millie B or a trolley tour on Molly the Trolley (http://wolfeborotrolley.com/) in Wolfeboro.
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Rent a kayak at River Run Kayak Rentals (http://www.rrdeli.com/events.shtml)
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Take a Pemi-Baker River Adventure (http://www.pbriveradventures.com/pbriveradventures.com/Home.html).
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Rent a boat or Jet Ski with Lake Side Boat Rentals (http://www.lakesideboatrentals.com/).
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Visit The Christmas Loft (http://www.christmasloft.com)to pick out an ornament to remember your Lake Winnipesaukee trip by.
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Shopping at Tanger Outlets (http://www.tangeroutlet.com) in Tilton.
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway (http://www.nhms.com/schedule/) is not just NASCAR!
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Visit one of Meredith's many parks and beaches (http://www.meredithnh.org/parks.php).
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Enjoy one of the parks in Wolfeboro (http://www.wolfeboronh.us/Pages/WolfeboroNH_Recreation/ppb).
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Explore Center Harbor! (http://www.centerharbornh.org/parks.html)
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Relax in Alton Bay (http://www.alton.nh.gov/PnRFacilities.asp) at a park or a beach.
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Enjoy the day at Ellacoya State Park (http://www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/alphabetical-order/ellacoya-state-park/) in Gilford.
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Explore the vicinity of Moultonboro (http://www.trails.com/city-trails.aspx?keyword=Moultonborough&state=NH).
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Take a walk on the new WOW Trail (http://www.wowtrail.com) in Laconia.
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Visit Monkey Trunks (http://www.monkeytrunks.com/index.php?page=new-hampshire) at the edge of the Lakes Region for some high adventure!
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Visit the Polar Caves (http://www.polarcaves.com/index/what) and see what the glaciers left behind.
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Ruggles Mine (http://www.rugglesmine.com) for the geologist in you. Be sure to bring safety glasses and a hammer! ;)
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From the McDude Gallery (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=20)
Stop in for goodies at The Yum Yum Shop. (http://yumyumshop.com/)
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Get your candy fix or have an ice cream at the historic Kellerhaus (http://kellerhaus.com)
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Sawyer's Dairy Bar (http://www.sawyersnh.com/) is a safe bet for delicious ice cream and other tasty delights.
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Photo from the Rattlesnake Gal Collection (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=176)
Bailey's Bubble (http://www.baileysbubble.com/flavors.htm) is a must do for homemade ice cream when you're over Wolfeboro way.
Horseback Riding:
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High Meadow Farms (http://www.highmeadowsfarms.com/) - Wolfeboro
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Cobble Mountain Stables (http://www.cobblemountainstables.com/) – Gilford
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Black Mountain Stables (http://www.blackmt.com/summeractivitiespage.php) - Jackson
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Rent a steel horse at Laconia Harley-Davidson (http://www.laconiaharley.com/) :D
Once you've exhausted the Lakes Region attractions, check out Northern New Hampshire Attractions (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/links/browselinks.php?c=28)