Summer Fun Ideas - What are you up to?

[Rattlesnake Gal]

As the summer season approaches, what kind of things are you planning on doing? As I work on the calendar I see that The Lakes Region has much to offer.

See post #23 for updated 2010 links!

I must have missed something, what are you planning on doing this summer in the Lakes Region?

[This'nThat]

What are you planning on doing this summer in the Lakes Region?
Sit on the back deck, watch the boats, and read the FORUM!

All kidding aside, thanks for all the links. They're going to end up helping someone, I'm sure.

[Argie's Wife]

Thank you for that great list of things to do and places to go! I bet that was a lot of work and I really appreciate all this info to go on! :D


Here's a few happenings in my little town:

June 6 - Town-wide yard sale - get your maps at the Town Hall or at the Parks & Recs. Dept Office on Main Street

June 27 - Touch-A-Truck at the Bay - bring the kids to check out the fire engines, town trucks, police cars, etc. It's free and the kids love it.

June 28 - Canoe & Kayak Race - CLICK HERE (p://www.alton.nh.gov/CalendarDetail.asp?ID=1424) for more info.

July 3 - East Bay Jazz Concert & Fireworks at Alton Bay

Aug 8 - Old Home Day (Alton)

Every Sat., starting in July, there is a FREE concert scheduled at Alton Bay. The last Sat. of these concerts is 8/29.

[fatlazyless]

Can't stand the continued high heat, haze and humidity, the dreaded 3-H's of the summer? Take a scenic 45 minute drive up to Waterville Valley, Route 93- exit 28, and go ice skating on their gigundic, super-duper Olympic size and quality ice surface of the Waterville Valley Ice Arena. Totally inside and enclosed, home to the Magic Blades Figure Skating Club, and Plymouth State University Panthers ice hockey team and ice hockey camp. Heated, air conditioned, Muzaked and Zambonied; it's just like walking into a huge 45 degree refrigerator. Some go there just to chill out and watch the show. For non-skaters, young and adult, they have two sizes of elderly, walker-style supporters that glide along on the ice in front of you, sort of like training wheels on ice just for the non-skater looking to get a start.

Plus it is all very inexpensive to skate or rent skates there thanks to the Town of Waterville Valley and their rich residential property base/bank. Live free or die!

(603) 236-4813

Other WV summer ideas: bicycle rentals, kayak rentals for families in Corcoran's Pond, 9-hole WV golf course, 18 red clay tennis courts, athletic club with indoor & outdoor heated pools, restaurants, hiking 4500' Mt Osceola .

WV is becoming a go-to spot for bicyclers, both mountain bike and touring: two different bicycle venues, side by side, at WV.

[Resident 2B]

Hey RG,

What a great list! I am sure it took a lot of time, but it will definately help so many people, tourists, part-times and residents.

I deeply appreciate all that you do to make our part of the world a better place!

I can only add two things.

1) going to the Laconia Airport after the Nascar races in June and September and seeing the drivers up close and for free. Great jets as well.

2) the remote controlled sailboat races on Lily Pond near the Laconia airport on Saturday mornings. Another great freeby!

R2B

[KellyG]

What a great thread this is! I just returned from my yearly Las Vegas trip with my mom and it is now time to think about my yearly Weirs Beach trip. I have to admit, I love the lake area more than I love Las Vegas.

I am definitely going to look into some of these things to do. One thing on my list is to go to Castle in the Clouds. I have been meaning to go for the last couple of years, but just have not made it there yet.

[rrr]

This is great RG - as others have noted, a lot of hard work went into this list! Thank you for putting it together.

The only thing I can think to add is the moving wall - which will be in Newmarket this weekend and Wolfeboro in September.

thanks again!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

It is my pleasure to share these ideas with my Forum family. :D

Does anyone know the name of the go-cart place near Weirs Beach? I noticed when we went by the other day that they now have water bumper boats! Looks like lots of fun!

[angela4design]

I think that go-kart place is Logs of Fun and Daytona Fun Parks (http://www.logs-of-fun.com)

My plan is to spend as much time as possible chilling in the hammock with sunshine and a nice lake breeze, as much as the summer allows.

[onthebay]

Stuff your own collectible anlmal on the Winnipesaukee Pier:)
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[sa meredith]

Wow! What a nice idea. And that really is quite the list.
If I may add one thing...
If you are a bit of a thrill seeker, and don't mind taking a drive up to Lincoln, try the Zip Line. Quite the rush. A bit pricey, at $85, but as a one time thing it is probably worth it. Don't go on a weekend without a reservation. They are almost always sold out on Saturdays and Sundays.

http://www.alpinesnowmobiling.com/Zipline%20New%20Hampshire.html

[Just Sold]

Not just for the summer months!

We visited Red Cranberries yesterday for the 1st time and discoverered a great shoppe. Nicely laid out and with what I felt were very good prices and a nice mix of antique and collectable items. They even have many of McDudes collectable framed post cards from around the Lakes Region to choose from!
So before the boat goes in, the cottage is opened or even after that visit Red Cranberries in Alton and some of the other wonderful businesses around the lake.

[corollaman]

Kayaking, water skiing, tubing, car shows

[Hermit Cover]

My kids and grandchildren will be here for two weeks in June....Thanks for the list.....My question is "What will they do the 2nd Week????!!!":laugh:

[scubajay1153]

"Learn to dive with United Divers of NH, Dive Winnipesaukee or Fathom Divers."

Thanks for the props for the scuba community but I have to point out a couple things. United Divers is a Dive Club out of Manchester and not a shop for services. Fathom Divers went out of business last fall as did Aquanuts Scuba in Concord. How ever, staff from both of those shops (including me) have teamed with Howie Richards of Production Trailer and Dock in Meredith who has opened Central NH Divers (a full serivice dive shop) at his facility. CNHD is working closely with DW as well to allow a mutually satisfying situation to open the world of scuba to all the folks around the Lakes Region and beyond.
Stop by and check out the new showroom and chat up the folks. As spring creeps near things will be heating up and you can be sure to hear more from CNHD including class information and other great adventures.

http://www.productiontraileranddock.com/
Central NH Divers
Rt 3 (between the Traffic :)Circle and the Weirs)
Meredith, NH
603-528-2330

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Thanks for the information scubajay1153. Looks like it's time to update last year's list. Too bad about those businesses failing. :(

Best of luck to Central NH Divers (http://www.productiontraileranddock.com/)!
(I've added them under the category of Sports in the Lake Links (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/links/index.php).)

[Meredith lady]

Once again you have helped your forum friends with this amazing list. You are, well...amazing!

[scubajay1153]

Thanks for that! I will have a Facebook page up soon as well...

Will we be seeing you this spring/summer?

[WinnDixie]

Once again you have helped your forum friends with this amazing list. You are, well...amazing!

Yes, RG is amazing...and she even helped me get my avatar! You-know-what would have frozen over before I could have done it by myself!!

[phoenix]

how about ordering up nice summer weather. Last year was terrible

[RLW]

Just sitting on the farmers porch watching boats, skiers, wave runners and alike go by, play with the grand kids and work in the yard as needed.:)

[BroadHopper]

Just sitting on the farmers porch watching boats, skiers, wave runners and alike go by, play with the grand kids and work in the yard as needed.:)

This is about all we can do. Hopefully the economy will get better.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

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://www.themiddlenh.org/index.html)– 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!

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Photo of Lakeside Living Expo
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, Rock’n Rib Fest, camping.. the list goes on and on.

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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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Photo from the Rattlesnake Gal Collection (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=176)

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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Enjoy a stroll through Red Cranberries (http://www.redcranberries.com) in Alton. (You can pick up matted and framed copies of McDude's postcards here!)

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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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Photo from the Rattlesnake Gal Collection (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=176)

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/ ) Take in Friday night fireworks from the water!
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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Photo from the gallery of JG1222 (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=724)
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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From the Webmaster Photo Gallery (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=4)
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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Photo from the Rattlesnake Gal Collection (http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=176)

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.

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Smith Candies of Alton (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alton-NH/Smith-Candies-of-Alton/114199451927297?v=wall) has ice cream too! In the past, it's been local home made Bobby-Sue's (http://www.bobbysueshomemadeicecream.com/) of Freedom.

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)

[Jonas Pilot]

Oh man, there's nothing to do.

What a great list! Thanks for all the work it took to put that together.

[SIKSUKR]

Oh man, there's nothing to do.

Ya,nobody does anything anymore cuz there's too much to do!:laugh:

[mcdude]

I highly recommend the Pemi-Baker tubing adventure down the river. We went last year and it was a blast. We went on a day after it had rained heavily so the river was high and fast moving. Lots of leisurely fun just floating along......

[Mr. V]

My son and his newlywed wife will be at the lake with me for two weeks this summer, and a few activities we plan that all should enjoy include:

hiking Mt. Major;

Cog Railway / outlets at North Conway;

catching a show at Meadowbrook;

a cruise on the Mount.

[Lucy Goose]

Great list. Thanks for putting it together. I've done so many things over the years. It makes you realize just how special NH is. WE have it all. I would also recommend a tube or kayak trip down the Saco. There are a couple of places in Conway and Bartlett (we like the best) that will rent them to you, drop you off and pick you up later down the river. Lots of fun. :D

[Lucy Goose]

Wow! What a nice idea. And that really is quite the list.
If I may add one thing...
If you are a bit of a thrill seeker, and don't mind taking a drive up to Lincoln, try the Zip Line. Quite the rush. A bit pricey, at $85, but as a one time thing it is probably worth it. Don't go on a weekend without a reservation. They are almost always sold out on Saturdays and Sundays.

http://www.alpinesnowmobiling.com/Zipline%20New%20Hampshire.html

Brettonwoods also has a great one now that takes 3 and a half hours, part hiking and riding.