Any seaplane accessible Restaurants in the area?

Piston · 04-16-2012, 03:21 PM

Does anyone know of restaurant in the Lakes Region on any of the bigger lakes that is accessible by seaplane?
(Aside from Alton Bay)?

My dad's birthday is coming up and I have a friend who owns a seaplane a short distance away, I thought it would be cool to have him fly into Alton Bay, pick us up, and fly somewhere to a restaurant as a surprise to my father.

My friend with the seaplane may be the best bet to check with, but you guys never cease to amaze me with local knowledge

BroadHopper · 04-16-2012, 07:27 PM

I've seen seaplanes at the NASWA.

SAMIAM · 04-17-2012, 08:01 AM

I would think that any restaurant with docks would accomodate a seaplane....how about Church landing (Lakeshouse)........only problem is if the plane exceeds 45MPH at landing,you'll be over the speed limit and Rusty will be out there calling Marine Patrol

no-engine · 04-17-2012, 11:31 AM

After landing you'd need to come in at headway speed.

Beach seaplane by Bay Point Inn (Lago Restaurant), where there used to be seaplane rides many years ago.
Then call any restaurant for transportation, unless stay at Lago or walk!

SIKSUKR · 04-17-2012, 01:43 PM

Is the Alton ice runway still open?

camp guy · 04-17-2012, 01:49 PM

At this time of year with very quiet boat traffic, you could probably land most anywhere there was enough space. I have seen seaplanes in Wolfeboro Bay, and there are several very nice restaurants right downtown within walking distance.

Sounds like a great party for your Dad, good luck.

Bear Islander · 04-17-2012, 02:28 PM

I have seen people beach a float plane on the public property just to the left of the Center Harbor beach. They park right in front of the square brick "whatever it is" building next to the shore. One Bear Island resident would park his plane there while he went grocery shopping.

From there it is a short walk or shuttle ride to Canoe Restaurant.

Piston · 04-17-2012, 03:50 PM

Thanks for all the replies. That should get me started!

Are there any restaurants on Newfound Lake?

no-engine · 04-17-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Piston

Thanks for all the replies. That should get me started!

Are there any restaurants on Newfound Lake?

YES.

You could fly to northern part of state and Connecticut Lakes, where there are restaurants and cabins.

AC2717 · 04-18-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Piston

Thanks for all the replies. That should get me started!

Are there any restaurants on Newfound Lake?

The Big Catch is right on the beach on Newfound lake

The same owner owns a steak place right up the street as well, easily in walking distance, maybe less than 5 minutes.

Could run the plane right onto the beach

Have to see if they are open for the season though

djwoodward · 04-18-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

The Big Catch is right on the beach on Newfound lake

The same owner owns a steak place right up the street as well, easily in walking distance, maybe less than 5 minutes.

Could run the plan right onto the beach

Have to see if they are open for the season though

I don't believe either of these restaurants will be open until Memorial Day weekend (or nearly so). Call ahead. You might also check out the Inn at Newfound Lake

04-16-2012, 03:21 PM	#1
Piston Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upton, MA/Alton Bay Posts: 81 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Any seaplane accessible Restaurants in the area? Does anyone know of restaurant in the Lakes Region on any of the bigger lakes that is accessible by seaplane? (Aside from Alton Bay)? My dad's birthday is coming up and I have a friend who owns a seaplane a short distance away, I thought it would be cool to have him fly into Alton Bay, pick us up, and fly somewhere to a restaurant as a surprise to my father. My friend with the seaplane may be the best bet to check with, but you guys never cease to amaze me with local knowledge

04-16-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Naswa I've seen seaplanes at the NASWA. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Is the Alton ice runway still open? __________________ SIKSUKR

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camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Seaplane accessible restaurants... At this time of year with very quiet boat traffic, you could probably land most anywhere there was enough space. I have seen seaplanes in Wolfeboro Bay, and there are several very nice restaurants right downtown within walking distance. Sounds like a great party for your Dad, good luck.

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SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	I would think that any restaurant with docks would accomodate a seaplane....how about Church landing (Lakeshouse)........only problem is if the plane exceeds 45MPH at landing,you'll be over the speed limit and Rusty will be out there calling Marine Patrol

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04-17-2012, 11:31 AM	#4
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	After landing you'd need to come in at headway speed. Beach seaplane by Bay Point Inn (Lago Restaurant), where there used to be seaplane rides many years ago. Then call any restaurant for transportation, unless stay at Lago or walk!

04-17-2012, 02:28 PM	#7
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,757 Thanks: 31 Thanked 429 Times in 203 Posts	I have seen people beach a float plane on the public property just to the left of the Center Harbor beach. They park right in front of the square brick "whatever it is" building next to the shore. One Bear Island resident would park his plane there while he went grocery shopping. From there it is a short walk or shuttle ride to Canoe Restaurant.

04-17-2012, 03:50 PM	#8
Piston Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upton, MA/Alton Bay Posts: 81 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. That should get me started! Are there any restaurants on Newfound Lake?