Things to do in the area

[Island Girl]

Greetings my fellow forum members. I think I have been on this forum 24 years. I am now officially old.

My daughter and husband are coming for a week. They are in their fifties. They will want to venture off this island for a bit. What fun things can they do, with or without me. Not just restaurants, but places, activities, etc. They can travel a bit, maybe the Maine coast, or a bit north of here. They arrive tomorrow. She was born and raised in MA. He is from MD. They have been in WA for 20 years.

Thanks.
IG

[camp guy]

Locally, meaning around the Lake, there is the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro, a very interesting collection of World War II information about what was happening in this country during those days, plus WWII militaria for those interested. Also, in Moultonborough there is the New Hampshire Boat Museum in their new and expanded quarters, another very interesting experience.

[retired]

If they are active people, a climb up Mt. Major or Belknap is always fun.
Head to the top of Mt. Washington via the Cog Railway or auto road.
The zipline at Gunstock is a blast, along with the mountain coaster.
I don't who if anyone gives seaplane rides over the lake, but it is worth checking into.

[Shreddy]

Play golf - there are some gorgeous courses around the Lake. Birch Hill in Moultonborough has some amazing views and great sunsets. Waukewan in Meredith has some cool views early on and offers some very fun golf holes. Pheasant Ridge in Gilford is a good track with some views of the Lake.

[Descant]

I agree with Camp Guy. Note, the Boat Museum annual auction is Saturday 7/11, with previews Thursday and Friday afternoons. Lots of good hiking around but, as a rider, I like the chair lift and/or zip lines at Gunstock. I think they also have Segway rides.
As an islander, my personal preference is always to do things by boat, no car. A picnic cruise to Green's Basin, for example, with a stop at 19 Mile Bay for ice cream on the way home.

[MeredithMan]

Strolling around Portsmouth can be enjoyable. There are also cruises on the Piscataqua River that go out to the mouth of the ocean and back. If they are into roses/horticulture, Fuller Gardens in Hampton is an amazing place to visit.

Maine has Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk which are all nice to putt around in.

The summer theatre is in full swing at InterLakes HS Auditorium in Meredith. They always put on a great show.

The Tall Ships are in Boston this weekend

Concerts at Meadowbrook/Bank of NH Pavillion in Gilford

[Winilyme]

Driving the Kancamagus highway is fun. We like to pull off along the quiet stretches of the Swift river. Nice pools of cold water make this a good way to spend a warm summer afternoon. Nice small towns in the vicinity to visit too.

[ghfromaltonbay]

The Loon Center & the Olde Country Store in Moultonborough. The Barnstormers Summer Theater in Tamworth.

[Meredith AK]

A short or longer tube ride along the Saco river would be fun, especially since this next week will be warm and sunny. Nothing wrong with a few cocktails while floating.

https://www.sacorivertubing.com/

[garysanfran]

A cruise on The Mt. Washington...Daytime, dinner time, Friday dancing

[webmaster]

Island Girl, please update your forum email address. All notifications to your welchs.com address are bouncing back to me.

[retired]

Don't forget the music venues. Colonial Theater, Meadowbrook, Lakeport Opera House, and the Flying Monkey.

[fatlazyless]

With three totally different and separately located thrift stores, Plymouth NH rules as the 'Thrift Store Elephant' of New Hampshire.

Fliip'n Boomerang Furniture ...... mostly furniture ...... Tenney Mtn Hgwy, Exit 26


ReStore ...... vinyl records, cd's, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, sinks, kitchen cabinets, wood stoves, furniture, lawn mowers, snow blowers, canoes, kayaks, sailboats ....... Tenney Mtn Hgwy, Exit 26

Ladders ..... three large buildings loaded with a huge inventory of clothing and
everything else ....... south Main St, formerly a Rite Aid, Rt 93, Exit 25

Each thrift has a website, and Facebook.

[icg56]

Castle in the Clouds or a hike up Red Hill or Mt Major.

[thebix]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

With three totally different and separately located thrift stores, Plymouth NH rules as the 'Thrift Store Elephant' of New Hampshire.

Fliip'n Boomerang Furniture ...... mostly furniture ...... Tenney Mtn Hgwy, Exit 26


ReStore ...... vinyl records, cd's, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, sinks, kitchen cabinets, wood stoves, furniture, lawn mowers, snow blowers, canoes, kayaks, sailboats ....... Tenney Mtn Hgwy, Exit 26

Ladders ..... three large buildings loaded with a huge inventory of clothing and
everything else ....... south Main St, formerly a Rite Aid, Rt 93, Exit 25

Each thrift has a website, and Facebook.

You forgot Repurpose run by RJCrowley
12 Hitchner Rd Plymouth NH 03264
(603) 536-1363
Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00-4:00

[ApS]

Libby's Museum is no longer on the menu. (It is no longer open to the public).

Wolfeboro has sadly allowed the classic building to fall into partial disrepair. It is speculated that Wolfeboro's Board is seeking a commercial buyer for the property.

After all, who wouldn't gladly welcome a new "Dollar General" between Wolfeboro and Melvin Village?

[tis]

Originally Posted by ApS

Libby's Museum is no longer on the menu. (It is no longer open to the public).

Wolfeboro has sadly allowed the classic building to fall into partial disrepair. It is speculated that Wolfeboro's Board is seeking a commercial buyer for the property.

After all, who wouldn't gladly welcome a new "Dollar General" between Wolfeboro and Melvin Village?

Are you trying to start trouble??

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by tis

Are you trying to start trouble??

They could put it between a pawn shop and a bail bonds….might as well get it all done at once

[tis]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

They could put it between a pawn shop and a bail bonds….might as well get it all done at once

The town hates business, can you imagine those two?

[MikeF-NH]

going a short distance up 93 from the lake...you can take in Lincoln for some things to do including ride up the gondola for the cave hike or I believe they run a zip line there too. Clarks trading post is right there too.

Further up you have the Flume Gorge then Franconia Notch which includes some day-hike-able trails like Lonesome Pond. Also the gondolas at Canon Mtn. The drive through the Notch itself always amazes me.

The Lancaster Fair is coming up if it coincides with your visit.

Conway has great shoppes and loads of outlet shopping in North Conway.

You can also rent canoes or kayaks for a day trip down the Saco River out of Saco Bound or other outfitters in the area that includes the rental and pick up. Pack a lunch and enjoy easy waters and sandy bottoms most of the way.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is pretty cool. There is also a pontoon tour boat near the ramp at Squam (don't know the name).

[Descant]

Island Girl posted on 7/8 that her guests were coming 7/9 for a week, right? So, now it's time for IG to let us Know what her left coast guests enjoyed now that the selection time seems to be closed.

[chaseisland]

If they enjoy looking at trees drive the Sandwich Notch Road.

[Swimmer215]

Originally Posted by camp guy

Locally, meaning around the Lake, there is the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro, a very interesting collection of World War II information about what was happening in this country during those days, plus WWII militaria for those interested. Also, in Moultonborough there is the New Hampshire Boat Museum in their new and expanded quarters, another very interesting experience.

Seconding this! I wrongly assumed the Wright was going to be all tanks and bombs and death, but was totally charmed by all the "Life on the home front" material they have, like film clips and magazine covers.
For visitors interested in antiques, I'd recommend Melvin Village Mercantile. It's a very pretty and well-curated shop.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by tis

Are you trying to start trouble??

"Trouble" starts this evening at 6:00.

The Libby Trustees' Board is meeting at Wolfeboro's "Grand Hall".

Is there an apostrophe in "Trustees"??

[tis]

Originally Posted by ApS

"Trouble" starts this evening at 6:00.

The Libby Trustees' Board is meeting at Wolfeboro's "Grand Hall".

Is there an apostrophe in "Trustees"??

Do you know who is meeting with the selectmen tonight? The new group hopefully taking over as trustees?