Lakes Region

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Think the parents are hiding from the kids... Know the feeling 😂😂😂
Think the parents are hiding from the kids... Know the feeling 😂😂😂
#hiking.. i love hiking being out doors following a trail or just making my own fresh air and the out doors is amazing. i hike every chance i can close to home or travel to find new locations, I'm from akron Ohio but i love to travel this photo was from..NH great adventures all around
Sunset hike up Mount Major #takeahike
Great Spot to snap a pic wooden bridge perfect 64 Deb day in November

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Where to stay in Lakes Region

View of docks on Lake Winnipesaukee in Weirs Beach, Laconia, New

Weirs Beach

Lake views, live music, and beaches are some highlights of Weirs Beach. Make a stop by Winnipesaukee Pier or Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad while you're exploring.

Weirs Beach
Silver cascade in the White mountains

Eidelweiss Village

While there might not be top attractions in Eidelweiss Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Madison Boulder Natural Area and Madison Boulder.

Eidelweiss Village
Fire and Ice sunset

Plummer Point

Though Plummer Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Weirs Beach and Paugus Bay.

Plummer Point
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Pine River Pond

Though Pine River Pond might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Belleau Lake and Lake Ivanhoe.

Pine River Pond
Panoramic aerial view of Meredith Bay in Lake Winnipesaukee in fall from town center of Meredith, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Bayside

While Bayside might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.

Bayside
Houses with a garden in South Down Shores, Laconia, New Hampshire

South Down Shores

While South Down Shores isn't home to many top sights, Paugus Bay and Ahern State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Down Shores
Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

3 out of 5
281 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith NH
The price is CA $172 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
CA $172
CA $245 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Meredith. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (950 reviews)
Turned on the hot water and it was so hot it burned my hand. I'm glad that I did it and not my granddaughter. The pool it said 4ft and it wasn't that far intill it dropped off. Not happy at all with my stay. Never again.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Steele Hill Resorts

Steele Hill Resorts

3 out of 5
516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton NH
The price is CA $257 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $257
CA $279 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sanbornton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (779 reviews)
Great stay. Room and pool area is very clean.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Steele Hill Resorts
Cold Spring Plymouth Resort

Cold Spring Plymouth Resort

3.5 out of 5
460 North Ashland Road Ashland NH
The price is CA $180 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
CA $180
CA $195 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Ashland. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and a fitness center. Popular attractions The Flying Monkey Movie House and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Great place to stay. Wish they allowed dogs.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Cold Spring Plymouth Resort
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Cold Spring Plymouth Resort

Cold Spring Plymouth Resort

3.5 out of 5
460 North Ashland Road Ashland NH
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Ashland. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and a fitness center. Popular attractions The Flying Monkey Movie House and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Great place to stay. Wish they allowed dogs.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Cold Spring Plymouth Resort
Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location

Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location

Wakefield NH
Stay at this vacation home in Wakefield. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Ivanhoe and Lake Ivanhoe Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Beautiful scenery

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location
Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Gilford NH
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Gilford. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
Our second year family ski trip here. Massive house with everything you need for a large family and super clean when we checked in. Owner always responsive. Great place that the kids will always have fond memories of.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski
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Popular places to visit

The most beautiful view of New Hampshire. Our Anniversary Trip to Gunstock #TakeAHike

Gunstock Mountain Resort

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Gilford with a visit to Gunstock Mountain Resort. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Gunstock Mountain Resort
MOULTONBOROUGH, NH - OCTOBER 2015: Tourists visit Castle in the Clouds on a wonderful autumn morning

Castle in the Clouds

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Moultonborough with a stop at Castle in the Clouds. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Castle in the Clouds
Deserted wooden pier on a lake with forested shores at dusk. Beautiful fall foliage. Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, USA.

Winnipesaukee Pier

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Winnipesaukee Pier during your visit to Laconia. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Winnipesaukee Pier
Paugus Bay, Laconia, New Hampshire

Paugus Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Paugus Bay during your travels in Laconia. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.

Paugus Bay
Trail at Ahern State Park, in Laconia, New Hampshire.

Ahern State Park

You can take time to visit Ahern State Park during your travels to Laconia. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Ahern State Park

Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook

You can enjoy a show at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook during your stay in Gilford. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook

Cities near Lakes Region

Conway featuring autumn colours and a small town or village

Conway

Think the parents are hiding from the kids... Know the feeling 😂😂😂

Moultonborough

Alton Bay at Lake Winnipesaukee aerial view on Harmony Park and village of Alton Bay in fall in town of Alton, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Alton Bay

Panoramic view of mount Lafayette in the white mountains during fall foliage season

West Ossipee

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