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Ten Great Things to Do in Lakes

Sparkling lakes, water sports, and winter sports are the big draw to the Lakes Region

The Grande Dame of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region is beautiful, blue Lake Winnipesaukee, a year-round vacation destination that offers beaches, swimming, and every imaginable water sport (including ice fishing in the winter). The lake, which covers 72 square miles and includes 253 islands, is a monster in size, but it should not overshadow the equally lovely Squam Lakes. This group, consisting of Big Squam Lake, Little Squam Lake, and White Oak Pond, is where the Hollywood movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed. The Squam Lakes, at the base of the White Mountains, includes some of the most pristine bodies of water in New Hampshire. When the winter snows arrive, the area draws cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.

Major towns in the region include Wolfeboro, on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. The town, which claims in its motto to be “the Oldest Summer Resort in America,” is rustic and homey, and is a popular summer destination for families with children. Rentals of water sports equipment are widely available. The town, which encompasses the Wentworth State Park, is an easy drive from Boston and southern New Hampshire. Another notable town in the region is Moultonborough, which touches Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake. Moultonborough also is home to Castle in the Clouds. Built in 1913-1914, this stone mansion is a prime example of the Arts and Crafts architectural style of the early 20th century. Visitors to the 5,500-acre estate may tour the castle, walk to cascading waterfalls, hike mountain and carriage trails, ride the trolley, and feed the trout on Shannon Pond. Meredith is another lovely lakeside town where visitors can rest, walk, dine, and shop. Throughout the region, the fall foliage is spectacular, framed by blue sky and water. In the winter you can watch ice boats race or walk among the villages of ice-fishing shacks.

Ten Great Things to Do in Lakes

“Annie” -- Manchester, NH
Now through July 31, 2010

“Hairspray” – New London
Now through August 8, 2010
Katie Herzig -- Londonderry, NH
July 30, 2010
Marc Cohn at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
July 31, 2010
Americana Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
July 31, 2010
Sonny Landreth -- Londonderry, NH
July 31, 2010
Lakes Region Lakeside Craft Fair -- Laconia, NH
August 1, 2010
Old Time Fair -- Andover, NH
August 1, 2010
New England Piano Quintet -- Cornish, NH
August 1, 2010
Living Colour -- Londonderry, NH
August 1, 2010
“The Little Mermaid” -- Manchester, NH
August 3, 2010 to August 4, 2010
“Room Service” – Tamworth, NH
August 3, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Garden Series: Late Flowering Perennials -- Franklin, NH
August 4, 2010
Judy Collins -- Portsmouth, NH
August 4, 2010
Wild West Penny Carnival -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 5, 2010
Seacoast Concert for a Cure -- Rye, NH
August 5, 2010
Clydesdale camera day –Merrimack
August 7, 2010
Jeff Dearborn and the Contoocook Blues Society -- Concord, NH
August 7, 2010
Sugar-Coated Shakespeare -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 7, 2010
The Dan Lawson Band -- Londonderry, NH
August 7, 2010
Redneck River Run -- Boscawen, NH
August 7, 2010
Ana Popvic -- Londonderry, NH
August 8, 2010
“The Ghost Train” – Tamworth, NH
August 10, 2010 to August 14, 2010
“Snow White” -- Manchester, NH
August 10, 2010 to August 11, 2010
Livingston Taylor -- Portsmouth, NH
August 11, 2010
New Hampshire Antiques Show – Manchester
August 12, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Walk With Washington -- Portsmouth, NH
August 13, 2010
Tupelo Night of Comedy -- Londonderry, NH
August 13, 2010
Curious George Cottage Family Festival -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 13, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Blueberry Fiddle Festival -- Swanzey, NH
August 14, 2010
Summer Lobsterfest -- Weirs Beach, NH
August 14, 2010
Rhythm and Roots Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
August 14, 2010
“Ernest in Love” – Tamworth, NH
August 17, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Village Harmony -- Peterborough, NH
August 18, 2010
Artists in the Park -- Wolfeboro, NH
August 18, 2010
The Wailin' Jennys -- Porsmouth, NH
August 18, 2010
Community Luau -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 19, 2010
Wailin’ Jennys -- Londonderry, NH
August 19, 2010
Flower Show: “This Place is a Zoo!” -- Concord, NH
August 20, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Garden Series: Know Your Trees -- Franklin, NH
August 20, 2010
Kids Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
August 21, 2010
Great Northern Moose Native American Pow Wow -- Dummer, NH
August 21, 2010
Fire On the Mountain -- Henniker, NH
August 22, 2010
Farm Tour & Alfresco Cooking Demo -- Hopkinton, NH
August 22, 2010
“The Mystern of Irma Vep” – Tamworth-NH
August 24, 2010 to August 28, 2010
Curious George Sees Stars: Astronomy for Families -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 26, 2010
Richard Thompson -- Portsmouth, NH
August 27, 2010
Folk Festival -- Wolfeboro, NH
August 28, 2010
People Fest NH -- Manchester, NH
August 28, 2010
Family Farm Day: A Local Food Celebration -- Walpole, NH
August 28, 2010
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There's A Party In My City! -- Gilford, NH
August 31, 2010
Touch-A-Truck -- Antrim, NH
September 4, 2010
Wicked Wine and Brew Fest -- Litchfield, NH
September 11, 2010
Vintage & Vine -- Portsmouth, NH
September 11, 2010
New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival -- Portsmouth, NH
September 25, 2010
Vegetarian Expo -- Concord, NH
September 26, 2010
WHEB Chili Cook-Off -- Portsmouth, NH
October 9, 2010
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