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  • Albany, NH

    Huttopia - White Mountains

    Woodland cabins offer the best of both winter worlds: proximity to outdoor fun – and indoor heating

    Our wood Cabins blend authenticity and modern comfort in the heart of the White Mountains. Untreated hardwood construction, environmentally respectful and perfectly integrated into the forest landscape. Two floors with separate bedrooms, equipped kitchen, and cozy living room around the wood or gas stove. The new wooden Frontier Wagons offer a unique experience with two bedrooms, kitchenette, and private outdoor space with BBQ. Each accommodation features a terrace to admire the surrounding nature and relax after the day’s adventures.

    57 Pine Knoll Road, directions to Huttopia - White Mountains 603-447-3131
  • Lincoln, NH

    Mountain Club on Loon

    On-site spa and wellness center ensure your resort visit is relaxing, rejuvenating

    At the Mountain Club on Loon, they want you to do more than have a good time: They also want you to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. And that’s where the Mountain Club Spa & Wellness Center comes in. Check into the spa for an aromatherapy, hot stone or deep tissue massage. Choose from a variety of facials to make your skin firmer, brighter, calmer – or age-defying. The spa also offers reflexology, waxing services, manicures and pedicures and a variety of soothing body treatments for men and women. The resort’s wellness center features an indoor lap and leisure pool, seasonal outdoor pool, workout and cardio equipment, and classes including yoga, water aerobics, spin, meditation and pilates. Personal training and nutrition consulting are also offered.

    90 Loon Mountain Road, directions to Mountain Club on Loon 800-229-7829
  • Tilton, NH

    Lakes Region Tourism Association

    If you’re seeking that home-away-from-home accommodation, this region has plenty to choose from

    Whether you’re on a mega-vacation or a getaway weekend, you want a home base that feels, well, like home. In New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, there’s plenty of that with a wide selection of cozy cabins and cottages. And you have lots to choose from: classic cottages nestled in a shady pine grove, cabins with knotty-pine interiors close to fun attractions, lakeside cottages with patios and screened-in porches. You can opt for a serviceable kitchenette or a fully equipped kitchen; a fireplace or wood stove; access to a sandy beach or a sparkling pool. Some cottage communities even have heated whirlpools and hot tubs. Many have picnic areas or private grills. And some have docks for your boat in addition to areas for swimming and fishing.

    61 Laconia Road, directions to Lakes Region Tourism Association 603-286-8008

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  • Laconia, NH

    Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

    Dine on seasonal favorites, signature cocktails while enjoying breathtaking lake views

    With a tempting menu, superior service from a professional wait staff and a soothing waterside atmosphere, the Gazebo Beach Bar at The Margate on Winnipesaukee has been a guest favorite for summertime lunches and dinners for years. Dine on popular seasonal favorites, including Angus beef burgers, fish tacos and a selection of fresh salads. Enjoy specialty cocktails as well as a selection of wines and seasonal and craft beers while you look out over the picturesque lake, perhaps enjoying a spectacular sunset. There’s a kids’ menu – and some delectable desserts. The resort also serves a hot breakfast buffet during the summer season and other high-occupancy periods, and complimentary coffee and fresh fruit in the Courtyard Bistro area adjacent to the main lobby.

    76 Lake Street, directions to Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee 603-524-5210
  • Laconia, NH

    Naswa Resort

    Brilliantly crafted cuisine, creative cocktails will draw you to this restaurant with lake views

    Enjoy exceptional Lake Winnipesaukee dining at The NASWA Resort, where fresh seafood, lake views, and family friendly menus come together. The Blue Bistro is our signature waterfront restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner with options ranging from perfectly cooked Angus steaks and seafood specialties to creative vegetarian dishes and a full kids’ menu. Start your morning with guest favorites like the Big Wake, Egg McMakris, or Caribbean French Toast. For casual lakeside lunch or dinner, visit the NazBar & Grill—our beachfront bar known for tropical cocktails, lobster rolls, burgers, and unbeatable sunset views. Finish your day with classic New England entrées and homemade desserts. Whether you’re looking for romantic waterfront dining or a relaxed beach bar, The NASWA offers one of the best dining experiences on Lake Winnipesaukee.

    1086 Weirs Boulevard, directions to Naswa Resort 603-366-4341
  • Hampton Beach, NH

    Hampton Beach Village District

    If you have a taste for casual, fun dining with an ocean view, there’s an eatery here for you

    Hampton Beach, NH is not only a feast for the eyes — it’s also a feast, period, with the variety of restaurants, cafes, taverns and take-out eateries available to lucky vacationers. Stop in a popular tavern for a burger and a beer, or enjoy authentic Mexican food, fresh local seafood and New Orleans-style beignets, subs in homemade Syrian bread, or award-winning lobster rolls and “chowdah.” Start your morning with fresh donuts and local coffee or a full beach breakfast. Marvel at the ocean view from several waterfront restaurants, or head inside for live music. Sip a frozen concoction at a tiki bar or a creative coffee drink at a neighborhood coffee shop. Pick up a bucket of famous pressure-cooked chicken for the beach, or stroll the boardwalk with oh-so-good fried dough.

    115 Ocean Boulevard, directions to Hampton Beach Village District 603-926-8717

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About New Hampshire

Welcome to Visit New Hampshire

Great Vacations on the Ocean, the Lakes, and the White Mountains

New Hampshire offers great vacations. People travel from everywhere to enjoy the state's vacation attractions and activities. From the Great North Woods to the Lakes Region to the ocean beaches, New Hampshire is a vacation destination beloved by adults and families for its outdoor activities, mountains, beaches, and fun family attractions. Generations of families travel to vacation spots like North Conway, Lake Winnipesaukee and Hampton Beach, NH. In the Seacoast and White Mountains, outdoor activities go on winter and summer. It's a vacation land for all tastes.

New Hampshire Regions and Highlights

Dartmouth NH & Lake Sunapee Area

This serene region is a place of outdoor activities in all seasons. There's numerous lakes in the region, but the largest is Lake Sunapee, which stretches north from Newbury, NH to New London, NH and provides a excellent backdrop for water sports and back-to-nature vacations. Winter sports enthusiasts travel to Mt. Kearsarge and Mt. Sunapee for skiing and snowmobiling. Covered bridge fans find the Cornish-Windsor, NH Bridge a charming attraction. Dartmouth College is a center of top-caliber arts & entertainment, for locals, students, and vacationers.

The Great North Woods

This region is comprised of the northernmost reaches of New Hampshire, beyond the White Mountain National Forest to the Connecticut Lakes, and finally the Canadian border. It's a vacation dream for people who love lakes, rivers, wildlife and towering forests. Outdoor enthusiasts travel from far and wide to enjoy rugged vacation activities like hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating, ATV riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and moose watching. Festivals and other activities and attractions are plentiful in the towns of Colebrook, Columbia, and Pittsburg.

The Lakes Region

The greatest namesake of a Lakes Region, NH vacation is beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, a large body of water including islands, bays and sandy beaches that is a year-round attraction. Activities in the area naturally include water sports and fishing, with entertainment and dining at local resorts, while the nearby forests and hills host plenty of land-based outdoor fun. Other grand lakes in the area include Big Squam and Little Squam Lakes near Holderness, NH, and Lake Winnisquam near Laconia, NH. The town of Wolfeboro, NH on the southern side of Winnipesaukee is rustic and homey, and popular for families with children who travel there yearly. Other lakeside towns include Moultonborough, NH and Meredith, NH, where vacationers can rest, walk, dine, shop and enjoy the local attractions.

Merrimack Valley NH & The State Capitol Area

Manchester, NH, a thriving mill town a century ago, is enjoying a revival as a vacation destination, fueled by attractions like performing arts and museums. Entertainment activities are always happening at the Verizon Arena. The Palace Theater presents Broadway shows and live concerts. The state capitol, Concord, NH, is home to the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, where children can learn about exploring the universe. Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, NH is a living history museum with costumed interpreters.

The Monadnock Region

This region, located in the southeast corner of New Hampshire, takes its name from Mount Monadnock near Jaffrey, NH. Sometimes called the most-climbed mountain in the world, it's explored by over 100,000 hikers and campers each year. The mountain has 40 miles of trails, and on a clear day the summit provides a view of every New England state! For children and families, Friendly Farm in Dublin, NH and Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH are great attractions that offer fun activities for kids, like visiting farm animals and taking hay rides.

Seacoast Region

New Hampshire's slice of Atlantic Ocean waterfront is packed with fun, beauty, and history for travelers and vacationers. Hampton Beach, NH is a family beach with activities and attractions for everyone. Portsmouth, NH is a mellow city of cobblestoned streets, historic buildings with dining and shopping, and Prescott Park with great views of the waterfront. One major attraction, Strawbery Banke Museum, is an immersion into history as well as nature and local events.

The White Mountains

The majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire features plenty of great family attractions, outdoor sports & recreation, grand historic hotels and rustic lodges, and during the winter becomes a hub for snowy fun! Enjoy a drive along the spectacular Kancamagus Highway between Lincoln and Conway, NH. Stop off in North Conway, NH for some excellent outlet shopping and dining.

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