Lakes Region (New Hampshire) activities: What to do in Lakes Region (New Hampshire)
Lakes Region (New Hampshire) activities: What to do in Lakes Region (New Hampshire)
The offers scenic day and evening cruises from several ports around Lake Winnipesaukee. The main port is through Weirs Beach though stops in Meredith, Center Harbor, and Wolfboro happen on different days of the week (check the schedule online).
There is a dinner cruise available most nights during the summer. This is a sit down dinner with waiters and a menu. Dress is very casual with many guests wearing shorts and a polo shirt or business casual clothing.
Some cruises at night feature special menus. If at all possible, reserve for the later cruise which features the sunset over the lake. Be aware that the weather gets chilly and make sure you pack a sweater.
For a more relaxing time consider the which leaves from either Meredith or Weirs Beach on one or two hours tours. Most travelers take the two hour route which consists of a round trip from their boarding station to the end of the line in both directions. The train travels from Meredit to Weirs Beach (30 minutes) on down to Paugus Bay (30 minutes) and then reverses directions for a total round trip time of 2 hours.
There is a which is essentially the Winnipesaukee Railroad with an additional fee to ride it during the lunch time. You may purchase a box lunch which consists of sandwiches and a dessert.
If rain is in the forecast during your vacation, you may want to travel north on I93 to the which takes you on a 2+ hour round trip up Mount Washington. The fare for this is expensive (presently $57 for adults and $37 for kids 4 - 12). The trip is a great way to experience the summit of Mount Washington. Be aware that it will be cold when you get to the top - so bring a sweater. Many days on the summit also feature very limited visibility - so check the weather first if an unobstructed summit view of the surrounding area is important to you.
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