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Recreation abounds in every season with lake activities taking center stage each summer. Dinner cruises on Lake Sunapee, water skiing, canoeing and swimming at area state beaches. A brisk hike through well marked nature trails or up Mt. Kearsarge to the look-out tower will fill an afternoon nicely. Mountain and road biking, downhill and cross country skiing, tennis and championship golf courses - we have everything to do or nothing to do - if that's your pleasure. For a taste of life in a simpler time and place, take a step back and visit Bradford, the Gateway to the Lake Sunapee Region


  
 
Year Around

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Warner, Great displays of Indian Artifacts http://www.indianmuseum.org/main.htm

The Enfield Shaker Musuem, Enfield, NH http://www.shakermuseum.org/

The Fort at No. 4, Charlestown, Demonstrations of domestic and military life are held daily,

Colby Sawyer College, New London, Colby-Sawyer College offers a wide range of cultural and educational events throughout the year, which are open to the general public. http://www.colby-sawyer.edu

Haunting Whisper Vineyard, Danbury, http://www.hauntingwhisper.net

New London Historical Society, New London, 10 restored buildings, Concord Coach, wagons and more! http://www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org/

Shaker Villages at Canterbury and Enfield http://www.shakers.org/

The Fells / Hay Estate, Newbury, NH http://www.thefells.org/

Musterfield Field Farm Museum,  Great historic place to visit in North Sutton! http://www.musterfieldfarm.com/

Newport Opera House, Newport, http://www.newportoperahouse.com

NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble, New London, http://www.nesetheatre.org

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center , Concord, Fantastic events to see the stars! http://www.starhop.com/

Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord http://www.ccanh.com/

Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester http://www.verizonwirelessarena.com/
The new Verizon Arena in Manchester is nearby for great concerts with big-name artists and sporting events.

West Meadow Stables, Bradford www.westmeadowstables.com
A local stable offering trail rides, foliage rides, sleigh and hay rides.

Many of the local towns have "Concerts on the Green" and there are plenty of local restaurants that invite small bands and singers to perform in their establishments.

There are many small artisan studios in the area and we can quickly direct you to crafters of many different varieties.

 
Spring / Summer

New London Barn Playhouse The Barn Playhouse features talent from all over  the country in traditional summer stock fashion.  http://www.nlbarn.com  Box office 603-526-4631  Tickets can be waiting at the box office while you enjoy some of the fine local dining available in the area.

Sunapee Dinner Cruises  http://www.mvkearsarge.com/

MV Mt. Sunapee Cruises  http://www.sunapeecruises.com

Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, One of the Biggest Fairs in the State!  http://www.hsfair.org/

Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway  http://www.srkg.com/

NH Motor Speedway, NH's Claim to Fame!  http://www.nhms.com/

Star Speedway, Epping - Enduros, Strictly Stocks, Road Runners, Spectacular Drags  http://www.starspeedway.com/

Kearsarge Arts Theatre (KAT) Company, New London, 603-526-4906 Box Office 927-4899 (opens late June)

Ruggles Mine,Grafton http://www.rugglesmine.com/

State Parks and Outdoors

Winslow State Park Route 11, Wilmot, NH 03287, Phone: 603-526-6168
Winslow State Park is located on the northwest  slope of Mt. Kearsarge in Wilmot, New Hampshire. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views of the White Mountains to the north and the taller of the southern and central Vermont peaks. Mt. Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, and Pleasant Lake dominate the closer landscape. A one-mile foot trail leads from the picnic area to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge. A 1- 3/4 mile trail offers a loop possibility. The Park is open weekends from mid-April to mid-June, and daily from mid-June to early November. Admission to the Park is $3.00; children 11 and under are admitted free of charge.

Rollins State Park, Route 103, Warner, NH 03278, Phone: 603-456-3808
Located in the town of Warner, Rollins State Park is situated on the south slope of Mt. Kearsarge.  A 3-1/2 mile long scenic auto road rises from the park entrance through woodlands to the parking and picnic areas. The picnic area, located in a natural wooded glen beneath granite ledges, is historically referred to as the "Garden." It affords views that stretch from Mt. Monadnock to the hills of New Hampshire's coastal plain. The summits of Pack Monadnock, Crotched and Uncanoonuc Mountains, the hills of central Massachusetts, and the Boston skyline are visible on the horizon, while the Mink Hills and Merrimack River Valley can be seen nearby. A one-half mile trail to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge leaves from the picnic area.
The Park is open daily from mid-June to late October, and weekends only from late October to November 11.

Sunapee State Beach and State Park, Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255  Phone: 603-763-5561
This major recreation area in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region offers year-round activities. In the winter, alpine skiing is available at Mt. Sunapee Resort, owned by the state of New Hampshire and managed by the Okemo Mountain Resort. Enjoy hiking, swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing and swimming in the summer/fall months. The campground now offers 5 lean-to sites for family camping. Sunapee State Beach is situated about a mile from the campground and offers many amenities. Sunapee State Park is open daily from mid-June to Labor Day. The 4,085 acre lake at Sunapee State Beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings - enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking. The Beach has a store, canoe and kayak rentals, a playground, and a new bathhouse. A boat launch is available with some restrictions. Pets are not allowed on the beach.

Wadleigh State Park, Route 114, Sutton, NH 03260, Phone: 603-927-4724
Wadleigh State Beach offers swimming on beautiful Kezar Lake. Tall pine trees shade the picnic sites located adjacent to the beach, making it an ideal location for families and group outings. Amenities in the park include a bathhouse, picnic tables, and playing fields. The park is open weekends only from mid-May to mid-June, and daily from mid-June to Labor Day.  The admission fee is $3.00, children 11 and under are admitted free.

Biking
Road bikers will love the challenges of our local terrain. Mountain bikers are able to enjoy most of the hiking trails. All will delight in the beautiful scenery.  Rentals are available at Village Sports,Main Street, New London,  603-526-4948.

Boating-Canoeing-Kayaking & Jet Skiing

Rentals are available at Village Sports, 603-526-4948; and Sargents Marina,  603-763-5036, http://www.sargentsmarina.net/

 
Fall / Winter


Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding, Within a few miles you can enjoy premier New Hampshire ski areas.

Mount Sunapee, Sunapee, NH  603-763-2356,  http://www.mtsunapee.com

Dartmouth Skiway, Lyme Center, NH  603-795-2143, http://www.skiway.dartmouth.edu

Pats Peak, Henniker, NH  888-PATSPEAK, http://www.patspeak.com

Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury, NH  603-768-3600 http://www.RaggedMountainResort.com

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing, The area hosts beautifully groomed courses at:

Eastman Cross-Country Center, Eastman, NH 603-863-4500 http://www.eastmannh.com


Snowshoe rentals are available at Village Sports, 603-526-4948.

Skating Guests may also skate on the rink at the New London Town Green on Main Street.
Skate rentals are available at Village Sports, 603-526-4948.  and on the Newport Town Green

Get the latest weather and ski reports at Ski New Hampshire http://www.skinh.com

 
Chambers of Commerce

Concord Chamber of Commerce, http://www.concordnhchamber.com/
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, http://www.lebanonchamber.com/
Hanover Chamber of Commerce, http://www.hanoverchamber.org
Henniker Chamber of Commerce, http://www.hennikerchamber.com/
New London Chamber of Commerce, http://www.newlondonareanh.com
Manchester Chamber of Commerce, http://www.manchester-chamber.org/

 
Escape for a Golfing Weekend!

NH Outdoors Golf Course List  Link
Ragged Mountain Resort, Danbury, http://www.raggedmountainresort.com/  18 holes, par 72
Beaver Meadow Golf Course, 1 Beaver Meadow Dr., Concord, 18 holes, par 72, public  Link
Canterbury Woods Country Club, 15 West Rd, Canterbury, 18 holes, public, on 260 acres of land
Claremont Country Club, Maple Ave., Claremont, 9 holes, semi-private  603-542-9550
Country Club of New Hampshire, Kearsarge Valley Rd, No Sutton, 18 holes, public  603-927-4246
Countryside Golf Club, 20 Country Club Lane, Dunbarton, 9 holes, public  603-774-5031
Dustons Country Club, 40 Country Club Rd, Hopkinton, 9 holes, semi-private, Tee times are suggested on weekends, 603-746-4234
Eastman Golf Links, Clubhouse Lane, Grantham, 18 holes, semi-private  http://www.eastmannh.com/
Newport Golf Club, Unity Rd, Newport, 18 holes, public  http://www.newport-golf.com/
Plausawa Valley Country Club, 42 Whittemore Rd, Pembroke, 18 holes, semi-private  http://www.plausawavalleycc.com/
Ragged Mountain Golf Club, Ragged Mtn Rd, Danbury  Link

 
Restaurants and Eating Establishments.

Bradford
Appleseed Restaurant & Catering, Rte 103, Country Dining! http://www.appleseedrestaurant.com
Bradford Junction, Rte 114, Great food in classic atmosphere! 603-938-2424
Dunkin Donuts, Main St.

Henniker
Daniel's Restaurant & Pub, Main St, Casual dining, http://www.danielsofhenniker.com/
Country Spirit, Rte 114, Great Steaks! http://www.countryspirithenniker.com/
Millie's Cafe and Bakery, 63 Rush Rd. 603-428-8031

Newbury
Bubba's Bar & Grille, 976 Route 103, 603-763-3290
Double Diamond Restaurant, Rte 103,  Restaurant & Lounge, 603-763-3113
One Mile West, Rte 103, "A Fairly Odd American Tavern", http://onemilewest.com

New London
Dunkin Donuts, Main St. 603-526-4644
Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille, Route 11, http://www.flyinggoose.com
La Meridiana, Route 11, 603-526-2033
MacKenna's Restaurant & TCBY Treats,New London Shopping Center , 603-526-9511
Millstone American Bistro & Wine Bar, 74 Newport Rd. http://www.millstonerestaurant.com
Peter Christian's Tavern, 195 Main St. http://www.peterchristianstavern.com
Hole in the Fence Cafe, 420 Main St. http://newlondonnhpizza.com/
Traditions at Lake Sunapee Country Club, 288 Country Club Lane  http://www.lakesunapeecc.com

Newport
Old Courthouse, 30 Main St. Newport  603-863-8360, http://www.eatatthecourthouse.com/

Sunapee
MV Kearsarge, Sunapee Harbor, Take a dinner on the Lake! http://www.mvkearsarge.com/

Warner
Foothills Restaurant, Main St, Great breakfast & lunch! 603-456-2140
Charlie Mac's Pizza, Main St., 603-456-2828


 Antiques and Shopping

League of NH Craftsmen, Annual Craftsmen's Fair, Mt Sunapee Resort, Newbury, NH  http://www.nhcrafts.org/

Tanger Outlet, Tilton NH   http://www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton

Merrimack Premium Outlets  www.premiumoutlets.com/merrimack

Shops in the Area

Area Used Book Shops  Link
NH Association of Antique Dealers www.nhada.org

Bradford
Barns of Bradford, Rte 114, Bradford (Furnishings) 603-938-2618
Old Road Antiques, Rte 103, Bradford http://www.oldroadantiques.com/

New London
Artisan's Workshop, New London  603-526-4227
Back Room Art Supplies, New London, http://www.backroomartsupplies.com/
Hubert's Dept. Store, Intersection Newport and County Roads New London NH 03257 http://www.hubertstores.com
Larks & Nightingales, 277 Newport Rd. New London Shopping Center, New London, NH 03257  http://www.larksnh.com
Serendipity Boutique, New London Shopping Center New London 603-526-4475
Tatewell Gallery, 207 Main St.  603-526-2910
Vessels & Jewels, 207 Main St. http://www.vesselsandjewels.com/

Newbury/Sunapee
Deck Dock, 81 Edgemont Road/ Route 103B 603 763 3266, http://www.deckdock.com
Prospect Hill Antiques, Sunapee http://www.prospecthillantiques.com
The Rolling Pin,104 Route 103. 603-938-5191 http://www.shop.rollingpinshop.com/

Newport
Brickstone Gift and Florist Shop, Newport   603-863-6760
Dorr Mill Store, Newport   http://www.dorrmillstore.com/
M.J. Harrington & Co. Jewelers, 33 Main St. Newport NH 03773  http://www.mjharrington.com

Warner
Country Cobwebs, 42 Kearsarge Mtn Rd, Warner  603-456-3033
Main Street Bookends, Main St. http://www.mainstreetbookends.com/
Wingdoodle, 19 East Main St.   http://www.wingdoodle.com/
Yankee Farmer's Market, Route 103   Link

Artist Studios in the Area

Kendall Studio & Gallery, Georges Mills, http://www.tallshipprints.com/

Carroll Family Studio, Warner  http://www.davidmcarroll.com/

Spirit of New England, Bradford  http://www.spiritne.com Handcrafted gold and silver jewelry with precious and semi-precious gemstones. A member of the League of NH Craftsman.  By appointment only.

 
Realtors

Tall Pines Realty www.tallpinesnh.com
Elliot Hansen Associates www.elliothansen.com

 
Vinyards and Breweries

Candia
Candia Vineyards, 702 High Street, www.candiavineyards.com

Concord
Manchester Brewing Company, 119 Old Turnpike Rd, www.manchesterbrewing.com

Conway
Tuckerman Brewing Company, 64 Hobbs Street, www.tuckermanbrewing.com

Danbury
Haunting Whisper Vineyards, 77 Oak Ridge Dr, www.hauntingwhisper.net

Effingham
Prodigal Brewing Company at Misty Mountain Farm, 670 Town House Road, www.prodigalbrewing.com

Gilford
Stone Gate Vineyard, 27 David Lewis Rd, www.stonegatevineyard.com

Keene
Elm City Brewing Company, 222 West St., www.elmcitybrewing.com

Laconia
Stone Coast Brewery, 546 Main St, 603-528-4188

Lee
Flag Hill Winery, 297 North River Road, www.flaghill.com

Littleton
Franconia Notch Brewing Company, Inc., 260 Dells Rd, 603-444-6258

Manchester
Stark Mill Brewing, 500 N Commercial St, 603-622-0000

Merrimack
Anheuser-Busch Inc, 221 Daniel Webster Hwy, www.anheuser-busch.com

Milford
Pennichuck Brewing Co Inc, 127 Elm St # C, 603-672-2750

Nashua
Martha's Exchange, 185 Main Street, www.marthas-exchange.com/brewery.php

New London
Flying Goose Brewpub, 40 Andover Road, www.flyinggoose.com

Newington
Redhook Ale Brewery Inc., 35 Corporate Dr, www.redhook.com

North Conway
Moat Mountain Brewery, 3378 White Mountain Highway, www.moatmountain.com

North Woodstock
Woodstock Brewery, 135 Main Street, www.woodstockinnbrewery.com

Portsmouth
Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market Street, www.portsmouthbrewery.com
Smuttynose Brewing Company, 225 Heritage Ave # 2, www.smuttynose.com

Sandown
Zorvino Vineyards, 226 Main Street, www.zorvino.com

South Hampton
Jewell Towne Vineyards, 183 Whitehall Rd. www.jewelltownevineyards.com

Walpole
Barnett Hill Vineyard and Mountain View Winery, 114 Barnett Hill Rd, www.bhvineyard.com

West Lebanon
Seven Barrel Brewery, NH Route 12A, Plainfield Road, 603-298-5566

Windsor, VT
Harpoon Brewery, 336 Ruth Carney Dr, www.harpoonbrewery.com


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5 Greenhouse Lane, Bradford, NH (New Hampshire) 03221
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