Lakes Region Association of New Hampshire
PO Box 737 • 61 Laconia Road, Tilton NH 03276
(603) 286-8008 visit@lakesregion.org | www.lakesregion.org/groups
Properties in blue are members of the Lakes Region Association of New Hampshire.
We are happy to assist by contacting our members on your behalf for research, pricing and logistics. Call us at 603-286-8008 and ask for Amy or Kim.
Get an early start on your adventure by coming up the night before and staying at:
The Common Man Inn & Spa (Plymouth), The Woodstock Inn (N. Woodstock) or the Indian Head Resort, Lincoln) to be nice and close to your morning activity.
• The Common Man Inn was once a prominent wood mill, this historic property features 37 elegant & welcoming guest rooms, restaurant and full-service spa. (603) 536-2200 www.thecmaninn.com.
• The Woodstock Inn is a charming country inn with 33 rooms located on North Woodstock’s vibrant Main Street. (603) 745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com.
• The Indian Head Resort is located at the entrance to Franconia Notch State Park and sits on 180 acres of scenic land in the White Mountains. (603) 745-8000 www.indianheadresort.com.
For even more options, visit the Where to Stay pages at www.LakesRegion.org.
Approximate Mileages to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire (Day 2 and ending point of this tour) from major cities:
Albany NY 175 mi; Baltimore MD 464 mi; Boston MA 100 mi; Halifax NS 652 mi; Hartford CT 167 mi; Manchester NH 42 mi; Montreal PQ 223 mi; New York NY 276 mi; Philadelphia PA 372 mi; Portland ME 76 mi; Providence RI 150 mi; Quebec City PQ 292 mi; Toronto ON 520 mi.
Day 1
Saturday morning meet your guide at Alpine Adventures Zip Line Canopy Tour at 9am. They will take you to the edge of Barron Mountain where in the tallest pines and hemlocks, platforms have been built. Glide from platform to platform down their thrilling zip-lines with their well-trained staff and specially crafted safety equipment. Alternate tours offered by Alpine Adventures is a Snowmobile tour through the White Mountain’s Franconia Notch or an off-road tour in one of their modified 6-wheel Pinzgauer military vehicles. (888) 745-1919 www.alpinezipline.com.
After your exciting tree-top adventure, stop at the Woodstock Station located within the Woodstock Inn in North Woodstock for some lunch. Be sure and try some of their homemade beer from their well-known brewery. (603) 745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com.
OPTION 1
After lunch head to Loon Mountain or Cannon for a half day of skiing or tubing.
Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln
A spectacular four-season mountain resort offering scenic gondola sky rides, mountain biking, climbing wall, skiing, snowboarding and special events. Reservations: (800) 229-STAY, Lodging: (800) 227-4191 Rte 112,Kancamagus Hwy Lincoln , NH 03251 (603) 745-8111 Snow Phone: (603) 745-8100 www.loonmtn.com
Cannon Mountain - Franconia
Winter: New Hampshire's winter playground for the whole family. Skiing & snowboarding. Voted best value in the East four years in a row! Summer: New Hampshire's only 80-passenger aerial tram offering outstanding views and hiking above the timberline in the White Mountain National Forest. Exits 34B and 34C off I-93 Franconia, NH 03580 603-823-8800 www.cannonmt.com
OPTION 2
Or head to Plymouth for the White Mountain Exploration School at Tenney Mountain in Plymouth. At 1pm on Sundays, you can choose from a Guided Snowshoe Hike to an easy to reach scenic overlook or an Introductory Telemark Skiing Course. (888) 289-1020 www.whitemountainexploration.com
Dinner Options
Common Man, Main Street, Ashland (603) 968-7030 www.thecman.com; Foster's Boiler Room at the Common Man Inn, Route 3, Plymouth (603) 536-2764 www.thecman.com; Homestead Restaurant, Route 104, Bristol (603) 744-2022 www.homesteadnh.com; Italian Farmhouse, Route 3, Plymouth (603) 536-4536 www.thecman.com; The Crazy Gringo, Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach (603) 366-4411 www.thecrazygringo.com.
That evening make your way to the Gunstock Inn & Fitness Center in Gilford. The Gunstock Inn and Fitness Center is a friendly place to stay with 25 quaintly decorated rooms and is known for its amazing view of Lake Winnipesaukee. The Fitness Center, boasts a 75-foot indoor heated swimming pool and restaurant. (603) 293-2021 www.gunstockinn.com.
Depending on the weekend, you can take in an evening theatrical performance at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, attend an event posted on the Lakes Region Association’s comprehensive event calendar at www.LakesRegion.org or just relax in the Gunstock Inn’s pool.
Day 2
Less than a mile down the road from the Gunstock Inn is Gunstock Mountain Resort (Gilford) with skiing and riding on 51 trails, snow tubing on the longest tubing run in NH, XC skiing and snowshoeing on 50km of groomed terrain, and numerous winter events. Gunstock Mountain Resort has spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountain ranges. A great way to spend your Sunday in the Lakes Region. (603) 293-4341 www.gunstock.com.
Dinner Options
Ellacoya Barn & Grille, Lakeshore Road, Gilford (603) 293-8700 www.barnandgrille.com; Fratello's Ristorante Italiano, Union Ave, Laconia (603) 528-2022 www.fratellos.com; T-Bones Great American Eatery & Cactus Jacks Grill, Union Ave, Laconia (603) 528-7800 www.t-bones.com; O'Steaks & Seafood, Davis Court, Lakeport (603) 524-9373 www.osteaksandseafood.com.
For more activity, lodging and dining options, visit us online at www.LakesRegion.org or on our website specializing in group travel, www.LakesRegion.org/groups.