Dave's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great fishing, boating, kayaking. Connects to a network of snowmobile trails that extend all the way up to Canada. Arguably the #1 Lake in NH:
https://vacationidea.com/new-hampshire-vacation/best-new-hampshire-lakes.html
Baxter Lake
Great fishing, boating, kayaking. Connects to a network of snowmobile trails that extend all the way up to Canada. Arguably the #1 Lake in NH:
https://vacationidea.com/new-hampshire-vacation/best-new-hampshire-lakes.html
Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire's largest lake, only a 25 minute drive!
Portsmouth
Historic, great views and restaurants
Short hike with a beautiful view extending to the White Mountains
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Blue Job Mountain
Short hike with a beautiful view extending to the White Mountains
The Gonic Trails
103 Rochester Neck RdEasy hiking trail with lots of natural beauty
Mount Washington
Worth the ride, must visit!
Winnie The Pooh Trail
Cute little park for a nice walk with the little ones
Food Scene
The Farmer's Kitchen
444 NH-11The best breakfast ever!
Lilac City Grille
103 North Main StreetGood place for dinner and live music
Really good restaurant overall offering Thai, Chinese and Japanese food (sushi, etc.)
Eastern Paradise Asian Cuisine
150 Market Place BoulevardReally good restaurant overall offering Thai, Chinese and Japanese food (sushi, etc.)
Hawg's Pen Cafe
1114 NH-11Fun spot to stop along snowmobile trail
Pretty decent place for Mexican food. I would give them 4 out of 5 stars. Google gives them a 4.5 👍
La Corona
83 Farmington RdPretty decent place for Mexican food. I would give them 4 out of 5 stars. Google gives them a 4.5 👍
Lone Oak Ice Cream
175 Milton RdLocal summer favorite for outdoor ice cream, seafood and burgers
Activities
Gunstock Mountain
For skiers and snowboarders
The Kittery Outlets
306 US-1For the shoppers!
Pickering Ponds Trail
175 Pickering RoadNice trail for nature lovers
Weirs Beach
Summer favorite!
Skigebiet King Pine
1251 Eaton RdSmall ski mountain, perfect for beginners
Eastman's Docks - Fishing Fleet
5 River StAffordable fishing charter
Morningside Flight Park
357 Morningside LnHang gliding, paragliding and related activities
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington StFun place for kids
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute DrFun spot for kids
Arcade, laser tag, mini golf, batting cages, ice cream, foodand go-carts
Hilltop Fun Center - see website for detailed hours
165 NH-108Arcade, laser tag, mini golf, batting cages, ice cream, foodand go-carts
Berry's Bait
6 Suncook Valley RoadGood place to buy live shiners and fishing bait
Cranmore Mountain Resort
239 Skimobile RdSkiing and snowboarding
Wildcat Mountain
542 NH-16Skiing and snowboarding
Farmington Country Club
181 Main StreetGolf!
Rochester Country Club
94 Church StreetGolfing!
Lee USA Speedway
380 Calef HwyRacing
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 NH-106Cars that go "vroooom"
Star Speedway
176 Exeter RdNot for slow pokes!
Rochester Fair Association
72 Lafayette StreetAKA "The Rochester Fair" in September
Pick your own fruits, veggies and enjoy their seasonal hard ciders
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Butternut Farm
195 Meaderboro RdPick your own fruits, veggies and enjoy their seasonal hard ciders
Squamangonic Disc Golf Course
Close by if you're into Frisbie Golf