Try one of these centrally located properties. Find more on our lodging page.
COTTAGE PLACE ON SQUAM LAKE- Holderness
Our year-round housekeeping cottages and cottage suites offer a cozy getaway with fireplaces and full kitchens. Our sandy beach is directly across the street and frames the beautiful Evans Cove on Little Squam Lake. Seasonal changes bring new purpose to our property like swimming, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. 603-968-7116 |877-968-7116 www.cottageplaceonsquam.com
THE MANOR ON GOLDEN POND - Holderness
Elegant Lodging, Dining and Spa at its best! The Manor, On Squam Lake, offers a vacation full of consummate pampering, luxurious accommodations, and panoramic views. A resort destination offering many luxury amenities including, clay court tennis, heated swimming pool, private beach, canoes, breakfast, English tea, Seasons Spa, 25 rooms with fireplaces, Jacuzzis, steamshowers, lavish furnishings, and private decks. AAA 4 diamond. (603) 968-3348 (800) 545-2141 www.manorongoldenpond.com
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Gunstock Mountain Resort, Route 11A, Gilford
After breakfast at your accommodation, head to Gunstock Mountain Resort for a morning of tubing at Thrill Hill Tubing Park, NH’s longest tubing run. Grab a snow tube, launch yourself down the Thrill Hill and let the lift take you back up to the top. Participants should be 42” tall and each guest will be in their own tube. Also available at Gunstock are alpine and XC skiing & snowshoeing with spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee. 800-GUNSTOCK, www.gunstock.com
After a morning a snowy fun, head to weirs beach. Visit a local restaurant for lunch and enjoy the scenery. After lunch, visit some of the local shops.
Kellerhaus Homemade Candies & Gifts, Route 3, Weirs Beach
It’s vacation – skip the diet and experience Kellerhaus’ hand-made chocolates, candies and ice cream. Make your own sundae at their sundae bar, browse their gift shop with a large selection of their confections, Heartwood Creek / Jim Shore, Precious Moments Gifts, Gourmet Foods like Tea Forte, scones, breads and soups. (603) 366-4466 www.kellerhaus.com.
Mill Falls Marketplace, Rte 3 & 25, Meredith 03253
Enjoy a view of the lake and beautifully landscaped surroundings with a 40' waterfall while shopping in 15 unique shops and dining in five great restaurants. This historic marketplace is open year round. (603) 279-7006 www.millfalls.com
Laconia Harley-Davidson, Meredith
Happy Harley Days from Laconia Harley-Davidson, home to America's Oldest Bike Week. Motorcycling Mecca at the heart of the Lakes District. Full Service Dealership. Rentals. Collectible T-shirts. Chrome!!! Perfect Holiday Gifts for All! 603-279-4526 www.laconiaharley.com
After shopping, head back to your accommodations for a quiet dinner and relax by a roaring fire. If you want some excitement, visit the events Calendar at www.yuletidemagicnh.com or check out Christmas at Canterbury.
Christmas at Canterbury at Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury
On Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2008; 3:00-8:00pm come ring in the season at Canterbury Shaker Village! Christmas at Canterbury will include a candlelight stroll, children’s theatrical performances; a 19th Century Magic Show, as well as trees and wreaths for sale. This event will include craft and candy demonstrations, candle making, food sampling, an Artisans Marketplace and a Gingerbread Showcase, and gingerbread house decorating demonstrations. Hands-on activities will include ornament making. A toy drive will also be held to benefit a local community. 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224 603- 783-9511 www.shakers.org