Guidebook for Gilford
Food Scene
Fun beach bar-style restaurant right on the lake.
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Town Docks Restaurant
289 Daniel Webster HwyFun beach bar-style restaurant right on the lake.
We love the kitschy New Hampshire style and camp-inspired food. They also have a great beer selection.
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Camp
298 Daniel Webster HwyWe love the kitschy New Hampshire style and camp-inspired food. They also have a great beer selection.
A great pizza joint with some outdoor seating. It's in the shopping area of Meredith, which is a great place to walk around before or after lunch or dinner.
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Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Ristorante
312 Daniel Webster HighwayA great pizza joint with some outdoor seating. It's in the shopping area of Meredith, which is a great place to walk around before or after lunch or dinner.
Alex and I had or wedding reception at Lago. Great Italian food, right on the lake. Call for a reservation - they get very busy.
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Lago
1 NH-25Alex and I had or wedding reception at Lago. Great Italian food, right on the lake. Call for a reservation - they get very busy.
Have a Thanksgiving meal any time you'd like!
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Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant
233 Daniel Webster HwyHave a Thanksgiving meal any time you'd like!
A nice Italian spot across from Weirs Beach. A great place for a date night. Have dinner and then walk down Weirs Beach. We love playing arcade games and getting ice cream afterwards!
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Faro Italian Grille
A nice Italian spot across from Weirs Beach. A great place for a date night. Have dinner and then walk down Weirs Beach. We love playing arcade games and getting ice cream afterwards!
The donuts are absolutely amazing! They make their donuts fresh everyday. They open at 3:00a.m. and close once they sell out. They're typically sold out by 7:00a.m. during the summer.
Goody Good Donuts LLC
235 Union AveThe donuts are absolutely amazing! They make their donuts fresh everyday. They open at 3:00a.m. and close once they sell out. They're typically sold out by 7:00a.m. during the summer.
A mix of decadent and classic breakfast foods. Try the pinwheel french toast!
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Kitchen Cravings
15 Airport RdA mix of decadent and classic breakfast foods. Try the pinwheel french toast!
It's not on the lake, but this is our favorite place for a great meal.
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Laconia Local Eatery
21 Veterans SquareIt's not on the lake, but this is our favorite place for a great meal.
Yum, yum, yum! A lot of people order good and take it to go. There is a small dining room if you'd like to eat there. Worth the drive!
Rubbin' Butts BBQ
313 Whittier HwyYum, yum, yum! A lot of people order good and take it to go. There is a small dining room if you'd like to eat there. Worth the drive!
This is a new restaurant by the same group who owns Local Eatery, one of our favorites.
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Osteria Poggio
18 Main StThis is a new restaurant by the same group who owns Local Eatery, one of our favorites.
Casual, outdoor dining with a fantastic view or the lake. The club amenities are private, but the restaurant is open to the public.
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Akwa Marina Yacht Club
95 Centenary AveCasual, outdoor dining with a fantastic view or the lake. The club amenities are private, but the restaurant is open to the public.
Ellacoya Barn & Grille
2667 Lake Shore RdCharming, barn-style restaurant.
Lyons' Den Restaurant & Tavern
25 Dock RdA local favorite!
The Union Diner
1331 Union AveA classic diner!
We eat here weekly! Great Irish pub with consistently good food. They usually have live music on weekend nights. https://www.patrickspub.com/
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Patrick's Pub & Eatery
18 Weirs RdWe eat here weekly! Great Irish pub with consistently good food. They usually have live music on weekend nights. https://www.patrickspub.com/
Delicious homemade ice cream near Weirs Beach and Funspot.
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Jordan's Ice Creamery
593 Endicott St NDelicious homemade ice cream near Weirs Beach and Funspot.
Make-your-own sundaes. Kellerhaus also has a candy shop and plenty of souvenirs to browse through.
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Kellerhaus
259 Endicott St NMake-your-own sundaes. Kellerhaus also has a candy shop and plenty of souvenirs to browse through.
The best steakhouse in the area. Adam Sandler has been spotted here!
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O Steaks & Seafood
62 Doris Ray CtThe best steakhouse in the area. Adam Sandler has been spotted here!
Wayfarer Coffee Roasters
626 Main StOur favorite coffee shop in the area!
Sawyer's Dairy Bar
1933 Lake Shore RdClassic burgers and ice cream.
A nice lakeside restaurant, located at Church Landing.
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Lakehouse Grille
281 Daniel Webster HwyA nice lakeside restaurant, located at Church Landing.
Wayfarer is closer, but we understand some people can't live without Starbucks for too long!
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Starbucks
120 Laconia RdWayfarer is closer, but we understand some people can't live without Starbucks for too long!
These bagels are AMAZING!! They also served deli-style sandwiches for lunch.
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Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls 2
1880 Lake Shore RoadThese bagels are AMAZING!! They also served deli-style sandwiches for lunch.
Bailey's Bubble
5 Railroad AvePopular ice cream spot.
Morrisseys' Front Porch
286 S Main StClassic NH-style food and ice cream.
This restaurant serves the most delicious Pan Asian & Pacific Island cuisine. It's one of our favorite restaurants in the area. They have a great screened in porch.
TIP: They don't have a liquor license, but you can bring your own beer and wine. This is a seasonal restaurant.
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East of Suez Restaurant
775 S Main StThis restaurant serves the most delicious Pan Asian & Pacific Island cuisine. It's one of our favorite restaurants in the area. They have a great screened in porch.
TIP: They don't have a liquor license, but you can bring your own beer and wine. This is a seasonal restaurant.
Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar
19 Bay StMise en Place
96 Lehner StFine dining, perfect for a date night.
Old fashioned fine dining at the Van Horn Dining Room! We go here on special occasions. The restaurant is in a historic inn.
The Manor on Golden Pond
31 Manor DrOld fashioned fine dining at the Van Horn Dining Room! We go here on special occasions. The restaurant is in a historic inn.
Inn Kitchen + Bar
28 Shepard Hill RdCharming little restaurant with a cute outdoor seating area.
The New Woodshed
128 Lee RdFine dining in a post-and-beam barn.
Nolans Brick Oven Bistro
39 N Main StSal's Pizza Laconia
360 Union AveOur favorite pizza in the area. They deliver!
Gilford House of Pizza
9 Old Lake Shore RdYour standard pizza joint. They deliver!
A charming NH-style breakfast spot with a petting farm.
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Heritage Farm Pancake House
15 Parker Hill RdA charming NH-style breakfast spot with a petting farm.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful state park with amazing views. There is an entrance fee. More info here: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/ellacoya-state-park.aspx
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Ellacoya State Park
280 Scenic DrA beautiful state park with amazing views. There is an entrance fee. More info here: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/ellacoya-state-park.aspx
Take a private sailing lesson or outing. https://www.lwsa.org/private-lessons
Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association
25 Davis RoadTake a private sailing lesson or outing. https://www.lwsa.org/private-lessons
Open daily 10:00-5:30 during the summer and fall. There are 28 miles of hiking trails. There is also horseback riding! http://www.ridingintheclouds.com/
The Carriage House Restaurant is on the property. has received rave reviews from critics and guests alike. Open daily in season from 11:30-3:30 enjoy a variety of delicious lunch items, from sandwiches to full entrees. New this year is Music Nights for in July and August.
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Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain RdOpen daily 10:00-5:30 during the summer and fall. There are 28 miles of hiking trails. There is also horseback riding! http://www.ridingintheclouds.com/
The Carriage House Restaurant is on the property. has received rave reviews from critics and guests alike. Open daily in season from 11:30-3:30 enjoy a variety of delicious lunch items, from sandwiches to full entrees. New this year is Music Nights for in July and August.
If you're a boater, definitely try to get onto Stonedam for a hike and picnic! It caters to only two boats at a time, so if you can, grab a spot. We've had the whole place to ourselves before. We loved eating lunch and swimming there! We recommend going very early or later in the day. Be sure to check out more information about the dock here: https://lrct.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Stonedam-Island.pdf
Stonedam Island
If you're a boater, definitely try to get onto Stonedam for a hike and picnic! It caters to only two boats at a time, so if you can, grab a spot. We've had the whole place to ourselves before. We loved eating lunch and swimming there! We recommend going very early or later in the day. Be sure to check out more information about the dock here: https://lrct.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Stonedam-Island.pdf
Rent a canoe, kayak, bike, and more. EKAL also offers boat charters, which is a great way to experience the lake if you're not an experienced boater, and antique boat rides.
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EKAL Activity Center
285 Daniel Webster HwyRent a canoe, kayak, bike, and more. EKAL also offers boat charters, which is a great way to experience the lake if you're not an experienced boater, and antique boat rides.
Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club
64 Governor John Wentworth HwyFlat terrain and scenic views.
Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest
College RoadWe've rented boats here many time. Keep in mind you need to pass a test to rent a boat in NH. We recommend doing this only if you have experience driving a boat.
Winnisquam Marine on Winnipesaukee
96 Channel LnWe've rented boats here many time. Keep in mind you need to pass a test to rent a boat in NH. We recommend doing this only if you have experience driving a boat.
Lockes Hill
A hike on the easier side, with great view of the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Gunstock is a popular ski destination in the winter and also has loads of summer activities for kids and adults. Check out their mountain top yoga, aerial treetop adventure, moonlight zip tour, and after hours guided hikes during the summer! https://www.gunstock.com/
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Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdGunstock is a popular ski destination in the winter and also has loads of summer activities for kids and adults. Check out their mountain top yoga, aerial treetop adventure, moonlight zip tour, and after hours guided hikes during the summer! https://www.gunstock.com/
A super popular arcade. One of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s games in the world. Includes indoor bowling and mini golf.
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Funspot
579 Endicott St N A super popular arcade. One of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s games in the world. Includes indoor bowling and mini golf.
BarnZ's Meredith Cinema
38 NH-25Gilford Cinemas 8
9 Old Lake Shore RdCatch a double feature! The first move starts at dusk.
http://weirsdrivein.com/
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Weirs Drive-In Theatre
76 Endicott St ECatch a double feature! The first move starts at dusk.
http://weirsdrivein.com/
This is an awesome outdoor music venue that attracts fun acts every year! Definitely check out the schedule. It's just 10 minutes from the cabin. https://banknhpavilion.com/?r=1&tc=MKTPO13831&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrr31b_t2wIVw0GGCh1QEQdZEAAYAiAAEgKc-vD_BwE
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Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
72 Meadowbrook LnThis is an awesome outdoor music venue that attracts fun acts every year! Definitely check out the schedule. It's just 10 minutes from the cabin. https://banknhpavilion.com/?r=1&tc=MKTPO13831&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrr31b_t2wIVw0GGCh1QEQdZEAAYAiAAEgKc-vD_BwE
SUP-NH Paddleboard Rentals
5 Mt Major HwyCanobie Lake Park
85 N Policy StNew Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 NH-106Làng của Ông già Noel
528 Presidential HwyStory Land
850 NH-16Essentials
Our favorite local farm, which is open spring-fall. They have a selection of locally grown produce, meats, and delicious desserts. Our son loves visiting the baby animals and going on the swings.
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Beans & Greens Farm
245 Intervale RdOur favorite local farm, which is open spring-fall. They have a selection of locally grown produce, meats, and delicious desserts. Our son loves visiting the baby animals and going on the swings.
A popular farm and market with a pick-your-own flower field. They also host the occasional farm-to-table dinner. They also host Sunday brunch in July & August. Check out their website for more information: https://www.moultonfarm.com/farm-market/farm-to-table-events.
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Moulton Farm
18 Quarry RdA popular farm and market with a pick-your-own flower field. They also host the occasional farm-to-table dinner. They also host Sunday brunch in July & August. Check out their website for more information: https://www.moultonfarm.com/farm-market/farm-to-table-events.
Picnic Rock Farms LLC
85 Daniel Webster HwyAn adorable roadside farm stand with a mix of sweet treats and produce.
Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25Our go-to grocery store.
CVS
220 Union AveA nice CVS close to the lake.
Big Apple Store
4 Country Club RdGreat for gas, milk, beer, and wine.
Our favorite place to pick up meat for grilling.
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The Wine'ing Butcher - Gilford
28 Weirs RdOur favorite place to pick up meat for grilling.
Local Provisions
622 Main StAnother great meat and fish market.
This place is a bit of a drive from the cabin, but super cute. They offer local foods, one of a kind provisions, prepared foods, and sandwiches. Check out their picnic menu.
You could make a morning or afternoon trip to the marketplace and then hike and picnic at nearby West Rattlesnake Mountain and Chamberlin-Reynolds Memorial Forest Loop.
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Squam Lake MarketPlace
863 S. 3This place is a bit of a drive from the cabin, but super cute. They offer local foods, one of a kind provisions, prepared foods, and sandwiches. Check out their picnic menu.
You could make a morning or afternoon trip to the marketplace and then hike and picnic at nearby West Rattlesnake Mountain and Chamberlin-Reynolds Memorial Forest Loop.
Arts & Culture
Purchase tickets and check out their schedule: http://www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org/
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Winnipesaukee Playhouse
33 Footlight CirPurchase tickets and check out their schedule: http://www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
The Naswa Resort
1086 Weirs BlvdDrinks on the shores of Winni.
The winery is located in downtown Meredith. Try the tasting for $10 our tour for $25. http://hermitwoods.com/
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Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
72 Main StThe winery is located in downtown Meredith. Try the tasting for $10 our tour for $25. http://hermitwoods.com/
Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant
528 Meadow Pond RdLone Wolfe Brewing Company
36 Mill StCraft beer store in downtown Wolfeboro that focuses on local brewers.
Beveridge Craft Beer & Soap Co.
29 Mill StCraft beer store in downtown Wolfeboro that focuses on local brewers.
New in 2018! You have to check out their website to see these boats. They offer a 90-minute public cruise and a 2-hour private charter. BYOB! Check out their website for photos and rates. http://tikihutboatsofnh.com/
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Tiki Hut Boats of NH
263 Lakeside AveNew in 2018! You have to check out their website to see these boats. They offer a 90-minute public cruise and a 2-hour private charter. BYOB! Check out their website for photos and rates. http://tikihutboatsofnh.com/
Shopping
Spend a day deal hunting! The closest Starbucks to the cabin is located in the same plaza. There's also a Five Guys and Unos.
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Tanger Outlets Tilton
120 Laconia RdSpend a day deal hunting! The closest Starbucks to the cabin is located in the same plaza. There's also a Five Guys and Unos.