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Lakes-Region Tourism and Sightseeing
The scenery alone is often more than enough for someone interested in planning a visit to the Lakes Region, but for those who really like to pack a vacation full of activities, there are countless attractions and things to do. It would takes years to even attempt to take advantage of everything that the Lakes Region has to offer, but after your first visit, you'll likely want to come back frequently. The only thing about the attractions you won't like is having to decide which one to tackle first!  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.


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A Summer Day at the Farm
A Summer Day at the Farm
Farm in Tamworth, NH USA

Family-friendly activities, tours and farm chores Remick Country Doctor Museum Farm, located in quaint Tamworth Village, New Hampshire, is a picturesque rural life museum and a working farm.


Ahern State Park
Ahern State Park
Recreation in Laconia, NH USA

Ahern State Park spans 128 acres, with 3,500 feet of shoreline on Lake Winnisquam. The park was transferred to the state in November, 1994 as Governor's State Park, and renamed by statute in 1998. Ahern State Park has biking, hiking, fishing and parking.

Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse - Group 1
Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse - Group 1 things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Shopping in Meredith, NH USA

Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse Meredith, NH - The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will be offering a Basket Weaving workshop with League-juried artist, Ray Lagasse on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse - Group 3
Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse - Group 3 things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Shopping in Meredith, NH USA

Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse Meredith, NH - The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will be offering a Basket Weaving workshop with League-juried artist, Ray Lagasse on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Beginner Stained Glass Class
Beginner Stained Glass Class things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Shopping in Meredith, NH USA

Basket Weaving Class with Susanna Ries Meredith, NH - Join us at the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on Sunday, April 7 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for a Beginner Stained Glass class with juried artist Susanna Ries.


Castle in the Clouds
Castle in the Clouds things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Historic Site in Moultonborough, NH USA

Historic house museum, restaurant, hiking, horseback riding Castle in the Clouds provides anywhere from one hour to a full day of enriching activities for all ages. It is home to Lucknow, an Arts and Crafts-style 16-room mansion built in the Ossipee Mountains in 1914.

Custom Guided N.H. Adventures Statewide
Custom Guided N.H. Adventures Statewide
Recreation in Freedom, NH USA

Choose: Hike, Bike, Kayak, Canoe, Survival, Scenic Tours. Get into nature with your private guide for safety, fun, and learning! We have something for all abilities, from half-day lessons and tours to multi-day adventure/lodging packages. Call us to check for availability and tell us what you want.

Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site
Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site
Historic Site in Franklin, NH USA

The Daniel Webster Birthplace is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen.

Durgin Covered Bridge
Durgin Covered Bridge
Scenic in Center Sandwich, NH USA

The first bridge constructed at this site was built to replace the ford, located nearly a quarter mile upstream. The ford carried the heavy traffic of bygone days across the river.


Ellacoya State Park
Ellacoya State Park
Recreation in Gilford, NH USA

Ellacoya State Park is located in Gilford on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake.

Endicott Rock
Endicott Rock
Historic Site in Laconia, NH USA

Endicott Rock may be the oldest public monument in New England.

Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Historic Site in Wolfeboro, NH USA

At Governor Wentworth Historic Site, explore the remains of an extensive northern plantation built just before the outbreak of the American Revolution. Built by New Hampshire's second Royal Governor, John Wentworth, the mansion burned to the ground in 1820.

Historical Society Museum
Historical Society Museum things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Museum in Center Sandwich, NH USA

The mission of the Sandwich Historical Society is to collect and preserve the material culture and historical record of the town of Sandwich, and to use these resources in service to the public through educational experiences and outreach to the community.

Madison Boulder Natural Area
Madison Boulder Natural Area
Recreation in Madison, NH USA

Madison Boulder Natural Area is home to the largest known erratic in New England, and among the largest in the world.

Paradise Falls Mini Golf
Paradise Falls Mini Golf
Recreation in Moultonborough, NH USA

Miniature Golf Course Family owned and operated Miniature Golf Course. Outdoor seating and various concession items available.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
Historic Site in Tamworth, NH USA

An agricultural museum. A working farm. A historic homestead Feel as though you’ve stepped back in time as our history unfolds. Whether indoors or out, explore domestic, agricultural and sustainable living practices and traditions of New Hampshire and father and son country doctors, Dr. Edwin Remick and Dr.

Resin Jewelry Class with Joy Raskin
Resin Jewelry Class with Joy Raskin things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Shopping in Meredith, NH USA

Beautiful Art - Beautiful Jewlery

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Recreation in Hebron, NH USA

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area, which spans 272 acres, is a unique example of nature's powerful yet delicate artistry. The Cockermouth River carved a narrow canyon in bedrock on its way to Newfound Lake, beginning as the last ice age drew to a close.

Smith Covered Bridge
Smith Covered Bridge
Scenic in Plymouth, NH USA

Smith River Bridge According to W. Edward White in his book Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, a Captain Charles Richardson built the first covered bridge at this site in the early 1800s. The current bridge was built in 1850 when James McQueston hired Herman Marcy of Littleton, N.H.

Sulphite Covered Bridge
Sulphite Covered Bridge
Scenic in Franklin, NH USA

The existing structure replaced a framed trestle bridge erected here in 1891 or 1892 by the Franklin and Tilton Railroad.

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Best Time to Visit Lakes-Region


The best time to visit Lakes-Region, New Hampshire is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the low 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Lakes-Region


Month Low Avg High
January 9.5 19.4 29.2
February 11.3 22.4 33.5
March 21.9 32.2 42.5
April 33.3 43.8 54.3
May 44.6 56.0 67.4
June 54.4 65.3 76.2
July 59.9 70.8 81.6
August 58.4 69.2 79.9
September 49.8 60.5 71.1
October 38.3 48.8 59.3
November 29.7 38.0 46.3
December 18.1 26.2 34.2

Destinations in and around Lakes-Region to Visit



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