Which area lakes have places you can "boat to"?

[jonfinn]

Originally Posted by fonnie23

My young family and I are looking for a lake where we can take a boat ride and actually "go somewhere and dock", such as a general store, a town, or similar, as opposed to just boating around a lake.

Which local lakes (aside from the obvious Winnipesaukee) have places like this, i.e., where you can tie up your boat somewhere?

Thanks!

The only other NH lakes I've been on are Sunapee and Squam. They are both much smaller than Winni.

Sunapee: Pretty lake and easy to boat on. Clearly marked areas. There are a few "rafting" spots that people like. There are three main public docks: Sunapee Harbor, Georges Mills and Newbury. Newbury and Sunapee Harbor have a couple of restaurants and shops nearby.

Squam: Beautiful lake but you have to be careful to read the markings. Lots of submerged rocks. They're marked, but pay attention. Squam has many islands you can either anchor near, or in some cases, dock at (where most of Winni's islands are privately owned).

Both lakes tend to be inhabited by boats 20' or less, where Winni has boats of many sizes. Obviously it has the widest range of attractions!

Whatever floats your boat!
(crap. did I say that out loud?)