Soon-to-be Visitors

[JG1222]

Originally Posted by Lee-n-Tammy

We have a 13 yr old boy, and hopefully we can talk my wife into a little hiking ( i like that kinda stuff ) . I may even try the boat thing.

We probably would look to stay in hotel / inn type place rather than camping.

In my humble opinion, the hike with the most "bang for your buck" is Mt. Major, which is right off Route 11 in Alton bay. On a scale of 1-10, its difficulty would be a 5/6, but it's still challenging enough that a thirteen year-old boy will get a kick out of climing up some inclines and rocks to make it to the top. Plus, the view from the top (not to mention a few places on the way up) is simply phenominal.

Here are some photos I've taken from the top:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...cat=all&page=1
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...cat=all&page=1
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...cat=all&page=1


If you're looking for a good boat rental place, I recommend the Bay Side Inn (which actually doubles as a great place to stay). They operate a family-owned inn which is right on the water in Alton, and they also rent boats. These boats will be in much better condition than anything you'd rent at a local marina.

http://www.bayside-inn.com/

October is a great time of year to be at the lake, so enjoy your stay.