need suggestions for driving day trip around the lake....

Begonezvous · 04-28-2009, 06:13 AM

My kids are always open to a few hours of video games at Funspot on Route 3. This is convenient fun on a rainy day. If you are not waist conscious, you could also make your own sundae at Kellerhaus down the road towards Weirs Beach.

BTW, I'll second the recommendation for the Moutonboro Country Store.

Lakesrider · 04-28-2009, 06:49 AM

You could stop at the http://www.kellerhaus.com/tradition.htm in Merideth, for ice cream.

Mmmmmmmm.....Ice Cream!

Wolfeboro is good. The Wright Museum is there, Don't know if the Clickity Clack railroad would be open, Take them for a ride down RT 109. Just like going on an amusement park ride.....

It's too bad thing like the Hobo railroad don't open earlier for the school vacation weeks....

If you wait til MAy 1st the Squam Lake Nature Center opens on that day. One of my favorites....

http://www.nhnature.org/

Dave M · 04-28-2009, 11:41 AM

If you want to adventure North of Lake Winnie, go to West Rattlesnake Mtn. on Squam Lake. 1/2 or so walk(not very hard) to spectacular views. Bring a back pack for picnic. Directions are Rt 25 North to Holderness, right onto Rt113, 3 or 4 miles on the right is a brown sign in a valley. Can get there from Sandwich which Rt113 goes into.

Enjoy.

Dave M

ghfromaltonbay · 04-28-2009, 12:07 PM

Although some of the suggestions like the Yum Yum shoppe and the Alton Bay mini golf are good ones for the family, these may not yet be open for the season. The mini golf may only be open on the weekend this time of year. I would definitely agree with Island Girl and go to the Moultonborough Country store -- something for everyone! The Kellerhaus for ice cream is also another good suggestion. The Science Center in Holderness (just off Rt. 3/113 intersection is also good for kids, but again check their hours -- they open May 1).

A walk along the backbay in Wolfeboro over to Lake Wenworth is also nice in good weather.

dpg · 04-29-2009, 06:25 AM

Weirs beach (a bit "honky-tonk" but the kids will like it) and Meredith.

This'nThat · 04-29-2009, 08:43 AM

Go see a covered bridge. How about Ashland, off Rt. 3. Take Rt 3 North out of Merideth.

Also, check this site. There are lots of suggestions, including tours. Don't take the tours, of course -- but they provide details and describe what they do -- you can simply take off from their suggestions.

sawyers_point_girl · 04-29-2009, 08:52 AM

Is Castle in the Clouds open this time of year? Fun for the kids (and adults!)

LadyJane · 04-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Just south of Melvin Village watch for a little sign for "Abenaki Tower". Park your car there and take the short walk to the tower. The view from the top is super !!!

04-28-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
Begonezvous Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 50 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Fun things during a drive around the lake My kids are always open to a few hours of video games at Funspot on Route 3. This is convenient fun on a rainy day. If you are not waist conscious, you could also make your own sundae at Kellerhaus down the road towards Weirs Beach. BTW, I'll second the recommendation for the Moutonboro Country Store.

04-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Squam Lake If you want to adventure North of Lake Winnie, go to West Rattlesnake Mtn. on Squam Lake. 1/2 or so walk(not very hard) to spectacular views. Bring a back pack for picnic. Directions are Rt 25 North to Holderness, right onto Rt113, 3 or 4 miles on the right is a brown sign in a valley. Can get there from Sandwich which Rt113 goes into. Enjoy. Dave M

04-28-2009, 12:07 PM	#4
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Check off season schedules Although some of the suggestions like the Yum Yum shoppe and the Alton Bay mini golf are good ones for the family, these may not yet be open for the season. The mini golf may only be open on the weekend this time of year. I would definitely agree with Island Girl and go to the Moultonborough Country store -- something for everyone! The Kellerhaus for ice cream is also another good suggestion. The Science Center in Holderness (just off Rt. 3/113 intersection is also good for kids, but again check their hours -- they open May 1). A walk along the backbay in Wolfeboro over to Lake Wenworth is also nice in good weather.

04-29-2009, 08:43 AM	#6
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Covered bridges Go see a covered bridge. How about Ashland, off Rt. 3. Take Rt 3 North out of Merideth. Also, check this site. There are lots of suggestions, including tours. Don't take the tours, of course -- but they provide details and describe what they do -- you can simply take off from their suggestions.

04-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#8
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Abenaki Tower Just south of Melvin Village watch for a little sign for "Abenaki Tower". Park your car there and take the short walk to the tower. The view from the top is super !!!

04-28-2009, 06:49 AM	#2
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	You could stop at the http://www.kellerhaus.com/tradition.htm in Merideth, for ice cream. Mmmmmmmm.....Ice Cream! Wolfeboro is good. The Wright Museum is there, Don't know if the Clickity Clack railroad would be open, Take them for a ride down RT 109. Just like going on an amusement park ride..... It's too bad thing like the Hobo railroad don't open earlier for the school vacation weeks.... If you wait til MAy 1st the Squam Lake Nature Center opens on that day. One of my favorites.... http://www.nhnature.org/

04-29-2009, 06:25 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Weirs beach (a bit "honky-tonk" but the kids will like it) and Meredith.

04-29-2009, 08:52 AM	#7
sawyers_point_girl Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sawyer Point/Tuftonboro, Bedford/Weymouth, MA Posts: 41 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is Castle in the Clouds open this time of year? Fun for the kids (and adults!)