There is plenty to do in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. In addition to the array of outdoor activities, the area has many theatres and seasonal businesses that specialize in fun and excitement. The world-famous New Hampshire International Speedway brings NASCAR motor racing, stock car, and motorcycle races. Other Lakes Region Attractions include the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, a wonderful nature center that includes living native wildlife. It is this variety of activities and attractions that make New Hampshire's Lakes Region one of the state's most popular destinations.
Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254. Ph: 603-476-5900. Iconic 1914 Arts & Crafts mansion on stunning 5,500-acre mountaintop estate with waterfalls, gardens, trails, and breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Hiking, events, café & patio, art gallery, gift shop. Visit the web site at www.castleintheclouds.org.
NH International Speedway
Rt. 106
Loudon, NH 03307
603-783-4931
New England's only super speedway with a wide range of NASCAR stock car, motorcycle, sports car, and go-cart races. Starting Line Gift Shop. Admission is charged.
Lakes Region Summer Theatre
Route 25
Meredith, NH 03253
Tel. 603-279-9933
Professional theatre in air-conditioned comfort. State-of-the-art stage and sound. Tuesday - Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday matinee rate.
Silver Center for the Arts
Main Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
Ph: 603-535-ARTS
A nice theatre located just off Main Street in Plymouth. Part of Plymouth State University, the venue presents live music, dance, theatre performance year round.
Castle in the Clouds Estate
Rt. 171
PO Box 687
Moultonborough, NH 03254
Ph: 603-476-5900
An iconic mansion on a 5,500 acre estate in the Ossipee Mountains with spectacular views, hiking, waterfall, gardens, cafe and patio, gift shop, seasonal events. <more information>
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Route 113
Holderness, NH 03245
603-968-7194
Fax: 603-968-2229
A 200-acre nature center with live native wildlife and interactive exhibits.
Funspot
PO Box 5428
Route 3
Weirs Beach, NH 03247
603-366-4377
The Barnstormers Playhouse
PO Box 490
Tamworth, NH 03886
603-323-8500
A playhouse / theatre open year round. This theatre presents some outstanding live theatre and musical performances. Call for more information.
Laconia Motorcycle Week
Laconia, NH
The Lakes Region's Annual Motorcycle Week and Motorcycle Races has grown to be one of the biggest motorcycle events in the country.
Winnipesaukee Scenic Rail Road
Main Street
Meredith, NH
603-279-5253
m/s Mount Washington Scenic Cruises
Weirs Beach
Laconia, NH
603-366-5531
888-THE-MOUNT
Lake Winnipesaukee Exposition Center
126 Doris Ray Court
Laconia, NH 03246
Ph: 603-528-2385
Fax: 603-528-2486
Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center
P O Box 7296
72 Meadowbrook Lane
Gilford, NH 03247-7296
603-293-4700
A premier concert venue that attracts a wide variety of talent.
