Lake Winnipesaukee

Lake Winnipesaukee is the premier vacation rental destination in New England for travelers the world over.

Many people find it necessary to book their vacation rental a year or more in advance to ensure they get the accommodations they want for their family.  This is especially true if you want to secure a waterfront property for your family vacation.

Fall Vacations Rentals at Lake Winnipesaukee and the lake region of New Hampshire.

Summer at Lake Winnipesaukee  Vacations Rentals and your dream vacation.

Spring Vacation get away to Lake Winnipesaukee encounter nature come alive

Winter Vacation Fun at Lake Winnipesaukee skiing, ice fishing and loads of healthy outdoor exercise.

Lake Winnipesaukee is a native American name with is generally translated as “smile of the great spirit.

The area has been inhabited for thousands of years before the settlers came and still has an active native American population.

I guessing that you know that Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest, and in my opinion, the most beautiful lake in New Hampshire.

The lake has close to 72 square miles of surface area and a shoreline with many of inlets  to explore. The shore is dotted with both residential and recreational waterfront property, including shops restaurants and many attractions for the whole family.

Within easy reach you will find  friendly coffee shops, fine dining, and great ice cream, really there is something for every member of the family to enjoy

As you would expect, after you arrived at your Lake Winnipesaukee vacation rental there is a cornucopia of outdoor activities including hiking and hiking trails. Both public and private beaches to have fun and relax.  If your into boating there is great fishing and all sorts of water activities

The lake region, as it is commonly known,  includes the Center Harbor and Weirs Beach and the towns of Meredith, Alton Bay, Moultonborough, Laconia, Wolfeboro, Gilford which is home to Gunstock Mountain Resort and Tuftonboro, which contains Melvin Village.     Each area has its own
charm and will likely take more that one vacation to experience them fully.

If this is your first visit to the area you would be wise to take the tour on the Mount Washington Cruise Boat.  It’s a two and a half hour guided tour of the lake be sure to take your camera.

It would be easy to fill these pages with stories of all of the water activities on the lake. On any day from spring till fall there are  hundreds of boats and people enjoying the water.

All classes of boats and jet skis are permitted to use the lake and there are plenty of rental facilities to find exactly what you are looking for a day of fun on the water.

Come to New Hampshire to your Lake Winnipesaukee vacation rental you will be glad you did.

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If you haven’t already planed your Lake Winnipesaukee vacation here are some things to consider

MOUNT WASHINGTON CRUISE

For well over a century a tour boat has been taking visitors around the 70+  square miles of the lake. The current boat – M/S MOUNT WASHINGTON – has been in service since 1946. Due to high demand it was expanded in 1982 by adding a middle section.

The (3) decks of the Mount Washington provide beautiful of the mountain ranges overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. These mountains include the Belknap, Ossipee, and Sandwich ranges – the foothills of the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

I think it’s the best way to get a good overview of the  Lake. You can board the at Weirs Beach and take the two and half hour cruise down to Alton Bay or up to the beautiful town of Meredith schedule permitting.

Plan on doing a lot of waving, you’ll find most boaters and people on the shorelines waving in recognition of this impressive large ship.

THE CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS

The Castle in the Clouds is the home-built in 1913 by Thomas Plant.  There is a  tour of the castle and grounds which includes waterfalls and miles of trails to explore. In the fall the foliage offers breath-taking views of the lake and surrounding area.

The Castle is near Moultonboro on the eastern side of the lake and you can get there by following Route 171 in Ossipee. This side of the lake is the “quieter” region, as there are less towns and villages. In particular worth visiting is Wolfeboro for a fine evening dinner at one of the homely country inns.

BELKNAP MOUNTAIN HIKE

If you are a little more adventurous Lake Winnipesaukee offers some great hiking tails. Many are moderate to difficult, but the Belknap Mountain hike in Gilford is easy and can be done by most people including small kids.

This is an enjoyable walk and you should allow two and a half hours round trip to enjoy the walk to its fullest. At the summit you’ll be met with a magnificent view of Lake Winnipesaukee, and if it’s a clear day you can spot Mount Washington in the distance.
SCENIC TRAIN RIDE

You won’t have to travel far from the ship to take the train ride. They share the same ticket office and almost the same dock – except of course it’s a train platform. Nonetheless the Lake Winnipesaukee scenic train runs from Meredith to Weirs Beach to Lakeport and back. You can take a 1 hour or 2 hour ride. You’ll get spectacular views of the lake and shoreline and Belknap Mountain.

WEIRS BEACH

Weirs Beach has an amusements , a water park, miniature golf and all of the activities you would expect at the seashore.  it’s the family entertainment center of Lake Winnipesaukee.

There is so much more to enjoy at your Lake Winnipesaukee vacation rentals