Things To Do Around Lake Winnipesaukee

So, you're looking for exciting things to do around Lake Winnipesaukee.  That's why you're here!

There are so many things that you can do in the lakes region that you'll run out of time before you can do them all.  When you want to try other fun activities a short drive from the lake, you can start with day trips.

Here's my list of fun things to do around Lake Winnipesaukee:

• Cruise the lake exploring the coves, sandbars, parts of the lake you haven't seen, going to the different town docks for lunch or dinner.
  
  
• Try sailing the broads or between some of the islands. Feel the wind in your hair and relax without the worries of the real world.
  
  
• Take a scenic, sunset or dinner cruise on the M/S Mount Washington.
  
  
• Think about bicycling around the lake, or at least portions of it, and find all the awesome spots to have a picnic lunch.
  
  
• Need a day away from the hustle and bustle?  Try hiking and get some exercise.  There are so many trails to explore in the lakes region.
  
  
• Go to the beach and catch some rays.  Lake Winnipesaukee has quite a few beaches you can pick from.
  
  
• Catch an awesome fireworks show.
  
  
• Go shopping.  You can find just about anything for the shop-a-holics. There's the outlet mall in Tilton and little shops in all the towns.  You're sure to come home with some great treasures.
  
  
• Have you tried your hand at bowling?  There are a couple of places to bowl.  Stix in Meredith and Funspot in the Weirs.
  
  
• Make your own flotilla and enjoy the surroundings.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Go swimming.
  
  
• Try your hand at the dog track.
  
  
• If you're interested in car racing, see what the New Hampshire Motor Speedway has available.
  
  
• Enjoy a game of golf at one of the many courses around the lake.
  
  
• Give mini-golf a whirl.
  
  
• Try fishing.  Get your gear and boat or rent and head out for some terrific fishing.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Go to the water park and slither down the slides into a pool of water.
  
  
• Get an ice cream cone at one of the popular ice cream joints.
  
  
• Go horseback riding.
  
  
• Try an Outdoor Adventure Expedition.
  
  
• Try a few hours at the arcade.
  
  
• Check out the farmer's market.
  
  
• Charter a boat.
  
  
• Take a plane ride around the lake.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Go to a museum.
  
  
• See how the Shaker's lived.
  
  
• Go skiing.
  
  
• Try cross-country skiing.
  
  
• Snowshoeing.
  
  
• Ice skating.
  
  
• Sledding.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Snowmobiling.
  
  
• Check out all the antique shops.
  
  
• Go swimming.
  
  
• Back country skiing.
  
  
• Go to the movies, try the theater, catch some jazz.
  
  
• Go out to eat.
  
  
• Snow tubing.
  
  
• Bring the kids to gymnastics.
  
  
• Ice fishing.

I'll keep adding to this list of fun activities and day trips, so keep checking back.