Teri & Edwin
Have Some Fun!
Peak Foliage Drive through Lakes Region
Start your tour around the Lakes Region in Gilford by hopping on Route 11 toward family-friendly Weirs Beach, where you’ll find fun attractions, arcades and shops. Then jump on Route 25 in Meredith, and meander through Center Harbor, which proves a charming place to stop for food or photos. Continue along 25 to Moultonborough, then hop on 109 and head down past Cow Island toward historic Wolfeboro—the oldest summer resort town in America. At the junction, get on Route 28 and follow that back to Alton, then complete your loop by taking Route 11 to Gilford.
Leaf Peeping in White Mountains
Set your sights on the 100 miles that make up The White Mountain Trail—a national scenic byway. It’s an eye-popping loop that’ll take you past cascading waterfalls, covered bridges, dozens of mountain and valley outlooks—all alight with a rainbow of colorful leaves. Begin at the White Mountains Visitor’s Center in North Woodstock. From Route 112 West jump on 3 North (which will merge with 93 for a stretch), through the gorgeous Franconia Notch State Park (and incredible stops along the way). Then head southeast on 302 through Crawford Notch State Park where you’ll score views of Mount Washington and other peaks in the Presidential Range.
Gilford Village Store
Gilford Village Store has become a favorite for tasty breakfast, killer sandwiches, and fun locally made goods during our wedding-adjacent trips to Gilford. We can't wait to get back there!
Heritage Farm Pancake House
A long-time Hatch family favorite. Pancake house set atop a mountain and serving homemade pancakes in a plethora of flavors, farm fresh eggs, home fries, and local bacon from the Fox Country Smoke House, all accompanied by the best (New Hampshire) maple syrup. Plus, farm animals! Open Friday and Saturday mornings.
Lovely Portsmouth
Possibly Teri's favorite city. A fall walk around downtown Portsmouth will be full of opportunities, but let us suggest some shopping at Gus & Ruby Letterpress, a margarita on the deck at Poco's, a beer at Portsmouth Brewery or Smuttynose Brewery, an omelet for dinner at the Friendly Toast, and a lobster roll or some fried clams at River House on the water.
NH's Storied 18 Miles of Coastline
A drive along Route 1 is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. Begin your drive on Route 1B in Portsmouth, joining with Route 1A, which will bring you through Rye, North Hampton, and Hampton Beach. The view will be incredible (roll down your windows to smell that salty goodness) and any seafood shack that you spot is bound to be wonderful.
Boston
If you're flying into BOS, make some time to check out the beautiful city that everyone in New England thinks of as their own. Musts include a scenic walk through Beacon Hill or the Back Bay, window (or real, if you have $$) shopping on Newbury St., a canoli at Mike's Pastry and other mouthwatering Italian treats in the North End, a visit to the gorgeous Boston Public Library, a stroll through Boston Common, and maybe even a Bruins game at what locals still think of as The Garden.
The Freedom Trail
A must for our fellow nerds! Visit the stomping grounds and final resting places of John and Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Phillis Wheatley, Crispus Attucks, and more. As the website says, the historic and beautiful Freedom Trail is "a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond."