Lindsay & Peter
Things To Do
Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream
This is the best scoop shop in our area, and if you're lucky enough to come on a day when they have their Apple Pie ice cream, it's a must have! We also love the friendly sheep, donkeys, and goats and there is a playground for kids to run around.
M V Kearsarge Restaurant Ship
This is one of the first things we did when we moved to Sunapee. The dinner is a buffet, but exploring the lake is the main event. The captain is great and shares all kinds of interesting facts about the lake along the way.
Nordic Skater
We have our own paddleboards that we love to explore with, but you can head over to the Newbury end of the lake and rent some paddleboards to explore around Lake Sunapee with. We really enjoy finding the lighthouses. There are three on the lake.
Mt Sunapee State Park
This nice little beach does have an entrance fee, but it also has restrooms and a playground for kiddos.
Andrew Brook Trail
We love taking Bo on this hike up Mount Sunapee to Lake Solitude. You'll reach the lake when you are almost to the end, but for views of the lake from the cliffs above, push a little further. This hike is about 4.3 miles out and back and can be very muddy in the spring.
Summit Trail Mount Sunapee
Hike the summit trail starting at the Sunapee Lodge. This 4.1 mi out and back trail hikes you all the way to the summit. This was one of the first hikes we ever went on together. Just follow the trail and don't do what we did and hike straight up the face of the mountain... 0/10 do not recommend.
Cardigan Mountain State Park : Parking lot
A 3 mile loop trail that provides 360 degree views at the top after about 1,100ft gain. If you're speedy like us, this will only take about 40 minutes to get to the top. It is often very windy, so bring a jacket.
VINS Nature Center
We haven't been here in a while, but it is a great place to check out if you are interesting the seeing live raptors and learning about the rehabilitation process of these birds
Quechee Gorge
Although more popular in the fall, you can view the Gorge from the top of the bridge, or hike right down to the Ottaquechee River on a steep but well maintained trail.
Billings Farm & Museum
I haven't been here since I was a kid, but if you love cows, you'll enjoy this place. Billings Farm & Museum is a Jersey dairy farm operating with a museum of Vermont's rural past. Billings Farm & Museum is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country.
Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden
Part of Artisans Park, the Harpoon brewery is located in Windsor, VT. Stop in for a beer and hang out in the beer garden, or do a quick 20 minute brew tour.
SILO Distillery
If you're already traveling to Harpoon, then you need to stop here, as it is located in the same complex, Artisans Park. Try a taste of the Lavender vodka, and if you like it, get a Silo Lavender Lemon cocktail, it's my favorite!
Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. Market
It won't take you to build the perfect charcuterie board in this store. Also located in Atrisans Park, so before you fill up on beer and cocktails, grab some cheese and crackers for the perfect impromptu picnic.
Great River Outfitters
Rent a kayak, canoe, raft, tube, or paddleboard and transportation to the starting point will be provided. Float down the river on a self guided trip that can take between 3 to 8 hours depending on where you chose to start. Pull out of the river back where you started at Artisans Park.
Montshire Museum of Science
We went here for our first date in January 2016, but don't be fooled, this is a children's museum. We still had a great time because who doesn't like playing with bubbles In the warmer months there is an outdoor area with lots of water fun.
King Arthur Baking Company
The cozy bakery has tons of options for breakfast and lunch, and the store is full of bread, cake, cookie mixes, and more. The scones are our absolute favorite! Every time we go here we leave with a shopping cart full of goodies.