Nick and Sadie's favorite place to stop on the way to the island for cider belly donuts, pies, corn and flowers.
Grab a drink and some good pub food. This spot has a great back porch. Nick and Sadie love to paddle here from the island for a vacation treat.
Grab some good beers and food a little outside of town. This place frequently hosts live music.
18 hole golf course with nice views. Fully Stocked Pro Shop, Farmhouse Grill with food and drinks, Driving Range, Practice Green, and Practice Sand Trap area.
Public beach with swimming and plenty of parking.
Sadie's favorite bookshop for some good island reads!
A wine and cheese shop on Main Street. Has wine tastings on Fridays from 3-6 pm. They do to-go baskets with wine, meats, cheeses and crackers that you can take back and enjoy at your room or Airbnb.
This perfect greasy spoon breakfast spot was a favorite of Sadie and her grandma's back in the day. Mom-&-pop mainstay offering American eats from morning to night, along with house-made desserts.
Visit the website for a map, walk through Meredith and along the lake enjoying some of the local artwork and snapping some pictures.
This is our favorite stop for coffee and baked goods on the way to the island!
Set back in time this was Sadie and her sister Ivy's favorite place to stop on the way to camp for candy, sour pickles, moccasins and toys.
See panoramic views of the lakes region. Head out on this 4.60 mile, loop trail near Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 42 min to complete.
Check out this 2.30 mile, loop trail near Rumney, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete.
Head out on this 3.80 mile, out and back trail near Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete.
Spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, an informal public garden, and lake cruises.
Arcade where Sadie and Ivy spent many a rainy island vacation days as little kids. A great spot to entertain your kids.
Lots of different things to do from the beach, drive in, shops etc.
Nature talks and guided paddle tours available for those that are staying longer.
If you're sticking around for a bit a great place for an American pastime. Sadie's family spent a few summers watching flicks in PJs and paddling across the lake in the dark after.