Newfound Lake Guidebook
Recreation
Glacial rock formation & nature trails. 251 Sculptured Rocks Road Groton, NH 03241, Phone: 603-227-8745. https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/sculptured-rocks-natural-area
32 locals recommend
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
251 Sculptured Rocks RdGlacial rock formation & nature trails. 251 Sculptured Rocks Road Groton, NH 03241, Phone: 603-227-8745. https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/sculptured-rocks-natural-area
Nature activities & trails. Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle board. Usually open Memorial Day through Labor Day. North Shore Road in Hebron, NH, 603-744-3516. Grounds and trails at Paradise Point, Ash Cottage/Hebron Marsh, and Bear Mountain are open from dawn to dusk.
Email address: newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org.
https://www.nhaudubon.org/center-and-events/newfound-center-hebron/
6 locals recommend
Newfound Audubon Center
290 N Shore RdNature activities & trails. Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle board. Usually open Memorial Day through Labor Day. North Shore Road in Hebron, NH, 603-744-3516. Grounds and trails at Paradise Point, Ash Cottage/Hebron Marsh, and Bear Mountain are open from dawn to dusk.
Email address: newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org.
https://www.nhaudubon.org/center-and-events/newfound-center-hebron/
Short walk to a waterfall, also many miles of trails for biking & hiking. Mountain Hill Rd, Bristol NH.
15 locals recommend
Profile Falls
Short walk to a waterfall, also many miles of trails for biking & hiking. Mountain Hill Rd, Bristol NH.
Beautiful spot with incredible views. A must visit in the fall to pick your own apples & buy cider donuts.
1540 Mt Cardigan Rd
Alexandria, NH 03222
cardiganorchard@gmail.com
1 603 744 2248
6 locals recommend
Cardigan Mountain Orchard
1540 Mt Cardigan RdBeautiful spot with incredible views. A must visit in the fall to pick your own apples & buy cider donuts.
1540 Mt Cardigan Rd
Alexandria, NH 03222
cardiganorchard@gmail.com
1 603 744 2248
Walk the 1.5 mile trail system, complete with platforms to take in the view. Parking is available at 178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH. Want to take it easy? Sign up for a 2 hour Ecotour aboard a pontoon boat! Call 603-744-8689 for info. https://newfoundlake.org/ecotours/
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 N Shore RdWalk the 1.5 mile trail system, complete with platforms to take in the view. Parking is available at 178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH. Want to take it easy? Sign up for a 2 hour Ecotour aboard a pontoon boat! Call 603-744-8689 for info. https://newfoundlake.org/ecotours/
Largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system, featuring a boat launch, hiking, swimming & fishing as well as picnic areas, volleyball and horseshoe courts. Snack Bar with snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, beach and picnic items, and souvenirs. Gas grills are allowed along with wood and/or charcoal fires for cooking. Open daily from 9am-6pm (boat launch is open 24hrs / 7days a week). Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free; pets are not permitted. The park is carry in/carry out so please remove all trash upon leaving. Consider making a reservation in advance (via website or call 603-744-2197) as parking is limited (especially on nice weekends and holidays); Walk-in spaces are available for visitors on a first come/first-serve basis. Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival. Kayak rentals are also available at the park store. https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wellington-state-park
38 locals recommend
Wellington State Park
614 W Shore RdLargest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system, featuring a boat launch, hiking, swimming & fishing as well as picnic areas, volleyball and horseshoe courts. Snack Bar with snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, beach and picnic items, and souvenirs. Gas grills are allowed along with wood and/or charcoal fires for cooking. Open daily from 9am-6pm (boat launch is open 24hrs / 7days a week). Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free; pets are not permitted. The park is carry in/carry out so please remove all trash upon leaving. Consider making a reservation in advance (via website or call 603-744-2197) as parking is limited (especially on nice weekends and holidays); Walk-in spaces are available for visitors on a first come/first-serve basis. Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival. Kayak rentals are also available at the park store. https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wellington-state-park
Shopping
Delightful shop for picking out the perfect Newfound Lake souvenir. Make sure to say "Hi!" to Diane the Turtle!
TwinDesigns Gift Shop
8 Central SquareDelightful shop for picking out the perfect Newfound Lake souvenir. Make sure to say "Hi!" to Diane the Turtle!
Local grocery store with freshly baked donuts! Their t-shirts also make great souvenirs.
7 locals recommend
Shackett's Store
256 W Shore RdLocal grocery store with freshly baked donuts! Their t-shirts also make great souvenirs.
Idle a while Country Antiques and Ice Cream(seasonal)
1177 Mayhew TurnpikeCute antique store & ice cream stand.
Hannaford Supermarket
505 Pleasant StGrocery store not far from down town Bristol.
Food scene
Cielito Mexican Restaurant
50 S Main StGreat Mexican food!
Our son Sam's favorite breakfast spot. "Where the coffee is as fresh as the service!"
7 locals recommend
Gilly's Breakfast & Lunch
322 Lake StOur son Sam's favorite breakfast spot. "Where the coffee is as fresh as the service!"
Very Excellent (Cheerful Garden)
290 Lake StVery large portions of fresh & flavorful Chinese food.
Irish pub featuring live music. Get there early before they run out of their house-made corned beef!
15 locals recommend
Kathleen's Irish Pub
90 Lake StIrish pub featuring live music. Get there early before they run out of their house-made corned beef!
Great pizza, subs, calzone & salad with quick counter service (seating also available).
Village Pizza of Bristol
825 Lake StGreat pizza, subs, calzone & salad with quick counter service (seating also available).
Bristol House of Pizza
115 Lake StFamily-friendly sit-down restaurant.
LinCross
16 Pleasant StDelicious sandwiches!
Small, boutique winery where the wines are produced on site using locally sourced fruits. Enjoy a tasting or a wine slushy on a hot day!
Crazy Cat Winery
365 Lake StSmall, boutique winery where the wines are produced on site using locally sourced fruits. Enjoy a tasting or a wine slushy on a hot day!
Get their famous cinnamon buns before they run out! Lots of other baked goods, t shirts & souvenirs.
8 locals recommend
Basic Ingredients
1777 Lake StGet their famous cinnamon buns before they run out! Lots of other baked goods, t shirts & souvenirs.
Take out/sit down restaurant & ice cream stand, right across from the water.
15 locals recommend
The Big Catch
150 Shore DrTake out/sit down restaurant & ice cream stand, right across from the water.
Hiking
Little Sugarloaf
Easy, local hike with great views.
Skiing
Very family friendly mountain, less than 30 minutes from our home.
66 locals recommend
Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain RoadVery family friendly mountain, less than 30 minutes from our home.
Emergency Services
Closest hospital w/ emergency room.
16 Hospital Road
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1120
9 locals recommend
Speare Memorial Hospital Heliport
16 Hospital RdClosest hospital w/ emergency room.
16 Hospital Road
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1120
Closest Urgent Care Facility.
75 Laconia Road
Tilton, NH 03276
Monday - Sunday, 8AM - 8PM
(603) 729-0050
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care
75 Laconia RdClosest Urgent Care Facility.
75 Laconia Road
Tilton, NH 03276
Monday - Sunday, 8AM - 8PM
(603) 729-0050
Bristol Police Department
230 Lake Street(603) 744-6320
Bristol Fire Department
85 Lake Street(603) 744-2632