Guidebook for Alton
Food Scene
Great fine dining. Take the boat to Wolfeboro and it's an easy walk to Mise en Place for a truly spectacular dinner. You need to make reservations in advance.
7 residents recomanen
Mise en Place
96 Lehner StGreat fine dining. Take the boat to Wolfeboro and it's an easy walk to Mise en Place for a truly spectacular dinner. You need to make reservations in advance.
Great location right in town. Sit at the water or inside, with consistently good food in a family friendly environment. Great beers on tap as well!
29 residents recomanen
Garwoods Restaurant
6 N Main StGreat location right in town. Sit at the water or inside, with consistently good food in a family friendly environment. Great beers on tap as well!
You can't beat Bailey's for the best ice cream in town. While you're waiting in line, you may even be next to Mitt Romney ordering too! Word of caution - portion sizes are huge! A kid size is bigger than a large at Ben & Jerry's!
22 residents recomanen
Bailey's Bubble
5 Railroad AveYou can't beat Bailey's for the best ice cream in town. While you're waiting in line, you may even be next to Mitt Romney ordering too! Word of caution - portion sizes are huge! A kid size is bigger than a large at Ben & Jerry's!
Great walk to the Back Bay, or if your boat fits, take it under the bridge. Fun atmosphere, reminds us of being in the USVI!
28 residents recomanen
Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar
19 Bay StGreat walk to the Back Bay, or if your boat fits, take it under the bridge. Fun atmosphere, reminds us of being in the USVI!
Love coming to Seven Suns for morning coffee, or even better staying for amazing crepes at lunch!
12 residents recomanen
Seven Suns Coffee & Tea
21 Railroad AveLove coming to Seven Suns for morning coffee, or even better staying for amazing crepes at lunch!
Charming New England resort with great food and beautiful views of the Lake.
19 residents recomanen
Church Landing at Mill Falls
281 Daniel Webster HwyCharming New England resort with great food and beautiful views of the Lake.
Steak and seafood on Opechee Lake, with great outdoor seating.
50 residents recomanen
O Steaks & Seafood
62 Doris Ray CtSteak and seafood on Opechee Lake, with great outdoor seating.
Arts & Culture
Great opportunity to pick up some art by local artists. Check out the wonderful pieces by new Hudson River School artists Erik Koppel and Lauren Sansaricq, or the iconic Peter Faber's prints of Winnipesaukee in days gone by.
The Art Place
9 N Main StGreat opportunity to pick up some art by local artists. Check out the wonderful pieces by new Hudson River School artists Erik Koppel and Lauren Sansaricq, or the iconic Peter Faber's prints of Winnipesaukee in days gone by.
Libby Museum
755 N Main StGreat little museum with local history.
Great WW2 museum in little Wolfeboro. It's a little bit of a walk up froom the docks.
43 residents recomanen
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center StGreat WW2 museum in little Wolfeboro. It's a little bit of a walk up froom the docks.
Parks & Nature
This is a great family hike that isn't too hard and gives great views! The trail gets really popular, so earlier is better!
142 residents recomanen
Mt. Major
This is a great family hike that isn't too hard and gives great views! The trail gets really popular, so earlier is better!
Entertainment & Activities
Check out Gunstock for a fun zip-line ride or a ropes course that's fun and challenging for kids and adults.
151 residents recomanen
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdCheck out Gunstock for a fun zip-line ride or a ropes course that's fun and challenging for kids and adults.
Gilford Cinemas 8
9 Old Lake Shore RdBecause, sometimes it rains...
Funspot
579 Endicott St NKids love an arcade!
Shopping
Innisfree Bookshop
312 Daniel Webster HwyGreat local bookstore in the Mill Falls Marketplace.
You can rent water toys, buy bathing suits or arrange a scuba trip on the lake.
10 residents recomanen
Dive Winnipesaukee
4 N Main StYou can rent water toys, buy bathing suits or arrange a scuba trip on the lake.
Sightseeing
Take a cruise on the MS Mt. Washington, and have Captain Leo show you all the sights on Lake Winnipesaukee
96 residents recomanen
Creuers del Mont Washington
211 Lakeside AveTake a cruise on the MS Mt. Washington, and have Captain Leo show you all the sights on Lake Winnipesaukee
Essentials
Take the boat to Wolfeboro to load up at the grocery store. You can take the shopping wagon down to the dock, and the store will come pick it up later.
8 residents recomanen
Hunters IGA Foodstore
60 S Main StTake the boat to Wolfeboro to load up at the grocery store. You can take the shopping wagon down to the dock, and the store will come pick it up later.
Rite Aid
50 S Main StWhat can I say, it's Rite Aid. Sunscreen, bug spray and swim noodles!