Explore the Lakes Region

The picturesque Lakes Region is a mid-state area above the Merrimack Valley and below the White Mountains. It encompasses over 273 lakes and ponds, some of its most defining being Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake, Newfound Lake, Lake Wentworth, and Ossipee Lake. The heart of this region is the majestic Lake Winnipesaukee. It is the largest lake spanning 72 miles across with 283 miles of shoreline and 274 habitable islands. It offers spectacular views not only of its waterways but of the mountain ranges that surround it: Ossipee, Belnap and Squam. A beautiful scenic byway in this region is the “Lakes Region Tour” which circles Lake Winnipesaukee. Starting at Alton Bay, it takes you through Gilford, Weirs Beach, Meredith, Holderness, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, and brings you back to Alton Bay. This is a must see for any motorcyclist as its superb beauty is sure to please.


Points of Interest:
Visit NH - Lakes Region
Lakes Region Virtual Tour
LakesRegion.org
Lets Ride
Go Seacoast
NH Living
NH Outdoors.com
Visit New England
Covered Bridges
Lake Winnipesaukee  

State Parks:
NH Division of Parks and Recreation
Ahern State Park
Cardigan State Park
Daniel Webster Birthplace
Ellacoya State Park
Endicott Rock
Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Madison Boulder Natural Area
Wellington State Park
Wentworth State Park
White Lake State Park

Routes and Maps:
Visit NH: Lakes Region 

Scenic Byways:
Branch River Valley Trail  Map
Lakes Region Byways
LakesRegion.org: Lakes Region Tour
Wildernet: Lakes Region Tour
Route 11 - Weirs Beach to Alton - 19 miles
Route 28 - Ossipee to Suncook - 51 miles
Route 107 - Gilmanton to Raymond - 37 miles
Route 125 - Union to Rochester - 13 miles
US 3 - Holderness to Weirs Beach - 13 miles