Guidebook for Sheryl's Sunapee Guest House
Food Scene
One of the top restaurants in the area. Make a reservation in advance.
13 locals recommend
The New London Inn
353 Main StOne of the top restaurants in the area. Make a reservation in advance.
A mile from the mountain and very popular. Expect to wait for a table. You can also sit at the bar. Varied menu pleases almost every palate.
46 locals recommend
Suna Restaurant
6 Brook RdA mile from the mountain and very popular. Expect to wait for a table. You can also sit at the bar. Varied menu pleases almost every palate.
Millstone Restaurant
74 Newport RdNice menu. A little pricey. Close to the house.
Inn at Pleasant Lake
853 Pleasant StWildwood Smokehouse
45 Main StFlying Goose Brew Pub
40 Andover Road Good food and microbrews
Bubba's Bar & Grille
976 New Hampshire Rte 103Bar and grilled sandwiches, pizza, burgers
Fenton's Landing
72 Main StSandwiches and salads. Also a convenience store.
Country Kitchen
339 Sunapee StGreat little breakfast nook near the mountain.
http://new-london-nh.pizzachef.com/index.html
603-526-9201
They deliver
11 locals recommend
Pizza Chef
394 Main Sthttp://new-london-nh.pizzachef.com/index.html
603-526-9201
They deliver
http://sunapee-nh.pizzachef.com/index.html
603-763-2515
They deliver
9 locals recommend
Sunapee Pizza Chef
474 NH-11 http://sunapee-nh.pizzachef.com/index.html
603-763-2515
They deliver
The Old Courthouse
30 Main StMenu is based on locally-sourced ingredients.
My favorite for brunch. Gluten-free options. Expect to wait for a table on the weekends..
67 locals recommend
Tucker's
207 Main StMy favorite for brunch. Gluten-free options. Expect to wait for a table on the weekends..
Better than average pub food. The service can be a little slow, but the meals are always fresh and tasty. It's right across from Mt. Sunapee.
51 locals recommend
Salt Hill Pub Shanty
1407 New Hampshire Rte 103Better than average pub food. The service can be a little slow, but the meals are always fresh and tasty. It's right across from Mt. Sunapee.
Cozy, healthy and delicious. Very popular on weekend nights. It's located off exit 13/Rte 89 (one exit north) and is just outside of the Eastman community in Grantham.
13 locals recommend
Farmers Table Cafe
112 NH-10Cozy, healthy and delicious. Very popular on weekend nights. It's located off exit 13/Rte 89 (one exit north) and is just outside of the Eastman community in Grantham.
Peter Christian's Tavern
195 Main StShopping
Prospecthillantinques.com. A cavernous barn filled with antiques, reproductions and retro furniture and collectibles. You can spend an afternoon here.
A second location exists in the harbor with fine furnishings and art work.
Prospect Hill Road
Prospect Hill RoadProspecthillantinques.com. A cavernous barn filled with antiques, reproductions and retro furniture and collectibles. You can spend an afternoon here.
A second location exists in the harbor with fine furnishings and art work.
Artisan's New London LLC
11 S Pleasant StTouristy, but fun shop for gifts
Huberts of New London Inc.
219 County RdOutdoor clothing. Family-owned.
What locally-owned hardware stores used to be like. Great service from a knowledgeable staff.
Clarke's Hardware
257 Newport RdWhat locally-owned hardware stores used to be like. Great service from a knowledgeable staff.
Spring Ledge Farm
Fresh fruit and flowers, ornamental plants
Village Sports
428 Main StWinter sports gear and rentals
Morgan Hill Book Store Inc
253 Main StOffers a large selection of woolen fabrics, as well as tools and other items for rug braiding, hooking, wood appliqué and needle felting. Winter clothing, too.
Dorr Mill Store
16 Hale StOffers a large selection of woolen fabrics, as well as tools and other items for rug braiding, hooking, wood appliqué and needle felting. Winter clothing, too.
Bob Skinner's Ski & Sports
1411 New Hampshire Rte 103Ski and snowshoe rentals, clothing, outdoor equipment
Allioops
394 Main StFlowers & gifts
Larks & Nightingales
227 Newport RdBoutique-style clothing and jewelry shop adjacent to Tucker's Restaurant.
In addition to a knowledgeable staff, the shop offers a variety of (ice) fishing tackle & bait. You can also find maps for snowmobiling, Lake Sunapee navigating and hiking.
9 locals recommend
The Tackle Shack
894 New Hampshire Rte 103In addition to a knowledgeable staff, the shop offers a variety of (ice) fishing tackle & bait. You can also find maps for snowmobiling, Lake Sunapee navigating and hiking.
New London Gallery Fine Art & Craft
207 Main StArtwork & gifts
Goodhue acquired Sargents Marina (sargentsmarina.net) where you can rent boats.
11 locals recommend
Goodhue Boat Company, Wolfeboro
244 Sewall RdGoodhue acquired Sargents Marina (sargentsmarina.net) where you can rent boats.
Sightseeing
Sunapee Harbor
Charming harbor with gift shops, deli and ice cream shack.
Sweet Maples Sugarhouse
694 New Hampshire Rte 103One of only two remaining of the original 13 Concord & Claremont Railroad covered bridges. See https://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p99.html.
Pier Bridge
Sugar River TrailOne of only two remaining of the original 13 Concord & Claremont Railroad covered bridges. See https://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p99.html.
Discover the home, studios and gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest sculptors. Registered with the national park service.
Open from Memorial Day weekend through October 31. November through late May, exhibit buildings are closed, but the grounds are open during daylight hours.
62 locals recommend
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
139 St Gaudens RdDiscover the home, studios and gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest sculptors. Registered with the national park service.
Open from Memorial Day weekend through October 31. November through late May, exhibit buildings are closed, but the grounds are open during daylight hours.
Experience the fun of a scenic daytime excursion on the MV MT Sunapee II or enjoy an evening dinner cruise aboard the MV Kearsarge Restaurant Ship.
9 locals recommend
Sunapee Cruises: Office
1 High StExperience the fun of a scenic daytime excursion on the MV MT Sunapee II or enjoy an evening dinner cruise aboard the MV Kearsarge Restaurant Ship.
Parks & Nature
Andrew Brook Trail
Mountain RoadBeautiful gardens, estate house, and hiking trails. The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens is one of New England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate.
50 locals recommend
The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens
456 Route 103ABeautiful gardens, estate house, and hiking trails. The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens is one of New England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate.
Multiple trails and a bare summit with spectacular views of the White Mountains and Mt. Cardigan in the north, the Green Mountains and Mt. Sunapee in the west and the Monadnock Region and the Merrimack Valley in the south.
23 locals recommend
Winslow State Park
475 Kearsarge Mountain RdMultiple trails and a bare summit with spectacular views of the White Mountains and Mt. Cardigan in the north, the Green Mountains and Mt. Sunapee in the west and the Monadnock Region and the Merrimack Valley in the south.
A 75-mile loop of hiking trails that connects Sunapee, Ragged, and Kearsarge Mountains.
SRK Greenway Trail
A 75-mile loop of hiking trails that connects Sunapee, Ragged, and Kearsarge Mountains.
Swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, skiing, mountain biking Amenities: Bathhouse, picnic tables, boat launch, canoe/kayak rentals http://www.nhstateparks.com/sunapee.html
Trail map:
http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/downloads/pdf/MSR-hikingMap.pdf
40 locals recommend
Mt Sunapee State Park
86 Beach Access RdSwimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, skiing, mountain biking Amenities: Bathhouse, picnic tables, boat launch, canoe/kayak rentals http://www.nhstateparks.com/sunapee.html
Trail map:
http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/downloads/pdf/MSR-hikingMap.pdf
See a list of hiking trails for various abilities in New London at:
http://www.nl-nhcc.com/trails/nlcctrails.htm
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust
71 Pleasant StSee a list of hiking trails for various abilities in New London at:
http://www.nl-nhcc.com/trails/nlcctrails.htm
Eastman Golf Links
6 Club House LnGroomed cross-country trails.
Groomed cross-country ski & snowshoe trails. Rentals and lessons available.
6 locals recommend
Dexter's Inn
258 Stagecoach RdGroomed cross-country ski & snowshoe trails. Rentals and lessons available.
Pine Hill Ski Club
http://www.pinehillskiclub.com
Cross country ski trails
Enjoy exhibits, special programs, concerts, guided tours and craft demonstrations of the 200-year-old Shaker village. Tour the Great Stone Dwelling, the largest Shaker dwelling house ever constructed and home to the Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the site is a vibrant cultural, community and educational center.
18 locals recommend
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH-4AEnjoy exhibits, special programs, concerts, guided tours and craft demonstrations of the 200-year-old Shaker village. Tour the Great Stone Dwelling, the largest Shaker dwelling house ever constructed and home to the Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the site is a vibrant cultural, community and educational center.
Storrs Pond features scenic woodlands, a man-made 13-acre pond and two sandy swimming beaches, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court and picnic areas. Easily accessible from Interstate 89 and 91. Open to the general public from mid-May through mid-September.
11 locals recommend
Storrs Pond Recreation Area
59 Oak Hill DrStorrs Pond features scenic woodlands, a man-made 13-acre pond and two sandy swimming beaches, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court and picnic areas. Easily accessible from Interstate 89 and 91. Open to the general public from mid-May through mid-September.
Pollard Mill Falls
5-23 Falls RdA great spot on a hot day.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Newport RdJake's Market & Deli
1281 NH-11Dunkin'
546 NH-11Arts & Culture
You'll find a listing of events/performances, workshops, art shows, and artist links.
centerforthearts.org
New London Center For the Arts
353 Main StreetYou'll find a listing of events/performances, workshops, art shows, and artist links.
centerforthearts.org
Dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of Native American culture the Museum seeks to challenge and inspire all of us to improve the quality of our world.
indianmuseum.org
24 locals recommend
Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum
18 Highlawn RdDedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of Native American culture the Museum seeks to challenge and inspire all of us to improve the quality of our world.
indianmuseum.org
Remember telephones? Check out the museum in the charming town of Warner.
13 locals recommend
New Hampshire Telephone Museum
1 Depot StRemember telephones? Check out the museum in the charming town of Warner.
Great place to go with kids. Lots of hands-on learning activities with beautiful outdoor exhibits, too. You can easily spend an entire day here.
121 locals recommend
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire RdGreat place to go with kids. Lots of hands-on learning activities with beautiful outdoor exhibits, too. You can easily spend an entire day here.
Tells the story of the Newport shoe magnate and philanthropist who became a two-term governor of NH in the 1930s.
The Governor Francis Parnell Murphy Museum and Historical Archive
25 Spring StTells the story of the Newport shoe magnate and philanthropist who became a two-term governor of NH in the 1930s.
A living museum that houses what was once the northwestern most village within the British colonies.
12 locals recommend
Fort At No 4
267 Springfield RdA living museum that houses what was once the northwestern most village within the British colonies.
Library Arts Center
58 Main StExhibits and handmade crafts for sale
View hop.dartmouth.edu for the latest exhibitions and performances.
42 locals recommend
Hopkins Center for the Arts
4 E Wheelock StView hop.dartmouth.edu for the latest exhibitions and performances.
View the hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu for the latest exhibitions and programs.
35 locals recommend
Hood Museum of Art
6 E Wheelock StView the hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu for the latest exhibitions and programs.
Northern Stage
74 Gates StVisit northern stage.org for live theater listings.
Getting Around
Boston Express
119 Canal StStops in New London near exit 12 at the Park & Ride. Route takes you from Hanover, NH (Dartmouth College) to Boston.
16 locals recommend
Dartmouth Coach
13 Labombard RdStops in New London near exit 12 at the Park & Ride. Route takes you from Hanover, NH (Dartmouth College) to Boston.