Bear Island Travel Guide

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Autumn foliage along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire
Autumn foliage along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire
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Alton, NH just south of Rattlesnake Island. Looking across to Wolfeboro... Around 5:15 am. Amazing way to start the day!
Amazing Late August sunrise from Echo Shores looking east past the tip of Rattlesnake Island toward Wolfboro.

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Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

3 out of 5
281 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith NH
The price is AU$264 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$264
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Meredith. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (936 reviews)
Nice room great view

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford

Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford

2.5 out of 5
17 Harris Shore Road Gilford NH
The price is AU$206 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$206
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gilford. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (942 reviews)
We were so impressed with the room. The service was excellent and all the staff friendly and helpful. The pool and hot tub were wonderful to enjoy. The hotel was sooo clean. The breakfast in the morning was an added bonus. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford
Steele Hill Resorts

Steele Hill Resorts

3 out of 5
516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton NH
The price is AU$290 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$290
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sanbornton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (765 reviews)
We stayed in the two bedroom suite! It was absolutely gorgeous. The pool area in the main building was absolutely beautiful. I will be back again!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Steele Hill Resorts
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Cold Spring Plymouth Resort

Cold Spring Plymouth Resort

3.5 out of 5
460 North Ashland Road Ashland NH
Stay at this ski holiday home in Ashland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and a fitness centre. Popular attractions The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance ...
9/10 Wonderful! (184 reviews)
Clean rooms, could definitely use updating. The pool and hot tub were older, but everything was clean. Staff and location were great. Wish there were more options for games such as cards or family board games. Mostly just puzzles available.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Cold Spring Plymouth Resort
Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Gilford NH
Stay at this ski holiday home in Gilford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
Great spot for families! This was our groups second year going. Lots of space and close to everything. Had a blast.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski
White Mountain Cozy Cottage with Touch of Modern

White Mountain Cozy Cottage with Touch of Modern

Campton NH
Stay at this cottage in Campton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blair Bridge and Blair State Forest are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
The cottage was perfect for our long weekend getaway. It was more spacious than expected and convenient location. The host is very responsive and accommodating. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

White Mountain Cozy Cottage with Touch of Modern
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Popular places to visit

Panoramic aerial view of Lake Waukewan in fall from town center of Meredith, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Lake Waukewan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Waukewan during your travels in Meredith. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Lake Waukewan
Beaver lodge built alongside small island on scenic Beaver Pond, Kinsman Notch, New Hampshire. Colorful fall foliage reflected on calm surface of pond.

Beaver Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Beaver Island during your travels in Meredith. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Beaver Island

Winnipesaukee Playhouse

You can get tickets for a performance at Winnipesaukee Playhouse on your trip to Meredith. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Winnipesaukee Playhouse

Barnz's Meredith Cinema

You can make plans for a show at Barnz's Meredith Cinema on your trip to Meredith. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Barnz's Meredith Cinema

Cascade Spa

You can take time to visit Cascade Spa during your travels to Meredith. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Cascade Spa

Interlakes Summer Theater

You can make plans for a show at Interlakes Summer Theater during your trip to Meredith. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Interlakes Summer Theater

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