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 The Fells, John Hay Estate
Check out some of the other
things to do in the area
New Hampshire Happenings, Link
New London Chamber of Commerce,
Events Link
 The MV Sunapee II Cruise Boat
Restaurants
Appleseed Restaurant
Rte 103, Bradford, NH
603-938-2100
Anchorage Restaurant
Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee, NH
603-763-3334
Bubba's Bar & Grille
976 Route 103, Newbury, NH
603-763-3290
Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille
Route 11, New London, NH
603-526-6899
La Meridiana
Route 11, Wilmot, NH
603-526-2033
Lil' Red Baron
8 Airport Road, Newport, NH
603-863-1302
Marzelli Deli
889 Route 103, Newbury, NH
603-763-3208
Millstone American Bistro & Wine Bar
74 Newport Rd., New London, NH
603-526-4201
MV Kearsarge-Restaurant Boat
Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee, NH
603-938-6465
Nonni's
225 Newport Road, New London, NH
603-526-2265
Old Courthouse
30 Main St., Newport, NH
603-863 8360
One Mile West
Rte 103, Newbury, NH
603-863-7500
Peter Christian's Tavern
195 Main St., New London, NH
603-526-4042
Pizza Chef
Route 11, Sunapee, NH
603-763-2515
Que Pasa
Rte 114, Henniker, NH
603-428-8226
Salt Hill Pub
58 Main Street, Newport, NH
603-863-7774
 Hiking
Bradford Pines Trail
The Fells-Historic Estate and Gardens
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH
603-763-4789
Mt. Kearsarge
Trail Map
Newbury Trail
Northern Rail Trail
The Northern Rail Trail goes through the towns of Danbury, Wilmot, Andover, Franklin, and Boscawen in Merrimack County
Rim Trail (Sunapee)
Rollins Trail (Wilmot)
Sugar River Rail Trail (Newport-Claremont) 9.5 miles
Sunapee State Park and Mountain
Route 103, Newbury, NH 603-763-5561
Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition
A 75-mile emerald necklace of hiking trails, surrounding Lake Sunapee, crossing Sunapee, Ragged, and Kearsarge Mountains, and maintained by Greenway volunteers.
SRKG Trail Maps & Guides
The maps and guides provided here are the same as they appear in the newly published SRKG Trail Guide (August, 2003), and so are completely up to date as of January 1, 2004. Changes in trail alignment could occur at any time; just follow the trail markers and any signs along the trail.
 One of Lake Sunapee's three lighthouses
Golfing
Baker Hill Golf
101 Baker Hill Road, Newbury, NH
603-763-8900
Country Club of New Hampshire
Kearsarge Valley Rd, No Sutton, NH
603-927-4246
Eastman Golf Links
Clubhouse Lane, Grantham, NH
603-863-4240
Grantham Indoor-Full Swing Golf Simulator
163 Yankee Barn Rd, Grantham, NH
603-865-9800
Newport Golf Club,
Unity Rd, Newport, NH
603 863-7787
Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain Road. Danbury, NH 603-768-3600
 Downhill Skiing
Within a few miles you can enjoy premier New Hampshire ski areas.
Mount Sunapee
Rt. 103, Sunapee, NH
Pats Peak
Rt. 114, Henniker, NH
Proctor Academy
204 Main Street, Andover, NH
603-735-6000
A downhill ski area and ski jumping.
Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain Road, Danbury, NH
Crosscountry Skiing and Snowshoeing
Eastman Cross-Country Center
-Skiing & snowshoeing and rentals
Grantham, NH
Norsk
-Skiing ,snowshoeing, lessons and rentals
258 Stagecoach Rd. Sunapee, NH
603-763-5571
Pine Hill Ski Club
Mountain Road, Wilmot Flat, NH
603-381-8685
Proctor Academy
204 Main Street, Andover, NH
603-735-6000
17 miles of cross country skiing,
open to the public
Snowmobiling Information
Kearsarge Trail Snails Snowmobile Club-Trail Map
Sugar River Rail Trail
(Newport-Claremont) 9.5 miles
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 About the area:
The inn is a short walk to the Fells John Hay Estate, which offers a scenic view of Mt. Sunapee and has extensive gardens, as well as a hillside rock garden and Japanese water lily pool. The Fells also offers historic guided tours, nature lectures and art shows The nature and hiking trails are open year-round, dawn to dusk.
For those more adventurous, cross the street from the Fells and climb Sunset Hill. The view is well worth the effort!
A short drive to Mount Sunapee Resort for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and seasonal special events including the New Hampshire Craftsman's Fair, the Oldest Craft Fair in America, is a must see for visitors.
Jump in the lake at nearby Newbury Harbor or take a short drive to the public sandy beach at Lake Sunapee State Park, where it's a lovely place to have a picnic or just swim, sun and watch the sailboats.
Only minutes away, enjoy great restaurants, quaint local shops and seasonal activities in nearby New London. It's the ending to a perfect summer day enjoying a play at the New London Barn Playhouse.
Many local opportunities abound for golfing, hiking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and much much more.
Area and Cultural Attractions
Claremont Opera House
City Hall, Claremont, NH
603-542-4433
Colby-Sawyer College
The Fells-Historic Estate and Gardens
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH
603-763-4789
Hopkins Center for the Arts
6041 Lower Level Wilson Hall, Dartmouth College,
Hanover, NH 603-646-2422
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Kearsarge Mt. Rd., Warner, NH
603-456-3244
Musterfield Field Farm Museum
Harvey Rd., North Sutton, NH
603-927-4276
New Hamphire Telephone Museum
22 East Main Street, Warner, NH
603-456-2234
New London Historical Society
Little Sunapee Rd., New London, NH
603-526-6564
Newport Opera House
20 Main St., Newport, NH
603-863-2412
Sunapee Community Coffee House
Sunapee Harbor
Sunapee Cruises
Sunapee Harbor, NH
603-938-6465
Cruise around Lake Sunapee on a narrated tour.
Sunapee Historical Society Museum
Sunapee Harbor, NH
603-763-9872 Link
Saint Gaudens National Park
139 Saint Gaudens Road, Cornish, NH
603-675-2175
West Meadow Stables-Trail Rides, sleigh rides and hayrides, Bradford, NH 603-938-2042
 State Parks and Outdoors
New Hampshire Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nhstateparks.org/
New Hampshire State Parks Opening/Closing Schedules
Gardner Memorial Wayside Park
Route 4A, Wilmot, NH 603-485-2034
Gardner Memorial Wayside Park is part of Gile State Forest, which spans 6,675 acres. The Wayside includes a memorial to Walter C. Gardner II, whose father established Gile State Forest. In addition to the scenic picnic area with picnic tables, it is also a popular place for hiking. Gardner Memorial Wayside Park is unstaffed but is open to the public year-round at no charge. There is no winter maintenance.
Rollins State Park
Route 103, Warner, NH 603-456-3808
Located in the town of Warner, Rollins State Park is situated on the south slope of Mt. Kearsarge. A 3-1/2 mile long scenic auto road rises from the park entrance through woodlands to the parking and picnic areas. The picnic area, located in a natural wooded glen beneath granite ledges, is historically referred to as the"Garden." It affords views that stretch from Mt. Monadnock to the hills of New Hampshire's coastal plain. The summits of Pack Monadnock, Crotched and Uncanoonuc Mountains, the hills of central Massachusetts, and the Boston skyline are visible on the horizon, while the Mink Hills and Merrimack River Valley can be seen nearby. A one-half mile trail to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge leaves from the picnic area. The Park is open daily from mid-June to late October, and weekends only from late October to November 11.
Sunapee State Beach and State Park
Route 103, Newbury, NH 603-763-5561
This major recreation area in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region offers year-round activities. In the winter, alpine skiing is available at Mt. Sunapee Resort, owned by the state of New Hampshire and managed by the Okemo Mountain Resort. Enjoy hiking, swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing and swimming in the summer/fall months. The campground now offers 5 lean-to sites for family camping. Sunapee State Beach is situated about a mile from the campground and offers many amenities. Sunapee State Park is open daily from mid-June to Labor Day. The 4,085 acre lake at Sunapee State Beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings - enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking. The Beach has a store, canoe and kayak rentals, a playground, and a new bathhouse. A boat launch is available with some restrictions. Pets are not allowed on the beach.
Wadleigh State Park
Route 114, Sutton, NH 603-927-4724
Wadleigh State Beach offers swimming on beautiful Kezar Lake. Tall pine trees shade the picnic sites located adjacent to the beach, making it an ideal location for families and group outings. Amenities in the park include a bathhouse, picnic tables, and playing fields. The park is open weekends only from mid-May to mid-June, and daily from mid-June to Labor Day. The admission fee is $3.00, children 11 and under are admitted free.
Winslow State Park
Route 11, Wilmot, NH 603-526-6168
Winslow State Park is located on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge in Wilmot, New Hampshire. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views of the White Mountains to the north and the taller of the southern and central Vermont peaks. Mt. Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, and Pleasant Lake dominate the closer landscape. A one-mile foot trail leads from the picnic area to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge. A 1- 3/4 mile trail offers a loop possibility. The Park is open weekends from mid-April to mid-June, and daily from mid-June to early November. Admission to the Park is $3.00; children 11 and under are admitted free of charge.
 The MV Kearsarge Dinner Boat on Lake Sunapee
Area Amenities, bike & boat rentals and More!
Outspokin Bicycle and Sports-Bike rentals
Junction Routes 103 & 103A, Newbury, NH 603-763-9500
What's up Ballooning
39 Flanders Road, Henniker, NH 603-344 3128
Kayak Country- River Trips, kayak & canoe rentals, sales, boat instruction
Corner of Routes 11 and 4A, Andover, NH 603-753-5000
Antiques & Other Shopping
Contessa and the Cowboy
2 West Province Road, Newbury, NH
603-763-9931
Prospect Hill Antiques
Prospect Hill Rd., Sunapee, NH
603-763-9676
The Renaissance Shop
107 Newport Rd., New London, NH
603-526-6711
Old Road Antiques
9 Old Sutton Rd., Bradford, NH 603-938-2833
Main Street Bookends
Main St., Warner, NH
603-456-2700
Morgan Hill Book Store
253 Main St, New London, NH
603-526-5850
Dorr Mill Store
Rt. 11, Newport, NH
800-846-3677
Fiber Studio
9 Foster Hill Rd, Henniker NH
603-428-7830
Hodgepodge Yarns & Fibers
Belknap Ave., Newport NH
603-863-7195
Hubert's Dept. Store
Intersection Newport and County Roads, New London, NH 603-526-4032
& 46-54 Main Street, Newport, NH 603-863-2234
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 Sunapee View Bed & Breakfast
348 Route 103A, Newbury NH 03255
Phone: 603-763-4212 | Cell: 339-832-1909
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