Things to Do, Places to Eat!
Around Newfound Lake and Plymouth
Whether you're just here for the night, or for the whole week, there is plenty to do around Newfound (the world's seventh cleanest lake, according to Devan).
Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee Spots
Dunkin' - Bristol and Plymouth, NH
America Runs on Dunkin'
The Common Man - Ashland, NH
New Hampshire institution, serves alcohol
Blended - Plymouth, NH
Smoothies, juices and bowl - healthy option
The Main Street Station - Plymouth, NH
Classic diner serving breakfast and brunch, serves alcohol
Basic Ingredients - Bristol, NH
Local favorite on the Lake, specializes in baked goods (cinnamon rolls!), take out only
Gina's Place - Bristol, NH
Serves solid no frills breakfast staples, no alcohol
Bars and Breweries
1766 Brewing Company & Grill - Plymouth, NH
Next to The Federal House Inn
Kathleen's Irish Pub - Bristol, NH
Voted best Irish Pub in New Hampshire
Shackett's Brewing Company - Bristol, NH
Try the Pasquaney Bay IPA
Biederman's - Plymouth, NH
Tons of local beers on tap, excellent sandwiches
Bridgewater Inn Japanese Steakhouse and Tavern - Bridgewater, NH
The closest thing you'll get to the Glenmont Tavern
Cool (literally) Places
Wellington State Park - Bristol, NH
Bustling public beach on Newfound Lake
Entry fee is $5 and visitors should make a reservation before arriving as parking is limited.
Polar Caves Park - Rumney, NH
Explore nine granite caves created during the last Ice Age
Visitors are encouraged to book reservations prior to arriving.
Flume Gorge - Lincoln, NH
Thousands of years of erosion have created this gorge that makes for a nice easy to moderate hike. Our favorite place to take visitors!
Northern New England
If you're staying a bit longer, consider exploring New Hampshire, Boston, or Maine. Here are some of our favorite places to eat, drink and play. Most spots are one to two hours from the wedding area.
New Hampshire Seacoast
Outdoor living history museum with homes dating to colonial times
Enjoy a sail aboard a traditional reproduction of the flat-bottom gundalow barges that were once prevalent along local waterways
Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop
Great spot for lobster rolls on the water
Jenness, Wallis Sands, and Foss Beaches
Spend some time on NH's 18 miles of ocean coastline