Welcome to the Lakes Region, home to some of the most enchanting lakeside towns in New England. The crown jewel of this area is undoubtedly Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in New Hampshire. This captivating region offers a wealth of activities, charming towns, and breathtaking scenery. Explore some of the best lakeside towns in the [...]

New Hampshire's Lakes Region is a unique and beautiful part of the state that has been drawing people in for many years. Whether you're looking for a summer vacation spot, a home away from home, or even a permanent residence, there are many reasons why the Lakes Region might be perfect for you. Here are the top reasons why people live in the [...]

Spring is almost here, and with it comes the urge to start tidying up after a long winter. Whether you live in the city or country, keeping your home clean during this time of year can be a challenge! But don’t let that stop you from getting an early start on your spring cleaning. Here are some tips to help get you [...]

Happy hour is alive and well in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The celebratory hour typically starts at 4:00pm with drink and food specials around the region. Happy hour has been banned in 8 American states, but not here. We enjoy a proper toast after a hard day's work. We drink responsibly. We designate a driver while we drink (and we [...]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Every couple has its own February 14th holiday tradition. This celebration of love was first documented in the 1400s by way of a charter introduced by Charles VI of France. The festivities in the charter included poetry competitions, dancing, song, jousting, and a feast. While the days of jousting [...]

Fun fact: the Lakes Region of New Hampshire features the 6th largest lake in the United States (completely within U.S. borders). It is also the biggest lake in the entire state. But it isn’t the only lake. There are about a thousand lakes in New [...]

The culinary landscape of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is rich and diverse and includes some wonderful brunching options. Many restaurants offer the perfect meal to enjoy with friends and family all year long, and some meals are only available after ice-out (when the M/S Mountain Washington is cleared to navigate the lake after the ice [...]

Where do you go when it snows? When you’re living in New England you go outside. A powder day is meant to be celebrated on the mountain whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, or snowmobiling. The mountain will call out your name. Heed the calling. Enjoy winter. Life is [...]

There’s no place like a warm home for the holidays, and there are a number of easy and inexpensive ways to keep it that way. There are things that will cost you nothing (such as changing the direction of your ceiling fans and opening heating vents), inexpensive DIY projects (such as replacing old exterior window caulking and installing door [...]

When looking for an indoor adventure on a cold or rainy day, you’ll have plenty to choose from when you find your perfect Lakes Region home in New Hampshire. There are classic games to enjoy in the world’s largest arcade, bouncing sessions at an indoor inflatable entertainment center, and a children’s museum for the kids. There are puzzles to solve in escape rooms, winery tours, and tasting, and world class museums for adults (and older family members interested in art & history). Here are some fun indoor activities in the Lakes Region to enjoy, and keep warm on a cold New England day. 

Kids & Family Friendly 

Funspot: Located in Laconia, NH the Funspot is said to be the largest arcade in the world! It was founded in 1952 and has over 600 games including a 10 lane ten pin & 10 lane candlepin bowling center, indoor mini-golf, cash bingo, and 300 classic arcade games. Your kids can win tickets for gameplay and cash the tickets in for prizes at the prize counter after a day of fun in the arcade. 

Jump N Joy: Located in Laconia, NH this indoor inflatable family entertainment center has five bounce houses. Jump N Joy hosts parties, fundraisers, and Open Bounce sessions. You don’t need a reservation for an open bounce session. But remember your socks! Shoes, sandals, and bare feet are not allowed. Open Bounce session is $12 per child (and there is free Wi-Fi for parents). 

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire: Located in Dover, NH this children’s museum will be a perfect day trip for families with younger children living in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire (an approximate 44 mile drive for Gilford residents). The museum is geared toward younger children, including ages 0-12. There are hands-on exhibits to explore: Nature, STEM, Pretend Play, Art, World Cultures, and more. The museum offers two “play sessions” most days. The “play session” is your date and time of visit. Online reservations are required for your visit. Ticket prices are $12.50 for adults & children over 12 months of age. There are also specific programs for preschoolers, babies + toddlers scheduled each month and camps, classes, and workshops throughout the year. 

Older Audiences 

Escape Hour House: The games are designed for participants ages 15 and older at this Gilford, NH escape venue. There are three escape rooms in the house with puzzles designed for groups of 4-10 people. The cost is $25 per player. Each game takes an average of 60 minutes to complete, but it’s best to plan on 80 minutes total (for instruction and post game revelry). 

Seven Birches Winery: Enjoy a tour of the winery and visit the tasting room at this Lincoln, NH winery. They offer a “Meet the Winemakers” tour on Wednesdays & Saturdays. The tour is limited to 15 people to encourage a conversational tour where visitors can have all of their winemaking questions answered. The $40 tour includes wine tasting with the winemakers. Cheers! 

Wright Museum of WWII: There are over 14,000 items from the WWII home front and the battlefield in this Wolfeboro, NH museum. The museum is closed to the public from November through April. We expect their doors will reopen on May 1st, 2023. Special exhibits and lectures are scheduled during the regular season. Recent lectures held in September of 2022 included “Immigration, Isolationism, and FDR” and “Anne Frank: If only I can be myself”. The Anne Frank lecture complemented a special 2022 exhibit “Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank” from July 1st to October 31st, 2022. 

Currier Museum of Art: Located in Manchester, NH this world class museum will make for the perfect day trip for art lovers living in the Lakes Region. The museum opens its doors at 10:00 am Wednesday-Sunday (but not on Monday or Tuesday). The original museum building opened in 1929, new galleries were added in 1982, and an atrium and additional galleries were added in 2008. The permanent collection includes works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Andrew Wyeth, and two complete homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (the museum homes are at their original locations in the North End neighborhood of Manchester). Current exhibitions include “State of the Art 2020: Locate” on view through February 12th, 2023, and “Memoirs of a Ghost Girlhood: A Black Girl’s Window” on view through spring 2023. Museum admission is $15 for Adults, $13 for Seniors, $10 for students, and $5 for youth 13-17. Admission is free for children under 13. 

The team at Maxfield Real Estate looks forward to helping you find your perfect home. Exciting fall adventures are waiting for you to discover and enjoy in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Contact us today!