Attractions in Lake Sunapee / Dartmouth Region
ANDOVER
Keniston Bridge
Lorden Road, Andover, NH
Built in 1882, this bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It crosses the Blackwater River.
Cilleyville Bridge
Routes 11 and 4A, Andover, NH
This 1887 covered bridge has tilted since the day it was completed. Crosses the Pleasant Brook.
BRADFORD
Bement Bridge
Bradford Center Road, Bradford, NH
Built in 1854, this bridge was said to have been originally constructed entirely from hemlock.
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Blacksmith Shop Bridge
Town House Road, Cornish, NH
Named because of its proximity to the local blacksmith. Built in 1881.
Dingleton Hill Bridge
Root Hill Road, Cornish, NH
Built in 1882, and still open to auto traffic today.
Blow-Me-Down Bridge
Mill Road, Cornish, NH
Crosses the Blow-Me-Down Brook at a deep, scenic gorge. The bridge was built in 1877.
LANGDON
Cold River Bridge
Route 123A, Langdon, NH
Also known as the McDermott Bridge, this 1869 structure is closed to traffic. It was the fourth bridge built on the site, the first being completed in 1790.
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Old Cheshire Turnpike, Langdon, NH
This bridge is the shortest and one of the oldest in New Hampshire: Built in 1791, it measures only 34 and a half feet in length.
LEBANON
Packard Hill Bridge
Riverside Drive, Lebanon, NH
Built in 1991, this bridge is authentically constructed using materials and the methods employed with 19th century covered bridges.
LYME
Edgell Bridge
River Road, Lyme, NH
This 132 foot bridge was built in 1885.
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Pier Bridge
Off Route 103, Newport, NH
This covered rail bridge is over 215 feet in length and was built in 1907.
Wright Bridge
Off Route 103, Newport, NH
Another rail bridge, this one 123 feet long, crosses the Sugar River.
PLAINFIELD
Mill Bridge
Colby Hill Road, Meriden Village, Plainfield, NH
Built in 1880, this bridge has been repaired several times.
WARNER
Dalton Bridge
Joppa Road, Warner, NH
Built in 1853, this bridge crosses the Warner River.
Waterloo Bridge
New Market Road, Warner, NH
Originally completed in 1840, the bridge was reconstructed in 1857, and again in 1970.
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The State of New Hampshire recommends the following routes as scenic drives in the Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee region:
Route 12A, between Claremont and West Lebanon.
Route 31, between Newport and Washington.
Route 103A and 103B, in Lake Sunapee.
Route 118, between Canaan and West Rumney.
Route 10, between Hanover and Orford.
U.S. Route 4, between Salisbury and Danbury.
Route 11, between Georges Mills and Wendell.
Route 103 and 103A, between Wendell and Newbury.
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NEWBURY
Mount Sunapee State Park
Route 103, Newbury, NH
Telephone: 603-763-2356
One of the state's biggest parks, Mount Sunapee is a year-round recreation area, offering hiking trails, cross-country skiing, a beach, swimming areas, fishing, boating, canoeing and refreshment areas.
SUTTON
Wadleigh State Beach
Route 114, North Sutton, NH
Telephone: 603-927-4724
The shores of Kezar Lake are home to this beautiful state beach. There is swimming, of course, fishing, a store, play area and more. Changing facilities and picnic sites are also available.
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ANDOVER
Hopkins Pond, launch for cartop boats and canoes only.
CLAREMONT
Connecticut River, launch for cartop boats, canoes, and trailored boats.
ENFIELD
Crystal Lake
GRAFTON
Tewksbury Pond, launch for trailored boats.
GRANTHAM
Butternut Pond, access from the shorebank.
NEW LONDON
Little Sunapee Lake, launch for cartop boats, canoes and small trailored boats.
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NEWBURY
Mount Sunapee State Park
Route 103, Newbury, NH
Telephone: 603-763-2356
One of the state's biggest parks, Mount Sunapee is a year-round recreation area, offering hiking trails, cross-country skiing, a beach, swimming areas, fishing, boating, canoeing and refreshment areas.
WASHINGTON
Pillsbury State Park
Route 31, Washington, NH
Telephone: 603-863-2860
This wooded park offers canoeing on May Pond, fishing areas in both the pond and nearby streams, hiking trails into nearby mountains, and a picnic area. Wintertime activities available include snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing. There is a public campsite available.
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CANAAN
Canaan Historic District Meeting House
Canaan Street, Canaan, NH
Telephone: 603-523-4809
This 1793 structure is currently being restored, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open for tours by appointment only
Canaan Historical Museum
Canaan Street, Canaan, NH
Telephone: 603-523-7364
This museum houses historic items from the 18th and 19th centuries. Of particular interest is a collection of Shaker items. Open June - October.
CHARLESTOWN
Fort at No. 4
Springfield Road, Charlestown, NH
Telephone: 603-826-3368
A New England living history museum, focused on life in the 1740s and 1750s. The fort was the site of a famous siege in 1747 during the French and Indian War. The village itself contains 14 buildings, and features exhibits, demonstrations and historic artifacts. Come find what life was like in mid 18th century New England, learn how to make a birch canoe, or experience a colonial meal! Events are scheduled throughout the year, and a gift shop offers a selection of souvenirs, gifts, historic replicas and books. There is an admission fee. Open daily, except Tuesdays, Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day, closed weekdays the first two weeks of September, regular schedule from third weekend of September through Columbus Day weekend.
CLAREMONT
Claremont Historical Society Museum
26 Mulberry Street, Claremont, NH
Telephone: 603-543-1400
Collections of early New England artifacts, focusing on Claremont history. Admission is free. Open June - September.
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Saint - Gaudens National Historic Site
Cornish, NH
Telephone: 603-675-2175
This site was once the home of one of the country's greatest sculptors, Augusts Saint-Gaudens. The estate has a house, studio and gardens. Open May 24 - October 31. There is a fee for admission.
DORCHESTER
Dorchester Historical Society Museum
Route 118, Dorchester, NH
Telephone: 603-786-9363
Exhibits feature maps, documents and other items pertaining to the history of the area. A donation is requested. Open June - September.
ENFIELD
Enfield Historical Society Museum
Route 4A, Enfield, NH
Telephone: 603-632-4993
Features local historical items. Admission is free.
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Route 4A, Enfield, NH
Telephone: 603-632-4346
This museum features the history of the Shakers, including gardens, a walking tour, demonstrations and classes. Events are scheduled throughout the year. There is a fee for admission.
GROTON
Mary Baker Eddy House
Hall's Brook Road, Groton, NH
Telephone: 603-786-9943
The founder of the Christian Science Church, Mary Baker Eddy, lived at this site from 1855 - 1860. Tours are available, and there is an admission fee.
HANOVER
Webster Cottage Museum
32 North Main Street, Hanover, NH
Telephone: 603-646-3371
Admission is free to this 18th century farm house and home of historic figure Daniel Webster. The exhibits feature Webster's life and Shaker furniture. Open May - October.
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Lockhaven Schoolhouse Museum
East Hill and Ibey Roads, Lockhaven, NH
Telephone: 603-632-4993
A one-room school house built in 1865. Features period furnishings. Open June - Labor Day.
NEW LONDON
New London Historical Society
New London, NH
Telephone: 603-526-6564
This museum focuses on life in 19th century New London. The property offers 11 buildings that contain informational plaques for self-guided tours. Events are scheduled there throughout the year.
NEWPORT
Newport Opera House
20 Main Street, Newport, NH
Telephone: 603-863-2412
This theatre was built in 1886, and still serves as a concert and performing arts center.
NEWBURY
Fells Historic Site
John Hay National Wildlife Refuge
Route 103A, Newbury, NH
Telephone: 603-763-2452
Set on Lake Sunapee, this site was the summer home of President Lincoln's secretary, John Hay. There are tours of the estate on weekends, as well as a nature trail and gardens. Picnic areas are also available. Open late May - October.
POTTER PLACE
Andover Historical Society Museum
Routes 4 and 11, Potter Place, NH
Telephone: 603-735-5694
This museum is set in a Victorian era railroad station, complete with a caboose, railroad artifacts, a log boat, and an authentic station master's office. Open May - October. Free admission.
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Historic South Sutton
Meeting House Hill Road, South Sutton, NH
Telephone: 603-927-4183
A collection of 19th century structures features a one-room school house, meeting house and general store. The store contains thousands of historic items. Donations are requested. Open July - August.
SUNAPEE
Sunapee Historical Society Museum
Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee, NH
Telephone: 603-763-2245
Museum on the shores of Lake Sunapee focuses on the area's history. Of particular interest is the exhibit on Lake Sunapee's old steamboats. A donation is requested.
WEBSTER
Old Webster Meeting House
Route 127, Webster, NH
Telephone: 603-796-2211
Historic site open to the public on Sundays in July and August only, otherwise by appointment. A donation is requested.
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NEWPORT - LEMPSTER
Sugar River So. Branch
Route 10 South of Newport
Excellent trout fishing (Brook, Rainbow, Brown trout)
NEWBURY
Mount Sunapee State Park
Route 103, Newbury, NH
Telephone: 603-763-2356
One of the state's biggest parks, Mount Sunapee is a year-round recreation area, offering hiking trails, cross-country skiing, a beach, swimming areas, fishing, boating, canoeing and refreshment areas.
SUTTON
Wadleigh State Beach
Route 114, North Sutton, NH
Telephone: 603-927-4724
The shores of Kezar Lake are home to this beautiful state beach. There is swimming, of course, fishing, a store, play area and more. Changing facilities and picnic sites are also available.
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Pillsbury State Park
Route 31, Washington, NH
Telephone: 603-863-2860
This wooded park offers canoeing on May Pond, fishing areas in both the pond and nearby streams, hiking trails into nearby mountains, and a picnic area. Wintertime activities available include snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing. There is a public campsite available.
Here is a list of more fishing areas in the Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region:
| Name | Town | Designation |
| Adder Pond | Andover | Trout Pond |
| Bryant Pond | Canaan | Trout Pond |
| Chapin Pond | Claremont | Fly-fish only |
| Derby Pond | Canaan | Trout Pond |
| Halfmile Pond | Enfield | Trout Pond |
| Mascoma Lake | Lebanon | Miscellaneous |
| Millen Lake | Washington | Trout Pond |
| Morey Pond | Andover | Trout Pond |
| Mud Pond | Canaan | Trout Pond |
| Pleasant Lake | New London | Trout Pond |
| Waukenna Pond | Danbury | Trout Pond |
| Simmons Pond | Warner | Trout Pond |
| Smith Pond | Washington | Trout Pond |
| Solitude Lake | Newbury | Trout Pond |
| Sunapee Lake | Sunapee | Trout/Salmon |
| Trout Pond | Lyme | Trout Pond |
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CANAAN
Canaan Historical Museum
Canaan Street, Canaan, NH
Telephone: 603-523-7364
This museum houses historic items from the 18th and 19th centuries. Of particular interest is a collection of Shaker items. Open June - October.
CLAREMONT
Claremont Historical Society Museum
26 Mulberry Street, Claremont, NH
Telephone: 603-543-1400
Collections of early New England artifacts, focusing on Claremont history. Admission is free. Open June - September.
DORCHESTER
Dorchester Historical Society Museum
Route 118, Dorchester, NH
Telephone: 603-786-9363
Exhibits feature maps, documents and other items pertaining to the history of the area. A donation is requested. Open June - September.
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Enfield Historical Society Museum
Route 4A, Enfield, NH
Telephone: 603-632-4993
Features local historical items. Admission is free.
Museum at Lower Shaker Village
Route 4A, Enfield, NH
Telephone: 603-632-4346
This museum features the history of the Shakers, including gardens, a walking tour, demonstrations and classes. Events are scheduled throughout the year. There is a fee for admission.
HANOVER
The Hood Museum of Art
Hanover House, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth, NH
Telephone: 603-646-2808
An extensive collection of art, featuring over 60,000 works from cultures worldwide and diverse historic periods. Admission is free. Open year-round.
Webster Cottage Museum
32 North Main Street, Hanover, NH
Telephone: 603-646-3371
Admission is free to this 18th century farm house and home of historic figure Daniel Webster. The exhibits feature Webster's life and Shaker furniture. Open May - October.
LOCKHAVEN
Lockhaven Schoolhouse Museum
East Hill and Ibey Roads, Lockhaven, NH
Telephone: 603-632-4993
A one-room school house built in 1865. Features period furnishings. Open June - Labor Day.
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New London Historical Society
New London, NH
Telephone: 603-526-6564
This museum focuses on life in 19th century New London. The property offers 11 buildings that contain informational plaques for self-guided tours. Events are scheduled there throughout the year.
POTTER PLACE
Andover Historical Society Museum
Routes 4 and 11, Potter Place, NH
Telephone: 603-735-5694
This museum is set in a Victorian era railroad station, complete with a caboose, railroad artifacts, a log boat, and an authentic station master's office. Open May - October. Free admission.
SUNAPEE
Sunapee Historical Society Museum
Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee, NH
Telephone: 603-763-2245
Museum on the shores of Lake Sunapee focuses on the area's history. Of particular interest is the exhibit on Lake Sunapee's old steamboats. A donation is requested.
WARNER
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Off I-89, Warner, NH
Telephone: 603-456-2600
The state's only Native American museum features exhibits covering Native American culture and history. The museum also has a shop, and programs are scheduled there throughout the season. Open May - October.
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NEWPORT
Newport Golf Course
P.O. Box 676 Unity Road
Newport, NH 03773
Telephone: (603) 863-7787
CLAREMONT
Claremont Golf Course
Box 563
Claremont, NH 03743
Telephone: (603) 863-7787
9 Hole course
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CLAREMONT
Telephone: 603-543-3160
Email:twinstatespeedway@comcast.net
Thrasher Road
Claremont, New Hampshire
www.twinstatespeedwaynet
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CLAREMONT
Claremont Chamber of Commerce
Claremont 03743
Telephone: (603) 543-1296
www.claremontnh.com
Claremont offers: Hospital , Stock Car Races
NEWPORT
Newport Chamber of Commerce
Newport 03773
Telephone: (603) 863-1510
www.town.newport.nh.net
Newport offers: Supermarket , laundramats , post office , churches , airport , hardware store ,
GOSHEN
Goshen offers:
Country store , propane gas , post office , hardware store , located 1 1/4 miles from Northstar Campground.
LAKE SUNAPEE REGION
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
New London, NH 03257
Telephone: 603-526-6575
877-526-3530
Email: chamberinfo@nhvt.net
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CLAREMONT
Telephone: (603) 542-8530
No scheduled service. Private planes, please call ahead.
LEBANON
Telephone: (603) 298-8878
For additional airports offering scheduled service, please refer to Airport listings.
NEWPORT
Parlin Field
Telephone: (603) 863-1220
No scheduled service. Private planes, please call ahead.
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BAPTIST
Calvery Baptist Church
97 Maple Avenue, Claremont
(603) 542-9600
Services: call for information
First Baptist Church
Main Street, Bradford
(603) 938-5313
Services: call for information
First Baptist Church
116 Main Street, New London
(603) 526-6511
Services: Sun, 8:30 & 11:00 AM
First Free Baptist Church
Wilmot
(603) 526-4523
Services: call for information
Sunshine Baptist Church
314 Sunapee Street, Newport
(603) 863-5164
Services: Sun, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Wilmot Flat Baptist Church
Village Road, Wilmot
(603) 526-9213
Services: call for information
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
First Church of Christ Scientist
5 Pleasant Street, New London
(603) 526-2075
Services: Wed, 7:30 PM; Sun, 10:00 AM
ONGREGATIONAL
Andover Congregational Church
1 Chase Hill Road, East Andover
(603) 735-5160
Services: call for information
First Congregational Church of Wilmot Center
Wilmot
(603) 768-3605
Services: Sun, 9:30 AM
South Congregational Church
20 Church Street, Newport
(603) 863-3729
Services: Sun, 10:00 AM
Eastern Orthodox
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
99 Sullivan Street, Claremont
(603) 542-6273
Services: call for information
Episcopal
Episcopal
Church of the Epiphany
Cheney Street, Newport
(603) 863-1786
Services: call for information
Old St. Andrews Church
198 King Hill Road, New London
(603) 763-3002
Services: call for information
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
15 Gould Road, New London
(603) 526-6344
Services: Sun, 8:00 & 10:00 AM; Thurs, 9:00 AM
Evangelical
Hope Fellowship
Evangelical Free Church
70 Laurel Street, Newport
(603) 863-5820
Services: call for information
Trinity Bible Church
Route 114, South Sutton
(603) 927-4384
Services: Sun, 10:45 AM
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses
Route 11, Wilmot Flat
(603) 526-6198
Services: Sun, 10:00 AM
Jewish
Temple Beth Jacob
67 Broadway, Concord
(603) 228-8581
Services: Fri, 8:00 PM
Lutheran
Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace
Route 103, Claremont
(603) 542-2761
Services: Sun, 9:30 AM; Sat, 4:00 PM
Methodist
Grantham United Methodist Church
Main Street, Grantham
(603) 863-7824
Services: call for information
United Methodist Church
17 Park Street, Newport
(603) 863-4590
Services: call for information
United Methodist Church
Route 11, Sunapee
(603) 763-5549
Services: Sun, 11:00 AM
Non-Denominational
Elkins Chapel
55 Elkins Road, Elkins
(603) 526-4523
Services: Sun, 9:00 AM
Goshen Community Church
Route 10, Goshen
(603) 863-5542
Services: call for information
My Father's House Ministries
233 North Main Street, Newport
(603) 863-5683
Services: call for information
South Newbury Union Church
South Newbury
(603) 938-5369
Services: call for information
United Church of Warner
Main Street, Warner
(603) 456-3447 or 456-2515
Services: call for information
Presbyterian
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
170 Route 11, New London
(603) 526-4800
Services: Sun, 10:00 AM
Roman Catholic
Immaculate Conception Church
Potter Place
(603) 735-5821
Services: call for information
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
75 Main Street, New London
(603) 526-4484 or 542-6773
Services: Sat, 5:00 PM; Sun, 11:00 AM
St. Joachim's Church
Route 11, Sunapee
(603) 763-5940
Services: call for information
Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Corner of Leslie & Marcotte Streets, Claremont
(603) 542-2695
Services: call for information
Society of Friends (Quakers)
Friends Meeting House
43 Lebanon Street, Hanover
(603) 989-3361
Services: Sun, 10:00 AM
Unitarian Universalist
Kearsarge Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Meets at Proctor Academy Stone Chapel, Andover
(603) 526-8213
Website:
www.kuufnh.org
Services: 11:00 AM, Every Sunday from the first Sunday after
Labor Day to the 3rd Sunday in June.
Other Denominations
Charlestown Foursquare Church
Wheeler-Rand Road, Charlestown
(603) 826-3979
Services: call for information
Healing Springs Pentecostal Church
Route 103, Newbury
(603) 763-3311
Services: call for information