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The area

As quiet or as full as you want it.

Some guests never leave the dock. Others use Harmony House as a base for the whole region. Here's what's around, from the driveway out to about an hour in any direction.

Right at home

You don't have to go anywhere.

Kayaking & paddleboarding at the dock
Fireside evenings, both fireplaces
Cornhole & games on the deck
Stargazing over the water after dark
Northwood — a few minutes away
5 minYear-round

Northwood Meadows State Park

674 acres of easy, well-marked trails for hiking and biking. Free admission, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

5–10 minYear-round

Antique Alley

Route 4 through Northwood is genuinely known for this — a string of multi-dealer antique shops worth an afternoon of browsing.

10 minYear-round

Local breweries

A couple of small, low-key breweries in town — a good low-effort evening out without leaving the area.

5 minSpring–fall

Birdwatching & nature walks

The wetlands around Northwood Meadows draw herons, waterfowl, and the occasional deer sighting right along the trail.

15 minYear-round

Pawtuckaway State Park

A bit further out but worth it — a fire tower hike with panoramic views, plus more trails and a large pond.

Wedding Venues
15 minYear-round

Dell-Lea Wedding Venue

Dell-Lea’s natural charm, warm, attentive staff, and customizable offerings are the perfect frame for your unforgettable wedding memories.

20 minYear-round

The Barn at Merry Hill

In keeping true to its historic, grandiose structure we’ve accented this facility with modern touches to bring a warm, beautiful feel that welcomes anyone looking to celebrate their special day in a historic New England setting with Modern Flair and a passion for First Class Hospitality + Cuisine.

30 minYear-round

The Thomson Inn

From the irresistible charm of the lovingly restored and appointed turn-of-the-century inn to the rustic elegance of the once productive Cyderhouse, The Thompson Inn is the perfect setting for your special day.

30 minYear-round

The Farmhouse at Candia Woods

Share your most precious moments in beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy a seamless flow of joyous celebration. The food is exquisite, your cocktails signature, and the service second to none.

30 minYear-round

The Barn at Bull Meadow

The Barn at Bull Meadow is situated on a 34-acre wooded estate nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Concord, New Hampshire. The Barn is a private & convenient location that hosts up to 180 guests.

45 minYear-round

Granite Rose

Tucked away in secluded Hampstead among mature trees and blooming flowers, Granite Rose creates an idyllic New England retreat that backs up to parkland with acres of woodland greenery. This thoughtfully refurbished venue combines garden charm with refined sophistication, featuring authentic stonework details and French-inspired styling throughout the carefully designed spaces.

Surrounding area — Concord & Portsmouth
20 minYear-round

NH State House

The nation's oldest state capitol still using its original legislative chambers. Free to walk through, downtown Concord.

20 minYear-round

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

A space museum honoring Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard — planetarium shows included. A good rainy-day pick.

35 minSpring–fall

Canterbury Shaker Village

Twenty-five original 19th-century Shaker buildings, gardens, and craft demonstrations. Quietly beautiful in summer.

25 minFall

Carter Hill Orchard

Apple picking with mountain views, plus cider and fresh apple cider donuts. A classic New England fall afternoon.

40 minYear-round

Strawbery Banke Museum

350+ years of Portsmouth history in one walkable outdoor museum, with restored homes from multiple eras.

40 minSummer

Prescott Park & Market Square

Waterfront gardens, an outdoor arts festival in summer, and Portsmouth's walkable historic downtown right next door.

Regional — Lakes Region & ski country
50 minYear-round

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Skiing, snowboarding & tubing in winter; zipline, mountain coaster, and scenic chairlift rides over Lake Winnipesaukee in summer.

60 minSummer–fall

M/S Mount Washington cruise

A 2.5-hour narrated scenic cruise across Lake Winnipesaukee, departing Weirs Beach — sailing since 1872.

55 minSummer

Weirs Beach

The lake's liveliest stretch — boardwalk, arcade, mini golf, and ice cream. Good for a lively family day.

65 minYear-round

Wolfeboro

"America's oldest summer resort" — a charming lakeside downtown, the Wright WWII Museum, and waterfront dining.

60 minSummer–fall

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

A vintage train ride along the lakeshore from Weirs Beach or Meredith — an easy, scenic hour for all ages.

70 minSpring–fall

Castle in the Clouds

An early-1900s mountaintop estate in Moultonborough with sweeping views over Lake Winnipesaukee.

50 minYear-round

Mount Major

A moderate 1.5-mile hike to a summit with sweeping views over Lake Winnipesaukee. A local favorite — go on a weekday if you can, it gets busy.

45 minSummer

Alton Bay

A small lakeside village with a bandstand built out over the water hosting free summer concerts, plus shoreline restaurants. In winter, the bay hosts a plowed ice runway — one of the only ones in the country.