Central New Hampshire, NH

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CONCORD, NH, USA - FEBRUARY 18, 2020: Clock on Main street. Street view of city in New Hampshire NH, USA.
CONCORD, NH, USA - FEBRUARY 18, 2020: Clock on Main street. Street view of city in New Hampshire NH, USA.
Classic New England covered bridge in Newport, NH.
I was out hiking with a friend of mine around Butternut Pond in Grantham, NH and came across this old logging road bridge.
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Have you ever stayed in a treehouse? If not, you should add it to your bucket list. It was such a cool experience! We found this one on Airbnb. If you ever find yourself in New Hampshire, you should check it out!

Photo credit: Emily Thomas

Here's the link to the treehouse https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28368603?source_impression_id=p3_1560190994_wF3vaV3zLIRg%2BJKf just in case. :)

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Where to stay in Central New Hampshire

View of docks on Lake Winnipesaukee in Weirs Beach, Laconia, New

Weirs Beach

Lake views, live music, and beaches are some highlights of Weirs Beach. Make a stop by Winnipesaukee Pier or Weirs Beach while you're exploring.

Weirs Beach
Silver cascade in the White mountains

Eidelweiss Village

While there might not be top attractions in Eidelweiss Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Madison Boulder and Conway Station.

Eidelweiss Village
Houses with a garden in South Down Shores, Laconia, New Hampshire

South Down Shores

While South Down Shores isn't home to many top sights, Paugus Bay and Ahern State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Down Shores
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Pine River Pond

Though Pine River Pond might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Belleau Lake and Lake Ivanhoe.

Pine River Pond
Panoramic aerial view of Meredith Bay in Lake Winnipesaukee in fall from town center of Meredith, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Bayside

While Bayside might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.

Bayside
Fire and Ice sunset

Plummer Point

Though Plummer Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Weirs Beach and Paugus Bay.

Plummer Point
Fireside Inn & Suites West Lebanon

Fireside Inn & Suites West Lebanon

2.5 out of 5
25 Airport Road West Lebanon NH
$140 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$152 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Lebanon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Facility is good but a bit old

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Fireside Inn & Suites West Lebanon
Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

3 out of 5
281 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith NH
$187 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$202 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Meredith. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (944 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff courteous. The property itself was beautiful and the hotel gym and pool were next level. Two things of note. I was disappointed I paid for one of the upgrade services just wine and chocolate being Valentine’s Day and it was never delivered to our room and the bathroom ...

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Hanover Inn Dartmouth

Hanover Inn Dartmouth

4 out of 5
Two East Wheelock Street Hanover NH
$232 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$252 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hanover. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (915 reviews)
Perfect stay: best service, location, and ambiance!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hanover Inn Dartmouth
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Gilford NH
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Gilford. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
The house defied expectations. Host was welcoming and very communicative. The pool and hot up/sauna/steam room were amazing, tons of room and very comforatable for a large group. Great dinning room for our group dinner and the house was full of every amenity. Already planning on coming back next ...

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski
Waterfront cabin near Fish Cove with private dock, water access, firepit, grill

Waterfront cabin near Fish Cove with private dock, water access, firepit, grill

Meredith NH
Stay at this vacation home in Meredith. Enjoy a pool table, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Lake Winnipesaukee and Beaver Island are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Perfect for a weekend getaway. The kids LOVED swimming out to the raft. Wish we’d had another day!

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Waterfront cabin near Fish Cove with private dock, water access, firepit, grill
Beautiful and wonderful location. Premier lVRBO host.

Beautiful and wonderful location. Premier lVRBO host.

Sanbornton NH
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Sanbornton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Pemigewasset Lake and Den Brae ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (280 reviews)
This was the perfect little getaway. This cozy home is close to all the things we like to do in New Hampshire. I love having morning coffee and looking out at the water. Anna and Tony are friendly and gracious hosts. Would recommend and would stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Beautiful and wonderful location. Premier lVRBO host.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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