We love Ben's maple syrup and was pleasantly surprised to find this location offering tours (along…read morewith delicious fresh maple roasted nuts, popcorn, and other maple goodies!) The tour was fun and informative, and we got to check out the machines and how they tap the trees. The nuts were very, very tasty (we only left the shack an hour ago and polished off both the pecans and cashews already!) and I look forward to going back next weekend to see those machines in operation! (As well as pick up some more maple treats!)

Purchased some maple candy online because we wanted to remember the nostalgia of it from our youth,…read morebut the package never arrived. Subpar customer service. If you're buying online, beware!

Spectacular views from this iconic Lodge at the top of Mount Sunapee. The Summit Lodge is used…read morethroughout the year. Hikers find a refuge at almost 3,000 feet while skiers and riders enjoy a warmup, food, beer, a rest, and awesome views. Towards the end of ski season, the expansive deck comes to life and the Lodge becomes a huge barbecue place. The large lodge is three stories tall. The basement has a huge footprint but it's not open to the public. Instead, it's used for storage and employee purposes. The main level has a cafeteria, a bar, a large seating area, and a huge hearth with a live fireplace. The third floor is a giant seating room and commands amazing views of the Green Mountains. The entire group of ski areas from Stowe to Killington, Magic, Stratton, Bromley, Mount Snow and Haystack are visible from the top. A giant clock-shaped dial with a rotating arrow guides the curious to all the mountains in view. Although a cafeteria style place, service at the Summit is superb. Friendly, efficient. The Summit also serves as an optimum wedding place as the outside area hosts numerous weddings in the warm months.

I grew up skiing at this mountain! It changed ownership in recent years and I took a few years off…read morebut wow!! I'm impressed with the snow blowing operation, the ease of use and price of the epic northeast value pass (student version). I got it last minute meaning the day before the epic passes closed and it was less than $500! (I know it was even a bit less if you purchased it ahead of time just FYI). There are three different lodges and one is at the top and two are at the bottom. Had to activate my epic pass and prove my student status. Get there early if you are activating a pass on a weekend! (This is a very manual process and took awhile).

Thoroughly enjoyable self-guided walk through this summer home to 19th century diplomat John Hay…read moreand his family. It is incredible how many gorgeous, welcoming mansions New England has, yet with a different wonderful experience every time. Hay House does not disappoint. This beautiful classic home looks out to Lake Sunapee, and features a rock garden, fairy tale stone gate where the roses grow, and access to everything from the children's rooms and bathrooms to the well-stocked butler's pantry. The best aspect of being self-guided is the freedom to go at your own pace, and appreciate the many details without having to stare at someone doling out long bios. Plentiful signs give you the ideal highlights of each room as well as relevant history, and you can admire the decor and architectural elements to your heart's content. We happened to be there for Artists' Weekend, where many painters were positioned in various spots on the lush grounds, painting their happy little trees. Live music was played on the porch, and it was a lovely environment for such an event. Landscaping and flowers vary with blooming times of year, and there are some nature trails around the grounds. The walk from the parking lot at the street, to the Hay house, is about 1/4 mile on the dirt/gravel road with a bit of a hill. There was another parking lot at the house itself, which we did not realize until we were hoofing it back. Restrooms on site. Beautiful venue for a wedding, which is something they do. Terrific site all the way around. Paired nicely with the Ice House Museum of antique cars about 10 minutes away, and lunch at Peter Christian's Tavern nearby.

Beautiful place to walk and explore. My only complaint is I wish the trails were marked a little…read moremore clearly, we took a wrong turn and had to walk back a ways. There was a long (unexpected!) beautiful stream, and it was the highlight of the whole place for me.

This is a really nice outing if you live in the area and have house guests, or even if you just…read morewant to enjoy a day outside but don't feel like lifting a finger. I've gone twice (afternoon cruises) and chosen the upper deck both times. If you or any of your guests have mobility concerns, be aware that there is a small and very narrow set of stairs to the top deck and patrons seem to rush to select their chairs. During boarding and disembarking is when the boat rocks the most, so be careful! Seating is first come first serve, and the seats are hard plastic folding chairs (i.e. no padding, which makes sense in case they get wet), but both times I've gone, the weather and the lake were calm and the ride was very smooth. Chairs are arranged in rows like a theater, so if you go with a date, you can't pair off from the crowd if that's what you are hoping. This is very much a family and friends type of outing. The captain narrates intermittently via speakers in an informative and sometimes humorous way, and it isn't at all obtrusive to conversation. Everyone politely stops talking to listen rather than trying to shout over the interesting details being shared, and now you have a new topic to discuss! People vacationing or living along the lakeshore wave cheerfully from their piers, decks, and yards as the boat cruises by, which adds an element of local charm to the outing. I haven't partaken of their packaged snacks, limited selection of mixed drinks, or beer, but all are available from the deck below. If you do go down the stairs to get something and are alone, you may lose your seat, as people are allowed to change locations throughout the ride, but no one is permitted to stand on the upper deck as a matter of safety (unless of course actively moving from one place to another). You can buy tickets at the boat or online, and there are discounts for AAA members and senior citizens. There is a famed ice cream shack near the boat launch that I haven't yet tried but reviews here on Yelp! are stellar.

Beautiful cruise around the harbor. Spanning 10 miles. Round trip 2 hours w dinner. Pricing is…read morereasonable. Reservations recommended. This was my 3rd or 4rth trip. Food is very good not great. Buffet. Full liquor bar. This time around the dishes were filthy w caked on food. I cycled through about 6 plates before I found an acceptable one. Someone serves the roastbeef and it was barely luke warm because it was not over heat. Dessert is grocery store like cake. I believe I am done with further dinner cruises here but would go back for the noon cruise.

Cute ice cream place with a lot to do for kids including balls and playground equipment! They also…read morehave a lot of animals. Donkeys in one area and sheep in another. The ice cream is homemade and very good! Expect your typical flavors, nothing too out of the box but all delicious! They have plenty of seating. Parking can be tight depending on how busy they are, but we've parked on the side of the street before with no problem.

Fun for all but especially so for the little! Not your average oce cream stop. Nestled in the…read morerolling fields of Sunapee is the dairy farm that provides the goodness of their homemade ice cream. Prices match the taste, quality and quantity given. Plenty of seating in the play area with slides, wooden tractors, treehouses and a whole pile of sand to dig around with the little tonka tractors . When you hear a "yoppee" from the backseat from the kiddos yiu know you've come to the right place.

Outstanding pizza! I had a yearning for deep-dish Chicago style pizza and I have not found it in…read moreany pizza store in the area - and wham! reading Yelp reviews I saw that it does indeed have Chicago style pizza. Even though it's a 18 minute drive, my deep-dish craving was unquenched and I made the trip. Great service, great ambiance, all friendly and congenial. The best part was the Caprese Deep Dish. Oh my god! Tons of sauce, thick and juicy and with the aroma of garlic and olive oil. And although I ordered a personal size (my other half got chicken and spinach thin crust), I was only able to eat two slices, they are so thick and good we ate two more days out of the pizza.... Yes, go there. It's worth it.

Can't wait to sink my teeth into this Chicago deep dish and the Sicilian slices from…read more@ziggys_pizza_sunapee. Aiden and Riley, thank you both for your warm welcome and customer service. It's hard to come by nowadays, and you hit the nail on the head Update 4/8/25 : Both Sicilian and Chicago were absolutely perfect. I'm so happy to find a good Chicago in New England!

The Sunset Hill Trail in Newbury NH is aptly named after this wonderful trail that has an almost…read moreunobstructed view of the West, Lake Sunapee and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Sunset here is a moment of glory. The trail is an easy to moderate 2.4-mile out and back with only a 500-foot ascent. The trail has a steady climb so once you start past the gate, it continues almost at the same grade - considering this used to be a stage coach route to an 1800s farm. Once on top, there are magnificent views. On a dry day in the beginning of September, we didn't see a bug nor a mosquito.... The trail is part of the John Hay Estate, the property of one of America's most consequential Secretaries of State. Hay was the director of our foreign policy in the Spanish American War under President McKinley, the manager of President Teddy Roosevelt's Open Door Policy with China, and led the diplomatic efforts to building the Panama. Canal. The Hay Estate has many acres and besides the trail, visitors can see The Fells, the home of the late State Secretary. A piece of history, a wonderful hike and a great visit.

The only sit-down, full service eatery and pub at Mount Sunapee Resort, Goosefeathers is located…read moreatop the Spruce Lodge at the resort. It provides a great respite from the maddening pace of the three cafeterias at the resort, which can become stuffed with people and getting a seat is like winning Power Ball. After the Pandemic, Mount Sunapee instituted a Maître d' concept instead of a sit-yourself service. That has worked quite well and avoids rude people hijacking tables the entire day for a few people as it occurs in the rest of the resort. Service is quick and the food is more varied and way better than the cafeterias. As well, the enormous bar lends a fun ambiance to the place with lively conversations throughout the day. Goosefeathers also has a gigantic outdoor area with full view of the slopes. Only drawback to the place is the schedule. It closes too early, usually at the end of the ski day. No genuine Après Ski to be had. If you want to do that, the Shanty is right outside the access road in Newbury.

It was fun sitting down and trying to get more formal food at mount sunapee in between riding. The…read morestaff seemed very overwhelmed (not their fault, management should have more staff) The chicken wings were great but I would probably just go to the lodge next time or avoid such a packed area where you can get almost the same items

We've been several times and enjoyed it. I particularly liked their escargots but it wasn't on the…read moremenu last visit. We shared an Asian flavored calamari dish that was delicious but my main course of steak tips was a huge disappointment. They were dry, tough and overcooked. The food is plentiful .. perhaps too much. My wife could only manage a quarter of her shrimp pasta. Desert was excellent.

Awful experience. Ordered a steak medium rare and it came out well-done and insanely salty. Sent it…read moreback, and the waitress suggested switching to a filet because the steaks are all pre-marinated well ahead of time. The filet was medium rare but still overwhelmingly salty. Salmon was just as bad, and even the salad dressing was sickly sweet. For the prices they charge, this is unacceptable. I've been coming here since they opened, but the quality has nosedived over the past year. Don't waste your money here and go elsewhere.