Places to visit near

Gilford

Gilford is a town in Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States of about 7,849 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mount Rowe, Gunstock Mountain and Belknap Mountain.

43.5476° N, 71.4067° WPop. 7,849

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Gilford

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:54 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gilford
  2. United Baptist Church of Lakeportchurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Winnisquamlake · 45 min
  4. Paugus Baylake · 45 min
  5. Lake Winnipesaukeelake · 45 min
  6. Gunstock Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gilford
Today’s loopGilfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gilford?

Mount Rowe (viewpoint, about 3 km), Gunstock Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km), Belknap Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), United Baptist Church of Lakeport (church, about 6 km), Paugus Bay (lake, about 7 km), Opechee Bay (lake, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gilford?

82 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 3 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Gilford?

Paugus Bay, about 7 km by road; Opechee Bay (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gilford?

Mount Rowe, about 3 km by road; Gunstock Mountain (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gilford?

Start in Gilford, visit United Baptist Church of Lakeport, then Lake Winnisquam, then Paugus Bay, then Lake Winnipesaukee, then Gunstock Mountain, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.