Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Meredith

Meredith is a town in Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 1,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 churches. The must-see places are Lake Waukewan (2 km), Lake Wicwas (8 km) and Bear Island (10 km).

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Meredith, New Hampshire
Meredith, Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Meredith at a glance

Location
Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 1,718
Coordinates
43.6576° N, 71.5003° W
Places within 50 km
78 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Meredith

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Meredith: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Meredith

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Meredith. The closest is Mount Rowe (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Meredith

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Meredith. The closest is Lake Waukewan (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Meredith

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Meredith. The closest is Belknap Mountain State Forest (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Meredith

21 churches within 100 km of Meredith. The closest is East Missionary Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Meredith

11 parks within 100 km of Meredith. The closest is Tilton Island Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Meredith

8 museums within 100 km of Meredith. The closest is Libby Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Meredith

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meredith
  2. 8 km Lake Wicwas · lake, Belknap
  3. 7 km Lake Waukewan · lake, Belknap
  4. 9 km White Oak Pond · lake, Grafton
  5. 10 km Lake Kanasatka · lake, Carroll
  6. 12 km Bear Island · island, Belknap
  7. 10 km Back to Meredith

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How to reach Meredith

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Meredith by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints25107Mount Rowe (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3093Lake Waukewan (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens624Belknap Mountain State Forest (25 km)
    Churches821East Missionary Baptist Church (11 km)
    Parks211Tilton Island Park (31 km)
    Museums18Libby Museum (25 km)
    Other attractions18Cillryville Bridge (49 km)
    Forts & heritage35Dana Meeting House (13 km)
    Waterfalls05Rocky Gorge Scenic Area (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Bear Island (10 km)
    Caves01Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (60 km)
    Treks01Crawford Path (83 km)

    Meredith: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meredith?

    Lake Waukewan (lake, about 2 km), Lake Wicwas (lake, about 8 km), Bear Island (island, about 10 km), White Oak Pond (lake, about 10 km), Lake Kanasatka (lake, about 10 km), East Missionary Baptist Church (church, about 11 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Meredith?

    Mount Rowe, about 20 km by road; Gunstock Mountain (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Meredith?

    Lake Waukewan, about 2 km by road; Lake Wicwas (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Meredith?

    Belknap Mountain State Forest, about 25 km by road; Sculptured Rocks Geologic Site (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meredith?

    Start in Meredith, visit Lake Wicwas, then Lake Waukewan, then White Oak Pond, then Lake Kanasatka, then Bear Island, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meredith?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Meredith

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Meredith’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Meredith on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.