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Play at NH Fairs, Stay at our Squam Lake B&B

August 25th, 2012 by billwebb

There are a number of agricultural fairs coming up in the next few weeks throughout New Hampshire. These fairs are a great tradition and feature entertainment for the entire family. Events range from oxen pulls to apple pie contests. Most fairs have live entertainment and amusement rides. You’ll find livestock exhibits with cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and more. And there are exhibits featuring home made baked and canned goods as well as home grown fruits, vegetables and flowers.

We wouldn’t be surprised if the original owners of the home that is now the Inn On Golden Pond participated in some of these fairs in their early years. Some date back 140 years. While we don’t raise any livestock or produce vegetables worthy of showing  at a fair we do provide a quality lodging experience by Squam Lake in the heart of New Hampshire’s lakes region. Why not spend a few relaxing days at our Holderness bed and breakfast and enjoy one of New Hampshire’s longest traditions by attending one of the following fairs.

Lancaster Fair   8/29 – 9/3

Hopkinton State Fair   8/30 – 9/3

Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair    9/7 – 9/9

Rochester Fair   9/14 – 9/23

Deerfield Fair   9/27 – 9/30

Sandwich Fair  10/6 – 10/8

 

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Enjoy the rides and the food at the New Hampshire State Fairs

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Play at Funspot, Stay On Golden Pond

August 11th, 2012 by billwebb

Whenever we travel south on Route 3 through Weirs Beach we always pass Funspot. It’s sometimes hard to remember exactly when certain businesses appear, but Funspot seems to have always been there. Turns out there’s a good reason for that. They are now celebrating their 60th anniversary!

Funspot is the world’s largest arcade. They’ve got video games, pinball games, kiddie rides and more. Over 500 games in all.  There are bowling lanes – both Ten Pin and Candlepin – all of which feature automatic scoring systems.  They also have indoor and outdoor mini golf. And for the older crowd they offer bingo games nightly. But one of our favorite things at Funspot is their bumper cars. Takes us back to our childhood!

The Inn On Golden Pond is a short 15 minute drive from this remarkable facility.  Funspot is a must stop when you’re visiting New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. You can spend the day enjoying the cool waters of Squam Lake or Lake Winnipesaukee and then have a hot time bowling, mini-golfing or playing video games at night.   Why not plan your NH escape today? Combine a relaxing stay in one of the comfortable guestrooms at our bed and breakfast with a great choice  of fun activities you’ll find nearby.

Funspot´s Skee-Ball

Funspot’s  Skeeball

 

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