Recreation

Newfound Lake is considered one of the most pristine lakes in New Hampshire. It is both scenic and fun to explore.  Some of the highlights of the area include:  biking, boating, hiking, and kayaking.  Explore nearby Wellington State Park, swim at Sculptured Rocks, rock climb at Rumney Rocks, explore the Polar Caves, or hike at Cardigan Mountain. There's also zip lining, golfing, wine tasting and much more.  

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The Blue Moon Motel staff is happy to make reservations for you and provide recommendations for things to do in the area for kids and adults.

Kayak Rentals
Rent a kayak at Newfound Audubon or Wellington State Park. Bringing your own? Put in at Grey Rocks on North Shore Road. 

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Dining 

The Newfound Area has a number of fine dining opportunities from homemade food options with a view to fine dining with an even better view.

​Check out our staff picks: 

Chase Street Market (B&L)
83 Main St
Plymouth NH 03264
(603) 536-6323
10 mi. 17 min.

Six Burner Bistro (L&D)
13 Main St
Plymouth NH 03264
(603) 536-9099
​11 mi. 19 min.

Gina’s Place (B&L)
15 Pleasant St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-0688
​9 mi. 10 min.

Inn on Newfound Lake (D)
1030 Mayhew Tpke
Bridgewater NH 03222
(603) 744-9111
1.5 mi. 2 min.

Homestead Restaurant (D)
1567 Summer St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-2022
10 mi. 15 min.​

The Last Chair (D)
#5 Route 25
Plymouth NH 03263
(603) 238-9077
​7 mi. 10 min.

Ledge Water Steak House (D)
77 Ravine Dr
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-0575
4 mi. 6 min.

The Mill Ice Cream & Cafe (L&IC)
2 Central St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-0405
​7 mi. 11 min.

The Common Cafe & Tavern (B,L&D)
2 Quincy Rd
Rumney NH 03266
(603) 786-9908
​11 mi. 15 min. 

Gilly’s Breakfast & Lunch (B&L)
322 Lake St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-2321
6 mi. 9 min.

Village Pizza of Bristol (L&D)
825 Lake St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-6886
5 mi. 7 min.

Bristol Diner (B,L&D)
33 S Main St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-5924
​7 mi. 11 min.

The Big Catch (closes Labor Day) (L&D)
150 Shore Dr
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-3120
4 mi. 6 min.

Italian Farmhouse (D)
337 Daniel Webster Hwy
Plymouth NH 03264
(603) 536-4536
​13 mi. 20 min.

Bridgewater Inn Steakhouse & Tavern (D)
367 Mayhew Tpke
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-3518
​2.5 mi. 3 min.

Cardigan Country Store (B&L)
231 Lake St
Bristol NH 03222
(603) 744-0303
​6 mi. 10 min.

Cielito Mexican Restaurant (L&D)
50 S Main St
Bristol, NH 03222
​(603) 744-2044
​​7 mi. 11 min.