Aerial view of a large lake with several small forested islands under a partly cloudy sky, with mountains in the distance.

Explore the Area

Explore all that the lakes region has to offer! Shaws Pond vacation homes are located in close proximity to great restaurants, music venues, outdoor adventures, and much more. Check out some of our favorites here!

Area Attractions

A scenic view of lush green forest with multiple lakes and mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Castle in the Clouds is a terrific day trip from the Lakehouse. Enjoy the history, the views, and terrific hiking trails.

A large white paddlewheel riverboat named 'Mount Washington' with multiple decks filled with passengers is on a body of water under a cloudy sky. The boat is decorated with flags, including the American flag and the Union Jack. In the background, there are green, forested hills and a few buildings.

The Mount Washington Cruise is a great way to see Lake Winnipesaukee. Book your trip here: https://cruisenh.com/

A golf course with a green, sand bunkers, a flagstick, a water hazard, and trees in the background.

Kingswood Golf - Enjoy a 18 hole/par 72 course only minutes from Shaws Pond. They have a range and practice greens too! https://kingswoodgolfclub.com/

Two people riding on a zip line high above a landscape with lakes and forests under a partly cloudy sky.

Gunstock Mountain in Gilford has a ton of summer fun activities including ziplining, an adventure course and hiking. Check it out at: https://www.gunstock.com/summer/

An old military tank positioned in front of the Wright Museum with a brick arched entrance.

The Wright Museum honors those who fought in World War II and has really interesting exhibits for all ages. A fantastic rainy day activity. https://wrightmuseum.org/

Schedule of music concerts for the 2026 Great Waters Summer Concert Series. The concerts are titled 'Concerts in the Clouds' and 'Concerts in Town.' Performances include ABBA tribute, Neil Berg's 60s music, Taylor Swift tribute, country music, Queen tribute, Mandy Gonzalez, and Gentleman’s Quartet, with dates from July to August.

Great Waters is a local summer concert series. If you are into music, check out https://greatwaters.org/ for musical, educational and artistic events.

Jet skis docked along a riverbank with a building and parked cars behind them, a church steeple visible in the background, and green trees on the right.

Wolfeboro Jetski - Want to explore the lake on your own? Rent a jet ski in Wolfeboro and explore the coves and homes on the Big Lake. https://www.wolfeborojetski.com/

Recommended Restaurants

A wooden beer menu board with numbered sections, listing various craft beers with their names, alcohol content percentages, and prices, displayed on a wall at a brewery.

Muddy Road Brewery is a local gem. They have all their own beers and ciders, made locally. In addition, they have a pizza truck that makes awesome pizza and garlic knots. Definitely a hidden gem! Check out their website for live music schedules too. https://www.facebook.com/MuddyRoadBrewery/

Group of six people standing together inside a rustic bar or restaurant, smiling at the camera, with wood-paneled walls, neon signs, and friendly atmosphere.

We recently took a trip over to Tumbledown Farm to Fork restaurant. Another hidden gem. Service isn’t always the fastest, but the food and drinks are delicious! https://tumbledown603.com/

Exterior of a light blue building with a sign that reads "Back Bay Boat House." The building has a staircase with wooden steps, potted pumpkins, dried cornstalks, and hay bales decorated for fall.

One of our favorites in Wolfeboro is Back Bay Boathouse. They have a deck out back right on Back Bay. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is great. Very family friendly! https://backbayboathouse.com/