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The Current is your guide to everything in the Lakes Region, from news and current events to human-interest stories to sweepstakes and members-only offers.

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For couples who can`t imagine getting married anywhere but the lake. 🌊✨

The Margate on Lake Winnipesaukee offers waterfront ceremony spaces, a beautiful tented reception venue, and plenty of room for guests to stay and celebrate all weekend. And when the sun starts to set, the dock makes for some pretty incredible wedding photos.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore our full list of Lakes Region wedding venues.

📸: @stephmotykaphotography

#lakesregionweddings #nhweddingvenue #lakeweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

Aug 10

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For couples who can't imagine getting married anywhere but the lake. 🌊✨

The Margate on Lake Winnipesaukee offers waterfront ceremony spaces, a beautiful tented reception venue, and plenty of room for guests to stay and celebrate all weekend. And when the sun starts to set, the dock makes for some pretty incredible wedding photos.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore our full list of Lakes Region wedding venues.

📸: @stephmotykaphotography

#lakesregionweddings #nhweddingvenue #lakeweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

A new tradition is coming to Lake Winnipesaukee. Join us on September 6 to launch your own eco-friendly lantern during the inaugural 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. As the sun sets, hundreds of glowing lanterns will drift across the lake, creating a breathtaking display of hope, remembrance, and togetherness. 🏮✨

Enjoy live entertainment, local food, family-friendly activities, and lantern decorating stations where you can add your own message or drawing.

Planned in coordination with @mountwashingtoncruises and the NH Department of Environmental Services, every lantern is made with environmentally friendly materials and retrieved from the lake after the event.

Purchase your lantern and learn more at the link in our bio.

#nhevents #lakewinnipesaukee #centerharborevents #lakesregionthingstodo #nhlanternfestival

Aug 6

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A new tradition is coming to Lake Winnipesaukee. Join us on September 6 to launch your own eco-friendly lantern during the inaugural 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. As the sun sets, hundreds of glowing lanterns will drift across the lake, creating a breathtaking display of hope, remembrance, and togetherness. 🏮✨

Enjoy live entertainment, local food, family-friendly activities, and lantern decorating stations where you can add your own message or drawing.

Planned in coordination with @mountwashingtoncruises and the NH Department of Environmental Services, every lantern is made with environmentally friendly materials and retrieved from the lake after the event.

Purchase your lantern and learn more at the link in our bio.

#nhevents #lakewinnipesaukee #centerharborevents #lakesregionthingstodo #nhlanternfestival

Summer isn`t over yet! August is filled with festivals, local events, outdoor fun, and plenty of reasons to explore the Lakes Region. 🌊☀️🌲

What`s on your August bucket list?

Find even more happenings on our full events calendar through the link in bio.

#nhevents #lakesregionsummer #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh

Aug 3

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Summer isn't over yet! August is filled with festivals, local events, outdoor fun, and plenty of reasons to explore the Lakes Region. 🌊☀️🌲

What's on your August bucket list?

Find even more happenings on our full events calendar through the link in bio.

#nhevents #lakesregionsummer #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh

POV: You just had the perfect wedding day on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. 💍🌊

After saying “I do” at your lakefront ceremony, you stroll hand-in-hand to the dock for a romantic sunset cruise. Later, you relax in Adirondack-style chairs overlooking the water, soaking in every magical moment of your special day.

Ready for your own Lakes Region celebration? Start planning through the link in bio.

📸: @ellafarrellphotography
📍: @millfalls

#lakesregionwedding #nhweddingvenue #lakefrontweddingvenue #lakesregionnh #nhlakes #nhweddings

Jul 30

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POV: You just had the perfect wedding day on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. 💍🌊

After saying “I do” at your lakefront ceremony, you stroll hand-in-hand to the dock for a romantic sunset cruise. Later, you relax in Adirondack-style chairs overlooking the water, soaking in every magical moment of your special day.

Ready for your own Lakes Region celebration? Start planning through the link in bio.

📸: @ellafarrellphotography
📍: @millfalls

#lakesregionwedding #nhweddingvenue #lakefrontweddingvenue #lakesregionnh #nhlakes #nhweddings

Travel + Leisure recently featured Meredith as the "perfect summer escape," highlighting its scenic waterfront, charming downtown, local restaurants, outdoor adventures, and welcoming places to stay. We couldn`t agree more.

From lakeside dining and boutique shopping to boating on Lake Winnipesaukee and exploring the trails, Meredith is a destination that captures everything we love about summer in New Hampshire`s Lakes Region.

Swipe through for a guide inspired by the @travelandleisure feature, then discover all that Meredith has to offer by visiting our website (link in bio).

📸: @will_zimm_

#nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #meredithnh #visitnh #newhampshire #lakesregionsummer

Jul 27

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Travel + Leisure recently featured Meredith as the "perfect summer escape," highlighting its scenic waterfront, charming downtown, local restaurants, outdoor adventures, and welcoming places to stay. We couldn't agree more.

From lakeside dining and boutique shopping to boating on Lake Winnipesaukee and exploring the trails, Meredith is a destination that captures everything we love about summer in New Hampshire's Lakes Region.

Swipe through for a guide inspired by the @travelandleisure feature, then discover all that Meredith has to offer by visiting our website (link in bio).

📸: @will_zimm_

#nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #meredithnh #visitnh #newhampshire #lakesregionsummer

Actually, we’re 100% sure. Sometimes all you need is a little sunshine and a lot of water, and the New Hampshire Lakes Region delivers on both fronts. ☀️🌊

Tag the person you want to take a Lake Winnipesaukee getaway with below!

🎥: @_ninahind

#nhlakesregionsummer #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #lakesregion #nhlakes

Jul 23

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Actually, we’re 100% sure. Sometimes all you need is a little sunshine and a lot of water, and the New Hampshire Lakes Region delivers on both fronts. ☀️🌊

Tag the person you want to take a Lake Winnipesaukee getaway with below!

🎥: @_ninahind

#nhlakesregionsummer #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #lakesregion #nhlakes

Tee up for a great cause at the Lakes Region Tourism Association’s 22nd Annual Hospitality Golf Tournament on August 25 at Owl’s Nest Vineyard Course. ⛳

Enjoy 18 holes of golf, breakfast, dinner, and an awards ceremony while supporting LRTA’s marketing and scholarship initiatives. Team registration includes golf for up to four players, food, gift bags, and one golf cart.

We’re also seeking sponsors and donations for raffle prizes, goody bag items, and team prizes.

To register a team or get involved, click the link in our bio.

#nhgolf #nhgolftournamenet #nhlakesregion #newhampshireevents

Jul 20

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Tee up for a great cause at the Lakes Region Tourism Association’s 22nd Annual Hospitality Golf Tournament on August 25 at Owl’s Nest Vineyard Course. ⛳

Enjoy 18 holes of golf, breakfast, dinner, and an awards ceremony while supporting LRTA’s marketing and scholarship initiatives. Team registration includes golf for up to four players, food, gift bags, and one golf cart.

We’re also seeking sponsors and donations for raffle prizes, goody bag items, and team prizes.

To register a team or get involved, click the link in our bio.

#nhgolf #nhgolftournamenet #nhlakesregion #newhampshireevents

No matter what you`re craving, there`s a table waiting for you in the Lakes Region this summer. A lakefront dinner at golden hour? Craft brews in rustic barns? Breakfast at a classic steel diner? Check, check, and check.

Tap the link in our bio to check out our full guide to dining in the region.

📸: @visitnh (images 1-6) @twinbarnsbrew (image 7)

#nhdining #lakesregionfood #lakesregionbreweries #nhlakesdining #wheretoeatnh

Jul 17

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No matter what you're craving, there's a table waiting for you in the Lakes Region this summer. A lakefront dinner at golden hour? Craft brews in rustic barns? Breakfast at a classic steel diner? Check, check, and check.

Tap the link in our bio to check out our full guide to dining in the region.

📸: @visitnh (images 1-6) @twinbarnsbrew (image 7)

#nhdining #lakesregionfood #lakesregionbreweries #nhlakesdining #wheretoeatnh

Light the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and become part of a new Lakes Region tradition. ✨🏮

Join the M/S Mount Washington and the Lakes Region Tourism Association for the inaugural Lakes Region Lantern Festival on Sunday, September 6, in Center Harbor.

Purchase your lantern today and watch the lake come alive with hundreds of glowing lanterns in a memorable display of celebration, remembrance, hope, and connection.

Before the lantern launch, enjoy an evening featuring:
🍔 Food trucks & dockside dining
🎶 Live entertainment
🎈 Family activities, bouncy houses & yard games
🚢 The iconic M/S Mount Washington docked with food, beverages, and entertainment

Purchase your lantern and learn more through the link in bio.

#nhlanternfestival #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #newhampshireevents #lakesregion

Jul 16

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Light the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and become part of a new Lakes Region tradition. ✨🏮

Join the M/S Mount Washington and the Lakes Region Tourism Association for the inaugural Lakes Region Lantern Festival on Sunday, September 6, in Center Harbor.

Purchase your lantern today and watch the lake come alive with hundreds of glowing lanterns in a memorable display of celebration, remembrance, hope, and connection.

Before the lantern launch, enjoy an evening featuring:
🍔 Food trucks & dockside dining
🎶 Live entertainment
🎈 Family activities, bouncy houses & yard games
🚢 The iconic M/S Mount Washington docked with food, beverages, and entertainment

Purchase your lantern and learn more through the link in bio.

#nhlanternfestival #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #newhampshireevents #lakesregion

A whimsical greenhouse ceremony space and a 10,000-square-foot barn reception make The Barn on the Pemi pure wedding-day magic. 💍

Set near the Pemigewasset River, every moment feels unforgettable — from sweeping hilltop views and mountain-backed cocktail hour to an unforgettable night inside the barn on the dance floor.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to start planning your special day in the New Hampshire Lakes Region.

📸: @erinwholleyphotography
📍: @thebarnonthepemi

#nhweddings #lakesregionweddingvenue #nhweddingvenue #newenglandweddings #nhoutdoorweddings

Jul 14

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A whimsical greenhouse ceremony space and a 10,000-square-foot barn reception make The Barn on the Pemi pure wedding-day magic. 💍

Set near the Pemigewasset River, every moment feels unforgettable — from sweeping hilltop views and mountain-backed cocktail hour to an unforgettable night inside the barn on the dance floor.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to start planning your special day in the New Hampshire Lakes Region.

📸: @erinwholleyphotography
📍: @thebarnonthepemi

#nhweddings #lakesregionweddingvenue #nhweddingvenue #newenglandweddings #nhoutdoorweddings

Your perfect day at Lake Winnipesaukee looks a little something like this... ☀️🚤

Cruise into the ultimate Lakes Region summer getaway at the 🔗 in bio.

📸: @sidequestkerry

#nhlakesregionsummer #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #nhlakes #newenglandsummer #nhboating

Jul 9

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Your perfect day at Lake Winnipesaukee looks a little something like this... ☀️🚤

Cruise into the ultimate Lakes Region summer getaway at the 🔗 in bio.

📸: @sidequestkerry

#nhlakesregionsummer #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #nhlakes #newenglandsummer #nhboating

However you choose to cool off, summer in the Lakes Region is best spent making a splash! With 273 pristine lakes and ponds to discover, your ideal aquatic adventure is waiting.

So… what’s your go-to?
🚣 Kayak
🌊 Paddleboard
🛥️ Boating
💦 Tubing
🚤 Jet Ski
🏖️ Swimming

Drop your pick in the comments, then tap the link in our bio to explore rentals, cruises, and guided experiences across the region.

#nhthingstodo #lakesregionsummer #nhboating #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee

Jul 6

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However you choose to cool off, summer in the Lakes Region is best spent making a splash! With 273 pristine lakes and ponds to discover, your ideal aquatic adventure is waiting.

So… what’s your go-to?
🚣 Kayak
🌊 Paddleboard
🛥️ Boating
💦 Tubing
🚤 Jet Ski
🏖️ Swimming

Drop your pick in the comments, then tap the link in our bio to explore rentals, cruises, and guided experiences across the region.

#nhthingstodo #lakesregionsummer #nhboating #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee

July in the Lakes Region is jam-packed with events and activities for the whole family! Get ready to reconnect with nature, explore the lakes on guided paddles, and celebrate community at lively annual festivals and gatherings. 🌲🛶☀️

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to see everything happening this month and start building your summer itinerary.

#nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #lakesregionsummer #newenglandsummer

Jul 1

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July in the Lakes Region is jam-packed with events and activities for the whole family! Get ready to reconnect with nature, explore the lakes on guided paddles, and celebrate community at lively annual festivals and gatherings. 🌲🛶☀️

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to see everything happening this month and start building your summer itinerary.

#nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #lakesregionsummer #newenglandsummer

Hop aboard the Winnipesaukee Railway to see the beauty of the Lakes Region from a whole new perspective. 🚂

Enjoy a nostalgic ride through some of New Hampshire’s most stunning landscapes, taking you right to the family fun at Weirs Beach. Whether you love antique rail cars or just want unbeatable views of Lake Winnipesaukee, this is a must-do summer experience.

Browse train times and explore everything the @winnipesaukeerailway has to offer this summer (🔗 in bio).

🎥: @dvisionmediaco

#lakesregionsummer #nhtrains #nhlakesregion #thingstodonh #lakewinnipesaukee

Jun 29

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Hop aboard the Winnipesaukee Railway to see the beauty of the Lakes Region from a whole new perspective. 🚂

Enjoy a nostalgic ride through some of New Hampshire’s most stunning landscapes, taking you right to the family fun at Weirs Beach. Whether you love antique rail cars or just want unbeatable views of Lake Winnipesaukee, this is a must-do summer experience.

Browse train times and explore everything the @winnipesaukeerailway has to offer this summer (🔗 in bio).

🎥: @dvisionmediaco

#lakesregionsummer #nhtrains #nhlakesregion #thingstodonh #lakewinnipesaukee

If you’re picturing a relaxed, adventure-filled wedding celebration, this 109-acre family-run property might be your spot. 💍

At Wolfsburg Farm, the restored 1875 barn and wide-open mountain views set the scene for unforgettable “I dos.” You can exchange vows out in the pastures, take a post-ceremony cruise on the lake, and shape the weekend exactly how you want it.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore our full list of Lakes Region wedding venues.

📸: @breonnawellsphotography
📍: @wolfsburgfarm

#lakesregionwedding #nhweddingvenues #uniqueweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

Jun 25

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