Barnstead, New Hampshire travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Barnstead is a small town in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Manchester)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 29 mi away. Directions
PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Portsmouth — 30 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 54 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

Barnstead is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,593 at the 2010 census. Home to the Suncook Lakes, Barnstead includes the villages of Center Barnstead, Barnstead Parade and South Barnstead.