Overview
Gilford is in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
3 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Gilford
Benjamin Rowe House
Union Meetinghouse
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
Gunstock Mountain
Skiing, alpine slide and other typical year-round mountain activities.
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 — 43 mi away. Directions
- PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Portsmouth — 44 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Benjamin Rowe House, Union Meetinghouse
- Afternoon Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, Gunstock Mountain
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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
See
See Benjamin Rowe House
See Union Meetinghouse
See Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
Do
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