Holderness

City / town · New Hampshire

Holderness

Best timeMay–Sep
From you
Nearest airportLEB · 37 mi
Typical stay$178/night
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Overview

Holderness is in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

2 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Holderness

Asquam House

Carne's Island

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Oct. (climate data from nearby Hanover)

Jan: 2.7 in rain2.7"Jan: high 30°F, low 13°F30°13°JanFeb: 2.4 in rain2.4"Feb: high 34°F, low 14°F34°14°FebMar: 3.0 in rain3"Mar: high 44°F, low 24°F44°24°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 58°F, low 35°F58°35°AprMay: 3.3 in rain3.3"May: high 71°F, low 46°F71°46°MayJun: 3.7 in rain3.7"Jun: high 79°F, low 55°F79°55°JunJul: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jul: high 83°F, low 61°F83°61°JulAug: 3.6 in rain3.6"Aug: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°AugSep: 3.3 in rain3.3"Sep: high 74°F, low 52°F74°52°SepOct: 4.0 in rain4"Oct: high 60°F, low 40°F60°40°OctNov: 3.0 in rain3"Nov: high 47°F, low 31°F47°31°NovDec: 3.4 in rain3.4"Dec: high 36°F, low 20°F36°20°Dec

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.
  • LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 37 mi away. Directions
  • MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 56 mi away. Directions
  • PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 64 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 93 travels through town.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $160–$160 a night (typical $178), from 2 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$200, mid-range ~$250, comfortable ~$330.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Asquam House
  • Afternoon Carne's Island

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

    Get in

    Interstate 93 travels through town.

    See

    See Asquam House

    Maps

    See Carne's Island

    Maps

    Sleep

    Stay Squam Lake Inn

    Comfy rooms, gourmet dining, and gift shop.

    📍 28 Shepard Hill Rd💲 $160-$195☎ +1-603 968-4417
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