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Meredith
Half a day to one night: walk the town dock, eat lakefront Italian, and use it as a base for Lake Winnipesaukee boating.
Meredith is a small resort town on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Its main draw is the lake itself — the town dock is a busy hub for day boaters — and a compact walkable centre with shops and restaurants. Most visitors come for a half-day stop or an overnight stay while exploring the region.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (lake season), Sep–Oct (fall foliage)
- avoid Nov–Apr (many places closed or quiet)
- Airports
- MHT · BOS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Meredith911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Meredith, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMHT Manchester–Boston Regional (About 1 h 15 min drive; rental car needed).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the compact centre; car for everything else.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at Lagocheck$27
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$200
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MHT Manchester–Boston Regional (About 1 h 15 min drive; rental car needed) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 2 h drive; rental car needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Meredith: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
9 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the compact centre; car for everything else. Parking is free in the municipal lot and on-street in most spots.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Car via US-3 S, about 15 min
Laconia has the Weirs Beach boardwalk and the Lakes Region's biggest strip of arcades and mini-golf.
Door to door: 10 min
Car via NH-25 E, about 10 min
Quieter lake access and the Castle in the Clouds estate.
Tilton, New Hampshire
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car via US-3 S / I-93 S, about 20 min
Tilton has outlet shopping and the Tilton Island Park.
Alton, New Hampshire
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car via NH-11 E, about 25 min
Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee; quieter than Meredith.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre / Main Street
Walk to dock and restaurants; Meredith Inn B&B and a few small inns.
Lakeside / Route 3 corridor
Motels and cottages with lake access; car needed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$200 | US$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Dinner for two at Lago1 × US$80 · check | US$80 |
| Boat rental (half day)1 × US$200 · check | US$200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$78 |
| Trip total≈ US$429 per person per day, bed included | US$858 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dinner entrée at Lagocheck | $27 |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Boat rental (half day)check | $150–300 |
| Ice cream cone | $4–6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer weekends are busy: book dinner and accommodation ahead.
- Many restaurants and shops close early or are seasonal — check hours in spring and fall.
- No public transport within town; you need a car to reach Meredith.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Embassies are in Washington, DC; consulates in Boston and New York.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manchester Airport → Meredith: about 1 h 15 min by car (rental needed)
- Boston Logan → Meredith: about 2 h by car (rental needed)
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- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the dock? — Where is the dock?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Meredith. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (lake season), Sep–Oct (fall foliage) · avoid Nov–Apr (many places closed or quiet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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