Gateway to Winnipesaukee

Alton, NH

Alton anchors the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, with Alton Bay serving as one of the lake's most popular harbors. The town offers a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties, with Mt. Majo...

Belknap
County
~5,500
Population
Alton
Schools
03809, 03810
ZIP
About Alton

Alton anchors the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, with Alton Bay serving as one of the lake's most popular harbors.

Alton anchors the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, with Alton Bay serving as one of the lake's most popular harbors. The town offers a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties, with Mt. Major trailhead — the most-hiked peak in the Lakes Region — right in town.

Alton Bay — popular harbor & beach
Mt. Major trailhead (most popular Lakes Region hike)
Annual ice runway on Alton Bay
B&M Railroad Park
Close to Route 11 corridor
Jones Field recreation area
Local Guide

Things to Do in Alton

Alton Bay

  • Public beach & bandstand
  • Marina & boat rentals
  • Ice cream & snack bars
  • Summer concerts at the bandstand
  • Winter ice runway (planes land on ice!)

Hiking

  • Mt. Major (most popular hike in Lakes Region)
  • Stockbridge Corner trails
  • Knights Pond Conservation Area
  • Wentworth Trail

Dining

  • JP China restaurant
  • Shibley's at the Pier (seasonal)
  • Pop's Clam Shell (lobster rolls)
  • Village Store deli

Activities

  • B&M Railroad Park
  • Jones Field sports complex
  • Alton Bay Yacht Club
  • Gilman Library
  • Prospect Mountain ski area (nearby)
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