What to Do in the Lake Country of New Hampshire

League of NH Craftsmen32 Main St., Center Sandwich 603-284-6831; nhcrafts.org Flagship location of this Granite State organization; quality contemporary and traditional works in a range of media. The Loon Center & Markus Wildlife Center183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough 603-476-5666; loon.org Displays and nature trails celebrating loons and other Granite State wildlife, on 200 acres on Lake Winnipesaukee. Castle in the Clouds455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough 603-476-5900; castleintheclouds.org Iconic Arts & Crafts-style mansion on a 5,000-plus-acre estate in the Ossipee Mountains; 28 miles of hiking trails, plus waterfalls and views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Governor Wentworth Historic SiteRoute 109, Wolfeboro 603-271-3556; nhstateparks.org Ruins of a colonial Northern plantation. Libby Museum755 North Main St., Wolfeboro 603-569-1035; wolfeboronh.us Natural-history museum and Native American artifacts; featuring 100th-anniversary events this summer. M/S Mount Washington211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach 603-366-5531; cruisenh.com Seasonal scenic day cruises and evening dinner-dance cruises on Winnipesaukee. Ellacoya State Park280 Scenic Drive, Gilford 603-293-7821; nhstateparks.org Swimming, picnicking, and camping on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, with mountain views. Mill Falls Marketplace312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith 800-622-6455; millfalls.com/marketplace 12 retail shops and 7 restaurants, with brick walkways, a 40-foot waterfall, gardens, and views of Winnipesaukee. Newfound Audubon CenterNorth Shore Road, Hebron 603-744-3516; nhaudubon.org Three sites on the northern end of Newfound Lake: Paradise Point, Hebron Marsh, and Bear Mountain Sanctuary.