A
perfect evening in Sunapee Harbor...
Our
perfect summer evening in Sunapee Harbor began with a
dinner cruise on the MV Kearsarge,
a replica paddlewheel steamboat that has traveled the
lake for thirty years. The all-you-can-eat buffet was
superb, as was the scenery, and with top notch service
as well. Our two-hour cruise covered the entire lake
with Captain Dave Hargbol narrating the history of the
area and pointing out places of interest. Standing on
the upper deck after dinner and taking in the beautiful
views was a memorable experience!
After
the MV Kearsarge docked at 8:30 we were able to catch
the last set of the concert at the Ben Mere Bandstand.
As the sun went down, our local favorites, The  Squids,
played a tasty set of blues-flavored rock and roll. What
a lovely setting and the band rocked!
There
are so many things to do while spending a day in Sunapee
Harbor. You can peruse art at the Harbor Gallery ...
take the Riverwalk down to the new Sunapee Information
Center ... visit the various shops ... take a tour boat
cruise at 2:00 P.M. on the M.V. Mt. Sunapee... visit
The Anchorage for an awesome dinner, drinks and live
music ... get a bite at Marzelli's Sunapee Harbor Sweet
Shop and Cafe ... get a yummy ice cream treat at The
Quack Shack ... visit the Sunapee Historical Society
Museum ... or just relax in the park and enjoy watching
the  boats
on the lake.
Boaters
can put their craft in at the public boat launch or rent
or charter almost any type of watercraft at Sargent's
Marina. There is a reasonable amount of free parking
right next to the waterfront and there are the all-important
public rest-stations nearby.
Sunapee
Harbor Nightlife
The
shops in the Harbor close at 9:00 P.M. during the summer
but the Anchorage
Restaurant stays open later on weekends
and Marzelli's Sweet Shop and Cafe is open until 10:00. On
Friday nights the Sunapee Methodist Church hosts the
Sunapee Community Coffeehouse Concerts. Every
night is a party at the Anchorage and on Thursday thru
Saturday nights they are the area's only adult nightclub
featuring
a
variety
of live music - country to blues, folk to alternative.
For
a complete schedule of live music at the
Sunapee Community Coffeehouse see our Events
Calendar page.
Wednesday
in Sunapee Harbor
Wednesdays
is the best day during the week to visit Sunapee Harbor.
You will avoid the weekend crowds, the Sunapee Historical
Society
Museum
is open until 9pm, and the free summer concerts at the
Ben Mere bandstand start at 7pm.
Sunapee
Harbor Live Music 2012
Flanders
Stage
(Adjacent to the Wild Goose Country Store)
Saturday’s from 5-7PM
*Sunday’s from 1-3PM
All concerts are FREE and open to the public, so come to the harbor, enjoy
the music, and relax!
July
28 - Nick And The Transformers
August 4- Kid Pinky and His Restless Knights
August 11- Mark and Debbie Bond
August 12- Carey Lee Rush
August 18 Jim Hollis
August 25 - Pete Merrigan
September 1- Dr. Harp’s Blues Review
Ben
Mere Bandstand
Wednesday Evenings – 7 Pm To 9 Pm
Aug.
1st The East Bay Jazz Ensemble
Aug. 8th The Upper Valley Community Band
Aug. 15th The Squids
Aug. 22nd Kid Pinky & His Restless Knights
Aug. 29th Shana Stack Band |
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Sunapee
Harbor Cruises
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Cruise
on the MV Mt. Sunapee II
Relax in your deck chair and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sunapee
while your Captain narrates the history, landmarks and lore of this crystal
clear lake featuring spectacular mountain views! Bring your sunscreen,
sunglasses, and a light jacket. Sailing daily from Sunapee Harbor, Memorial
Day thru Columbus Day. 603-938-6465 |
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Dinner
buffet cruise on the MV Kearsarge
The boat operates seasonally
from May to October and departs Sunapee Harbor at 6:30
Tuesday-Sunday for scenic dinner cruises. Each cruise
is narrated by the Captain and lasts for two hours.
The outstanding roast beef buffet is prepared by the
Appleseed Restaurant. We loved the fantastic dessert
selection. 603-938-6465 |
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More
cruise info:
Dinner
cruises from Sunapee Harbor
Scenic
boat tours from Sunapee Harbor |
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Sunapee
Harbor Places
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The
Anchorage
Located
right on the water next to the marina, this excellent
restaurant/bar/nightspot offers food with their own
special touch. Their non-smoking section is well separated
from the smoking, and most tables offer a fantastic
harbor view, especially the outdoor patio. The Anchorage
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Marzelli's
Sweet Shop and Cafe
This
amazing shop serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It
has everything delicious you could want - from a deli
counter, freshly baked bread, gelato, a wide variety
of chocolates, and racks and racks of every imaginable
kind of candy.
603-763-0072
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Wildwood
Smokehouse
Authentic
slow smoked barbecue including pulled pork, pulled chicken,
ribs, beef brisket, smoked chicken & sandwiches with
scratch-made trimmings.
45 Main Street, Sunapee
603-763-1178 |
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Sunapee Harbor Cottages
The
only waterfront lodging on Lake Sunapee! This unique
property offers nightly lodging with distinct
amenities and convenient access to year-round lake and
mountain activities.
4 Lake Avenue
866-763-5052 |
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Quack
Shack Ice Cream
Sunapee
Harbor's old fashioned ice cream stand serving Gifford's
hard ice cream, soft ice cream and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Open mid-June until Labor Day.
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The
Sunapee Harbor Riverwalk
A scenic trail built along the historic Sugar River. The newly created
Riverwalk offers an interesting and scenic stroll from Sunapee Harbor (Behind
Marzelli's Cafe) to the Sunapee Welcome Center. |
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Sunapee
Historical Society Museum
Learn about the history of the steamboats, the grand hotels, boating, and
the Town of Sunapee.
Summer hours are 1 to 4pm on Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun, also 7 to
9pm on Wed, closed Mondays.
Fall hours are 1 to 4pm on Sat & Sun until Columbus Day.
603-763-9872 |
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The Harbor Gallery
51 Main Street, Sunapee
Exhibiting outstanding art & crafts from our region
Gallery is open: Tuesday - Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 8:00
603-763-7364
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Pins and Needles
Sewing
and quilt supply shop. Fabric, quilt patterns, notions,
classes & more.
Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
31 River Road, Sunapee
603-934-9028
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Tattered Pages
A Shop with the Young in Mind!
Books, games, craft kits, hats, music boxes, unique
toys, exclusive clocks, dress-up, backpacks, chairs,
and many educational gifts. Ages birth and up!
Summer hours Daily 10-7
603-763-2539
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Sargents
Marina
Leasing and docking of power boats, sailboats, ski boats, pontoon boats
and personal watercraft. Also located in Georges Mills. Hourly, daily
and weekly rentals.
Call
Dori Sargent at 603-763-5036
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Wild
Goose Country Store
They
have "country/lake" style items, decent prices
and every year at the end of the season have a fantastic
sale on most of the items in the store. A great view
of the harbor and Flander's Stage next to it
where you can hear live music in the summer. |
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