The best Lake Winnipesaukee gifts either bring the lake home for the winter or get them back out on it next summer: a hoodie or trucker hat with the Winnipesaukee outline, a ceramic ornament for the tree, or a real lake experience like a Mount Washington Cruises gift card, a pontoon day out of Meredith or Gilford, or a New Hampshire State Parks season pass that covers the beach at Ellacoya State Park.
Below are 18 ideas, grouped by the kind of Winnipesaukee person you're shopping for. Boats and cruises here run in the warm months, so the experiences are gifts for next summer: a gift card or a booked date now, a day on the lake later.
Quick picks
| Gift | Best for | Price (as of Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipesaukee Lake Life Hoodie | Cool nights on the dock | from $54.99 |
| Winnipesaukee Ceramic Ornament | Christmas, stocking stuffer | $19.95 |
| Winnipesaukee Trucker Hat | Boat days, no sizing | $37.99 |
| Mount Washington Cruises gift card | A summer cruise next year | scenic tours from $48 per adult |
| NH State Parks season pass | Beach days at Ellacoya | $60 individual |
For the one who's always on the water
1. Winnipesaukee Lake Life Hoodie (from $54.99)
A boat ride home after sunset gets cool fast in New Hampshire. A hoodie with the lake's outline gets worn from foliage season to the first boat ride of spring. Want the design on both sides? There's a front and back printed hoodie too (from $54.99).
2. Winnipesaukee Lake Life Champion Sweatshirt (from $44.99)
For the person who would rather skip the hood, and easy to throw on for morning coffee by the water.
3. Winnipesaukee Lake Life Dri-Fit Boating Shirt (from $44.99)
A long sleeve, moisture-wicking shirt for anglers and all-day boaters. If they fish, see New Hampshire Fish and Game's license page to check the current price before opening day.
4. Winnipesaukee Lake Life Trucker Hat ($37.99)
The safest gift when you don't know their size, and it keeps the sun out of their eyes on the water.
5. Winnipesaukee Lake Life Heavy Cotton Tee (from $29.99)
The everyday lake shirt for cookouts and the Friday drive up. There's also a front and back printed tee (from $29.99), two long sleeve styles (front and back print and unisex jersey, each from $44.99), and a women's racerback tank (from $27.99) for July.
For the Winnipesaukee lake house
6. Winnipesaukee Canvas Gallery Wrap (from $44.99)
Their lake on the wall, at camp or at home in town for the months when the place is closed up.
7. Winnipesaukee Ceramic Ornament ($19.95)
A reminder of the lake every time they decorate the tree. It's also a thoughtful add-on for someone celebrating a first Christmas after buying on Winnipesaukee.
For the littlest Winnipesaukee fan
8. Winnipesaukee Lake Life Infant Onesie ($29.99)
A long sleeve bodysuit for the newest member of a lake family. There's also an infant fine jersey bodysuit ($29.99), and for the next size up, a toddler jersey tee ($29.99).
Local Lake Winnipesaukee experience gifts
Experience gifts are perfect for people who already have everything. Every option below was checked on the business's or agency's own website in October 2026.
9. A Mount Washington Cruises gift card
The M/S Mount Washington is the lake's signature boat, and the original Mount Washington launched at Alton Bay back in 1872. Narrated scenic tours are from $48 for adults (13+) and from $28 for kids 4 to 12, plus taxes and fees, with daily departures from Weirs Beach (as of October 2026). The company sells gift cards online, the easy move right now. Its 2026 season passes ran $199 to $549; 2027 passes weren't posted yet, so watch for them early next year.
Links: Website · Gift cards · Book a cruise · Directions to Weirs Beach · Call 603-366-5531
10. A ride on the U.S. Mailboat Sophie C
The M/V Sophie C launched on Winnipesaukee in 1945 and is billed as "the oldest floating post office in the United States." The two-hour island run leaves Weirs Beach, and riders can mail postcards with Sophie's own collectible postmark. Tickets are from $48 for adults and from $28 for kids 4 to 12 (as of October 2026). The posted season is June 21 to September 12, so confirm next year's dates. It isn't wheelchair accessible, and no alcohol or coolers are allowed.
Links: Website · Book · Directions · Call 603-366-5531
11. A pontoon day next summer
Give them a day on the big lake without the cost of owning a boat. Neither marina below mentions gift certificates, so pick a date together and put the confirmation in a card.
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Meredith Marina (Meredith) runs one of the largest rental fleets on the lake. An 18-foot pontoon for 7 is $475 for a half day or $495 for a full day (as of October 2026). Renters must be 21 or older with a driver's license, and there's a $1,000 refundable deposit. Season is May through October, with a full refund if you cancel up to 4 days before.
Links: Rental details · Book online · Directions · Call 603-279-7921 -
Fay's Boat Yard (Gilford, on Smith Cove) lists a 20-foot pontoon for 7 from $325 and a 24-foot pontoon for 10 from $475 (as of October 2026). The minimum age is 25, booking takes a 50% deposit, and there's a $1,500 credit card hold. Its pages list different season end dates, so check when you book.
Links: Rentals and booking · Directions · Call 603-293-8000
Good to know: In New Hampshire, "everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower" must have a boating education certificate (NH Marine Patrol, RSA 270-D:10). Both marinas offer an on-site temporary certificate, good for 14 days, for $20.
12. A paddle or a vintage boat ride at EKAL Activity Center
The EKAL Activity Center at Mill Falls in Meredith is open to the public, not just resort guests. Kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes start at $35 (as of October 2026). For a showstopper, book a private excursion on the Miss Meredith, a 1931 Chris-Craft, for $350. Sunset cruises are $65 for adults on weekdays and $75 on weekends (as of October 2026). The season runs May 15 to October 12.
Links: Website · Book online · Directions · Call 844-745-2931
13. A gift card from Wild Meadow Paddlesports
This Moultonborough shop sells gift cards through its online booking system. Single kayaks and paddleboards are $60 a day, doubles $80, with life jackets and paddles included (as of October 2026). For $75 (two-day minimum) it delivers to Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, and nearby towns. Some of those towns also touch Squam Lake, so name the Winnipesaukee spot when you book. The season opens in late April.
Links: Website · Rentals · Reserve or buy a gift card · Directions · Call 603-253-7536
14. A getaway at Mill Falls at the Lake
Mill Falls has four lakefront inns in Meredith (Church Landing, Bay Point, Chase House, and Palmer Inn), plus the Cascade Spa. Packages include a Romance Package (sparkling wine and chocolates) and Zen and Zzzs with a $100 spa credit (as of October 2026). Rates aren't posted and we couldn't find gift cards online, so call to ask about gifting.
Links: Website · Packages · Book a room · Directions · Call 844-745-2931
15. A lobster dinner at Town Docks
Town Docks sits on the Meredith boardwalk, right next to the M/S Mount Washington's Meredith port. Think lobster dinners, homemade ice cream, live music, and a tiki bar with sand. New England Boating reports room for a small boat or two at its dock, but the restaurant doesn't say so itself, so call before arriving by boat.
Links: Website · Directions · Call 603-279-5221
16. A New Hampshire State Parks season pass
Winnipesaukee is "New Hampshire's largest lake," and Ellacoya State Park in Gilford has a 600-foot sandy beach on it. Day use is $5 for adults and $2 for kids 6 to 11 (as of October 2026). A season pass covers all day-use parks that charge a per-person fee: $60 individual, $105 resident family, $120 non-resident family, or $25 for a youth. To give one, NH State Parks says to buy a gift card for the pass price plus the $4.50 shipping fee.
Links: Season passes and gift cards · Park website · Directions · Call 603-293-7821
17. A Millie B ride at the New Hampshire Boat Museum
The New Hampshire Boat Museum runs one-hour lake rides in the Millie B, a vintage boat, from the Wolfeboro Town Docks, and the ride includes free museum admission. The museum's season ends Sunday, October 11, so it's a gift for next season; the price wasn't posted, so check when you book. A museum membership is a year-round alternative for the classic boat fan.
Links: Website · Book a ride · Membership · Call the ride line at 603-794-0938 before you go, since rides don't run in bad weather
Stocking stuffers under $40
18. Small Winnipesaukee gifts
Pair the $19.95 Winnipesaukee ornament or the $37.99 trucker hat with a few practical lake extras:
- A floating keychain so the boat keys don't sink
- A waterproof phone pouch
- An insulated can cooler
- A $25 NH State Parks youth pass for a kid 6 to 11 who lives at the beach (as of October 2026)
How to pick the right Winnipesaukee gift
- Not sure of their size? Go with the trucker hat, ornament, or canvas.
- They have a lake house? Decor (canvas, ornament) always finds a place.
- They have everything? Pick an experience: a cruise gift card, a Miss Meredith ride, or a night at Mill Falls.
- Giving a summer gift in December? Choose places that sell gift cards (Mount Washington Cruises, Wild Meadow, NH State Parks), or book a date and print the confirmation.
- Order ahead for the holidays. Our products are made to order, and we estimate delivery in about a week, so give yourself extra time in December.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Lake Winnipesaukee shirts or ornaments?
Yes. Our Lake Winnipesaukee collection has tees, dri-fit shirts, hoodies, and trucker hats with the outline of the lake. The Winnipesaukee Ceramic Ornament is $19.95 (as of October 2026).
What can I get someone who has a house on Lake Winnipesaukee?
A canvas of the lake for the wall and an ornament for their first Christmas make a great housewarming pair. Add a Mount Washington Cruises gift card so they can see their shoreline from the water next summer.
What experience gifts are there at Lake Winnipesaukee?
Popular options include a Mount Washington cruise, a U.S. Mailboat ride, a pontoon day from Meredith Marina or Fay's Boat Yard, a paddle or Miss Meredith ride at EKAL, a stay at Mill Falls, dinner at Town Docks, an NH State Parks pass, and a Millie B ride in Wolfeboro.
Find their Winnipesaukee gift
Shop the full Lake Winnipesaukee collection. Shopping for someone who loves a different lake? Choose their lake here.
Prices and details checked October 7, 2026, and may change. Call ahead or check each website before you book.
Sources: Lake Life Designs: Lake Winnipesaukee collection, Mount Washington Cruises: scenic tours, Mount Washington Cruises: ports, Mount Washington Cruises: 2026 season passes, Mount Washington Cruises: mailboat, Meredith Marina rentals, Fay's Boat Yard rentals, Mill Falls: EKAL Activity Center, Wild Meadow Paddlesports rentals, Mill Falls: stay, Mill Falls: packages, Mill Falls: Town Docks, New England Boating: Town Docks, NH State Parks: season passes, NH State Parks: Ellacoya, NH Marine Patrol: boating education, RSA 270-D:10, New Hampshire Boat Museum: boat rides