Lakes Region - Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's Largest, 28 miles.
White Mountains - Just 70 miles to the highest mountains in the eastern United States.
Blue Job Mountain - for the less ambitious, an easy family climb just 6 miles away.
Atlantic Ocean - N.H. and Maine beaches, clambakes, and deep-sea fishing, only 25 miles. Kennebunkport, 40 miles.
L.L. Bean - 75 miles.
Barrington has many geocaching spots. (Get more info at http://www.geocaching.com).
Strawberry Banke - outdoor history museum located in Portsmouth, 20 minutes away.
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is located nearby in Dover, ~14 miles.
Water Country - 30 miles
Isles of Shoals, whale watching, and deep sea fishing, all depart from Portsmouth and the Seacoast region.
Hike in the Town Forest or on the Gonic Trails. Fly fish and hike at Stonehouse Pond. (Get more info at http://seltnh.org ).
Enjoy shopping at several Barrington farms for heritage chickens, heirloom produce, flowers, herbs, and naturally raised meats.
Pick strawberries, peaches, raspberries, and blueberries from nearby Butternut Farm in Farmington.
Antique shops - at Northwood, Dover & Rochester
Calef's Country Store and Christmas Dove - in Barrington
Eateries - Many nearby chains as well as Ma & Pops restaurants nearby (10-20 miles)
Discount outlets - Kittery, ME, 28 miles away
North Conway, NH - only 56 miles
Golf - 18 holes at nearby Nippo Lake Golf Club or Rochester Country Club
University of New Hampshire at Durham - 15 miles
Rochester Fair - Middle of September, 10-minute drive
Deerfield Fair, last weekend of September, 20 minutes away
New Hampshire Farm Museum - 12 miles
Simply enjoy being at Ayer's Lake!