As a matter of fact, the Lebanon area, with its abundance of overnight accommodations, is a favorite overnight stopping-off spot en route to the slopes. Golf opportunities also abound. In addition, seven more courses, totaling 138 holes, are within a I0-minute drive from the city, most open to visitors. A golfer coming to the area could stay for a week, play every day, and never repeat a course. Several miles of cross-country Ski trails beckon in the winter time, many of them doubling as summer hiking trails, as does a lot of skating activity on area ponds.
Lakes are also popular recreational locations.
New Hampshire's fifth largest lake, Mascoma, is located at the eastern side of Lebanon with most of it in neighboring Enfield. It has some year-round houses, many more summer cottages, and plenty of boating, fishing, and water skiing. It has two heavily used public boat launches, one in Lebanon. Also, the large state park and public beach at Mount Sunapee State Park is just a half hour away. Camping is also a favorite activity with the Mascoma Lake Camping area hosting many camping families in a season.