Thank you for suggesting and beautifully wrapping the individual truffles for my retreat quests!…read moreThey were a big hit.

A BIG shout out to owner Sara Nicolas !!! Excellent service ! Cheery attention to details !…read moreJoyous attitude and fabulous advice ! She knows her products and customers and it's her obvious pleasure to accommodate. A visually inviting space, it's packed with unusual, playful candies as well as more sophisticated items like truffles. A feast for the eyes and belly ! You will not be disappointed.

Wild Goose Store is a cute old New England Home, turned into a store…read more Its right on Sunapee Harbor, so if you are bored when your partner is taking the boat in or out, it a fun place to check out. Inside has mostly arts and crafts, local NH products, penny candy, scented candles, hand made soap, dried beef jerky, quilts, and moose signs. Old hardwood floors and pine paneling add to the charm. A nice local family owned business. It might only be open seasonally, closed in the winter months, so call before making a special trip.

This is one of my favorite stops in Sunapee Harbor. The Wild Goose has a little bit of everything -…read morefrom carefully chosen toys and collectibles, to hand-crafted artisan pottery, wooden items, frames, jewelry and knits, to maple candy and penny candy. You can get a cup of coffee, order fresh-baked bread, soothe your dry hands with natural salve, and offer your two-year-old a "lollipop stick" all in one spot. The best part about this place is that you feel like part of the family as soon as you step through the door.

We actually ended up here completely by accident. We were driving around the area when my wife, who…read morewas born in Bavaria and is very unapologetically German, spotted the name and the building and immediately decided that we needed to stop. Apparently, whatever I had planned for the afternoon was no longer relevant. I can't really argue with the decision because this turned out to be such a fun and unique place. The first thing you notice is that this isn't just an ice cream shop. There are multiple rooms filled with candy, chocolates, treats and all sorts of things that make you want to slow down and look at everything. There is a slightly retro feel to the whole place, and I mean that in the best possible way. You can very easily lose track of time wandering from room to room, looking at the candy, checking out the chocolates and trying to decide what you absolutely need to take home. Then there is the ice cream. The sundaes are fantastic because you get to build your own and load them up with whatever toppings you want. And they aren't stingy with the toppings, either. The ice cream itself was delicious, with a great selection of flavors, and the whole experience of putting together your own sundae makes it especially fun if you're with kids. Although, judging by my wife's reaction, you don't actually have to be a kid to enjoy it. They also make their own ice cream and have a wide variety of candies and chocolates made in-house. You absolutely need to try some of the "in haus" chocolates while you're there. There is something particularly satisfying about buying something that was actually made right there rather than grabbing another generic packaged candy bar. The staff were incredibly friendly and added to the experience. Everyone seemed genuinely welcoming, which is important in a place like this because you want to be able to wander around, ask questions and take your time looking at everything. Nobody made us feel rushed, and there is so much to see that rushing would almost defeat the purpose. This is a great place for the entire family. Kids are going to love the candy and ice cream, adults will appreciate the nostalgic atmosphere and the homemade treats, and honestly, everyone is going to walk out with something they didn't intend to buy. We certainly did. My wife may have had something slightly different in mind when she decided we needed to stop here, but she walked out looking like a little kid who had just been turned loose in a candy store, carrying a sundae, candies and chocolates. I wasn't exactly empty-handed myself. A really fun and unexpected find in the Lakes Region. If you're anywhere around Lake Winnipesaukee, this is absolutely worth a stop. It's charming, a little nostalgic, completely indulgent and just plain fun. I can see why people consider it one of the area's best-kept candy secrets. We'll definitely be back.

I've been coming to Kellerhaus since I was a kid, and I've always had a good experience. I haven't…read morebeen in a few years and they've made some updates that I don't exactly agree with. The flavor options and pricing are at the cash register and you can't really see either from afar, which makes it feel rushed when you get to that point. The pricing I think is getting pretty high for what it is. They no longer scoop the ice cream in front of you - the ice cream is around the corner. When we got to the smorgasbord, the whipped cream wasn't working/was empty. The workers didn't seem to want to fix it, and once you leave the line you can't re-enter. Pretty disappointing to not be able to get their homemade whipped cream they rave about. For almost $9 for a one scoop make-your-own before tax, it was honestly not a great experience today. We miss the nostalgia of this place - it's becoming more industrialized and less sentimental.

Stopped into 603 Sweets and instantly felt like we walked into a friend's place--the owners are…read moresuper friendly and welcoming. The selection is unreal: everything from packaged goodies to by-the-pound candy, truffles (with and without alcohol), fruit slices, even Dubai chocolate (which they let us sample--amazing!). Prices per pound can't be beat anywhere around here. The truffles were next-level--my personal favorite was the PB fluff. Seriously so good. If you're heading to Funspot, definitely make this a stop, with or without kids. This place should be on every family's list when visiting the area. We loved it, loved them, and will definitely be back!

Great Selection in a Perfect Location !! Very friendly and…read morehelpful staff Kids Love It !!!

With glazed eyes I can recall the very moment my gaze fell upon the exquisite advertisement gracing…read morethe windows of what should have been destined success. I was riding along Main Street upon my recently purchased tandem bicycle (21 magnificent gears!) with my recent partner and keeper, Prudence. Naturally I let her ride in front, in silent protest of the gender wage gap. Even in our swift passing, my peripheral vision took it in. Could it be? A candy store in our very city? By Jove, yes! Instantly I tapped the brakes, almost tipping Prudence to the unkempt pavement. Her hand raised to strike me as she often does, but suddenly she understood the sparkle in my eyes as hers fell upon the same sign. The promise of pure delight. Alas we are troubled, me and Prudence. You see, we have dedicated our lives to the fight against the ever-warming globe. The feverishly haunting inevitability of climate change. I wish I could say Lee was joining us in this fight as an ally, but much to our chagrin, as we reboarded our tandem cycle, we happened upon a grave discovery. A bag of jelly beans. Innocent at first glance, yes, but upon closer inspection, each individual bean.. wrapped in its own dolphin-choking plastic! The horror. The horror. This betrayal to our Mother Earth. This assault on our senses, on every fiber of our being. And as the tears welled up in the eyes of my fair Prudence, I knew we could never bring ourselves to step into Lee's Candy Kitchen again, as we now knew the truth. A devious plot to lure the residents of this fair city into plastic peril. A trojan horse made of saccharine runs free.. and it must be tamed. To this Lee and his kitchen of candy, we can only muster a single star. A rusted star of jagged proportions and broken points, wrapped in a suffocating ziploc bag, much like our hearts.

I just bought the most delicious fudge I've ever had in my life from Lee's. Super fresh and…read morecreamy. Also, the woman who helped me was very friendly and polite.

Best place to get legit night caps . The bartender know what they are doing and are very modest. As…read morea long time and espresso martinis drinker/snob I can say they make the most solid espresso martini in the state. Highly recommend and will be definitely be revisiting!!

The experience was so amazing!! Walked into the Candy store , solved a riddle to get into the door…read morethat was behind a vintage Coca- cola machine . When we walked through the door it opened up to a low light speak easy !! The drinks and appetizers were fantastic!! Awesome experience !!!

This cozy novelty shop is a little piece of fudge heaven on earth! We stayed up at Steele Hill for…read morethe weekend and passed this little shop a couple times during our stay and I knew I had to stop in before we went back home. So glad we did! The fudge is to die for and they have so many different flavors to choose from. The shop also sells NH and NH made novelty items... maple syrup, tea, soy candles, chocolates, T-shirt's, sweaters, mugs, body scrubs, popcorn, etc. Although you have lots to choose from and the fudge is amazing... the best part is the warm and friendly service we received even before getting out of our car. The owner was extremely warm and helpful... and customer service is number one in my book! He mentions he will be expanding services even more in the months to come. And I can't wait to be back to have some tea while getting a foot massage and eating some fudge! If you're in the area, passing by, or even if you're not in the area... add this little hidden gem to your list of stops to make. You won't regret it!

The previous reviewer (Angela S.) really nailed it. Granite Life is great! We were on a mission…read morefrom my grandmother to find a rock. She's very picky--you'd think that a rock wouldn't be hard to find in the Granite State, but she had stipulations. Plus, it had just snowed about 3 feet, so any rocks that might around sure weren't visible. So, we called around to a few places to ask about rocks. We got a lot of puzzled looks (through the phone), until we reached George. He said, "Well... sure we have rocks. Are you staying Steele Hill Resort?" We were. "Okay, come by tomorrow, and I'll have a couple rocks for you." So, we went. The shop was clearly closed for the winter season, but we called George and he can down from his home (on the same property) and gave us a selection of rocks from the boundary wall of his property. We tried to give him some money, but he refused. We told him thanks and that we would have to come back sometime to check out his shop. He asked if we wanted to check out the candy, and we said, okay, if not too much trouble. Nothing was too much trouble for George. He opened up the shop, told us about how it was a labor of love for him and his family, lots of local goods, including maple syrup from the farm up the street. And fudge, all sorts of different, delicious fudge. They also had plenty of novelty gifts, hand-screened sweatshirts and t-shirts, and a little coffee nook overlooking the fields and lake in the distance (can't remember if we could see the lake--but it was there!). Needless to say, we couldn't help ourselves from picking up a few souvenirs and happily supporting a local business and businessman who obviously cared about his customers and how he treats them. We can't say enough nice things about Granite Life--friendly, convenient if you're in the area, wide selection of souvenirs with local flare, and just a generally good vibe to take home with you. Highly, highly recommended. Oh, and Gramma liked the rock--not too flashy, but she loved the story and the history of it. Mostly, she liked that we made the effort to find what she wanted--thanks, George.

Lovely family operation. The cider donuts were great - that's really what we came for. I recommend…read morethe glazed. Plus, Patch Orchards had tallow candles and bath bombs in their store made by the mother-in-law of the nice young man who checked us out - those offerings were unexpected. The apples themselves were excellent also, with lots of different varieties available for picking. The scenic views were also ridiculously beautiful. And the playground equipment for younger kids was surprisingly large and robust. Nice place to spend some relaxing family time.

I'm a local photographer who has used Patch Orchards multiple times without issue, until this week,…read morewhen I had a shocking experience with them. As usual, I arrived with my clients, politely said hello and stated I was there to take photos by the Christmas trees. Christine (whom I had never met) said nothing about rules or purchase requirements and explicitly told me I could take photos. Afterward, my clients warmed up with their baby in the car and planned to cut a tree, but Christine assumed we weren't buying anything and escalated the situation for no reason. I left with my clients down the hill to take a few last shots and as I was getting into my car, Christine brought her husband Mike down in his truck to "scare me off". They flew past me, tried to block me from leaving the road, yelled at me to "never be seen on the property again," and accused me of "taking photos without buying anything" as if that were a crime. It was aggressive, threatening and completely unprofessional. This is a farm open to the public - visitors are NOT required to make a purchase just for stepping onto the property. If they have rules for photos, they can communicate them like adults instead of resorting to intimidation and theatrics. I won't be returning (for my own safety), and others should think twice before giving them business. If you do visit, apparently you'd better buy something immediately, since that seems to be their unspoken rule.