Laconia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Laconia featuring a church or cathedral
Laconia
Laconia featuring a city and signage
Laconia showing a house and a garden
Laconia showing a church or cathedral

Explore scenic Lake Winnipesaukee, play pinball in a classic arcade and see a vintage mill in this lakeside New Hampshire town.

Experience New England charm at its best in Laconia, New Hampshire. The town mixes quaint, small-town atmosphere with beautiful scenery and a calendar full of events throughout the year. Spend the day exploring Lake Winnipesaukee or learn about the area’s history in one of its many museums.

Find Laconia in the heart of the state’s Lakes Region, sandwiched between Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam Lake. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire. Discover miles of shoreline, boat-friendly waters and over 250 islands sprinkled across the lake. Go fishing for trout, salmon, whitefish, bass and more in Winnisquam Lake.

See an important piece of the town’s history at Endicott Rock. The state park, located on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, features a large rock from the lake that was inscribed by surveyors for the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1652.

Relax on the sandy shores of Lake Winnipesaukee at Weirs Beach. Stroll along the boardwalk and out onto Winnipesaukee Pier. Hop aboard the ship MS Mount Washington for a scenic cruise around the lake.

Stop at the Belknap Mill Museum, a historic textile mill in the centre of town. In the Hosiery Museum, learn about the mill and the people who worked there. In the Power House, see exhibits about the discovery and use of hydroelectric power.

Play video games, pinball, miniature golf and more at Funspot Family Entertainment Centre, which was once billed the "Largest Arcade in the World" by Guinness World Records. Go up to the third floor, where the American Classic Arcade Museum showcases vintage arcade and pinball machines. Learn about the history of the area at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, which is also located on the Funspot site.

Time your visit to coincide with one of the many annual events that draw crowds to Laconia every year. Come for Laconia Motorcycle Week in June, the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby in winter or the Pumpkin Festival in October.

Where to stay in Laconia

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Weirs Beach

Lake views, live music and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Weirs Beach. Make a stop by Lake Winnipesaukee or Winnipesaukee Pier while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Weirs Beach
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South Down Shores

While South Down Shores isn't home to many top sights, Paugus Bay and Ahern State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Down Shores
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Bayside

While there might not be top attractions in Bayside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.

Bayside
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Plummer Point

While Plummer Point isn't home to many top sights, Weirs Beach and Paugus Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plummer Point
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Lakeport

While visiting Lakeport, you might make a stop by sights like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.

Lakeport
Laconia showing a house and a river or creek

Downtown Laconia

If you're spending some time in Downtown Laconia, Lake Winnisquam and Sun Day's Salon & Spa, Inc. are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Laconia
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn

Best Western Plus Landmark Inn

2.5 out of 5
480 Main Street, Laconia, NH
The price is AU$175 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$175
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laconia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,029 reviews)
"Bathroom door did not shut evenly. Hook on back of door had punched hole in wall. Not fixed."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
The Naswa Resort

The Naswa Resort

3 out of 5
1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, NH
The price is AU$237 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$237
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Laconia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (714 reviews)
"Check in and out was wonderful! Parking was tight and rooms small but clean and comfortable. Mattresses are very soft. Wonderful view of the lake and nice relaxing beach area. Fire pits on the beach I wish had a bit more firewood available but enjoyed sitting out there at night. Wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Naswa Resort
Weirs Beach Motel and Cottages

Weirs Beach Motel and Cottages

2 out of 5
396 Lakeside Ave, Laconia, NH
The price is AU$281 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$281
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Laconia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Bank ...
8/10 Very Good! (715 reviews)
"We stayed in a 2 bedroom cabin. It was very clean and the kitchen was fully equipped for cooking. Our coffee maker stopped working and we sent a text and there was a new one on our porch within 10 minutes. All transactions were handled electronically and all communication via text and email. This ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Weirs Beach Motel and Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy condo with WiFi, fitness room in enjoyable Laconia

Cozy condo with WiFi, fitness room in enjoyable Laconia

Laconia
Stay at this condo in Laconia. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Great spot
"Everything went fine. The check-in process was totally on me. And the only thing was I took it as it was a 2 bedroom, which it ended up being totally fine. I guess if need be the couch pulled out. But it ended up just being 2 of us staying there, so it was all perfect, thanks so much."

Reviewed on 16 June 2025

Cozy condo with WiFi, fitness room in enjoyable Laconia
Secluded cozy Waterfront - Dams Beach

Secluded cozy Waterfront - Dams Beach

Laconia
Stay at this vacation home in Laconia. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"First apperents outside was off putting but the house turned out to be beautiful tidy clean had everything we needed an was perfect for our family gathering would stay there again.thanks the Stauffs"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Secluded cozy Waterfront - Dams Beach
3-bedroom + double futon, 2 bath house in Laconia, 1 mile from Lake Winnisquam!

3-bedroom + double futon, 2 bath house in Laconia, 1 mile from Lake Winnisquam!

Laconia, NH
Stay at this vacation home in Laconia. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook and ...
3-bedroom + double futon, 2 bath house in Laconia, 1 mile from Lake Winnisquam!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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