Laconia

Pinned between Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam, and Opechee, Laconia blends small-city charm with year-round play. Weirs Beach sets the summer tone, old-school boardwalk, penny arcades, sandy shore, sunset cruises on the M/S Mount Washington, and movies at the Weirs Drive-In. Downtown keeps history close at the Belknap Mill, while Funspot (the world’s largest arcade) turns nostalgia into a destination.

When engines roar, Laconia Motorcycle Week electrifies the waterfront; when snow falls, Gunstock’s skiing, tubing, and zip lines take over. Trails, coves, and festivals fill the in-betweens, so every season lands with something to do. It’s New England lake life with an adventurous streak, equal parts sand, switchbacks, and skyline views across the water.