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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Laconia, New Hampshire


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Nestled in breathtaking natural landscapes, Laconia is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the wonders of the great outdoors.

Nestled between Winnisquam lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, Laconia offers a plethora of incredible things to do that are sure to keep visitors of all ages coming back for more. Admire all the magnificent historical monuments in the city, or spend the day sailing across one of the lakes and soaking up the sun. Looking for the perfect souvenir? Laconia is home to a wide array of one-of-a-kind shops and eateries that you can explore before enjoying some top-quality entertainment on the boardwalk.

Whatever you decide to do, a trip to Laconia will always be a memorable one. Venture out to this lake paradise, and be sure to check out all of the top attractions in Laconia listed below.

The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Laconia, New Hampshire

34. Mile Island

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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33. South Down Shores

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://sdshores.com/

32. Endicott Park Beach

3.8 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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31. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 928 White Oaks Road Laconia NH

Tel:  603 366 5695

Web Address:   http://prescottfarm.org/

30. Sargent Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

29. Pemigewasset Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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28. Lake Winnipesaukee Historical

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 503 Endicott Street N Laconia NH

Tel:  603 366 5950

Web Address:   http://lwhs.us/

27. Sawyer Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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26. Laconia Parks & Rec

4.3 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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Location: 306 Union Ave Laconia NH

Tel:  603 524 0521

Web Address:   https://laconianh.gov/1003/Parks-Recreation

25. Meredith Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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24. Logs of Fun

4.3 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: 36 Endicott Street E Laconia NH

23. Governors Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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22. Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: Belmont NH

Web Address:   http://belmontnh.org/docs/WinniTrail/WinniTrailBrochure.pdf

21. Hermit Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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20. Laconia Historical & Museum Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 695 N Main Street Laconia NH

Tel:  603 556 4760

Web Address:   http://laconiahistory.org/

19. Rail Bike Adventures

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 15 Veterans Square Laconia NH

Tel:  603 348 1131

Web Address:   http://hoborr.com/

18. Waukewan Highlands Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 17 Winton Road Meredith NH

Web Address:   http://meredithnh.org/community-resources/pages/beaches-parks

17. Belknap County 4-H Fairgrounds

4.3 ★★★★☆ (59 reviews)

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Location: 174 Mile Hill Road Belmont NH

Web Address:   https://bcfairnh.org/

16. Daytona Fun Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (86 reviews)

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Location: 104 Endicott Street E Laconia NH

Tel:  603 366 5461

Web Address:   http://daytonafunparknh.com/

15. Belknap Mill Society

4.6 ★★★★★ (118 reviews)

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Location: 25 Beacon Street E # 1 Laconia NH

Tel:  603 524 8813

Web Address:   http://belknapmill.org/

14. Weirs Beach Welcome Sign

4.7 ★★★★★ (142 reviews)

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Location: Lakeside Avenue Laconia NH

13. Escape Hour House

4.9 ★★★★★ (174 reviews)

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Location: 401 Gilford Ave Gilford NH

Tel:  603 707 1254

Web Address:   http://escapehourhouse.com/

12. Lakes Region Casino

3.7 ★★★★☆ (180 reviews)

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Location: Lakes Region Casino 1265 Laconia Road Belmont NH

Tel:  603 267 7778

Web Address:   http://lakesregioncasino.com/

11. Bartlett Beach

3.7 ★★★★☆ (228 reviews)

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Location: 150 Winnisquam Ave Laconia NH

Tel:  603 524 5046

Web Address:   http://cityoflaconianh.org/

10. Opechee Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (519 reviews)

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Location: 915 N Main Street Laconia NH

Tel:  603 524 5046

Web Address:   https://laconianh.gov/1038/Opechee-Park

Our Top picks

9. Paugus Bay

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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8. Lake Waukewan

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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7. Lake Winnisquam

4.6 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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6. Ahern State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (192 reviews)

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Location: 43 Great Bay Lane Laconia NH

Tel:  603 227 8745

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/ahern-state-park

5. Winnipesaukee Pier

4.6 ★★★★★ (296 reviews)

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Location: 263 Lakeside Ave Laconia NH

Tel:  603 366 5188

Web Address:   https://winnipesaukeepier.com/

4. American Classic Arcade Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (505 reviews)

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Location: 579 Endicott Street N Laconia NH

Tel:  603 393 7903

Web Address:   https://classicarcademuseum.org/

3. Endicott Rock State Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (537 reviews)

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Location: Lakeside Ave Laconia NH

Tel:  603 271 3556

Web Address:   https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/endicott-rock-historic-site-(1)

2. Weirs Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (915 reviews)

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Location: Lakeside Ave Laconia NH

Web Address:   http://weirsbeach.com/

1. Funspot

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,300 reviews)

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Location: 579 Endicott Street N Laconia NH

Tel:  603 366 4377

Web Address:   http://funspotnh.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Laconia, New Hampshire! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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