Laconia, New Hampshire travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Laconia is a city of 17,000 people (2020) in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach.

1 sights · 7 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Laconia

Funspot

Featuring the largest amusement in the state, outdoor mini-golf, an indoor golf dome, adult bingo, bowling, and more, Funspot seems to have an appropriate name. It is also home to the "Largest Arcade in the World" as rec…

Laconia Motorcycle Week

Weirs Beach

In the summer months in Laconia, there is no dispute over where to find the most tourists. It is Weirs Beach. "The Weirs" consists of a boardwalk, which is about a half mile in length, a half dozen arcades, a pizza place…

New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival

Robbie Mills Field

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Manchester)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 41 mi away. Directions
LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 42 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 59 mi away (major hub). Directions

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Weirs Beach, Robbie Mills Field
Lunch Tamarack Drive In Restaurant
Afternoon Gunstock Mountain Resort, Weirs Beach Go-Kart Track
Evening Tower Hill Tavern

Day 2

Morning Laconia Motorcycle Week, Funspot
Afternoon Weirs Drive-In Theater, New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Go Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI)

General aviation, no commercial flights.

⚠ Last checked Sep 2019 — confirm before you go

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See

See Robbie Mills Field

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Do

Do Funspot

📍 579 Endicott St N☎ +1 603 366-4377

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Do Gunstock Mountain Resort

While Laconia receives most of its tourism in the summer months, there are things to do in the winter, as well. One example is Gunstock. Gunstock describes itself as a "Four Season Resort," but their primary offering is its 1400-ft mountain (425 m), which is the second highest in the Belknap region, and completely ski, snowboard, and tube friendly. Gunstock offers a variety of trails with difficulties ranging from "Beginner" to "Expert," a fully stocked ski shop with rentals for those without their own equipment, and a lodge with several restaurants.

📍 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH☎ +1 603 293-4341

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Do Laconia Motorcycle Week

Although Weirs Beach is always busy during the summer, for one week, every year, "busy" is an understatement. Based around Father's Day weekend, "Bike Week" is the biggest event of the year in Laconia and attracts tens of thousands of bikers consistently. Bike Week is held at Weirs Beach, and attracts so many bikers and curious visitors that traffic in and immediately around Weirs Boulevard is completely closed off for the week. To attend, it's necessary to park in one of many makeshift parking lots and trek over to Weirs Beach, or preferably, ride a bike.

📍 Weirs Blvd

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Do Weirs Beach

📍 Weirs Blvd

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Do Weirs Drive-In Theater

Right next door to Weirs Beach Water Slide is the Weirs Drive-In Theater. While not particularly big, this drive-in always has the latest movies.

📍 76 Endicotte St N☎ +1 603 366-4723

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Do Weirs Beach Go-Kart Track

Visitors in Laconia looking for a bit of speed may want to check out the Weirs Beach Go-Kart Track. People of all ages are welcome to ride on this quarter mile track. One seat and two seat go-karts are available. Group rates are available for those with 15 or more in their party. Ice cream and pizza is also sold here.

📍 582 Endicotte St N🕒 Sun-Thu 10AM-10PM, Fri Sat 10AM-11PM💲 $5.50 per ride☎ +1 603-366-4177

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Do New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival

The state's annual Pumpkin Festival I used to be held in Keene, and was well-known for its annual, record-breaking collections of jack-o'-lanterns. In 2014, the Pumpkin Festival was marred by partying college students rioting in the streets relatively near the festival grounds, causing the city council to reject its annual permit the following year. As a result, the Keene Pumpkin Festival moved to Laconia, renaming it as the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival. As with before in Keene, the annual festival held for two days in October celebrates autumn and pumpkins with games, entertainment, food, and of course, a goal to break the world record for most jack-o'-lanterns lit in one place.

⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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Buy

Shop Tanger Outlets

For enthusiastic shoppers heading to Laconia, the Tanger Outlets may be worth exploring. Tanger Outlets has more than thirty stores and also offers a handful of places to eat. Shopping ranges from clothes, to specialty merchandise, to housewares items, with other categories in between.

📍 120 Laconia Rd🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM☎ +1 603 286-7880

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