Location: Laconia
Top Things to do in Laconia
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Laconia, New Hampshire (NH)
Laconia is a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 15,951 at the 2010 census, and an estimated 16,470 as of 2016. It is the county seat of Belknap County. Laconia, situated between Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam Lake, includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach. Each June for nine days beginning on the Saturday of the weekend before Father's Day and ending on Father's Day, the city hosts Laconia Motorcycle Week, also more simply known as 'bike week', one of the country's largest rallies, and each winter, the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby. The city is also the site of the state's annual Pumpkin Festival since 2015, having organized it after its former home of Keene rejected it due to riots in their neighborhoods in 2014. The city also includes one of the colleges of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
Restaurants in Laconia
1. Lakes Region Seaplane Services
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Experience the Lakes Region from a unique perspective. Seaplane tours from our dock or yours. We have 5 passenger seats. Share lifetime memories with family or friends!
2. Art Escape
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Paint your own pottery/ceramics, make fused glass, canvas painting and pottery wheels. All of these fun activities are available 7 days a week during our walk in hours. We teach classes at various times during the week. Class schedule is available on our calendar link on our website. We have a party room that can be booked for all occasions ie. birthday, bachelorette, bridal showers, corporate events including team building.
Reviewed By 988eileeng
We had a great time! It was fun to learn something new and Jean was a great instructor, she kept it light and fun! Thank you!
3. The M/S Mount Washington
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
No visit to New hampshire is complete without a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Scenic cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake depart Weirs Beach daily late May through October. The lake is surrounded by mountains and dotted with islands and offer some of the most spectacular scenery in New Hampshire. Alternating ports: Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, Meredith and Center Harbor. Breakfast, lunch and cocktails are available on board. Sunset dinner dance cruises feature buffet dinner and dancing to live music.
4. Monkey Trunks
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Monkey Trunks offers fun for children, adults and families! Participants begin with ground school and receive safety instructions on how to navigate through the course. They then move on to the green course to demonstrate they have the ability to properly use their equipment. After completing these two stages, participants will progress through the levels - each level becomes progressively more challenging! Monkey Trunks courses feature ziplines, swinging beams, tightropes, rolling logs, hanging tires, cargo nets and more! Each Monkey Trunks location includes a children's course for the littlest of monkeys, with platforms no more than 6' off the ground. The children's courses include 6-8 challenges with an 80' zipline at the finish. Reservations are encouraged and can be made anytime online or by phone! Our Weirs Beach location offers a unique experience - zipping at night!
5. Funspot
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4.0 based on 544 reviews
Game arcade offering a special room of working vintage 1970s and '80s games.
Reviewed By windsgroup - Monroe, United States
While on vacation, a Nor’easter struck the region. So we decided to find something todo inside. The hotel had a brochure about the largest amusement center. They were not kidding. The first floor of a large building had so many of the old pinball machines and arcade games from past years. It was like stepping back in time when these games commonplace. It was great to play them again and show our son what he missed before his childhood. They also have a bowling alley downstairs and a 18 hole miniature golf course. We had so much fun as time stood still for a few hours. This is a must for all families.
6. Belknap Mill
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
This mill, no longer active, is one of the oldest of its kind in America, built in 1823.
7. Weirs Drive-In Theatre
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4.0 based on 77 reviews
8. Ahern State Park
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
This 128 acre park is located along Lake Winnisquam.
Reviewed By Getaway208200
A beautiful sandy beach on lake Winnisquam in Laconia NH It is kinda secluded but you are able to drive right up to it, just need to know where the entrance road is. If you are looking for a fairly private beach this may be as close as you will find for a public beach
9. Weirs Beach
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4.0 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By judithlT8258VN
While staying at Half Moon cottages, my family visited the Weirs Beach. The beach is very clean, and provides spectacular views of the mountains, and the many boats that travel on the lake. The beach is well maintained, and it is a perfect place for a picnic. There are tables, and plenty of places for the perfect "photo op." We returned to the beach, as part of our annual trip to celebrate a family wedding anniversary. The local residents are very friendly.
10. Winnipesaukee Pier
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3.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By sfwhaley95 - Brenham, United States
We enjoyed our boat trip across the lake, and the pizza at the corner across from the boat and train stations was very good. It's cheaper for a family of four to buy 1 18" pizza than to buy four individual slices. But very enjoyable. Bring games so that you don't get board (card games etc) but if you forget you can buy a deck of cards in the gift shop.
