Kick-off Time For Spring and Summer Events Lake Winnipesaukee! Plan to visit these future events with us in the lakes region for spring and summer fun and experience this beautiful lakes area so many have already come to Love!
Looking for the top things to do during your Lakes Region vacation getaway, with options for every age and interest. There's so much to experience at each stop, and once you've discovered the magical pull of New Hampshire's Lakes....
An 81-mile loop around the big lake takes you from Laconia, Meredith, Center Harbor, Ossipee Mountain area to Wolfeboro, and Finally landing you in the Alton Bay area. Take heart, the drive is long but it's a MUST DO if visiting the area....
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, Lake Winnipesaukee Is The Top destination in NH to Visit. Winnipesaukee is a year-round vacation wonderland with something for everyone to do, young and older alike. Whether you live here or just vacation here in the Lakes Region, the fun begins with every daily adventure whether on the big lake or local fun around the many towns in the area.
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Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding lakes and area communities offer vacationers an opportunity to ski some of the finest powder in New England, snowmobile across endless miles of maintained trails, camp at some of the most beautiful wilderness settings, and boat and fish on our many pristine lakes. Enjoy nature camping or find a lodge, chalet, condo, or house rental. There really is no better place to spend time with family and friends. Right now, whatever the season, outside your window there are countless adventures awaiting for you on your arrival.
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Spring and Summer in the Lakes Region is simply a refreshingly wonderful time of year around the lakes region of NH. Whether boating, water skiing, fishing, diving, kayaking or visiting our unique country Inns and shops in the area make this time of year great for your vacation getaway.
Fall and Winter in the Lakes Region you say? WEATHER PERMTING OF COURSE. The fun never stops any time on this majestic lake. Nothing compares to the breathtaking beauty of Fall and Winter on and around Lake Winnipesaukee! During the fall, the loop drive around the big lake is magnificent, and your just a quick ride to the White Mountains. Winter wonderland stars has you step out onto the ice, frosty breath in the air, adorned with your favorite winter apparel. A fan favorite is the ice runway Fly-In onto the Big Lake and the Winter Carnival. One of the most exciting events in winter for the whole family. The frozen tundra is dotted with Ice fishing bob houses as far as the eye can see. There is ice skating, ice fishing, dog sled racing, snowmobiles and ice boats that fly with the wind. If you like to ski or snowboard, the most popular Gunstock Resort in Gilford NH is just minutes away from Alton Bay area. This mountain is perfect for all ages and abilities and you cannot beat the majestic views of Lake Winnipesaukee that you view as your soaring down the slopes!
Whatever your interests or time of year, Lake Winnipesaukee will leave lasting memories and great family fun! ….Have you ever asked what you can do in the Lake Winnipesaukee Region? Lake Winni is the perfect natural wonderland designed for all the activities imaginable. I challenge you to find a place where you can do so much!
Lake Winnipesaukee Total Islands 274-365
Inhabitable Lake Winnipesaukee Islands = 244
Lake Winnipesaukee is 504 Feet above Sea Level
Maximum Depth: 200+ feet (off Rattlesnake Island)
Average Depth: 40-45 feet
Width: Approximately 15 miles at widest point
Water Surface: 72 square miles or 46,586 acres
Volume: 625 billion gallons
Length: Approximately 28 miles
🐻✨ FEED THE BIRDS, NOT THE BEARS — Lakes Region Reminder! Hey friends and neighbors across Alton and the Lakes Region — as we enjoy the winter birds returning to our yards, it’s also the time of year when black bears can still be active, curious, and hungry. While bird feeders bring joy and color … Continue reading “Bear Activity In The Lakes Region Of NH”
103rd Laconia Bike Week Is it ever to early to talk about our very own Laconia Bike Week? Every June, New Hampshire’s Lakes Region transforms into a motorcycling mecca as Laconia Motorcycle Week (LMW) rolls into town. The next edition — the 103rd annual rally — runs June 13 to June 21, 2026. As we … Continue reading “Gearing Up for 2026: How New Hampshire Can Ride Ahead at Laconia Motorcycle Week”
A Local’s Guide to Off-Season Dining Around the Lake When the summer crowds fade and the docks go quiet, Lake Winnipesaukee transforms into something truly special — peaceful, scenic, and perfectly local. The “off-season” (late-fall through early spring) doesn’t mean everything shuts down; it means the best restaurants around the lake finally have open tables, … Continue reading “A Local’s Guide to Off-Season Dining Around Lake Winnipesaukee”
