| Page Views: 2,296 Last Visit to Laconia: March, 2005 I Live Here | Laconia, New Hampshire by psychocy - last update: Jan 29, 2006 |
|  | A Great Place To Visit, A Better Place To Live! I feel privileged to live in Laconia, which happens to be the central city of the Lakes Region, located 25 minutes north of Concord, the state capitol. In addition to numerous lakes (including Winnipesaukee, the largest in New England) the Lakes Region is home to great mountain views, attractions, and ski resorts. Most of the attractions are open in season only (the arcades and water slide on Weirs Beach, for instance), but a few are open year-round (such as Funspot Family Entertainment Center). The summer is hectic here with many tourists, but the opportunities for activities like boating, scub diving, and swimming are worth braving the crowds. |
| Main Street In Laconia, NH |
| | Award-Winning Main Street Community Much revitalized after years of floundering, Laconia's main street community is now thriving like never before. If you like shopping, eating, or just enjoying old-fashioned main street buildings and atmosphere, Laconia has what you're looking for. It has suffered a loss in recent years when the old Colonial Theater shut down, but other unique shops have sprung open, helping keep the area alive - and as you know, bustling Main Street communities are hard to come by in this day and age! |
| Weirs Drive-In - Since 1949! |
| | Unique Flavor The city is scenic in many areas, but there are also the normal run-down spots. The unique flavor of the region reflects the tourist seasons, lake dominated valleys, and old-fashioned attitudes.
We are even home to a 4 screen drive in theater, right on Weirs Beach, open all summer. We also host the premiere motorcycle event - Laconia Bike Week in June. Tens of thousands of bikers show up for this event.
Other local attractions include the Loudon Speedway for NASCAR fans (15 minutes away), and the MS Mount Washington cruise ship. |
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| Pros: | "Good scenery, many attractions here, many more nearby, I live here!" | | Cons: | "Many seasonal attractions, can be busy in seasons, somewhat expensive, bike week is too crowded." | | In A Nutshell: | "Laconia is full of things to do, but better in late summer/early spring when you can avoid the crowds." |
psychocy's Laconia Travel Tips
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LoriPori Sat Apr 1, 2006 11:32 UTC
Hello Ken. Tahnks for stopping by my Biloxi page. It is a tragedy what has happened there. We loved that place. I enjoyed reading about your home town of Laconia. What a lovely place to live. | Pawtuxet Tue Jan 31, 2006 01:48 UTC
My son got in trouble for riding a jet ski in front of the tour boat one summer. He was a tyrant. We all loved the lake. Of course the boys loved the Weirs. | imstress Sat Jan 14, 2006 14:57 UTC
thanks for your kind comment. i was wondering why a psycho would visit me ;p | Minstrelette Sun Nov 20, 2005 03:16 UTC
I agree- Awakenings sounds nice. Great tips on your town. Hope to go there one day soon. |
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