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New Hampshire Way contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The calm blue water is strewn with islands and edged with forests, views of the Ossipee Mountains nodding in the distance, and plenty of Lake Winnipesaukee hotels on shore. The Lake Winnipesaukee area is one of the most popular vacation destinations in New Hampshire, especially as a summertime getaway for families.

Its fresh air and natural beauty have attracted city dwellers for decades.

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Surrounding towns have a rustic feel while offering lots of amenities. You might remember the classic comedy What About Bob? The actual movie was shot in North Carolina, but the hometown feel of a general store and strong boating culture are the same! Small communities dot the shores surrounding the lakes, each offering unique dining and lodging opportunities.

Meredith has an upscale feel and some of the best dining and shopping on Lake Winnipesaukee. Weirs Beach , technically part of Laconia, is where you go for lots of kitschy fun — arcades, cotton candy, and one of the nicest beaches on the lake, plus nice Victorian homes.