Lake Winnipesaukee
The largest lake in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee is situated in the Lakes Region at the base of the White Mountains. It spans 179 km2 (184 km2 when Paugus Bay is included) and is approximately 34 km long (northwest-southeast) and from 1.6 to 14.5 km wide (northeast-southwest), with a maximum depth of 55 m. The Broads is the name of the lake's central region.
The most developed portion of the western shore is around Weirs Beach, which has a 450-foot lifeguarded sand beach at Endicott Rock Park with restrooms, a playground, and covered picnic tables. For canoes and kayaks, this modest boat launch is an excellent way to get to the lake.
The M/S Mount Washington or the US Mailboat M/V Sophie C can be boarded at the boardwalk for a sightseeing ride around the lake, and FunSpot is a sizable arcade with the largest video game museum in the world.
By boat or by car, visitors can go through the several settlements that line Lake Winnipesaukee's shore. Each one provides a distinctive offering. Weirs Beach contains boardwalks and arcades, slides, a public beach, and a recreation area. Visit the vintage, art, and craft shops in the restored mill village of Meredith. Even down to its picturesque Main Street, Wolfeboro is a picture-perfect community. Each of the following towns has a distinctive flavor: Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Alton, Gilford, and Laconia. Every community has public parks and docks, and they host a variety of events all year long like band concerts and fireworks displays.
Location: Belknap County and Carroll County, New Hampshire
