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30 ❯❯ Top 10 New England Highlights

Lakes Region,
New Hampshire

The stunning lakes dotting the high plateau and foothills south of
the White Mountains began attracting settlers in the mid-18th
century. Roads and railroads proliferated here in the 19th century,
opening New Hampshire’s lakes to tourism. There’s some thing for
everyone, from the strand of Weirs Beach to the stately grace of
Wolfeboro; from the
roaring racetrack in
nearby Loudon to
the tranquility of
Squam Lake.
Lake Winni­ 1
pesaukee
At 21 miles (34 km)
long, Winnipesaukee
(right) is New
Hampshire’s largest
lake. Swimmers from
across the state love to
con gregate on its pine-
clad beaches, while the
more daring also race
motorboats and hold
waterskiing contests.
Weirs Beach
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Fun-lovers swarm
this brassy resort (below) Map of the Lakes Region
on the west end of Lake Moultonborough
Winnipesaukee, where 5 25 171 16 6
the beach and boardwalk Holderness 109 Ossipee 9
are augmented by fair- 8 Meredith 3 Tuftonboro
ground rides, a water 4 1
slide, mini-golf, souvenir Weirs Beach Glendale 7
shops, and all the cotton 2 Lakeport Wolfeboro
candy you can eat. Laconia 28 0
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M/S Mount Washington
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Cruising on this 230-ft (70-m) historic vessel
is the most relaxing way to see Lake Winnipesaukee;
while you relax, listen to a running commen tary on
celebrity homes and natural attractions along the way.
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
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You never lose sight of Winnipesaukee on
summer shoreline excursions between Meredith
and Lakeport, with stopovers at Weirs Beach.
The railroad also operates weekend fall foliage
trips from Meredith or Weirs Beach.

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