Lake Winnipesaukee is summer in New Hampshire — 72 square miles of lake surrounded by mountains. Weirs Beach for the boardwalk, Wolfeboro for the charm, and the M/S Mount Washington cruise for the full experience. Squam Lake nearby is where On Golden Pond was filmed.
Lake Winnipesaukee
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Region
new-hampshire
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug +1 more
Daily Budget
$50–$350 USD
Getting There
Drive from Boston (1.5-2 hours via I-93). Key towns: Wolfeboro (east shore), Weirs Beach (west shore), Meredith (north).
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