Weirs Beach is an area within the northern part of the city of Laconia in

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, New Hampshire, United States. It is located on the southern shore of

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. The cruise ship ''Mount Washington'' terminates there. It is a popular destination of bikers during Motorcycle Week every June. Weirs Beach, or "The Weirs" as it is referred to by locals, is named for a wide, sandy, public

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on Lake Winnipesaukee. Adjacent to the beach and comprising the center of the village are a

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and

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that run along a quarter mile stretch of Lakeside Ave. The main summer port of the Winnipesaukee Flagship Company's MS ''Mount Washington'' is located on the boulevard. A large public dock is also evident at this popular stop for boaters on Lake Winnipesaukee. On the opposite side of the street are several seasonal arcades and vendors that have been located there for many years. The Winnipesaukee Pier juts out into the lake from the main boulevard. The

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was constructed in 1925 and was a bustling spot for many years attracting many of the most famous

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groups of the time. The Weirs Beach area also contains the

Winnipesaukee Playhouse The Winnipesaukee Playhouse is a 200+ seat courtyard-style theater in Meredith, New Hampshire, United States, in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The Playhouse produces both a professional summer stock season and a community theater se ...

Funspot Family Fun Center Funspot Family Entertainment Center (or simply Funspot) is an arcade which features one of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s games in the world. It is located in the village of Weirs Beach in Laconia, New Hampshire, United Sta ...

, Mount Washington Cruises, the

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, Daytona Fun Park, Weirs Drive-In Theater, Half Moon Amusement Arcades, and several motels, cottage complexes, and condominiums. There are four marinas in the village for boat rentals, sales, storage, and maintenance. The Weirs & Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

The Weirs Beach hosts regular summer concert series.

References

Winnipesaukee Pier and Garden History

External links

WeirsOnline.comWeirsBeach.comLake Winnipesaukee Museum
{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire Laconia, New Hampshire Unincorporated communities in New Hampshire Populated places on Lake Winnipesaukee