Belknap County, Administrative county in central New Hampshire, US
Belknap County spans 469 square miles of land and water, encompassing Lake Winnipesaukee's southwestern section and the Belknap Mountains near Laconia.
Established in 1840, the county was formed from parts of Merrimack and Strafford Counties and named after Dr. Jeremy Belknap, a New Hampshire historian.
The county includes eleven distinct municipalities, with Laconia as its seat, representing a mix of English, Irish, French, and Italian heritage.
The region connects to Boston through Interstate 93 and Route 3, providing direct access to urban centers while maintaining its rural character.
The Funspot Family Fun Center in Weirs Beach holds recognition as the largest arcade in the world, attracting gaming enthusiasts year-round.
Location: New Hampshire
Inception: 1840
Capital city: Laconia
Shares border with: Carroll County, Merrimack County, Strafford County, Grafton County
Website: http://belknapcounty.org
GPS coordinates: 43.51520,-71.43607
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
17.1 km
Castle in the Clouds
25.4 km
Funspot
11.5 km
Mount Major
12 km
Kimball Castle
8.9 km
Gunstock Mountain
4.8 km
Hannah Duston Memorial State Historic Site
28.1 km
Mount Shaw
28.6 km
Belknap Mountain
5.4 km
Memorial Arch of Tilton
14.9 km
House by the Side of the Road
14.5 km
Mount Rowe
5.8 km
Endicott Rock
10 km
Ellacoya State Park
9.2 km
Daniel Webster Family Home
21.2 km
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
14.8 km
Sulphite Railroad Bridge
17.9 km
Swallow Boathouse
20.2 km
Mount Roberts
28.3 km
Charles E. Tilton Mansion
14.8 km
Concord Historic District
17.9 km
Ahern State Park
6.9 km
Webster Estate
29 km
Libby Museum
18 km
Gordon-Nash Library
20.1 km
Dana Meeting House
21.3 km
Old Webster Meeting House
30.7 km
Laconia District Court
2.9 kmReviews
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