Laconia

Laconia sits between Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The city features multiple public beaches and recreational areas along these waterways, making water access a central part of the landscape.

The Laconia Car Company was founded in 1850 and built subway cars for major cities including New York and Boston until the 1930s. This factory made the city an important manufacturing hub during the industrial era.

The Belknap Mill Museum shows how textile manufacturing shaped the city's identity. Visitors can see the spaces where workers operated machinery and understand the importance of mills in the community's development.

The city offers multiple public beaches and recreational areas that are easy to reach and provide different activities. Check which water access points work best for your interests before you visit.

The Funspot Family Entertainment Center houses one of the world's largest collections of classic arcade games. Visitors can play hundreds of vintage machines spanning different decades.

Location: Belknap County

Inception: 1855

Elevation above the sea: 153 m

Part of: Lakes Region

Website: https://laconianh.gov

GPS coordinates: 43.52750,-71.47030

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:00