Live, Work & Play In
Laconia, New Hampshire

A large Indian settlement once existed at the point now known as The Weirs. Colonists named it for fishing weirs discovered at the outlet of the Winnipesaukee River. Early explorers had hoped to follow the Piscataqua River north to Lake Champlain in search of the Great Lakes and rivers of Canada mentioned in Indian lore.

In 1855, Laconia was incorporated as a town from land in Meredith Bridge, Lakeport, Weirs and part of Gilmanton. The name was probably derived from the old Laconia Company, formed by Captain John Mason and the Masonian Proprietors to sell parcels of land during the colonial era. Laconia was incorporated as a city in 1893.

Laconia's climate is warm during the summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70s. It is quite cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20s. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81 degrees, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.5 degrees. Annual average precipitation is 40.9 inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month is July with an average rainfall of 4.18 inches.

Area events include the Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby, the World Championship Sled Dog Derby, Big Lake Half Marathon, the Winni Derby, the annual Laconia Motorcycle Race and Rally Week, the Timberman Triathlon, Lakes Region Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, Lake Winnipesaukee Relay Race, NASCAR Racing, the Antique and Classic Boat Show, SoulFest and others.

Public and private schools in Laconia include Woodland Heights Elementary, Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School, Memorial Middle School, Holy Trinity School, North Country Alternative School, Laconia High School, Laconia Christian School and Lakes Region Christian School.

Colleges and universities in and near Laconia include New Hampshire Community Technology College, Plymouth State College, New Hampshire College, University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, Northern Essex Community College, University of Massachusetts, Saint Joseph's College.

Hospitals and medical centers in and near Laconia include Lakes Region General Hospital, Speare Memorial Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital and Huggins Hospital.

The scenery alone is often more than enough for someone to plan a visit to the Lakes Region, but for those who really like to pack a vacation full of action, there are countless attractions and things to do. There are 72 square miles of Lake Winnipesaukee to explore by boat or canoe plus dozens of sandy beaches to sun yourself on, and even a couple of water parks to cool off at after a long day of recreational fun in the sun. With over 270 bodies of water to choose from, there is no shortage of places to put your boat in, rent a boat or take a scenic cruise.

New Hampshire's Lakes Region is also known for its extensive and superb fishing. With 70,000 acres of water, this is a fisherman's dream come true. Lake Winnipesaukee, Waukewan, Squam, Newfound, Winnisquam and Sunapee all offer best-in-the-state quality fishing. And if you're a beach boy or girl, the most popular and well-known beach in the Lakes Region is Weirs Beach, with its wide, long, sandy and very clean beach.

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