South Down Shores Travel Guide
Laconia
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Popular places to visit
Weirs Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Weirs Beach during your trip to Laconia? Wander the lakeside and beaches in this family-friendly area.
Funspot Family Fun Center
Enjoy an outing to Funspot Family Fun Center during your stay in Laconia. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Winnipesaukee Pier
Explore the waterfront in Laconia with a trip to Winnipesaukee Pier. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Paugus Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Paugus Bay during your travels in Laconia. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Laconia. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Laconia. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Top hotels in South Down Shores
Winnisquam Lake Inn
Due to flight delays, we were very late and owner made sure to leave us our keys available. Nice shower and comfortable beds. If in area, I would stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Great hot tub
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Best Western Plymouth Inn-White Mountains
We found the Best Western to be clean and comfortable, with an excellent variety of food items for breakfast. The staff were all friendly and helpful, but we wanted to give an extra shoutout to the gentleman who was in charge of keeping the breakfast area clean and stocked. He was delightful!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Nice clean modern hotel near the Laconia train station.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Naswa Resort
Friendly vibe and great food and entertainment.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Steele Hill Resorts
Steele Hill is absolutely beautiful! My room was clean and comfy and reasonably priced for a resort! I will say check in can be confusing as they said I was staying in the main building. The map only says east building, west building etc. You would think the brightly lit building on the hill would ...
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Down Shores
Bayside
While there might not be top attractions in Bayside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.
Plummer Point
While Plummer Point isn't home to many top sights, Weirs Beach and Paugus Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lakeport
While visiting Lakeport, you might make a stop by sights like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.
Weirs Beach
Lake views, live music and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Weirs Beach. Make a stop by Lake Winnipesaukee or Winnipesaukee Pier while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Laconia
If you're spending some time in Downtown Laconia, Lake Winnisquam and Sun Day's Salon & Spa, Inc. are top sights worth seeing.
