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Weirs Beach, or "The Weirs" as it is referred to by locals, is named for a wide, sandy, public [[beach]] on Lake Winnipesaukee. Adjacent to the beach and comprising the center of the village are a [[boulevard]] and [[boardwalk]] 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 [[penny arcade (venue)|arcades]] and vendors that have been located there for many years. The Winnipesaukee Pier juts out into the lake from the main boulevard. The [[pier]] was constructed in 1925 and was a bustling spot for many years attracting many of the most famous [[big band]] groups of the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lwhs.us/weirs/winnipesaukeepier.htm|title=Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society|website=www.lwhs.us|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref>
Weirs Beach, or "The Weirs" as it is referred to by locals, is named for a wide, sandy, public [[beach]] on Lake Winnipesaukee. Adjacent to the beach and comprising the center of the village are a [[boulevard]] and [[boardwalk]] 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 [[penny arcade (venue)|arcades]] and vendors that have been located there for many years. The Winnipesaukee Pier juts out into the lake from the main boulevard. The [[pier]] was constructed in 1925 and was a bustling spot for many years attracting many of the most famous [[big band]] groups of the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lwhs.us/weirs/winnipesaukeepier.htm|title=Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society|website=www.lwhs.us|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref>


The Weirs Beach area also contains the [[Winnipesaukee Playhouse]], [[Funspot Family Fun Center]], [[MS Mount Washington|Mount Washington Cruises]], the [[Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad]], Daytona Fun Park, Weirs Drive-In Theater, Half Moon Amusement Arcades (Half Moon Penny Arcade and Half Moon Family Fun Center),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weirsbeach.com/the-half-moon/half-moon-amusement-arcades/|title=Half Moon Amusement Arcades « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref> Half Moon Bumper Cars, Games on the pier, and several motels, cottage complexes, and condominiums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weirsbeach.com/accommodations/condominiums/|title=Condominiums « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref> There are four marinas in the village for boat rentals, sales, storage, and maintenance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weirsbeach.com/reasons-to-visit/recreation/boating/|title=Boating « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref>
The Weirs Beach area also contains the [[Winnipesaukee Playhouse]], [[Funspot Family Fun Center]], [[MS Mount Washington|Mount Washington Cruises]], the [[Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad]], Daytona Fun Park, Weirs Drive-In Theater, Weirs Beach Go-Karts, Half Moon Amusement Arcades (Half Moon Penny Arcade and Half Moon Family Fun Center),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weirsbeach.com/the-half-moon/half-moon-amusement-arcades/|title=Half Moon Amusement Arcades « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref> Half Moon Bumper Cars, Games On The Pier, Logs Of Fun Mini Golf and Arcade, Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, and several motels, cottage complexes, and condominiums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weirsbeach.com/accommodations/condominiums/|title=Condominiums « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref> There are four marinas in the village for boat rentals, sales, storage, and maintenance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://weirsbeach.com/reasons-to-visit/recreation/boating/|title=Boating « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref>
[[File:The Weirs & Lake Winnipesaukee, NH.jpg|left|thumb|The Weirs {{circa|1920}}]]
[[File:The Weirs & Lake Winnipesaukee, NH.jpg|left|thumb|The Weirs {{circa|1920}}]]


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Weirs Beach, New Hampshire
Neighborhood
The Weirs Beach sign, located at the beginning of Lakeside Ave.
The Weirs Beach sign, located at the beginning of Lakeside Ave.
Weirs Beach is located in New Hampshire
Weirs Beach
Weirs Beach
Weirs Beach is located in the United States
Weirs Beach
Weirs Beach
Coordinates: 43°36′32″N 71°27′38″W / 43.60889°N 71.46056°W / 43.60889; -71.46056
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
CityLaconia
Elevation
535 ft (163 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
03246, 03247
Area code603
GNIS feature ID870719[1]

Weirs Beach is an area within the northern part of the city of Laconia in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. 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 beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. Adjacent to the beach and comprising the center of the village are a boulevard and boardwalk 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 pier was constructed in 1925 and was a bustling spot for many years attracting many of the most famous big band groups of the time.[2]

The Weirs Beach area also contains the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Funspot Family Fun Center, Mount Washington Cruises, the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, Daytona Fun Park, Weirs Drive-In Theater, Weirs Beach Go-Karts, Half Moon Amusement Arcades (Half Moon Penny Arcade and Half Moon Family Fun Center),[3] Half Moon Bumper Cars, Games On The Pier, Logs Of Fun Mini Golf and Arcade, Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, and several motels, cottage complexes, and condominiums.[4] There are four marinas in the village for boat rentals, sales, storage, and maintenance.[5]

The Weirs c. 1920

The Weirs Beach hosts regular summer concert series.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Weirs Beach". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society". www.lwhs.us. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  3. ^ "Half Moon Amusement Arcades « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS". Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  4. ^ "Condominiums « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS". Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  5. ^ "Boating « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS". Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  6. ^ Hart, Julie Hirshan. "Summer community concert series at Weirs Community Park". The Laconia Daily Sun. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  7. ^ "Weirs Jazz Series « WEIRS BEACH – WHERE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE BEGINS". Retrieved 2019-08-23.
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