If you are in New Hampshire for the summer, there are so many different things you can do. From traveling around the state to hanging out by the lake, there are endless options you can choose to partake in, especially around Lake Winnipesaukee. Lake Winnipesaukee is located near central New Hampshire. The lake itself covers an area of 72 square miles. With such a large lake, there are a myriad of activities you can do while out on it. From hanging out by the water to participating in watersports or boating, there is definitely something that you will enjoy when you are staying in one of our Lake Winnipesaukee rentals.
Below you will learn more about some of our favorite things to do around Lake Winnipesaukee.
Wake the Lake
Wake the Lake is a three-day concert event held at Lake Winnipesaukee. From pop to country to rock, Wake the Lake has a variety of performers who all want the crowd to have a good time.
There is also a little something for everyone. Rather than just focusing on one genre of music, various performers perform on the same night, so you get a wide variety, and one of the genres is one you will find you enjoy. Wake the Lake 2026 will take place May 15-17.
Laconia Motorcycle Week
If you love motorcycles, Laconia Motorcycle Week is for you. This event is perfect for anyone who enjoys motorcycles or anyone who wants to learn more about motorcycles.
Laconia Motorcycle Week began in 1916 as a traveling show. The sanctioned racing events did not officially begin until 1938, 22 years after the first Laconia Motorcycle Week. While the event is meant to be held every year, there have been seven times when the event was unable to be held due to major world events, such as the Great Depression and World War 2. In 2017, the American Motorcyclist Association officially recognized Laconia Motorcycle Week as the oldest national tour of its kind in the United States.
If you plan on attending the rally, it is held during the week from the 2nd weekend in June until the 3rd weekend in June. With so many different events during the rally, there is always something for you to do. If you are unable to stay for the entire week, you can participate in some events that you find to be the most exciting.
Rent A Boat
When staying around Lake Winnipesaukee, you will probably want to get out on the water at some point during your stay. One of the most popular activities that you can do at Lake Winnipesaukee is going out on a boat. While you can bring your own boat with you to Lake Winnipesaukee, you can also rent a boat while you are here.
One of the best companies you can rent a boat from near Lake Winnipesaukee is Goodhue Boat Company. There are many different types of boats you can rent from Goodhue, and each one is perfect for different activities you can do while out on the lake. While out of the boat, you can sightsee, navigate the lake, fish, and do other various watersports. If you do not have the equipment for the watersport you want to do, you can rent equipment, like boards, skis, and tubes, from Goodhue.
Get Out On The Water
There are a variety of different activities you can do while out on the lake. Participating in various water sports is a great way to spend your time on the lake and helps to get you out on the water. You can try something you’ve always wanted to do or do something you already love.
If you want to try water skiing, wake surfing, or wakeboarding but do not have the equipment and have never tried any of these before, equipment and lessons are available for you. You will need to make an appointment to participate in any of the lessons, but it is guaranteed that you will learn to waterski, wake surf, or wakeboard during your lesson.
No matter what watersport you want to try when out on Lake Winnipesaukee, you can have fun either learning the different aspects of the watersport or just have some fun out on the lake. You can also get out and take a swim in the lake if you want to, or you can just sit by the lake with your significant other and enjoy the natural environment.
Plan Your Visit
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Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Even Jet Skiing
You can also spend time relaxing on the lake. Slow activities like paddle boarding and kayaking are perfect for those who want to get out on the water and relax. Around Lake Winnipesaukee, there are many different opportunities for kayaking. Kayaking is when one uses a kayak to travel over water. This sport is very slow-moving and relaxing. It can be a great way to get across the water to view the natural environment around the lake.
Paddleboarding is another relaxing activity that can be fun to do on the water at Lake Winnipesaukee. Paddleboarding is a true test of balance as you are standing as you use the board rather than sitting, like when in a canoe or kayak. You can bring your own paddleboard, or you can rent one from one of the many companies in the area that rent them out to visitors.
Jet skiing is a little more thrilling of an activity compared to kayaking and paddleboarding. It is perfect for those who crave adrenaline while out on the water. You can zip all around the lake and take in the natural environment. You can rent a jet ski from a company around Lake Winnipesaukee, but you must be at least 18 to rent a jet ski.
Where to Stay
With so many things to do and events in the area, you want to stay somewhere near the lake. Break Away Vacation Rentals offers many different Lake Winnipesaukee vacation homes. By booking with Break Away Vacation Rentals, you can find the perfect cabin or house rental around Lake Winnipesaukee.
You can also find some amazing lake rentals in New Hampshire around the other lakes in the region. These rentals can be the perfect places to rest after an exciting day on the lake, and they can allow you to be close to the water for when you want to get back out and explore the area.
