Cities and Towns
The communities that surround the lake, clockwise from the southernmost town, are:
- Alton, the largest town in area in the lakes region.
- Gilford, home to Gunstock Mountain Resort and to Meadowbrook, a popular New Hampshire concert venue.
- Laconia, the main commercial city on the lake (surrounding Paugus Bay). Included in Laconia is Weirs Beach, the largest public bathing area on Winnipesaukee. Every year Laconia is home to Bike Week, attracting thousands of motorcyclists to the area.
- Meredith, whose harbor lies on the northwestern reach of the lake.
- Center Harbor, a small town in Belknap County which serves as the winter home for the MS Mount Washington.
- Moultonborough, with its Castle in the Clouds, an estate atop a small mountain.
- Tuftonboro, which contains Melvin Village.
- Wolfeboro, which bills itself as the "oldest summer resort in America."
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