Weirs Beach is the Family Fun Center of the Lake Winnipesaukee Area

Although the countless recreational pursuits on and around Lake Winnipesaukee are enough to satisfy most visitors, families need that little something extra to keep their children entertained for hours on end. What they need is Weirs Beach.

Weirs Beach is certainly one of the best places for families to set up their home base due to its charming boardwalk, which runs the entire length of the town. Offering countless places to eat, shops, arcades and activities, it is a convenient diversion near the soft sands and water sports of Endicott Beach.

However, after swimming and sunbathing the morning away in Lake Winnipesaukee, you may simply want to kick back on a tour that leaves right from Weirs Beach. Landlubbers will want to climb aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad as it winds its way along 7 miles of waterfront, while the seaworthy cannot miss a journey on the M/S Mount Washington for its amazing views of the shoreline and White Mountains.

Since these activities lean towards adult interests, a stop at one of the more child-friendly attractions may be in order to burn off the rest of your kids’ energy. Surf Coaster USA and the Weirs Beach Water Slides are the places to go when temperatures soar, while the Funspot and Daytona Fun Park offer video games, bowling, go-carts and mini-golf that will delight everyone in your family.

Also be sure to keep in mind that your kids may tire of the water outside your Weirs Beach rental or along the shores of Endicott Beach, meaning a day trip to the Ellacoya State Park in Gilford may be in order. Featuring a 600 ft. sandy beach and activities such as swimming, canoeing and kayaking, there is no better place to enjoy a slow and easy day surrounded by the beauty of the Sandwich and Ossipee Mountains.