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New Hampshire · Couples · Two nights

Lake Winnipesaukee

A great lake, a steamer cruise and a castle on the mountain.

Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest lake, dotted with islands and ringed by old summer towns. Stay at Church Landing in Meredith, cruise on the M/S Mount Washington, tour Castle in the Clouds above the lake, see loons at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and stroll Wolfeboro.

Lakeside innsLake cruisesSummer towns
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A wooded island on the calm blue water of Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KLCI
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~690 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~4 hr 50 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental car

Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.

01 / Aviation & getting around

Land at Laconia.

KLCI, Laconia Municipal Airport, is a non-towered field on the lake about 20 minutes from Meredith.

The FBO

Sky Bright

Laconia Municipal Airport, Gilford, NH

603-528-6818

Confirm FBO hours, fees and ground transportation. No live fuel price is shown.

Mountain and lake weather: watch ceilings, icing in the cold months and afternoon storms in summer. About 690 nm from Myrtle Beach: plan a fuel stop and three nights.

02 / Where to stay

A lakeside inn.

Rates and availability need travel dates. Summer books early.

03 / Where to eat

Dinner by the water.

Reserve weekend dinners.

04 / Things to do

Cruises, castles and loons.

Get out on the water.

01

M/S Mount Washington

A classic lake cruise ship.

Cruises
02

Castle in the Clouds

An Arts and Crafts mansion high above the lake.

Castle
03

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Trails, wildlife and loon cruises.

Science center
04

Wright Museum of WWII

A home-front museum in Wolfeboro.

Museum
05 / What’s happening

Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.

This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.

Fall

Fall color

Foliage over the lake.

June

Laconia Motorcycle Week

Very busy; book early or avoid.

Concerts, festivals & local happenings

Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.

Browse Lakes Region events
06 / Suggested itinerary

Friday in. Sunday home.

A sample long weekend: cruise, castle and lakeside dinners. Plan three nights for the flight. No bookings or availability confirmed.

DAY 1

Arrive

  1. Arrival

    Land at KLCI, subject to weather, your fuel stop and your actual flight plan.

  2. Afternoon

    Walk Meredith’s waterfront.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at Church Landing.

DAY 2

Explore

  1. Morning

    A cruise on the M/S Mount Washington.

  2. Afternoon

    Castle in the Clouds.

  3. Evening

    Dinner at Wolfe’s Tavern.

DAY 3

Morning & home

  1. Morning

    The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.

  2. Before leaving

    Allow time at the airport.

  3. Fly home

    Mountain weather changes fast; leave early.

07 / Good to know

Keep the weekend easy to change.

These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.

Book in this order

Lodging first, then a cruise.

Motorcycle Week

Mid-June is extremely busy.

Long flight

About 690 nm. Plan a fuel stop and extra nights.

Best seasons

June to October.

Reviewed · Destination 112

Reviewed November 4, 2026.

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