South Down Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Weirs Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Weirs Beach during your trip to Laconia? Wander the lakeside and beaches in this family-friendly area.

Weirs Beach

Funspot Family Fun Center

Enjoy an outing to Funspot Family Fun Center during your stay in Laconia. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Funspot Family Fun Center

Winnipesaukee Pier

Explore the waterfront in Laconia with a trip to Winnipesaukee Pier. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Winnipesaukee Pier

Paugus Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Paugus Bay during your travels in Laconia. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.

Paugus Bay

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Laconia. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Laconia. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach

Our pick of the best South Down Shores Hotel Deals

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake

3 out of 5
281 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH
The price is NZ$374 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$374
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Meredith. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Winnisquam Lake Inn

Winnisquam Lake Inn

3 out of 5
788 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH
The price is NZ$140 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$140
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tilton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (761 reviews)
"I had a very small room. It’s was clean but didn’t have the lake view but didn’t expect one for the price. The price was very reasonable as I didn’t have much money to spend on a room so it worked just fine for me. I’m sure I will look at staying again once the weather gets cold. I hope you will ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Winnisquam Lake Inn
Best Western Plymouth Inn-White Mountains

Best Western Plymouth Inn-White Mountains

2.5 out of 5
1513 US Route 3, Campton, NH
The price is NZ$186 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$186
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Campton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (899 reviews)
"Quiet location. Large clean room. Convenient to the interstate. Lots of parking. Helpful staff was noteworthy. Steep learning curve for TV remote. Breakfast was adequate for do it yourself. Not a lot of dining options in the immediate area."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Best Western Plymouth Inn-White Mountains
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn

Best Western Plus Landmark Inn

2.5 out of 5
480 Main Street, Laconia, NH
The price is NZ$189 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$189
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laconia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel and can walk into town easily"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
The Naswa Resort

The Naswa Resort

3 out of 5
1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, NH
The price is NZ$263 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$263
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Laconia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (718 reviews)
"This place is a hidden gem, we absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Naswa Resort
The Common Man Inn & Spa

The Common Man Inn & Spa

4 out of 5
231 Main St, Plymouth, NH
The price is NZ$246 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$246
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly inn in Plymouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"Everything was clean and net. Well marked parking spaces. Nice little area for a fire and corn hole."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Common Man Inn & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around South Down Shores

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Bayside

While there might not be top attractions in Bayside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.

Bayside
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Plummer Point

While Plummer Point isn't home to many top sights, Weirs Beach and Paugus Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plummer Point
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Lakeport

While visiting Lakeport, you might make a stop by sights like Paugus Bay and Tranquility Springs Wellness Spa.

Lakeport
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Weirs Beach

Lake views, live music and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Weirs Beach. Make a stop by Lake Winnipesaukee or Winnipesaukee Pier while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Weirs Beach
Laconia showing a house and a river or creek

Downtown Laconia

If you're spending some time in Downtown Laconia, Lake Winnisquam and Sun Day's Salon & Spa, Inc. are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Laconia

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