Belknap County

New Hampshire

A mountain landscape with a ski lift, forested area, and a clear blue sky.
A lakeside town with historic buildings, a prominent church steeple, and autumn foliage.
A busy street with many motorcycles parked and people walking.
A lake with a boat, a beach, and a sign in the foreground.
A calm lake with a wooden dock, a small boat, and houses in the background.

Popular cities in Belknap County

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Laconia
Known for Lakes, Live music and Skiing
Explore scenic Lake Winnipesaukee, play pinball in a classic arcade and see a vintage mill in this lakeside New Hampshire town.

Reasons to visit

  • Winnipesaukee Pier
  • Paugus Bay
  • Ahern State Park
A lake with a boat dock, a gazebo, a church with a bell tower, and a forested hill in the background.
Meredith
Known for Historical, Lakes and Coffee
Idyllically located between vast, blue lakes among thick pine forests, this modest town serves as a gateway to numerous beautiful natural landscapes.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Waukewan
  • Beaver Island
A couple sitting on a bench overlooking a mountainous landscape during sunset.
Alton Bay
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Alton Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Major
  • Alton Town Beach
A lake surrounded by forested hills with autumn foliage.
Gilford
Known for Lakes, Skiing and Live music
Escape to Gilford! Enjoy its skiing, live music and theatre.

Reasons to visit

  • Gunstock Mountain Resort
A vast forest with a road cutting through it.
Sanbornton
Known for Lakes, Family-friendly and Mountains
Come to relaxing Sanbornton and enjoy its hiking, lake views and dining.
An aerial view of a lake surrounded by autumn-colored forests and residential areas.
Center Harbor
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Scenery
Get away to Center Harbor! Enjoy the lake views and more.

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