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Laconia, New Hampshire

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Lake Winnipesaukee - Weirs Beach

1652

New Hampshire's largest lake, with a name from the Abenaki language, has been a center of tourism since the railroads arrived in the 1840s.

5.4 mi away

Canterbury Shaker Village

1792

A Shaker community active for 200 years from 1792 to 1992, with 25 original buildings preserved as a National Historic Landmark.

13.7 mi away

Daniel Webster Birthplace

1782

Daniel Webster, one of America's greatest orators and statesmen, was born in this small frame house in 1782.

19.0 mi away

Everything Near Laconia

15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Colonial Theatre Complex · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what stories these old theater walls could tell? Step right up to the Colonial Theatre Complex, a true survivor of Laconia's past and a beacon for its future! Built in 1914, this grand dame quickly became…

  • Lake Winnipesaukee - Weirs Beach · 5.4 mi · Historical Marker

    New Hampshire's largest lake, with a name from the Abenaki language, has been a center of tourism since the railroads arrived in the 1840s.

  • Kimball Castle · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what a railroad tycoon's summer playground looked like? You're about to get a glimpse of gilded age extravagance right here on Lake Winnipesaukee. This is Kimball Castle, the former summer estate of…

  • Memorial Arch of Tilton · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered why a massive Roman-inspired arch stands majestically on a hill overlooking this small New Hampshire town? Locals even call it 'Tilton's Folly'! Well, meet Charles E. Tilton, a wealthy and eccentric local…

  • Sulphite Railroad Bridge · 10.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever seen a covered bridge that looks like it's been flipped upside down? You're about to! This unique structure is a rare glimpse into late 19th-century railroad engineering. Around 1896-1897, the Boston and Maine…

  • Abraham Jaquith House · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This isn't your typical roadside attraction; it's a house that made a serious journey! This is the story of the Abraham Jaquith House, also known as the Farley Garrison House. Built around 1725 in Billerica,…

  • Canterbury Shaker Village · 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time to one of America's most enduring Shaker communities, where a unique religious and social experiment thrived for centuries. Imagine a community built on celibacy, communal living, and hard work,…

  • Daniel Webster Family Home · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, because you're about to step into the world of Daniel Webster, one of America's most powerful voices, right here at his family home, The Elms. This isn't just an old house; it's where a titan of American…

  • Canterbury Shaker Village · 13.7 mi · Historical Marker

    A Shaker community active for 200 years from 1792 to 1992, with 25 original buildings preserved as a National Historic Landmark.

  • Castle in the Clouds · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine living in a castle with panoramic views of New Hampshire's lakes and mountains! That's Castle in the Clouds, originally called Lucknow, a unique mountaintop estate. Thomas Gustave Plant, a millionaire shoe…

  • Rockywold–Deephaven Camps · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what a century-old summer vacation looks like? You're about to discover a place where generations have found their lakeside escape since the early 1900s. This is Rockywold–Deephaven Camps, or RDC, a…

  • Free Will Baptist Church (New Durham, New Hampshire) · 17.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, history buff! You’re approaching the 'mother church' of the Free Will Baptist movement, a humble New Hampshire building that sparked a truly radical idea for its time. This isn't just any old church on a…

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  • New Durham Meetinghouse and Pound · 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what life was like in New Hampshire before America was even a country? You're about to pull up to a living time capsule: the New Durham Meetinghouse and its adjacent Town Pound, both dating back to 1770.…

  • Daniel Webster Birthplace · 19.0 mi · Historical Marker

    Daniel Webster, one of America's greatest orators and statesmen, was born in this small frame house in 1782.

  • Old Grafton County Courthouse · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at this modest wood-frame building that served as a courthouse since 1774. Imagine the year 1774. Grafton County had just been established, and this very spot, right here in Plymouth, was chosen for…

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