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Often over-shadowed by the state s popular tourist centers of the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire s cities don t get as much attention. But they are filled with attractions and things to do, making them perfect destinations for relaxing weekend getaways.
To those from large metropolitan areas, New Hampshire s cities may seem like towns - and in fact, several of them are. Throughout most of New England, the distinction between towns and cities is based on their form of government, not their size or population. So some of the cities in this list are technically towns, but you wouldn t know it from their busy Main Street or abundance of things to do there.
Weirs Beach ready to kick off summer tourist season
Laconia vendors set up at Weirs Beach getting ready for the thousands of motorcyclists who will visit the area for Bike Week on June 6, 2013. Jim Cole / AP file
The docks at Weirs Beach are seen from the M/V Sophie C. U.S. Mail Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff) ELIZABETH FRANTZ
Anthony Santagate looks out over the outdoor entertainment stage at the Big House in Weirs Beach, one of two venues which will be the epicenter of the Wake the Lake event this coming weekend. Michael Mortensen Laconia Daily Sun
Lifeguards will be stationed at just one of the city’s four beaches this summer.Parks and Facilities Director Amy Lovisek said that three lifeguards have been hired to work at Bond Beach in Lakeport.She said her department received only three.