| Born from the "Loudon Classic", a motorcycle race | | | | Adventure, either by car or Harley, make it a point to |
| that started in 1923, Laconia Motorcycle Week is one | | | | cruise the circuit running the perimeter of the lake. |
| of the largest motorcycle rallies in the United States | | | | Your trip will take you through quaint harbor towns |
| with attendance of up to 400,000 visitors in some | | | | like Meredith and Wolfeboro. Each village and town |
| years. Every year the nine days leading up to father's | | | | has its own character as well as numerous |
| day brings in a groundswell of bikers and bikes of all | | | | restaurants and stores to visit. The scenic stretches |
| different varieties. From souped-up super customs to | | | | of road running higher up the mountainside will open |
| rip-roaring race bikes, Bike Week is sure to tickle the | | | | up panoramic views of dark blue lakes and rolling |
| fancy of any motorcycle enthusiast. Here are the top | | | | green mountain spanning out as far as the eye can |
| 5 things to ensure you have the time of your life | | | | see. |
| during the festivities. | | | | The Weirs |
| The Loudon Races and the Gunstock Hill Climbs | | | | Everyone knows that the Weirs Beach area in |
| Laconia Motorcycle Week started as a rally to watch | | | | Laconia is the heart and soul of Bike Week. This |
| the local bike races. The Loudon Classic Race, the | | | | boardwalk and beach area offers host to many of |
| original event, is the longest continually running | | | | the vendors and drinking establishments that make |
| motorcycle race in America. If you enjoy racing, | | | | Bike Week such a crazy event. While it may not be |
| make it a point to visit the New Hampshire | | | | "kid friendly", the Weirs offers some of the best |
| International Speedway in Loudon. For those of you | | | | people watching in the world during the rally. Throw |
| looking for something a bit more unorthodox, the | | | | on your leathers, show off your tattoos and add |
| Gunstock Hill Climbs are the event for you. Watch | | | | some extra time to find a parking spot, a visit to the |
| from the base of the local ski resort as daredevils on | | | | Weirs is like stepping into one of the Mad Max |
| supercharged hill climb bikes race up the slopes for | | | | movies. |
| the best time. This event always has a few close | | | | The Train |
| calls that will leave you with a few stories to tell your | | | | For those of you who want to take in the festivities, |
| friends when you get back home. | | | | tip back a few drinks and avoid the parking problems, |
| Cruising the lake | | | | be sure to check out the Winnipesaukee Scenic |
| There is no other way to say it, Lake Winnipesaukee | | | | Railroad. This vintage railroad offers transportation |
| is one of the most scenic lakes in the world. Covering | | | | directly to the train station on the Weirs Boardwalk |
| almost 69 square miles, Lake Winnipesaukee's stretch | | | | from the more Quiet towns of Meredith and |
| of pristine water harbors hundreds of islands and | | | | Lakeport. With tickets pricing in at only $12.50 for a |
| numerous towns and villages. During your Bike Week | | | | round trip, this ride is well worth the investment. |