Lake Winnipesaukee & More

Lake winnipesaukee & More

About the area

Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, Lake Winnipesaukee isn't just the state's largest lake—it's a world unto itself. Stretching approximately 21 miles long and 9 miles wide at its broadest point, "Winni" (as locals affectionately call it) covers roughly 72 square miles of pristine water. But statistics alone can't capture what makes this place so extraordinary. The name "Winnipesaukee" comes from the Abenaki Native Americans who first called this region home. While its exact translation is debated, it's often interpreted as "smile of the Great Spirit" or "beautiful water in a high place." Spend any time here, and you'll understand why such poetic names seemed fitting.