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M/S Mount Washington, Laconia, NH

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M/S Mount Washington

211 Lakeside Ave · Laconia, NH

Why you should go…

The M/S Mount Washington sails Lake Winnipesaukee from its summer port at the center of the Weirs Beach boardwalk, with seasonal departures from Wolfeboro. Narrated scenic tours cover the history and folklore of the region, and the ship also runs sunset dinner and Sunday brunch cruises. Its hull came from the Chateaugay, a Lake Champlain sidewheeler that was cut into sections and brought here on rail cars. The rebuilt ship made its maiden voyage in 1940.

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  • #lake winnipesaukee
  • #scenic boat tour
  • #dinner cruise

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to M/S Mount Washington, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Sport & Outdoor
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    Fay's Boat Yard

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  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Laconia Rail Bikes

    $25–$50

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    5.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

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    $25–$50

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  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Conway Scenic Railroad

    Under $25

    Board restored vintage rail cars at an 1874 Victorian station for rides through the Mount Washington Valley.

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  • Tours
    Iconic

    Mount Washington Cog Railway

    $50+

    A historic cog railway that has climbed Mount Washington by steam and biodiesel since 1869.

    46 mi awayMore like this