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Merrill Fay Arena

468 Province Road · Laconia, NH

Why you should go…

Merrill Fay Arena is a nonprofit indoor ice rink in Laconia, New Hampshire, built in 1997 and renamed in 2016 for Merrill Fay, an early supporter of youth hockey in the Lakes Region. The arena, owned and operated by the Winnipesaukee Skating Club, hosts public skating sessions, learn to skate instruction, and adult and youth hockey leagues. It also serves as home ice for the New England Wolves of the Eastern Hockey League.

  • #ice skating
  • #hockey
  • #family
  • #recreation

Good to know

General attractions guidance

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

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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