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Merrill Fay Arena, Laconia, NH
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Merrill Fay Arena

Merrill Fay Arena is an attraction in Laconia, NH, part of the White Mountains guide. Cost: under $25.

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.

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  • #hockey
  • #family
  • #recreation

What's around here?

The closest stops to Merrill Fay Arena, 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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    Family Favorite

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