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Fodor's Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire
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Lake Winnipesaukee, a Native American name for "smile of the great spirit," is the largest of the dozens of lakes scattered across the eastern half of central New Hampshire. With about 240 mi of shoreline of inlets and coves, it's the largest in the state. Some claim Winnipesaukee has an island for each day of the year—the total, though impressive, falls short: 274.
Lakes Region Hotels
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Lakes Region Restaurants
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Things To Do in Lakes Region
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Travel Deals in Lakes Region
- $245-$281 -- Downtown Boston Hotel through Summer Holiday Inn Express Boston Garden
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