Laconia trip planner in brief
Use this Laconia trip planner to get ready for Laconia Motorcycle Week (June 12 to 20, 2027): when to book, a budget outline, how to get there and where to park. Check for schedule updates on the official Laconia Motorcycle Week website as your trip gets closer.
Planning timeline
Budget categories
Costs vary widely depending on where you stay and what you attend, so plan by category instead of a single number:
- Lodging or camping, usually the biggest line item. Organizers note that rates are often lower 30 minutes or more from Weirs Beach.
- Fuel for day rides into the White Mountains
- Admission for the hill climb, racing and other ticketed events
- Tolls, including the Mount Washington Auto Road if you plan to ride it
- Parking in private lots near Weirs Beach
- Food, drinks and rally merchandise
- A cushion for repairs, extra rain gear or a change of plans
Getting there
Most riders arrive on Interstate 93. Local directions describe three main approaches from the south. Leave I-93 at Exit 20 in Tilton and follow US 3 north past Lake Winnisquam to the Laconia Bypass and Weirs Boulevard. Or take Exit 23 in New Hampton, follow NH 104 east to Meredith, then US 3 south to Weirs Beach, which local guides call the easiest route. A third option uses Exit 15E to I-393 and NH 106 north past New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
If you fly, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is the closest major airport. Boston Logan (BOS) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Maine offer more flights but a longer trip north. Public transportation in the area is very limited, so plan to rent a vehicle or bike, ship your motorcycle or trailer it in.
Parking
Motorcycle parking on Lakeside Avenue is free all week, in designated areas with set traffic patterns. Nearby lots, including the Weirs Action Committee beach lot, the Weirs Beach Drive-In, the Foster Avenue lot and the community park lot behind the fire station, have charged about $5 per motorcycle, and the official site advises riders not to pay more than that. Stay out of tow zones, travel lanes, private property and accessible spaces without a permit, because towing is strictly enforced.
To avoid traffic between Weirs Beach and Meredith, the organizers note that a shuttle train runs at peak rally times.
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Laconia Motorcycle Week at a glance
Dates
June 12 to 20, 2027 (the 104th rally)
Where
Weirs Beach in Laconia, NH, with events in Gilford, Loudon and Meredith
Nearest airport
Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT); Boston Logan (BOS) and Portland, Maine (PWM) also work
Helmet law
Required only under age 18; eye protection required if your bike has no windshield
More for this rally
Packing list
What to bring
- DOT-compliant helmet (required for riders under 18, smart for everyone)
- Eye protection: glasses, goggles or a face shield if your bike has no windshield
- Rain suit and waterproof boot covers
- Warm mid-layer and insulated gloves for Mount Washington and cool mornings
- Vented jacket and summer gloves for warm afternoons
- Driver's license with motorcycle endorsement, registration and proof of insurance
- Lodging or campsite confirmation
- Event tickets or receipts
- Hands-free headset or phone mount (New Hampshire bans handheld phone use while driving)
- Offline maps for the White Mountains, where cell service can be spotty
- Tire pressure gauge and tire plug kit
- Basic tool kit and spare fuses
- Disc lock and bike cover
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle
- Cash for parking lots and vendors
- Earplugs for riding and for loud nights on the strip
- Small first-aid kit
- Phone charger and power bank
- High-visibility layer for rain and fog
- Bungee cords or a cargo net
- Prescription medications and copies of prescriptions
