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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 02:52 AM
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I haven't been to Laconia since the early 90s. I agree that the No Conway area is great place to stay, but I remember it being a longer than a 35 minute ride from Laconia, especially during "Motorcycle Week". It used to take us longer than that to get from Meredith to Weirs Beach & that was only 5-6 miles, lol. I don't know if the Yankee Smokehouse is still up there between Laconia & No Conway, but it used to be worth the stop. Did stop at Bentley's in Maine a few years ago. Good spot.....has a bit of The Boot Hill Saloon feel to it.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 06:53 AM
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Yes sir - we will be there Monday - Friday, been going for several years. we stay at a camp ground a few minutes north of all the hupla, but close enough that we can shoot down and be part of it all. We rent a cabin - it's a good time, counting down the days.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Daytona Fat Boy
I haven't been to Laconia since the early 90s. I agree that the No Conway area is great place to stay, but I remember it being a longer than a 35 minute ride from Laconia, especially during "Motorcycle Week". It used to take us longer than that to get from Meredith to Weirs Beach & that was only 5-6 miles, lol. I don't know if the Yankee Smokehouse is still up there between Laconia & No Conway, but it used to be worth the stop. Did stop at Bentley's in Maine a few years ago. Good spot.....has a bit of The Boot Hill Saloon feel to it.
Ya, its closer to an hour to n conway, even with no traffic-- and yes the Yankee Smoke house is still there. Bentleys is a great hangout we make it there 7-8 times a year--be there over 1st weekend of Laconia--12-15 of June Rocker
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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If we're talking Bentley's in Arundel then that sounds good as well. We can plan on the first weekend (13th - 14th). Let's get a decision on which day and we can do this. I'm good with either.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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Wife and I going for first time. Wednesday to Saturday. Planning on going to Mt Washington on Friday for a day trip just to say we been there.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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Last year was the first time in a while where it didn't rain. In fact, it was pretty nice all week. Lets hope for a repeat again this year.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Ok all you guys that attend every year i have a question NH ape laws are shoulder height here in PA we have no height limit so I am above head. How picky are the cops in NH? Anybody know what the fines are?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by silent1
Last year was the first time in a while where it didn't rain. In fact, it was pretty nice all week. Lets hope for a repeat again this year.
Agree, last year was one of the best years EVA for weatha...
 
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We saw this at a little store in Crawford Notch. (The rock was wet the whole time we were there in 2013)

 
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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Glad this came up, Me and my son want to go but don't know where the best place is, I went in the 80's to watch the races at NH speedway but that was the only time I have gone, I was thinking about hitting Weirs beach this time, it would only be a day thing or maybe just an overnight if we can get a room, any suggestions what is the best thing to do?

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