Laconia’s best local businesses

The 56 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 20

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56 businesses across 6 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants21 places · newest: 99 Restaurants, Sep 17
• 02Shopping11 places · newest: Crickle's Crafts, Sep 20
• 03Entertainment6 places · newest: Daytona Fun Park, Sep 17
• 04Nightlife5 places · newest: High Octane Saloon, Sep 17
• 05Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 17
• 06Cafes4 places · newest: Cumberland Farms, Sep 17

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• Great Clips

  Beauty

  Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

  1425 Lake Shore Rd Ste c (Gilford) · salons.greatclips.com ↗

• Vault

  Beauty

  When the bangs start freelancing or your ends feel like kindling, Vault is the low-key spot locals lean on for clean cuts and easy styling.…

  154 Main St (Belmont) · vault.com ↗

• HomeGoods

  Home & Garden

  Home-decor chain stocking a variety of furnishings, bedding, kitchenware, holiday goods & more.

  1458 Lake Shore Rd (Gilford) · homegoods.com ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  A-105, Lake Shore Marketplace, 1458 Lake Shore Rd (Gilford) · locations.michaels.com ↗

• Petco

  Pets

  Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

  1458 Lakeshore Dr Ste a-110 (Gilford) · stores.petco.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  75 Laconia Rd Suite 300 (Tilton) · stores.staples.com ↗

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