Lakes Region Attractions HOME » ATTRACTIONS » STUFF YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE Take a boat ride aboard the Sophie C, which is a U.S. mail boat. The boat departs from Weirs Beach, and is a sister vessel of the Mount Washington. A boat ride on the Sophie C is a little different than a cruise on the Mount. It's lower to the water and therefore more fun to peek over the railing, it can wind amongst the islands to deliver mail, and it even sells ice cream on board. It's typically more interesting for children. Weirs Beach itself is flanked by a boardwalk lined with plenty of arcades, places to eat, and various activities. There are restrooms, and the Weirs is central to most other area attractions.  Every Friday night during the summer there are fireworks at 10pm.  The rain date is the following night. Funspot is about two and a half miles north of Weirs Beach on route 3, you can't miss it. It is an absolutely humongous arcade with games of every type and variety imaginable.  There is truly something for every age at Funspot, like a mini-golf range, driving range, indoor golf center, blowing alley, cash bingo, a tavern and more. Funspot has the second largest collection of classic games in the world. If it's warm, there are two water parks right at the Weirs.  First off, there are the excellent Weirs Beach Water Slides, and then there is the larger and more comprehensive Surf Coaster USA. The latter has a wave pool.  Surf Coaster is located on White Oaks Road, located off 11b just east of it's intersection with route 3 at Weirs Beach. The Weirs Beach Water Slides are located right at the corner of Lakeside Ave and route 3, right at the Weirs Beach sign. Across from Surf Coaster is the Daytona Fun Park, where there are go karts, batting cages, and another mini golf course.  There is also another go-kart track across the street from Funspot. This one is geared for adults, but has something unique kids might like.  Castle in the Clouds offers stunning views of the lake and mountains, an area to get food and ice cream to enjoy on a nice patio overlooking everything, and a self guided tour of a beautiful castle with a remarkable history.  Before you go, stop at a store and pick up a loaf of bread to keep in your car.  On the way out, stop at Shannon pond on your right.  There are fish in this pond that are more the like the size of sharks- just plain huge.  There are fish food dispensers there, but the fish are tired of that snack.  Throw them some bread, and they launch an all out feeding frenzy. They will thrash so violently that people lining the edge of the docks will get sprayed with water. They will often jump up clear out of the water. Interested in more photos? The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is an excellent place to go if your kids don't mind a little walking. Walk the trails to see live animals and educational exhibits. You will observe bears, deer, eagles, bobcats, owls, mountain lions, foxes, and more.  It's a bit of a drive from the Weirs area, but its worth it. Consult their website for directions. Meadowbrook Farm's summer series often nets some big name performers that your youngsters might like, such as N 'Sync and 98 Degrees.  Adults might prefer performances by Bill Cosby, Alan Jackson, The Boston Pops, The Beach Boys, and so many more. This is just a sampler of some of the things you can do with your children around here.  It is by no means a complete list!