What are the popular lakes near Manchester for outdoor activities?

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About a 10-minute drive west of downtown, Massabesic Lake covers 2,500 acres and is a popular spot for boating, sailing, and fishing. The Lakes Region, home to the state’s largest lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, as well as Squam Lake, Newfound Lake, Ossipee Lake, and Lake Sunapee, offers an abundance of outdoor activities, from paddling and swimming in the summer to ice fishing and skating in the winter.

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