AREA INFO
A four-season resort on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro combines the charm and tranquility of rural New Hampshire with the culture and recreation opportunities of much larger communities, offering many services and amenities.
Conveniently located two hours from Boston and an hour to both the Seacoast and the White Mountains, Wolfeboro’s setting is ideal. Winnipesaukee means “smile of the Great Spirit”, and the view across Wolfeboro Bay to the mountains is truly inspiring. Wolfeboro’s residents view their town as a sage haven in a stressful world and we love to share our secret with visitors.
Wolfeboro’s beautiful surroundings will enhance the pleasure of your passion’s pursuit, whether fine art and classical music, jet-skiing and snowmobiling or anything in between.Visitors come from around the world to experience our Fourth of July parade and fireworks and our First Nigh Celebration. Cooling breezes from our 8 lakes and ponds create the perfect environment for summer activities. After spending the day boating or relaxing on one of our 4 public beaches, you will want to sample some of our many fine restaurants and pubs, clothing and gift boutiques, fine art and craft galleries jewelry stores and antiques shops. Wolfeboro is also home to 4 museums, 3 music festivals and a playhouse.
In the spring and fall when the crowds have thinned out a bit, the weather is still perfect for hiking, biking, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and birding. The tranquil beauty of winter in Wolfeboro is not to be missed. The traditional hometown atmosphere makes it a great alternative to the malls for your holiday shopping. The climax of the holiday season is the celebration of First Night, which features a variety of excellent performers in several venues throughout town.
Wolfeboro provides access to hundreds of miles of tails for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, including 30 kilometers of groomed gross-country trails. Our inns and B&Bs also make a great home base from which to sample some of the excellent downhill ski areas just a short drive away.
(Excerpted from and article by Brian Moor written for the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce)
The town of wolfeboro is blessed with having some of the most scenic and beautiful parks and nature areas in a ll of New Hampshire. With over eleven parks, conservation and Recreation areas, trails and beaches, it’s easy to understand why wolfeboro attracts so many visitors and new comers every year.Wolfeboro has four wonderful museums boasting a huge collection of rare and unique artifacts and memorabilia. Whether your looking to learn more about the Abenaki Indians, who once called this area home, or to relive the troubled times of world war II through films, writings and costumes, Wolfeboro’s fine museums will provide these opportunities and more.
Families and individuals alike will enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches that surround this quaint New England town, whether your boating, fishing, or just relaxing in the sun, Wolfeboro’s beaches offer something for everyone. All beaches are open June 19- September 6. Please call ahead to check on daily beach hours and entrance fees.
Located on South Main Street, Huggins Hospital has a staff of dedicated professionals committed to providing the community with modern, comprehensive health care services close to home. Huggins Hospital has an eighty-two bed complement consisting fo forty-seven Med/Surg, four obs, four ICU and twenty-seven in the skilled nursing facility. For mor information visit them at www.hugginshospital.org
The towns of Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Tuftonboro, Ossipee and Wolfeboro make up the Governor Wentworth Regional School District. Grades 7-8 attend the Kingswood Middle School located in Wolfeboro. Grades 9-12 attend Kingswood Regional High School also located in Wolfeboro.
Carpenter Elementary School 603-569-3457
Crescent Lake School 603-569-0223
Kingswood Middle School 603-569-3689l
Kingswood Regional High 603-569-2055Whether your passion lies in skiing. diving, kayaking, golf, tennis, or another Wolfeboro will astound you with all that it has to offer both for your mind and your body. For mor information on the vast amount of recreation activities Wolfeboro offers call the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-516-5324 or visit them online at www.wolfeborochamber.com
Wolfeboro Pubic Library
259 Main St. 603-569-2428Municipal Electric Dept.
Serving Wolfeboro, parts of Alton, Tufton, Ossipee, and Brookfield.
M-F 8-4 603-569-8150Solid Waste and Recycling
400 Beach Pond Road 603-569-4439Wolfeboro Town Hall
Town Clerk 603-569-5328Fire Department
251 South Main St. 603-569-1400Police Department 251 South Main St. 603-569-14441812 Dining Room 90 North Main Street. 603-569-3016 www.wolfeboroinn.com The Lakeview Inn 200 North Main Street 603-569-1335 www.lakeviewinn.net The Cider Press Restaurant 30 Middleton Road 603-569-2028 TOP
