# Wolfeboro Downtown and Lake Winnipesaukee

> Wolfeboro, on Lake Winnipesaukee, calls itself the "Oldest Summer Resort in America." The town is named after the British general James Wolfe; the land grant…

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A lakeside town on Lake Winnipesaukee with a compact main street, a town dock and ice cream shops. Walk to the water, join a lake cruise if the weather is good, and expect busy streets in July and August.

Wolfeboro, on Lake Winnipesaukee, calls itself the "Oldest Summer Resort in America." The town is named after the British general James Wolfe; the land grant dates from 1759 and the town was incorporated in 1770. Before that, Governor John Wentworth had Kingswood built here, New England's first summer country estate. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire, at 72 square miles (about 186 km²).

In the town center and along the waterfront, a seasonal farmers market and free concerts take place; on and around the lake you can fish, boat and hike. One to two hours is enough for a stroll along Main Street and down to the shore; with a lake cruise it becomes half a day. The town is likely to be busy in high summer, and you will have better luck finding parking early in the day.

- **Nearest town:** Wolfeboro, NH
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 43.6147, -71.1733

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Our Hometown: Wolfeboro (NH PBS)](https://nhpbs.org/hometown/wolfeboro/)
- [Wolfeboro (Islands.com)](https://www.islands.com/1884607/america-oldest-summer-resort-town-shores-underrated-new-hampshire-lake-wolfeboro)

## Nearby

- [Canterbury Shaker Village](https://camping-spirit.com/places/canterbury-shaker-village/) – 24 mi
- [Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/sabbaday/) – 28 mi
- [Jackson Village](https://camping-spirit.com/places/jackson-village-covered-bridge/) – 36 mi
- [Arethusa Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-arethusa-falls/) – 38 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Wolfeboro Downtown and Lake Winnipesaukee?

Wolfeboro Downtown and Lake Winnipesaukee is in Wolfeboro, NH, at GPS 43.6147, -71.1733. It is about 30 mi from North Conway.

### Can you camp near Wolfeboro Downtown and Lake Winnipesaukee?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Green Tops Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Wolfeboro Downtown and Lake Winnipesaukee?

Places worth a stop nearby: Canterbury Shaker Village (24 mi), Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway (28 mi), Jackson Village (36 mi) and Arethusa Falls (38 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Wolfeboro Downtown and Lake Winnipesaukee?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)