Wolfeboro Town Docks on Lake Winnipesaukee

Things to Do in Wolfeboro, NH

Museums, boat tours, trails, shopping, and lakefront activities in America's oldest summer resort

Explore Wolfeboro

Wolfeboro sits on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, and the town packs a remarkable range of activities into its walkable downtown and surrounding area. From nationally significant museums and historic sites to boat tours, scenic trails, and locally owned shops, there's more to do here than most visitors expect from a town of 6,300 people.

Below you'll find every attraction and activity in our directory. Whether you're planning a full day of sightseeing or just looking for one great thing to do this afternoon, start here.

Quick Facts

Total Attractions: 18 listed
Categories: Museums, Tours, Parks, Trails, Shopping, Events
Best Season: May through October
Walkable: Most attractions are downtown
Town Docks

Wolfeboro Town Docks

Historic waterfront area and boat cruises

Waterfront
Cotton Valley Rail Trail

Cotton Valley Rail Trail

12-mile walking and biking trail through scenic countryside

Trail
Cate Park

Cate Park & Bandstand

Waterfront park with summer concert series and lake views

Park
Mail Boat

Mail Boat Rides

Help deliver mail on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard historic mail boat

Boat Tours
Wolfeboro Trolley

Wolfeboro Trolley Company

45-minute narrated trolley tours of historic Wolfeboro

Tours
Wright Museum

Wright Museum of World War II

Nationally significant WWII museum and military vehicle collection

Museum
Mount Washington Cruises

Mount Washington Cruises

Scenic cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington

Boat Tours
Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds

1914 mountaintop mansion with gardens and hiking trails

Historic Site
Wentworth State Park

Wentworth State Park

Beach, picnic area, and hiking trails

Park
Clark Museum Complex

Clark Museum Complex

1778 Clark House, firehouse museum, and one-room schoolhouse

Historic Site
Libby Museum

Libby Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum and wildlife specimens (Currently closed)

Museum
Farmers Market

Wolfeboro Farmers Market

Thursday market with 30+ vendors, local produce, and food trucks

Market
Governor Wentworth Site

Governor Wentworth Home Site

Archaeological site of 1767 mansion summer home

Historic Site
Model Railroad Museum

Lakes Region Model Railroad Museum

Interactive model railroad experience (Currently in development)

Museum
Great Waters Music

Great Waters Music Festival

Summer concert series featuring jazz, folk, classical, and Broadway

Entertainment
Hampshire Pewter

Hampshire Pewter

Handmade pewter gifts, ornaments, jewelry, and home decor

Shopping
The Country Bookseller

The Country Bookseller

Independent bookstore with local authors and community events

Shopping
Goodhue Boat Company

Goodhue Boat Company

Boat rentals on Lake Winnipesaukee since 1903

Boat Rentals