Wolfeboro, Resort town in Lakes Region, New Hampshire.
Wolfeboro sits along Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Wentworth, with colonial architecture spread across its central district and waterfront neighborhoods.
Governor Benning Wentworth granted the town charter in 1759, naming it after General James Wolfe who led British forces at the Battle of Quebec.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum displays a collection of vintage watercraft and hosts annual boat shows documenting the region's maritime traditions.
The town center contains numerous independent shops, restaurants, and water equipment rental facilities within walking distance of the public beach.
The temperature of Lake Winnipesaukee near Wolfeboro reaches 75 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, making it suitable for swimming from June through September.
Location: Carroll County
Inception: 1770
Elevation above the sea: 156 m
Website: http://www.wolfeboronh.us/
Part of: Lakes Region
Website: http://wolfeboronh.us
GPS coordinates: 43.58417,-71.21278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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