Location: Wolfeboro
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Wolfeboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,269 at the 2010 census. A resort area situated beside Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro includes the village of Wolfeboro Falls.
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1. Wright Museum of WWII
Overall Ratings
5 based on 226 reviews
This Museum's purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with the story of WWII-era Americans often called "the greatest generation". The Wright Museum is open seasonally from May 1st to October 31st.
Reviewed By kzsull01 - Windsor, Connecticut
My husband and I visited the Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire on Thursday, September 28th, while on vacation. This museum is organized quite well and provides comprehensive information on multiple aspects of the various wars, with primary focus on World War II, and has a very impressive collection of items. The Special Exhibit is very well done and includes enlarged photographs of soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish American War, both World I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War as well as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The Home Front Gallery provides great details with many items on display depicting how ordinary Americans lived and worked during World War II. This gallery is quite nice with very good supporting documentation.
The Time Tunnel is excellent, having a separate room with many items on display for each year of World War II, from 1939 – 1945. Each year has an outline of the events that occurred during the year, including in the World and in the USA as well as songs, movies, books, firsts and what was on stage. There is also multiple audio video selections for each year, describing what was going on in Europe, the Pacific, on the Home Front, as well as the movies and music associated with the year. The audio video selections include the special events from each year, such as the World’s Fair, what was happening in Britain and Midway through the war, as well as Pearl Harbor, D-Day and the Homecoming.
The Military Gallery, which is on both the 1st floor as well as on the mezzanine, includes an impressive collection of tanks, motorcycles, jeeps, a plane as well as clothing, uniforms, gear, equipment, weaponry, model ships, paintings, posters and much more.
The Special Exhibit in the Art Gallery, which is accompanied by a very good film in the theater downstairs, includes enlarged photographs from each war, from the Civil War to the War in Iraq, with each photograph telling a story, reflecting the intensity of the emotion of the American soldier. The photographs from the wars are displayed in chronological order, within each war, starting with a very informative write-up outlining the timeframe of the war and depicting how the war started and other important details about the particular war. This exhibit is very well done.
This museum has much to offer, a lot more than what is described above and even includes a Soda Fountain Exhibit and a Victory Garden. The museum is highly recommended, being very enjoyable, educational, informative and interesting.
2. New Hampshire Boat Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
The Museum features many of the finest examples of vintage mahogany and antique boats on a rotating basis, including; Gar Wood, Chris-Craft, Century, Dodge, Penn Yan, Lyman and Hacker. There are runabouts, race-boats, canoes, guide boats, and sail boats. Whether you are an outboard, steam, paddle or sail enthusiast, the displays, enhanced with archival photos, trophies and models, bring to life a truly grand era of boating. If you love the fine craftsmanship of a vintage boat, the aura of a time gone by, or the camaraderie of being with people who share your interest in preserving the past; the New Hampshire Boat Museum offers you many venues to explore through exhibits, events, and educational programs.
Reviewed By Barbara T
When in Wolfeboro, NH, highly recommend a ride on the Millie B. 45 minutes touring the lake in a really fun boat with an amazing guide. Learned a lot about the lake and saw some amazing homes. Bill K, our captain, was knowledgeable and so much fun! Great way to spend some time on the lake. (And the boat can really move!)
3. Cotton Valley Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Shirley W
Rented bikes at Nordic shop in town, within walking distance of the trail. So handy! Trail passes shore of Lake Winnepesaukee some, the rest is wooded, or marshes, pretty in themselves. Enjoyed how easy it was.
4. Cate Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Scott W - Bonita Springs, Florida
Cate Park is a really neat place overlooking Wolfeboro Harbor. It has a gazebo at which music is played on some summer evenings. It is close to several nice ice cream shops. There is a great Hot dog cart there some days. It is small but really nice. A wonderful addition to Wolfeboro.
5. Allen Albee Beach
6. Libby Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By MikeMcCormack - New Bedford, Massachusetts
My wife and I travel a fair amount and we always like to see what make up the places we visit. Going to this museum allowed us to delve into the history and ecology of the area - an area we love to stay in.
7. Wentworth State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
This park is located on Lake Wentworth.
Reviewed By Alp101 - Brookline, Massachusetts
It is such a beautiful spot. Water was pretty calm and the perfect temperature for swimming. It has facilities such as restrooms & barbecuing areas with lots of picnic tables. It had a nice family atmosphere. I really enjoyed messing around in the water, though a tall person would be able to stand throughout the entire swimming area. It was quite busy, but then all the good places are. :-)
8. Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By NewHampshirePeppie - New Hampshire
I came here in the 80's and love that it's bigger and better than ever. Wolfeboro is such a sweet spot and these trails are so much fun. The owner is so kind and accommodating. You get your tickets on Main St at the Sport store and then drive a short way. They have a very cozy warming hut and a great network of trails. This year the upper and lower are connected. I didn't do the second network the day I went but plan to soon. You can make a great day of it. Ski, then shop in the neat stores and my favorite après ski coffee and crepe is Seventh Sun down by the train station/visitors center. You can also ski the Cotton River trail. The $12 was money well spent and you can buy a season pass for around $60.
9. The Lone Wolfe Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
The Lone Wolfe Brewing Company is one barrel Nano Brewery, you can come sample 12 different house brewed beers, enjoy a pint and a fresh house made pretzel, or just grab a growler or bottle to go.
Reviewed By catherine57NH - Hudson, NH
Small place overlooking the water. No frills. Great beer. Knowledgable friendly staff. Very busy on a Saturday afternoon. They Serve large fluffy looking pretzels. We didn't have any but others devoured them. The beer was very good, many choices and served nice and cold. Can try small tastes as well as flights. Will go back
10. Klickety-Klack Railroad
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By doogha - campton, NH
This little train museum has several different scale dioramas that have so much detail and even interacting buttons that it extremely impressive. The museum was put together and maintain by a small group of hobbyists that built all the scenes. If you or your little ones like trains stop in for an hour: it's really cool.
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