Where to Eat....
Great all around lunch and dinner location. Highly recommend the wood fired pizzas
32 locals recommend
Nolans Brick Oven Bistro
39 N Main StGreat all around lunch and dinner location. Highly recommend the wood fired pizzas
Bailey's Bubble
5 Railroad AveSoft serve, sundaes & more....my go to place for ice cream.
Crepes!!! Breakfast or Lunch don't miss a crepe from Seven Suns.
12 locals recommend
Seven Suns Coffee & Tea
21 Railroad AveCrepes!!! Breakfast or Lunch don't miss a crepe from Seven Suns.
Everything is fresh made and nice quality....would recommend trying at least one meal at La Boca while visiting.
8 locals recommend
La Boca Restaurant
50 N Main StEverything is fresh made and nice quality....would recommend trying at least one meal at La Boca while visiting.
Top Secret - If you want a quick, no-frills, breakfast sandwich this is the local spot. (They also bring fresh made donuts in every morning.) Please don't tell others....I don't want to wait in line :-) ....Recommend a bulky roll.
Three Sisters' Country Store
160 S Main StTop Secret - If you want a quick, no-frills, breakfast sandwich this is the local spot. (They also bring fresh made donuts in every morning.) Please don't tell others....I don't want to wait in line :-) ....Recommend a bulky roll.
Lobster Roll and cocktail on the back deck, we’ve actually never eaten in the restaurant. (Nachos are a surprise hit)
29 locals recommend
Garwoods Restaurant
6 N Main StLobster Roll and cocktail on the back deck, we’ve actually never eaten in the restaurant. (Nachos are a surprise hit)
For anything else your sweet tooth craves...I still stand by Bailey’s Bubble but this place has some amazing sweets
23 locals recommend
Yum Yum Shop
16 N Main StFor anything else your sweet tooth craves...I still stand by Bailey’s Bubble but this place has some amazing sweets
Don’t miss this place for a lunch, and pay attention to the special board. My absolute favorite is the “Thanksgiving” sandwich, available only on Thursdays until they sell out. (They always sell out.)
7 locals recommend
Full Belli Deli
15 Mill StDon’t miss this place for a lunch, and pay attention to the special board. My absolute favorite is the “Thanksgiving” sandwich, available only on Thursdays until they sell out. (They always sell out.)
Wait to long at Nolan's? Walk to the other side of town for a local beer and burger.
10 locals recommend
Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern
96 Lehner StWait to long at Nolan's? Walk to the other side of town for a local beer and burger.
We buy all our coffee beans here, feel free to use our coffee club card. (Italian, Sunrise and Sumatra are our go to picks.)
Lucas Roasting Company, LLC
7 King StWe buy all our coffee beans here, feel free to use our coffee club card. (Italian, Sunrise and Sumatra are our go to picks.)
Surprise gem, we routinely eat here and love drinks on the parking lot / garden they created.
17 locals recommend
El Centenario
14 Union StSurprise gem, we routinely eat here and love drinks on the parking lot / garden they created.
Bayberry Juice Bar
19 South Main StreetIf you love fruit smoothies this is your place!
Rotating beer list and my wife's favorite salad in town - "Southwest"
17 locals recommend
Lone Wolfe Brewing Company
36 Mill StRotating beer list and my wife's favorite salad in town - "Southwest"
Go to special occasion, date night, etc. location. We always find a reason to celebrate something at Pavilion :-)...they have a rotating food & drink menu.
You will likely need reservations so book in advance.
Pavilion
Go to special occasion, date night, etc. location. We always find a reason to celebrate something at Pavilion :-)...they have a rotating food & drink menu.
You will likely need reservations so book in advance.
Recently renovated, with new ownership. (Hear good things but haven't made it there yet myself.)
Dock in the back on Back Bay.
Back Bay Boathouse
Recently renovated, with new ownership. (Hear good things but haven't made it there yet myself.)
Dock in the back on Back Bay.
The name changes but the location remains the same....This is our go to breakfast spot! We love to take a boat ride in the morning to the town docks and eat here for breakfast. (Tip: Arrive early, it will fill up quickly)
The Bay Diner
The name changes but the location remains the same....This is our go to breakfast spot! We love to take a boat ride in the morning to the town docks and eat here for breakfast. (Tip: Arrive early, it will fill up quickly)
Sightseeing
Cotton Valley Rail-Trail
Cotton Valley Rail-TrailGreat for a bike ride, walk or run.
Super easy 10-20 min hike, perfect for little kids, which brings you to the fire tower which you can climb and enjoy a great view. (We like to pack a snack and enjoy the views.)
13 locals recommend
Abenaki Tower
Sagamore RidgeSuper easy 10-20 min hike, perfect for little kids, which brings you to the fire tower which you can climb and enjoy a great view. (We like to pack a snack and enjoy the views.)
Cotton Valley trail runs along side Back Bay and it's a nice easy walk from town. We always try to catch / watch when someone is using the water ski jump and course.
Back Bay
Cotton Valley trail runs along side Back Bay and it's a nice easy walk from town. We always try to catch / watch when someone is using the water ski jump and course.
Tennis, Basketball, Baseball and playground Foss Field is the local town complex. Fun place to send a 1/2 day if you're looking for a break from the lake. We typically take advantage of the playground with out little guy. Also, check the town's summer guide as there are movies nights in the park during the June / July.
Foss Field
88 Lehner StTennis, Basketball, Baseball and playground Foss Field is the local town complex. Fun place to send a 1/2 day if you're looking for a break from the lake. We typically take advantage of the playground with out little guy. Also, check the town's summer guide as there are movies nights in the park during the June / July.
Putter's Village
19 Center StEasy afternoon (non-water) activity
Closest course to our house. Kingswood Golf Club is a semi-private, classic Donald Ross (18 hole – par 72) championship course open to the public.. The course offers a range of challenges from lengths of 5045 to 6366 yards, and 4 sets of tees with slopes from 118 to 134.
6 locals recommend
Kingswood Golf Club
24 Kingswood RdClosest course to our house. Kingswood Golf Club is a semi-private, classic Donald Ross (18 hole – par 72) championship course open to the public.. The course offers a range of challenges from lengths of 5045 to 6366 yards, and 4 sets of tees with slopes from 118 to 134.
Great hike if your family is a bit older, we always pack a lunch to eat on the top.
20 locals recommend
West Rattlesnake Mountain
Great hike if your family is a bit older, we always pack a lunch to eat on the top.
Small natural history museum, which you can reach by car or boat. Impressive collection all things considered
25 locals recommend
Libby Museum
755 N Main StSmall natural history museum, which you can reach by car or boat. Impressive collection all things considered
Great set of trails, especially for kids and relaxing walks / hikes.
6 locals recommend
Sewall Woods Trailhead
25 Clow RoadGreat set of trails, especially for kids and relaxing walks / hikes.
Really impressive and way more then you'd expect in a small town museum. Great rainy day activity for the family.
43 locals recommend
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center StReally impressive and way more then you'd expect in a small town museum. Great rainy day activity for the family.
Essentials
Full grocery store; closest to the house. Note: Currently rebuilding, with the plan to open in June '24!
7 locals recommend
Hunters Shop n Save
60 S Main StFull grocery store; closest to the house. Note: Currently rebuilding, with the plan to open in June '24!
Speedy Wash n Go
46 Center StTakes both cash and credit. Open 24 Hours, 7 Days/Week.
Full grocery store + decent beer and wine selection. (On your right after the fruits & vegetable section. They also sell propane if the grill tank is empty
19 locals recommend
Harvest Market
36 Center StFull grocery store + decent beer and wine selection. (On your right after the fruits & vegetable section. They also sell propane if the grill tank is empty
Bradley Hardware
22 Railroad StGreat little hardware store which has EVERYTHING.
Large grocery store...If you are heading to our house from the south this is the closed large format store.
150 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25Large grocery store...If you are heading to our house from the south this is the closed large format store.
A little to close to a rock? Boat not running right? I would highly recommend the team at Wolfeboro Boat Company. (Owner and techs are well-regarded)
Wolfeboro Boat Company
38 Filter Bed RdA little to close to a rock? Boat not running right? I would highly recommend the team at Wolfeboro Boat Company. (Owner and techs are well-regarded)
Water Equipment Rentals
Local place to rent canoes, kayaks and paddle-boards. If needed they will deliver and pickup. (They are also the dive company you will see anchored in the cove from time to time)
10 locals recommend
Dive Winnipesaukee
4 N Main StLocal place to rent canoes, kayaks and paddle-boards. If needed they will deliver and pickup. (They are also the dive company you will see anchored in the cove from time to time)
Great place to rent boats from. Good selection and super close to our house.
11 locals recommend
Goodhue Boat Company, Wolfeboro
244 Sewall RdGreat place to rent boats from. Good selection and super close to our house.
Located at the old RR Station on Back Bay, this is the closest & easiest jet ski rental spot. Plenty of parking and easy assess. Just remember "No Wake" going under the bridge!
7 locals recommend
Wolfeboro Jet Ski Rentals
32 Central AveLocated at the old RR Station on Back Bay, this is the closest & easiest jet ski rental spot. Plenty of parking and easy assess. Just remember "No Wake" going under the bridge!
Outside Wolfeboro
About 30 - 40 min drive from the house but we love to visit with family and friends. In the fall / summer you can pick your own apples, peaches, berries etc. They also have a cider house, with homemade adult hard cider and of course cider donuts!
6 locals recommend
Butternut Farm
195 Meaderboro RdAbout 30 - 40 min drive from the house but we love to visit with family and friends. In the fall / summer you can pick your own apples, peaches, berries etc. They also have a cider house, with homemade adult hard cider and of course cider donuts!