Get around
You're going to want to get around by car or boat in this area of the state, but beware main street in the summer, it's horrible! Stick to walking or biking downtown when you can.
Eat
Wolfeboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 6,083 at the 2000 census. A venerable resort area situated beside Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro includes the village of Wolfeboro Falls. The community is home to Wentworth State Park.
History
The town was granted by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1759 to four young men of Portsmouth, and named Wolfeborough in honor of English General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor. Colonial Governor John Wentworth, his nephew, established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. Built in 1771 beside what is now called Lake Wentworth, this was the first summer country estate in northern New England. Settled in 1768, the town was incorporated in 1770.
Wolfeboro continues to be a popular summer destination, particularly for families from Boston and southern New Hampshire. The town's motto is "The Oldest Summer Resort in America," indicating its long tradition as a summer colony. Recently, it has also become a popular year-round home for many seeking an idyllic, small town existence. Its downtown is picturesque, with shops lining the main street, and large public docks at the lake shore.
Image:Hobbs Landing, Wolfeboro, NH.jpg|Hobbs Landing in c. 1910
Image:South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH.jpg|So. Main Street in c. 1915
Image:Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, NH.jpg|Huggins Hospital in 1916
Notable inhabitants
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 151.5 km² (58.5 mi²). 125.1 km² (48.3 mi²) of it is land and 26.4 km² (10.2 mi²) of it is water, comprising 17.40% of the town. Wolfeboro is drained by the Smith River. The highest point in town is Moody Mountain, elevation 1,420 feet (433 meters) above sea level, located near the northern boundary.
Demographics
This article describes the town of Wolfeboro as a whole. Additional demographic detail is available which describes only the main settlement or village within the town, although those values are included in the aggregate values reported here. See: Wolfeboro (CDP), New Hampshire.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,083 people, 2,574 households, and 1,722 families residing in the town. The population density was 48.6/km² (125.9/mi²). There were 3,903 housing units at an average density of 31.2 persons/km² (80.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.13% White, 0.16% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.36% Asian,...
