Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Wolfeboro

Wolfeboro is a town in Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 2,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 churches. The must-see places are Lake Wentworth (5 km), Knights Pond (6 km) and Libby Museum (7 km).

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Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wolfeboro at a glance

Location
Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 2,838
Coordinates
43.5840° N, 71.2073° W
Places within 50 km
70 (70 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Wolfeboro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wolfeboro: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wolfeboro

93 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wolfeboro. The closest is Mount Major (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wolfeboro

91 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wolfeboro. The closest is Lake Wentworth (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wolfeboro

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wolfeboro. The closest is Belknap Mountain State Forest (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Wolfeboro

24 churches within 100 km of Wolfeboro. The closest is United Baptist Church of Lakeport (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wolfeboro

17 parks within 100 km of Wolfeboro. The closest is Tilton Island Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Wolfeboro

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wolfeboro. The closest is Lucknow Mansion - Castle In The Clouds (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Wolfeboro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wolfeboro
  2. 5 km Lake Wentworth · lake, Carroll
  3. 8 km Knights Pond · lake, Belknap
  4. 11 km Rattlesnake Island · island, Belknap
  5. 8 km Mirror Lake · lake, Carroll
  6. 1 km Libby Museum · museum, Carroll
  7. 7 km Back to Wolfeboro

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From travellers near Wolfeboro

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How to reach Wolfeboro

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wolfeboro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1293Mount Major (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4191Lake Wentworth (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens427Belknap Mountain State Forest (18 km)
    Churches424United Baptist Church of Lakeport (26 km)
    Parks117Tilton Island Park (43 km)
    Forts & heritage312Lucknow Mansion - Castle In The Clouds (23 km)
    Museums311Libby Museum (7 km)
    Waterfalls07Rocky Gorge Scenic Area (59 km)
    Beaches & coast06Moody Beach (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Rattlesnake Island (9 km)
    Other attractions02Cillryville Bridge (70 km)
    Treks02Crawford Path (93 km)
    Caves01Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (86 km)

    Wolfeboro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wolfeboro?

    Lake Wentworth (lake, about 5 km), Knights Pond (lake, about 6 km), Libby Museum (museum, about 7 km), Mirror Lake (lake, about 8 km), Rattlesnake Island (island, about 9 km), Mount Major (viewpoint, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wolfeboro?

    70 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wolfeboro?

    Mount Major, about 13 km by road; Mount Rowe (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wolfeboro?

    Lake Wentworth, about 5 km by road; Knights Pond (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wolfeboro?

    Belknap Mountain State Forest, about 18 km by road; West Lebanon Historic District (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wolfeboro?

    Start in Wolfeboro, visit Lake Wentworth, then Knights Pond, then Rattlesnake Island, then Mirror Lake, then Libby Museum, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wolfeboro?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Wolfeboro

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wolfeboro’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wolfeboro on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.