Discover Serenity Around Lake Winnipesaukee in Charming Center Harbor

Although Center’s Harbor location on the northwest shores of Lake Winnipesaukee means there are plenty of activities for your recreational enjoyment, it is also a quiet and peaceful safe haven where you can relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

With fresh country air all around and the towering White Mountains forming a majestic frame around the lake, it is easy to see how one could simply kick back on the porch for a day of pure nothingness. However, there is a world of excitement mere steps outside your Center Harbor cottage rental, inviting you to enjoy the very best of the New Hampshire Lakes Region.

So where should you begin? The Big Lake is the place to go for swimming, boating, and water sports of every imaginable variety, but there are also exceptional tours that should top your list. For the ultimate initiation to the lake, be sure to sign up for a spectacular day or entertaining night cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington as it sets sail from the convenient Center Harbor port.

If you love the waterfront but also want to add a little variety to your vacation, then don’t miss a day trip to nearby Squam Lake and the Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest. The beautiful beach is a great place to swim and sunbathe to your heart’s content, while the spectacular hiking trails up Eagle Cliff and Red Hill are two strenuous options that cannot be overlooked for their amazing views of Squam Lake, the Lakes Region and the White Mountains.

Even more amazing hiking excursions can be found at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, but those who want a less demanding jaunt cannot go wrong with a round at the Waukewan Golf Club. Offering a scenic 18-hole course surrounded by mountain ranges and a wildlife sanctuary, there is no better place to both unwind and work on your game.