Center Harbor On Lake Winnipesaukee

"Everything you can imagine is real." ~ Pablo Picasso

You'll want to check out Center Harbor, if you're looking for a quiet relaxing time at Lake Winnipesaukee.  You won't find the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities here. 

How The Town Was Named

This small community got it's name from two places.  Because it is situated between Meredith and Moultonboro harbors and also for the Senter family who owned a large amount of property in the town.  It was the home of Dudley Leavitt (the author of the first Farmer's Almanac in 1797.)  Years ago, steamers and stagecoaches would stop here, making this town a popular tourist area. 

The New Hampshire Music Festival makes its headquarters here and you can find a wonderful museum called the Village Schoolhouse Museum located on Route 25B.  The museum is open on Saturdays in July and August.

During the winter months, the M/S Mount Washington, the largest boat on Lake Winnipesaukee is docked here until it's shakedown cruise after 'ice out'.