Center Harbor and the NH Lakes Region
The Town of Center Harbor website links to town offices and departments, meeting records, codes, zoning rules, property taxes and recreational activities. See the Center Harbor Community Profile for vital data, contacts and history. Center harbor is part of the Interlakes School District.
The Center Harbor Historical Society preserves records and artifacts pertaining to town history and presents programs on topics of historical interest.
Visit the Discover Center Harbor pages for other resources.
Center Harbor Points of Interest
- The Village Historic District
A walking tour of 13 buildings registered on the national Historic Preservation List, on of which is the Nichols Library. - The Kona Fountain
A gift to the Town from Herbert Dumaresq. The sculptor was Russell Gerry Cook. - Belknap College (1963-1973)
A liberal arts college formerly located in Center Harbor. - The Town Bandstand
Home site of The Center Harbor Town Band (1878), one of the oldest continually playing ensembles in the state. - The MS/MT Washington
View its history or take a cruise. This side wheeler steamer has cruised Lake Winnipesaukee since 1872. - Eric Morse Photography
Eric Morse specialies in landscape and portrait photography in the NH Lakes Region.
Around the Lakes Region
- Castle in the Clouds (Moultonborough)
The former Lucknow estate is know for its scenic views and trails. Card holders can use our guest pass to visit the estate. - Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (Moultonborough)
The Center offers nature trails, live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises. Card holders can borrow our trail pass. - Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm (Tamworth)
Home to two generations of country doctors, the farm is now a museum with exhibits on rural medicine and remedies and classes on crafts, animal care, and sustainability. - Shaker Village (Canterbury)
Founded in 1969 to preserve the hertiage of the Canterbury Shakers. The Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The site was designated as a National Historic Landmark. - The Wright Museum (Wolfeboro)
Exhibits and programs on the home front experience during World War II. - Blue Loon Transit Bus
Provides transporation in the region for persons without motor vehicles.