Lake Life With a Boat

26 Jul Lake Life With a Boat

If you’re a boater, you know boating isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. At the Center Harbor Inn, we want you to bring your boat with you and explore all that Lake Winnipesaukee has to offer. With 16 Dock Slips, 8 Moorings, and easy access trailer parking you can be sure to enjoy a hassle-free vacation. If you are new to the area and aren’t sure what to do or where to go by boat we have a great day planned out for you. As we all know life at the lake is more fun when you are out on the water exploring.

Wake up early and visit the continental breakfast to grab some locally sourced bagels and fresh coffee to go. Head out at first light to take advantage of the quiet harbor with an early morning ski or wake board ride. These early hours offer the perfect mix of calm, chop-free waters and amazing lighting to enjoy the natural beauty as the sun comes up over the bay. Stretch your legs from the active morning adventures and head across the street to the EM Heath Supermarket for your standard boating fare; load up a cooler with cold beer, white wine, cheese and crackers, and a few waters.

Get back on your boat and head across the lake to the quaint town of Wolfeboro. This route will take you along the length of the big lake and offer a life changing perspective on why Winnipesaukee is truly a natural gem of New England. When you arrive at Wolfeboro Harbor, grab a spot at the town docks. Enjoy sitting on the lakeside deck and patio at Garwood’s for an early lunch and sample some delicious oysters while watching the boat traffic taxi in and out of the docks.

After lunch, take a relaxing cruise up to Moultonborough Bay away from the crowds; throw in the anchor, turn up the tunes, and enjoy a refreshing afternoon of swimming the waters and sunbathing on your boat. Take in the breathtaking views of the Ossipee Mountains while sipping on an ice-cold beer and fully experience the Winnipesaukee lake life. Moultonborough Bay offers some great views of the local mountains with the Castle in the Clouds Estate perched up in the high tree line

Head back to the Inn and dock your boat so you can freshen up, shower, and get ready for dinner. Take a short walk into town to enjoy a meal at either Canoe or Lavinia’s. Lavinia’s offers fresh fare made by local ingredients and puts a new twist on traditional New England comfort foods. At Canoe enjoy sitting back with a glass of wine in their rustic style restaurant with the most beautiful views of the Lake.

Don’t forget to save room for dessert, stop by Dewey’s Ice Cream Parlor. They serve up some awesome homemade ice cream. If you can, try out their specialty homemade soda’s because Coke will never taste the same again. Then, get back on your boat for a sunset cruise to tour the beautiful lake homes along the shores of Center Harbor Bay and out towards Long Island as the sun settles into the nearby mountains.

Once the sun goes down, head back to the Inn to relax and enjoy the outdoor fire pit. Gather round with other guests at the Inn and share your favorite spots from the day. Head in to sleep, wakeup, and repeat. That is the lake life after all.