Wakefield Inn

What fun living in the geographic center of New England.  There is so much to do within a few hours drive that one visit would just not be enough.  History is all around us here, as the Wakefield Inn is one of 26 homes on the National Registry of Historic Places.  We have a booklet and walking map visitors may borrow with history of each home and location. The walk takes about an hour and is a unique look into our forefathers lives in New Hampshire.

Rural life in NH

Just a few minutes drive away is the New Hampshire Farm Museum that offers a glimpse into the rural New Hampshire life.  Take a tour of the Jones farmhouse and walk through time from Joseph Plumer’s Revolutionary War Era cape, to Levi Jones early 19th-century tavern, into the Victorian parlor and dining room and ending in the early 20th-century farm kitchen. Then tour the 104 foot Great Barn filled with farm implements, tools and machinery.  There are many hands on kids activities, and animals to meet.

15 Minutes away is the Willowbrook Museum Village, a picturesque village comprised of 30 structures full of objects used in the 19th century. They have fantastic demonstrations by historic crafts and trades people. Plan to spend at least 3 hours since there is so much to see and do.  Many who have visited say you need 2-3 days to see all that is there. Bring a picnic lunch, which we would be glad to provide for our Inn guests, or eat in The Sandwich Shop which features a nice selection of sandwiches, warps and other lunch items.

One more location to top off you Historic visit to the center of New England is the Remick Doctor’s Museum. They have ongoing workshops and hands-on exhibits for the whole family to enjoy. See a working farm with a large variety of animals and walk into the 1830′s garden and view historic crops and vegetables.  The Binsack Trail is a 6/10 mile low-impact hike offering great views of Remick Museum, Mount Chocorua and the Ossipee Mountain Range.