LIBBY MUSEUM, three miles north of Wolfeboro
on NH 109.
Dr. Henry F. Libby, a Boston dentist who was born and
raised near the shores of Winnipesaukee, devoted the
latter part of his life to the study and collection
of natural history specimens: fish, animals, and birds.
Other interests of his included early Native American
lore of the region, and artifacts from the times of
early settlers. All these diverse exhibits are brought
together in the Libby Museum.
CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS,
Rte. 171, in Moultonboro.
Around the turn of the century Thomas Gustav Plant
decided to build himself a retreat in the New Hampshire
wilderness. While he was not alone in this—lots
of rich men were building lavish estates in the region—his
accomplishment is certainly among the grandest. Lucknow,
as the estate was named, cost millions of dollars
to build; the name comes from a castle in Scotland,
and
originally from a city in India, although the mansion
has distinctly Central European touches to it. Today
Lucknow is called Castle in the Clouds; its grounds
are very beautiful, and the view of the mountains
and lakes is nothing short of spectacular. Horseback
trail
rides are available.
Take Rte. 109 north
from
Wolfeboro for 17 miles, turn right (east) onto
Rte. 171, and go 3 miles to the entrance.
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