Melvin Village Info Needed

Janet · 11-14-2014, 09:43 PM

Our family just rented a house on the lake in Melvin Village for the month of August 2015. We have been coming to the lake for many many years but have always rented in Meredith or Moultonborough. We're relatively new to the Melvin Village area and would like some info on the area.

Where is the closest large grocery store, farm stands for fresh vegetables, fun places to explore by car or boat?

Thanks

Merrymeeting · 11-14-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Where is the closest large grocery store, farm stands for fresh vegetables, fun places to explore by car or boat?

Thanks

Define "closest"...on that side of the lake, life is a bit slower. Your closest "large" grocery store is probably Wolfeboro, or perhaps even Ossipie. But I'm sure someone with more local knowledge can correct me.

In any event, depending on what you are looking for, life on the lake in the Melvin Village area can be wonderful. But not if you are looking for shopping, commerce, tourist activities, etc.

DBreskin · 11-15-2014, 08:02 AM

The northwest side of the lake has lots of interesting places to explore by boat; Greens Basin and Lees Pond to name a couple. Be sure to carefully refer to your chart, especially through the Graveyard.

Abenaki Tower is nice for a very short hike with a broad view from the top.

The Libby Museum and the New Hampshire Boat Museum good for a couple of hours each on a rainy day.

rgilfert · 11-15-2014, 08:25 AM

A climb to the top of Bald Knob and/or Mt Shaw offers breathtaking views of the lake on a clear day!!

VitaBene · 11-15-2014, 01:36 PM

Biggest close, grocery store would likely be the Ossipee Hannaford. There is a smaller store in Wolfeboro (but allows you to shop by boat!)

camp guy · 11-15-2014, 02:28 PM

VitaBene is right about the grocery stores, but, for meat you will find the Mill Street Meat Market in Wolfeboro to be very complete. The staff will be very helpful, and the product choice is great.

secondcurve · 11-15-2014, 04:26 PM

There is a farmer's market in Wolfeboro during the week in the summer. I forget what day but that will take care of your desire for fresh vegetables.

The Pine Cone is a good place for drinks and pizza. It is just outside of downtown Melvin Village.

secondcurve · 11-15-2014, 04:30 PM

Wolfeboro Area Farmers' Market
in Wolfeboro, NH

Clark Park
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
2014 Schedule
June - October Thursday 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, (June 21 thru Oct 4th, 2012 Rain or Shine market)

Some of the many items for sale at this market:
Baked goods, Cheese, Flowers, Eggs, Seafood, Herbs, Vegetables, Honey, Jams, Maple, Meats, Plants, Poultry

Greene's Basin Girl · 11-15-2014, 07:45 PM

You will also not be far from Heath's grocery store in Center Harbor. They have great meat and once a month ( in the off season ) they have a meat sale.

11-14-2014, 09:43 PM	#1
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Melvin Village Info Needed Our family just rented a house on the lake in Melvin Village for the month of August 2015. We have been coming to the lake for many many years but have always rented in Meredith or Moultonborough. We're relatively new to the Melvin Village area and would like some info on the area. Where is the closest large grocery store, farm stands for fresh vegetables, fun places to explore by car or boat? Thanks

11-15-2014, 08:02 AM	#3
DBreskin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wolfeboro NH Posts: 283 Thanks: 143 Thanked 121 Times in 76 Posts	Be sure to use a chart when boating The northwest side of the lake has lots of interesting places to explore by boat; Greens Basin and Lees Pond to name a couple. Be sure to carefully refer to your chart, especially through the Graveyard. Abenaki Tower is nice for a very short hike with a broad view from the top. The Libby Museum and the New Hampshire Boat Museum good for a couple of hours each on a rainy day.

11-15-2014, 08:25 AM	#4
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	Hiking A climb to the top of Bald Knob and/or Mt Shaw offers breathtaking views of the lake on a clear day!! Attached Images

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camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 302 Thanked 527 Times in 294 Posts	Melvin Village info needed VitaBene is right about the grocery stores, but, for meat you will find the Mill Street Meat Market in Wolfeboro to be very complete. The staff will be very helpful, and the product choice is great.

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VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,632 Thanked 1,641 Times in 844 Posts	Biggest close, grocery store would likely be the Ossipee Hannaford. There is a smaller store in Wolfeboro (but allows you to shop by boat!)

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11-15-2014, 04:26 PM	#7
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,331 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	There is a farmer's market in Wolfeboro during the week in the summer. I forget what day but that will take care of your desire for fresh vegetables. The Pine Cone is a good place for drinks and pizza. It is just outside of downtown Melvin Village.

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secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,118 Thanks: 1,331 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Wolfeboro Area Farmers' Market in Wolfeboro, NH Clark Park Wolfeboro, NH 03894 2014 Schedule June - October Thursday 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, (June 21 thru Oct 4th, 2012 Rain or Shine market) Some of the many items for sale at this market: Baked goods, Cheese, Flowers, Eggs, Seafood, Herbs, Vegetables, Honey, Jams, Maple, Meats, Plants, Poultry

11-15-2014, 07:45 PM	#9
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	You will also not be far from Heath's grocery store in Center Harbor. They have great meat and once a month ( in the off season ) they have a meat sale.