Chocorua NH
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Chocorua is an unincorporated village in the town of Tamworth NH, nestled among mountains and lakes of pristine beauty. Mt. Chocorua is a spectacular and dramatic mountain rich in history and recreational opportunities. With Lake Chocorua at the foot of the mountain range, this natural beauty creates one of the most scenic views in New England. The village is home to the Chocorua River Dam and Park, and boasts spectacular views of its namesake, Mt Chocorua, known as the Matterhorn of the White Mountains due to its triangular summit, it is one of the most-climbed and photographed mountain peaks in the world.
Plein Air artists will be descending on Tamworth and Chocorua for the 5th Annual Wet Paint event. The Tamworth Visitors Council's is pleased to once again be presenting Wet Paint Tamworth this spring. We are welcoming back a talented group of plein air artists to paint this beautiful area we are lucky enough to call home. This year it will be held April 27th - 30th as a retreat.
During the 4 days there will be opportunities to meet the artists and see their paintings come to life in their own unique styles. Paintings done during the retreat will be on display for the public in The Hayford Barn at the Preserve from Sunday through Tuesday evening.
Wet Paint Tamworth will culminate in a Reception and Sale Tuesday April 29th from 4pm to 7pm in The Hayford Barn at The Preserve.
The Light the Night Bonfire returned to the Chocorua River Dam Park this year on Jan 19th, 2025 with a hot beverage open house at The Farmstand, the bonfire was be lit at 5:00pm and an after-bonfire pot luck dinner at Runnels Hall was very well attended.
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The Village of Chocorua, a part of Tamworth, is centered at the intersection of routes 113 and 16, along the Chocorua River, a few miles south of Mt Chocorua, often called "The Matterhorn of the White Mountains" because of its triangular, rocky summit. Visit the Chocorua River Dam Park on Facebook and "like" the page.
Known today for its artistic, literary and religious organizations. The town of Tamworth boasts two public libraries, an art gallery, the Arts Council of Tamworth, the Tamworth History Center, the Tamworth Foundation, The Barnstormers, six churches, a distillery, winery and many resident authors, poets and artists.
Picture courtesy of Chocorua Lake Conservancy
3rd Annual Light the Night Bonfire, Chocorua River Dam Park 1/28/18
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Chocorua has lodging, food, artwork, antiques and more. It also has it's own public library and post office (03817)
CCA President Neysa Packard (left) presented the Citizen of the Year award to Mary Phelps (The Preserve at Chocorua) at this year’s Chocorua Day Celebration.
