Lakes Region Association of New Hampshire
PO Box 737 • 61 Laconia Road, Tilton NH 03276
(603) 286-8008 visit@lakesregion.org | www.lakesregion.org/groups
Properties in blue are members of the Lakes Region Association of New Hampshire.
We are happy to assist by contacting members on your behalf for research, pricing and logistics. Call us at 603-286-8008 and ask for Amy or Kim.
This tour begins in Meredith, NH and ends in Plymouth NH and is approximately 60-75 minutes from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH. Meredith is located 10 minutes from Exit 23 off I-93, and is approximately 2 hours North of Boston’s Logan International Airport. Plymouth is located at Exit 25 off I-93 and is 15 minutes north of Exit 23.
Addresses given are physical and may not be where they receive mail. Times are suggestions based on facility hours or departure times and duration. If you need help making arrangements/reservations, contact our office at (603) 286-8008.
Approximate Mileages to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire from major cities: Albany NY 195 mi; Baltimore MD 484 mi; Boston MA 120 mi; Halifax NS 672 mi; Hartford CT 187 mi; Manchester NH 62 mi; Montreal PQ 203 mi; New York NY 296 mi; Philadelphia PA 392 mi; Portland ME 96 mi; Providence RI 170 mi; Quebec City PQ 272 mi; Toronto ON 500 mi.
All locations have no admission fee and art/antique items are available for purchase.
DAY 1 – Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Sandwich
Directions to Starting Point:
I-93 to Exit 24 in Ashland NH. Turn right towards downtown. Village Artists and Gallery in on the right about a mile from the highway.
Village Artists & Gallery - Ashland
Fine arts and crafts by Lakes Region Artisans. We are a non-profit cooperative shop and gallery supported by 40 local artisans. OPEN Daily 10am – 6pm 51 Main Street Ashland , NH 03217 (603) 968-4445 www.villageartistsandgallery.org
Directions to Old Print Barn (10 minutes)
From the Village Artists, continue straight through downtown and fork to the left at the fire station to Winona Road. Winona Road has a low bridge 15.4' clearance. Use alternate route if your in a bus. About a mile after the bridge, the Old Print Barn will be on your left.
Alternate Route (15 minutes):
Across from Village Artists, take Route 3 towards Holderness and Squam Lake. Follow Route 3 to Meredith. Just before Meredith, turn right onto Waukewan Road (sign for golf course). Follow Waukewan to the end. Turn left. Print Barn is on the corner of Waukewan and Winona Road.
10am Old Print Barn, Meredith
The Old Print Barn is a full service art gallery, buying and selling art and offering evaluation, authentication, restoration, and framing. When you enter the door to the 1790 barn you will find yourself in one of the largest art galleries in New England with over two thousand original works of art on display. In this gallery, you will see all forms of printmaking from etchings to mezzotints, photography, watercolors and oil paintings over 2 floors. Box 978, Winona Road, Meredith, NH 03253-0978. (603) 279-6479.
Web: www.lakesregion.org/oldprintbarn
Directions to Center Sandwich Businesses (15-20 minutes): Turn left out of the Old Print Barn. At the light turn left onto Route 104. At the next light, turn left onto Route 3. At the bottom of the hill, turn right at the light to Route 25. At the light in Center Harbor at Senter's Marketplace, turn left onto Bean Road. Follow to end. Turn right onto Route 109 in Center Sandwich. Surroundings in on the left, just before the Corner House Inn.
Lunch - Corner House Inn- Center Sandwich
Located in one of NH's most picturesque villages, the Corner House Inn has been serving up a slice of New England hospitality for the past 150 years. Enjoy a crackling fire and casual fare in their charmingly rustic pub, or dine intimately by candlelight and enjoy locally grown produce and game in one of their four country elegant dining rooms. Ask about Storytelling and Cookbook Dinner programs. Serving Dinner & Sunday Brunch year 'round and Lunch June through October. Junctions Rtes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich 03227 (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com
Open 'til 5pm - Visit Galleries & Shops of Center Sandwich (all withing walking distance)
Surroundings Art Gallery - Center Sandwich
Surroundings, also located in a renovated antique barn, specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, etc.). You will also find exquisitely crafted jewelry, wood sculptures, and folk art painted on chests, barrel staves, and other objects. 12 Main Street (next to the Corner House Inn), Center Sandwich, NH 03227 (603) 284-6888 www.surroundingsart.com
Willow Pond Antiques - Center Sandwich
Antiques and Gifts located in the same building as Surroundings. 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227 (603) 284-9290
Mocha Rizing - Center Sandwich
Mocha Rizing is a coffee/tea house specializing in organic/fairtrade gifts, coffee, teas, deserts, and smoothies. 25 Main Street, Center Sandwich NH 03227 (603) 284-9995
Sandwich Home Industries – Center Sandwich
Founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen featuring work by NH artisans. During July and August, free demonstrations are offered. Open Mid May – Mid Oct. Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 32 Main Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227 284-6831
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery – Center Sandwich
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery exhibits work, in a large c.1825 barn, in all media by both established and emerging artists. The gallery originally opened in 1983 in Washington,D.C. It re-opened in Sandwich in 2001. Works on paper, sculpture, painting, photography and installations are on exhibit. Route 113, 69 Maple St., Center Sandwich, NH 03227 (603) 284-7728
Dinner Options
Lemon Grass Sake Bar & Restaurant - Moultonborough
Redefining Fine Pan Asian Cuisine featuring organic, all natural ingredients with a friendly knowledgeable staff. We hope to see you! 64 Whittier Highway (Rt 25) Moultonborough , NH 03254 603-253-8100 www.lemongrassnh.com
The Woodshed - Moultonborough
For over 25 years the Woodshed has been serving award winning dinners in an authentic 1860's barn & farmhouse. Tues-Sun year round. NH Magazine best in the Lakes Region 2005 & 2006. Prime Rib, Rack of Lamb, Lobster, Fresh fish...Reservations recommended. 128 Lee Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254 (603) 476-2311 www.thewoodshedrestaurant.com
Evenings Accommodations: Wolfeboro Inn
Upscale 44 room Inn on Lake Winnipesaukee. Wolfe's Tavern and 1812 Dinning Room. Banquet and conference facilities. Walk to shops in quaint New England Village. Open year round. Winnipesaukee Belle, 95' side paddle wheel boat available for private charters. (800) 451-2389
(603) 569-3016 www.wolfeboroinn.com
Day 2 - Wolfeboro, Northwood
Breakfast at the Wolfeboro Inn.
Directions to Wolfeboro: Head North on Route 25 (right out of Rodeway Inn) for a few miles. Turn right onto Route 109. Follow around the top of Lake Winnipesaukee to Wolfeboro Village. Travel time: 20-30 minutes. Tour Hampshire Pewter and the shops in Wolfeboro's quaint waterfront downtown area. All Wolfeboro businesses are in walking distance from one another.
Hampshire Pewter Company - Wolfeboro
Tour Hampshire Pewter to watch craftsmen create beautiful pewter tableware and their famous Christmas ornaments. Hampshire Pewter offers tours in the summer & fall and free catalogs of pewter giftware and ornaments. PO Box 1570, 43 Mill Street, 03894. (603) 569-4944 (800) 639-7704 www.hampshirepewter.com
Head to the famous Route 4 Antique Alley (travel time - 1 hour - Google Map).
Turn right out of the Wolfeboro Inn onto Main Street, Route 109. In a mile, stay right at South Main Street to NH Route 28. Follow NH Route 28 (Wolfeboro Hwy) for 9-10 miles. At the traffic circle go through and follow Route 11 towards Rochester. Follow Route 11 for 15 miles. Take ramp onto NH Route 16 (Spaulding Turnpike) for 1.5 miles. Take US 202 ramp to Rochester/Concord. Turn right onto US 202 (Washington Street) an follow for 12 miles to Route 4.
Route 4 Antique Alley Association - Northwood
New England's oldest antiques shopping district with more than 500 dealers in the towns of Northwood, Lee, Epsom, and Chichester. Antiques dealers and collectors from across the country and abroad make the Alley a "must shop" year round. PO Box 192, 1182 First NH Tpke to Rte 4 Northwood, NH 03261 603-942-8852 www.nhantiquealley.com
You could easily spend another full day exploring these shops. The Courtyard by Marriott & Grappone Conference Center in Concord is just 20 minutes headed west on Route 4. In Concord, take Route 393 to nearly the end. Watch for signs for the conference center just before the end. www.courtyardconcord.com