2 Day Itinerary - Whirlwind Lakes Region Antiques & Gallery Tour

This tour 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) 744-8664.

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 23. Turn right off ramp from Northbound and left from Southbound. Head East on Route 104 for 10 minutes or so. At the light at Winona Road/Route 104, turn left onto Winona Road. Follow for 2 miles. The Old Print Barn will be on your right. Parking is before the building and there is plenty of room for buses.

10am –10:45 - 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 Burlwood Antique Center. Turn left from the Old Print Barn’s parking lot and head back down Winona Road to Route 104. Turn left at the lights and follow to end. At this set of light, turn right onto Route 3. Burlwood will be on your right and has a large parking lot for buses.

11am-11:40am - Burlwood Antique Center, Meredith
The spacious Burlwood Antique Center is home to over 170 antique dealers. They have a complete selection of antiques, including jewelry, furniture, china, books, glass, and much more and was voted one of "Best of NH - 2005" by New Hampshire Magazine. Open 7 Days A Week May 1st - Oct 31, 10 a.m. - 5p.m. 194 Daniel Webster Hwy. (Rt. 3), Meredith, NH 03253 603-279-6387
www.burlwood-antiques.com

Directions to Hart’s Turkey Farm, Meredith (travel time 3 minutes):
Turn left from the Burlwood on Route 3 for 1/2 mile. Hart’s will be on your right just after the lights and the intersection of Route 104.

Additional Dining Option: The Town Docks, Route 3 (next to the League shop), Meredith. Lakeside dining in a beach bar atmosphere serving up fried clams, lobsters, steamers and super fresh salads. (603) 279-3445 www.thecman.com

11:45pm – 12:45pm – Hart’s Turkey Farm – Meredith
A group-dining favorite with home-style cooking featuring turkey, prime rib, steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Ample bus parking. Handicap accessible. (603) 279-6212 www.hartsturkeyfarm.com

Directions to Glass Knob - Moultonboro
Turn right from Hart's or the Town Docks onto route 3 North. At the light on Meredith Bay, turn right onto Route 25. Follow to Center Harbor. Go straight through lights and the Glass Knob is up Route 25 about a mile on the left.

1:00pm - 1:30pm - The Glass Knob Antique, Vintage and New Wares - Moultonborough
Friendly Fun Shop filled with antiques, vintage furniture, interesting and affordable treasures. Open daily 10-5 mid-May to mid - January. 233 Whittier Highway, Rt 25, Moultonboro, NH 03254. 603-253-8222

Directions to Center Sandwich Businesses: Turn right out of The Glass Knob and go back to the light. At the light at Senter's Marketplace, turn right 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.

1:45pm - 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

5:00pm - 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

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, Gilford, Meredith, Ashland, Plymouth

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. The Art Place & the General are located on Main Street. All Wolfeboro businesses are in walking distance from one another.

10am-10:30 The Art Place, Wolfeboro
The Art Place has served the Lakes Region since 1975 with complete custom framing services and a gallery. Their gallery represents New Hampshire artists with original art and limited edition prints. 9 North Main St., Wolfeboro NH, 03894, (603) 569-6159; (866) 569-6159 www.theartplace.biz

10:35-11:00 The General Wolfe, Wolfeboro
17th and 18th century reproduction furniture, redware, pewter, period lighting, upholstered furniture, seasonal florals, garden art and unusual gifts for every occasion. 518 S. Main St. Wolfeboro NH, 03894. (603) 569-6613. www.generalwolfe.com

Alternate stop: 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

11:30am-12:20pm Lunch - Wolfeboro Inn / Wolfe’s Tavern, Wolfeboro
Wolfe's Tavern, an authentic New England pub, is Wolfeboro's most popular place to enjoy an informal meal. Serving a variety of steaks, seafood and the best prime rib in all of the Lakes Region, the extensive menu has something for every palate. There are many different fireside rooms with their own setting for your dining experience. Wolfe's Tavern is open every day, year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner. 90 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, 03894 (800) 451-2389 / (603) 569-3016 www.wolfeboroinn.com

Directions to Bertha Mae’s Antique Center: Turn right from the parking lot of the Wolfeboro Inn and head out Main Street / Route 109. In the center of town, Route 109 turns to the left. Go STRAIGHT onto Route 28. Follow Route 28 into Alton. Go around the traffic circle all the way and take Route 11 into Alton Bay. Follow scenic Route 11 as it follows the shoreline above Lake Winnipesaukee. There are a couple scenic overlooks enroute. At the intersection of Routes 11 and 11B you will find Bertha Mae’s and plenty of parking for busses. Travel Time: 30-40 minutes

1pm-1:45 Bertha Mae’s Antique Center and Emporium - Gilford
A Unique Shopping Experience in the heart of the NH’s Lakes Region located across from Patrick’s Pub & Eatery. Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Tuesday. Offering antiques, collectibles, quality reproductions, local crafters and artisans and much more. 1934 Lakeshore Road, Junction of Rts. 11 & 11B Gilford, NH 03249 (603) 293-2623 (293-BMAE) www.berthamaes.com

Directions to Village Artists & Gallery: Take Route 11B to Weirs Beach where it will merge into Route 3. Turn right onto Route 3 and follow up to Meredith. At the light in Meredith, go straight and stay on Route 3 until it reaches Downtown Ashland. The Village Artists is just across the intersection to the right (big yellow building).

2:30-3:05pm – Village Artists & Gallery - Ashland.
Browse and shop their large selection of fine arts and crafts by Lakes Region Artisans including book arts, fiber art, furniture, gifts, glass art, jewelry, mobiles, nature crafts, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, wood and more. The Village Artists & Gallery is a non-profit cooperative shop and gallery supported by 40 local artisans. OPEN Daily 10am – 6pm; 51 Main Street, Route 3, Ashland NH 03217 (603) 968-4445 www.villageartistsandgallery.org

If your group has time, take a moment to pop next door to the Common Man’s Company Store. The specialize in “Common Man” wares such as their private label wine, flavored coffees, old fashion root beer, dips and cheeses etc as well as unique items found only in an “old-time” store. Don’t forget the homemade fudge! 59 Main Street, Ashland NH 03217 (603) 968-3559. www.thecman.com.

Directions to Red Gate Farm: From Village Artists, turn left and follow Main Street (Route 3) towards I-93. Take I-93 North to Exit 25 in Plymouth. Turn right off the exit and follow a mile to downtown Plymouth. At light, turn left to downtown rotary. At top of rotary, turn right after the post office onto Highland Street. Follow Highland Street a couple miles. The Gallery at Red Gate Farm will be on your right. Travel Time: 10-15 minutes

3:25-4pm - Gallery at Red Gate Farm - Plymouth
Tuesday – Saturday, 10-4pm Closed the month of April. 188 Highland Street, Plymouth, NH 03256 www.galleryatredgatefarm.com

Directions to Common Man Inn and/or I-93: Continue down Highland to the end. After the Hannaford plaza, turn right onto Route 25, Tenney Mountain Highway. Follow to Exit 1 for the Common Man or end for I-93.

Evening – Stay and Dinner at the Common Man Inn & Spa, Plymouth
Once a prominent wood mill, this historic property features 37 elegant & welcoming guest rooms, Foster's Boiler Room restaurant and lounge, conference facilities, a roof top terrace, exclusive and relaxing day spa and pool. Deluxe continental breakfast, high speed internet, and cable TV with options of fireplaces, decks and Jacuzzis. Open year round. Junction of Rt 3 & I-93, Exit 26, Plymouth 03264 1-866-theCMan (843-2626) (603) 536-2200 www.thecmaninn.com

This site is maintained by the
Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org

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