DAY 1
10am – Tanger Outlet Center, Tilton
After breakfast at your Inn get your shopping shoes on for some serious deal hunting. Tanger Outlet Center opens at 10am on Route 3 in Tilton where you can shop 50 brand name outlets all in one location including Eddie Bauer, Nike, Old Navy, Bass, Lane Bryant, Mesa, Van Heusen and more. (603) 286-7880 www.tangeroutlet.com
1pm – Lunch at Uno’s Chicago Grill, Tilton
Located at the Tanger Outlet Center with a full menu selection from signature deep-dish pizza to steaks, pasta & seafood. (603) 286-4079 www.unos.com
2pm – It’s off to Weirs Beach and Meredith for the afternoon. Below is a sampling of some great shops you shouldn’t miss. For even more wonderful places to hunt for that perfect item, visit the shopping section on our website at www.LakesRegion.org.
Kellerhaus - Weirs Beach
Ice cream sundae buffet, homemade candies, unique gifts, awesome view. Open Year-round. Rte 3 (603) 366-4466 www.kellerhaus.com
Annalee Outlet Store- Meredith
Choose from a large selection of gifts at 40% off, select items at 50% and 70% off.
44 Reservoir Rd (800) 433-6557 www.annaleeoutlet.com
Mill Falls Marketplace - Meredith
Fourteen unique shops in a renovated historic mill building with 5 distinctive restaurants. Rte 3 & 25 (603) 279-7006 www.millfalls.com
Bertha Mae’s Antique Center and Emporium - Gilford
Offering antiques, collectibles, quality reproductions, local crafters and artisans. Junction of Rts. 11 & 11B (603) 293-2623 www.berthamaes.com
Old Print Barn - Meredith
The Old Print Barn, a full service art gallery, buying and selling art and offering evaluation, authentication, restoration, and framing. Winona Road (603) 279-6479 www.lakesregion.org/oldprintbarn
After a hard day of power-shopping, enjoy dinner at your chosen accommodations. All listed at the beginning have spectacular dining right on the premises. Depending on the weekend, you can take in an evening theatrical performance at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, attend an event posted on the Lakes Region Association’s comprehensive event calendar at www.LakesRegion.org, or relax in your room with a custom spa treatment.
DAY 2
As you make your way around Lake Winnipesaukee bring your camera. This is one of our most popular driving routes and for good reason. Not to mention the tax-free shopping is plentiful and there are loads of places to stop for a bite and a stretch on the way.
Head out Route 25 from Meredith to Center Harbor.
Centre Harbor Cellars - Center Harbor
Wines, cheeses, gourmet items and accessories. Routes 25 & 25B, (603) 253-WINE(9463) www.centreharborcellars.com
Keepsake Quilting - Center Harbor
Over 10,000 bolts of cotton fabric, countless books, patterns and supplies, plus hundreds of handmade American quilts. Rte 25B, Senter's Marketplace, (603) 253-4026 www.keepsakequilting.com
Patternworks - Center Harbor
Discover the world's finest yarns in a glorious rainbow of colors, plus the newest knitting books, kits, needles and notions. Rte 25B, Senters Market, Center Harbor, NH 03226 603-253-9064 www.patternworks.com
From Center Harbor, take Bean Road to Center Sandwich for a wonderfully scenic country drive. Tour the local galleries and have lunch at the Corner House Inn, Main Street, Wolfeboro 603-284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com.
Surroundings Art Gallery - Center Sandwich
We specialize in original paintings of Traditional New Hampshire Landscapes, Still Lifes, Florals, Barrel Staves, and Painted Boxes.12 Main Street 603-284-6888 www.surroundingsart.com
Take Route 109 back out to Route 25. As you make your way to the other side of Lake Winnipesaukee, be sure and check out these shops. For West Ossipee, continue up 25 to Route 16. For Wolfeboro, turn right off Route 25 back onto Route 109.
Tramway Artisans - West Ossipee
Located in a renovated tramway building featuring over 70,000 unique handcrafts, quality gifts and souvenirs. Junction Rte 25 & Rte 16 (603) 539-5700
Art Place, The - Wolfeboro
Representing NH artists with original art and limited edition prints. 9 North Main St., (603) 569-6159 www.theartplace.biz
Hampshire Pewter - Wolfeboro
Hand crafted on premises pewter tableware and our famous Christmas ornaments. 43 Mill Street (603) 569-4944 www.hampshirepewter.com
Blacks Paper Store & Gift Shop - Wolfeboro
Featuring Hallmark cards, film, books, magazines, post cards, maple sugar, T-shirts, souvenirs, art supplies and gifts. 8 South Main Street, (603) 569-4444.
In the quaint village of Wolfeboro and the surrounding area, try one of these restaurants for a taste of Lakes Region cuisine and hospitality. For more choices around the region, visit our dining pages on www.LakesRegion.org.
The Woodshed - Moultonborough
Serving dinner in a 100 yr old barn. Prime Rib, Lamb chops, Lobster, Fresh fish. 128 Lee Road, (603) 476-2311 www.thewoodshedrestaurant.com
The Yankee Smokehouse - West Ossipee
One of the few Authentic 'OPEN PIT' BAR-B-QUE Restaurants In New England. Rtes 16 & 25W (603) 539-7427 www.yankeesmokehouse.com
William Tell Inn - West Alton
Dine in Europe without leaving NH, Swiss-American cuisine. Route 11 603-293-8803 www.thewilliamtellinn.com
Wolfeboro Inn - Wolfeboro
Wolfe's Tavern and 1812 Dinning Room on Lake Winnipesaukee. 90 North Main Street (603) 569-3016 www.wolfeboroinn.com
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