New Hampshire Official Travelers Handbook 2009-2010 - (Page 24) Dartmouth’s Hood Museum of Art ARTS & CRAFTS I begin at Canterbury Shaker Village. Originally settled in 1792, Shakers lived and worshiped here for 200 years. Now a museum and national historic landmark, the Shaker ingenuity is apparent at every turn. Visitors can stroll independently or take guided tours among the original buildings and scenic gardens. Next up, Manchester’s newly expanded Currier Museum of Art. Their collection of early American Portsmouth furniture and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Zimmerman House are among my favorites. The next morning, I set out for three cultural centers I’m eager to see again. First up, the artsy alcove of Peterborough. Tucked into the shadow of Mt. Monadnock and bubbling with talented artists, the town boasts galleries, shops and eateries galore. Highlights include the Sharon Arts Center Fine Arts Gallery & Store and the Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center. Onward to Hanover, western New Hampshire’s cultural hub. Home to Dartmouth College, this Ivy League town boasts plenty of shopping and dining options. I spend much of my time exploring Dartmouth’s Hood Museum of Art. Then I head to the Lakes Region. Rolling back roads skirt along picturesque Squam Lake and eventually lead me to Center Sandwich. First stop, the Surroundings Gallery, which is housed in a 19th-Century barn and features artists with a connection to the area. And then I happily explore the fine works at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Gallery and the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery. < < 24 | New Hampshire
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