CMA HeartBeat June 2020 | Page 13

Recommended Rides are looking for lodging, on the right you will notice the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center. They are Christian folks who can provide you with clean affordable lodging with views of the lake which is directly across the street. Next, continue on Rt. 11 South, then turn left onto 28A. This is the southernmost point of the lake. This is a very curvy road, so even though the lake views are great, keep a look out on those sharp turns. Ride it all the way to Rt. 28 North, turn left towards the beautiful town of Wolfeboro. This little town is definitely a place to get off the bike, stretch your legs, enjoy the lake setting, and visit some of the shops in this unique New England village. Wolfeboro is known as the oldest vacation community in New Hampshire! There are many old stone walls along the streets that provide the boundary for some very old farmhouse type properties. Leaving Wolfeboro, take Rt. 109 North towards Melvin Village. This is a nice road to let the wind blow through you hair. As you come into Melvin Village those who love old antique tractors and cars will love to stop and check out the Village Old Car Shop. After you have drooled over the old tractors and cars, continue on Rt. 109 all the way to Rt. 25. Turn right onto 25 East towards Moultonborough. In the center of Moultonborough, a must-see and stop is The Old Country Store on your right. There is plenty of parking around the back of the store. As you enter the store you are going back in time a couple hundred years. The old wooden floors lead you through very unique items that just call out to you. You will no doubt have to purchase something because you will find things that you will not find anywhere else. After you have exhausted the limit on the credit card and the space in the saddlebags, continue East on Rt. 25. Soon you will enter the town of Meredith. You are now at the northernmost point of the lake. Once again, plenty of shopping and ice cream. There is a nice seafood restaurant like no other you have been to. This one is right on the water and you can eat inside or sit outside with only sand for a floor. You don’t even need shoes if you eat outside, in fact there may be folks who are in bathing suits that just came off their boats which are tied up at the town docks, next to the restaurant. Well, you are almost at the end of your ride as you head South on Rt. 3 back towards Weirs Beach. I’m sure you will always remember the ride around Lake Winnipesaukee. Stop in and visit our CMA headquarters at the Weirs Beach Methodist Church on Tower Street. Look for the large CMA logo on the side of the church. You can see it from the boardwalk on the North end of the strip. I look forward to seeing ya’ll there! CMA 13⎪JUNE 2020⎪www.cmausa.org