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Along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, art becomes part of the landscape. The Meredith Sculpture Walk transforms downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, into an open-air gallery, placing imaginative works of art beside waterfront parks, local shops, historic buildings, and some of the most beautiful views in the New Hampshire Lakes Region.
Free, self-guided, and open throughout the year, the Meredith Sculpture Walk is one of the best things to do in Meredith for couples, families, art lovers, photographers, and anyone looking for a scenic way to explore this charming lakefront town.
What Is the Meredith Sculpture Walk?
The Meredith Sculpture Walk is a free, year-round juried exhibition featuring more than 30 outdoor sculptures throughout Meredith village. Rather than displaying the artwork inside a traditional gallery, the exhibition incorporates each piece into the town’s streets, green spaces, and Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront.
The 2026–2027 exhibition marks the Sculpture Walk’s 13th year and features a 32-piece collection, including 18 newly added sculptures from artists throughout New England. The collection includes an impressive variety of materials, styles, and subjects, making every stop feel distinct.
Visitors may encounter works created from bronze, granite, stainless steel, copper, wood, marble, found objects, and repurposed metal. Some pieces are playful and immediately recognizable, while others invite you to pause, look closer, and form your own interpretation.
Where Is the Meredith Sculpture Walk?
The Sculpture Walk extends through the heart of downtown Meredith and along Meredith Bay. The current route connects Main Street, Mill Falls Marketplace, the Town Docks, Hesky Park and Scenic Park, creating a natural journey between the village and the Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline.
Because the sculptures are integrated into areas visitors may already be exploring, it is easy to combine the walk with shopping, dining, photography, or a relaxing afternoon beside the lake. Guests staying at Mill Falls Resort Collection are especially well positioned to experience the exhibition, with many of the sculptures, parks, and downtown attractions located within walking distance.
What Will You See on the 2026 Meredith Sculpture Walk?
The current collection brings together abstract forms, lifelike figures, nature-inspired creations, and unexpected combinations of familiar materials.
Among the sculptures included in the 2026–2027 guide are Lake Life Walk, Moonlit Sails, Dragonfly, Fish Sticks, Beacon, Balancing Act – First Steps, A Moment Out of Time, and Kephir, Scarab Beetle. Visitors can also see permanent works that have become part of Meredith’s identity, including Archie, a tribute to cartoonist and longtime Meredith resident Bob Montana.
The variety is part of the experience. One moment, you may be studying a detailed bronze figure; the next, you may discover a large geometric sculpture framed by trees, boats, and the blue water of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Many of the sculptures are also available for purchase directly from their artists, allowing the exhibition to support working artists while bringing public art into the Meredith community.
How to Take a Self-Guided Sculpture Walk
Exploring the Meredith Sculpture Walk is easy. Visitors can pick up a printed brochure at kiosks around town, download the current map, or use the interactive online map to locate each sculpture. The pieces are numbered, making it possible to follow the complete route or simply discover them while wandering through downtown.
A convenient place to begin is Mill Falls Marketplace. From there, you can explore the sculptures around Main Street before continuing toward the Town Docks and waterfront parks.
There is no required starting point or time limit. You can complete the route in one outing, stop for lunch along the way, or divide the walk into several shorter excursions during your Meredith getaway.
Take a Guided Meredith Sculpture Walk Tour
Visitors who would like to learn more about the artwork and its creators can join a docent-led tour. For the 2026 season, scheduled tours meet in front of Innisfree Bookshop at Mill Falls Marketplace on Wednesdays from July 8 through September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Private tours may also be available by contacting the Greater Meredith Program.
A guided tour offers additional insight into the artists, materials, creative processes, and stories behind individual pieces. It is an excellent option for art groups, clubs, multigenerational families, and visitors who want a more detailed introduction to Meredith’s public art program.
When Is the Best Time to Visit?
The Meredith Sculpture Walk is open year-round, and every season creates a different atmosphere.
Summer brings vibrant gardens, active town docks, and warm days for combining the walk with shopping or time on Lake Winnipesaukee. Fall surrounds the sculptures with New Hampshire foliage and crisp lake air. Snow turns the route into a peaceful winter gallery, while spring offers quieter streets and the first signs of the Lakes Region awakening for the season.
For photography, morning and late afternoon often provide softer light along the waterfront. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, especially when exploring the entire route through downtown and the parks.
Is the Meredith Sculpture Walk Good for Families?
Yes. The combination of unusual shapes, recognizable animals, oversized forms, and colorful materials gives children plenty to discover. Families can turn the experience into a scavenger hunt by using the map to find each numbered sculpture.
Because the walk is self-guided, families can move at their own pace, take breaks in the waterfront parks, stop for a snack, or end the outing with another Meredith activity. It is also one of the area’s best free attractions, making it easy to add to a family vacation itinerary.
Stay Near the Meredith Sculpture Walk at Mill Falls
Staying at Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake places you close to the Sculpture Walk and many of the most popular things to do in Meredith, NH. Guests can choose among four distinct accommodations—Church Landing, Bay Point, Chase House, and Palmer Inn—while enjoying convenient access to downtown, Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls Marketplace, waterfront dining, and seasonal resort experiences.
Begin the morning with breakfast, step outside to explore the sculptures, and continue your day with shopping, a lakeside meal, or an afternoon adventure on the water. With so much within easy reach, Mill Falls makes it simple to experience Meredith without spending your getaway in the car.
More Things to Do Around Meredith, New Hampshire
After completing the Meredith Sculpture Walk, continue exploring with these nearby experiences:
Get Out on Lake Winnipesaukee
The EKAL Activity Center at Bay Point offers seasonal kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals, along with Aqua Trikes, guided island cruises, sunset cruises, and private pontoon charters. It is an easy way to experience Meredith Bay and see Lake Winnipesaukee from an entirely different perspective.
Cruise the Lake
Enjoy a scenic sailing aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington or choose a smaller guided cruise departing from EKAL Activity Center. Lake cruises offer views of islands, mountains, waterfront homes, and the expansive scenery that makes Lake Winnipesaukee one of New England’s most celebrated destinations.
Explore Mill Falls Marketplace
Browse local shops, pick up a new book, enjoy a coffee, or stop for a meal inside the historic Mill Falls Marketplace. The Marketplace is directly connected to the Sculpture Walk route and makes an ideal starting point or mid-walk break.
Relax at Hesky Park
Hesky Park offers open green space and beautiful views across Meredith Bay. Bring a coffee, watch the boats, take waterfront photos, or simply find a quiet place to enjoy the scenery after your walk.
Walk the Laverack Nature Trail
For another easy outdoor excursion, visit the Laverack Nature Trail near Prescott Park. The approximately three-quarter-mile round-trip route follows Hawkins Brook and includes boardwalk sections, interpretive signage, and viewpoints toward town.
Discover More of the New Hampshire Lakes Region
Meredith also provides a convenient home base for visiting Gunstock Mountain Resort, Castle in the Clouds, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, local wineries and breweries, scenic rail experiences, and the shops, beaches, and attractions surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee.
Plan Your Meredith, NH Getaway
The Meredith Sculpture Walk offers more than an introduction to public art. It is a chance to experience the character of Meredith itself—creative, walkable, welcoming, and closely connected to Lake Winnipesaukee.
Whether you follow every stop on the map or discover a few sculptures between other adventures, the exhibition adds something memorable to any Lakes Region getaway. Make Mill Falls Resort Collection your home base and enjoy the Sculpture Walk, downtown Meredith, and the best of Lake Winnipesaukee just beyond your door.
