New England Summer ShopHop

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you settle into your downtown hotel. Perhaps explore Boston’s lively Back Bay before meeting your Tour Manager and fellow quilt shop-hop lovers at the evening welcome meeting.

Fuel up with breakfast before departing for the colonial village of Bolton, home of The Quilted Crow. This Quiltfolk featured shop boasts thousands of fabric designs, notions galore, needle-work supplies, and luscious quilting cottons. Next, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the coastal city of Newburyport, known for its charming downtown and harborside boardwalk. Later, relax on the short drive to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Our downtown hotel is just steps away from the charming shops, boutiques, riverside gardens, and boat docks of this turn-of-the-century port city.

Enjoy mountain views as you traverse southern New Hampshire, stopping at Paradise Quilting and Night Owl Quilting Studio, both mesmerizing quilt and needlework shops bursting with a kaleidoscope of fabrics and notions. Next, in Vermont, soak in the tranquility of the Green Mountains while visiting the beloved Vermont Country Store for lunch and shopping. Later, arrive in Stowe to savor traditional German dishes and alpine hospitality at Trapp Family Lodge, your home for the next two nights.

Enjoy a scrumptious European breakfast before arriving at Yankee Pride Quilts in Essex Junction to shop the 6,000-bolt collection of high-quality cottons. Later, after admiring the exceptional collection of early American quilts at the Shelburne Museum, you’ll have time to explore the 24 acres of exquisite gardens and extraordinary yet unexpected exhibits. Next, travel to Waterbury to indulge in decadent ice cream and visit the quirky “flavor graveyard” at the incomparable Ben & Jerry’s factory.

Spend your morning at leisure uncovering Trapp’s flower and herb gardens or hike to the stone chapel hidden in the forest above the hotel. In Woodstock, savor lunch and free time shopping the galleries and boutiques before a scenic drive through New Hampshire’s White Mountains, taking in the awe-inspiring landscapes. In Maine, unwind at your downtown Freeport hotel, just steps away from local shops, restaurants, and L.L. Bean’s flagship headquarters. Before tucking in for the night, be sure to take a selfie with the famous larger-than-life L.L. Bean boot.

Ignite your creativity at Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop, a quilter’s paradise brimming with fabrics, hand-dyed batiks, kits, and more, offering endless inspiration for your next project. Down the road at The Fabric Den Quilt Shop, browse beautiful prints from local Maine artists. Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring downtown Freeport, discovering local gems and unique shops. Later, our scenic drive along Maine’s fabled coastline, prepares you for a delicious New England Farewell Dinner at our favorite (and famous) local restaurant to celebrate your unforgettable journey.

Exchange addresses with new friends before embarking on a guided panoramic city tour of Boston to experience the pulse of the city that sparked the American Revolution. Savor lunch and shopping at the famed Faneuil HallMarketplace in the heart of downtown before arriving at the airport to begin your journey home.