2015 White Mountains of New Hampshire Travel Guide

The Official 2015 White Mountains

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Attractions

Mt. Washington

Kancamagus Highway

SINCE 1928

TRADING POST THE WHITE MT. CENTRAL R.R. BEAR SHOWS • TRAIN RIDES AMAZING CIRCUS ACTS

For more information, see page 10.

RIVER CITY MINING CO. CLIMBING TOWER BLASTER BOATS SEGWAY PARK MUSEUMS GIFT SHOPS…

COMING SUMMER 2015!

NEW WATER COASTER RIDE! …THE WOLFMAN AND MORE! 110 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY • US ROUTE 3 LINCOLN, NH 03251 • (603) 745-8913 www.clarkstradingpost.com

For more information, see page 16.

Experience old-fashioned train rides!

All departing from our 1874 Victorian Station in North Conway Village.

For more information, see page 10.

Choose from Coach, First Class, or Dining Car seating.

Whether you choose one of the Valley Train routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, this is a journey back in time the whole family will enjoy!

Children under 4 ride FREE in Coach on the Valley Trains! Dogs welcome.

38 Norcross Circle, North Conway Village, NH 03860 ConwayScenic.com • 603-356-5251

Enjoy a Guided Tour on the Legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road

20 minutes north of North Conway

For more information, see page 14.

Drive your own car or take a 2-hour guided tour to the highest peak in the Northeast!

MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com (603) 466-3988 • 1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH

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©2015 WHITE MOUNTAINS ATTRACTIONS Volume 24, Number 1 n Spring / Summer / Fall, 2015 All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission of the publisher. Information herein is published as a guide only, for use in 2015, and is subject to change without notice.

White Mountains Attractions Association PO Box 10TG, North Woodstock, NH 03262 Find the White Mountains at 800-346-3687 or 603-745-8720 or online at www.VisitWhiteMountains.com

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The Kancamagus Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 New Hampshire State Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Mt. Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 White Mountain National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Covered Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Fall Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Winter in the Whites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 White Mountains Top 100 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

For more information, see page 8.

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White Mountains ATTRACTIONS COURTESY

The Big Attraction

TAKE A RIDE TO THE TOP OF NEW ENGLAND ON THE MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY

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What’s the big attraction?

Take your pick—we’ve got 17 of them and each one is an adventure and a great value!

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CLIMB THE WALL AT LOON MOUNTAIN

VISIT CINDERELLA & FRIENDS AT STORY LAND

Decisions, decisions … with so many exciting, fun-filled White Mountains Attractions to choose from, chances are this trip to our breathtaking region won’t be your last. Our 17 natural and themed attractions have been working their

magic on New Hampshire visitors and residents alike for generations—with new adventures being added every year! When you step into the pages of a fairy tale, ride a train along a river’s edge, come face to face with a new four-legged friend, explore mysterious caves or happily holler on a spinetingling thrill ride, you are making memories that will last a lifetime.

These are the 17 member attractions of White Mountains Attractions—for more information, see pages 8-18.

Alpine Adventures n Attitash Mountain Resort n Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway n Clark’s Trading Post Conway Scenic Railroad n Cranmore Mountain Resort n The Flume Gorge n Hobo Railroad n Loon Mountain Lost River Gorge n Mt. Washington Auto Road n Mt. Washington Cog Railway n Polar Caves Park N REARDO n Wildcat Mountain CHARYLTale Waterpark Santa’s Village n Story Land n Whale’s

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Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Meredith & Weirs Beach, NH (603) 745-2135

Hobo Railroad Main Street Lincoln, NH 03251 (603) 745-2135

All Aboard for

AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN!

. Scenic Train Rides . Hobo Picnic Lunches . Group Tours . Seasonal Special Trains . Trains Run Rain or Shine . On Line Reservation Service 速

Continuing the Clark Family entertainment tradition.

For more WMAA Member information, see page 12.

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White Mountains ATTRACTIONS Zipline Canopy Tours, Off-Road Adventures & More!

Soar 200’ above the forest floor at speeds up to 60 mph at the Largest & Most Award Winning Zipline Destination in New England. 3 Different Zipline courses to choose from. Fabulous views of the White Mountains & professional guide staff. Off-Road Adventures feature custom, 6-wheel drive vehicles and private 300 acre terrain with spectacular views.

Challenge yourself in the Thrillsville Aerial Park and New BigAirBag Stuntzone. Tours run year round.

Alpine Adventures: Magical, Breathtaking... Awesome!

ALPINE ADVENTURES 41 Main Street, Lincoln 03251 603-745-9911 www.alpinezipline.com n RATES: Zipline tours start at $65; Off-Road Adventure $45 ($17 children 3 – 6); Thrillsville $39 (Includes BigAirBag), BigAirBag alone $10. (Weight, height and age restrictions may apply to all activities—visit website or call for details). n Season: Open year round—schedule varies, visit website or call for details.

Soar high above our trails and tree canopy from the summit of Bear Peak to the base of Attitash Mountain on the rider-controlled ZipTour, including the longest single zip span in the continguous United States!

Enjoy the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster or experience North America’s longest Alpine Slide. Attitash is also home to guided Horseback Rides, Cross-Country and lift-serviced Downhill Mountain Biking, Slacklines, a free fall Airbag Jump and the only Outdoor Waterpark in the Mt. Washington Valley.

Attitash Mountain Resort: Original summer fun ski area!

ATTITASH MOUNTAIN RESORT 775 Rte. 302, Bartlett 03812 800-223-7669 www.attitash.com n RATES: Full Day Early/Late Season: $30 (48" & taller), $20 (Under 48"). Full Day Midseason: $49 (48" & taller), $30 (Under 48"). n (weather permitting): Weekends 10am to 4pm Memorial Day through mid-June; September through Columbus Day. Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm mid-June through Labor Day.

The 80-passenger aerial tramway whisks you above timberline to the 4,100-foot summit for outstanding views of the White Mountains and into Maine, Vermont and even Canada. Take as little as an hour or as long as a day to enjoy summit walking paths, an observation deck, cafeterias, swimming at Echo Lake, boat rentals, a free eight-mile recreation path, “Old Man of the Mountain” Museum, and the New England Ski Museum.

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway: The experience is unforgettable!

CANNON MOUNTAIN AERIAL TRAMWAY I-93, Exit 34B, Franconia Notch 03580 603-823-8800 www.cannonmt.com n Ages 13+: $16; ages 6–12: $13; 5 and under: FREE. Discovery Pass includes admission to Cannon Tramway & Flume Gorge. Ages 13+: $29; age 6-12: $23 n Season: Daily mid-May thru mid-October.

Note: Prices subject to change.

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Live Free and EXPERIENCE Lafayette Place Campground

Flume Gorge Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway

The Basin Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site

Echo Lake Beach

For more information, see page 8.

For more information, see page 12.

The Flume Gorge is a two-mile self-guided nature walk that includes an 800’ long gorge with sheer 70’–90’ rock walls and spectacular waterfalls. Other attractions are The Pool, glacial boulders, caves and historic covered bridges.

Flume Gorge, 852 US Rte. 3 Lincoln, NH 03251 Lafayette Campground: (603) 823-9513 Cannon Mountain: (603) 823-8800

The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway is an 80-passenger tram that ascends 2,180 vertical feet to Cannon’s 4,080’ summit. At the summit, explore beautiful walking trails and enjoy amazing views of four states and Canada.

phone: (603) 745-8391 franconianotchstatepark.com

10 White Mountains ATTRACTIONS Clark’s, a trusted family theme park since 1928.

Coming for summer 2015! Ride our thrilling NEW Water Coaster! Enjoy the Trained Bear Show, a train ride on The White Mountain Central Railroad through Wolfman’s territory, and our Amazing Circus! Don’t miss Wolfie’s Segway Park, Water Blaster Boats, the Climbing Tower, Museums, Kilburn’s Photo Parlor and River City Mining. Visit unique specialty shops and much more at Clark’s Trading Post. We can BEARLY wait to see you!

Clark’s Trading Post: Creating memories since 1928

CLARK’S TRADING POST 110 US Rte 3, Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH, 03251 603-745-8913 www.ClarksTradingPost.com Admission $20; Seniors 65+ $18; Ages 3 and under FREE. Entertainment Season: Weekends only: May 23-June 14, & Sept 12-13. Daily: June 19-Sept 7 and Sept 19-Oct 12.

Admission includes all rides and shows.

Gift Shop opens daily at 9 AM May 16-Oct 12, 2015.

Join us for an old-fashioned railroading experience!

Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, this is a journey back in time that the whole family will enjoy! On the Valley Train, choose Coach, First Class, or experience dining on the rails aboard the dining car Chocorua. On the “Notch Train” choose from Coach, First-Class, or Dome seating.

With the First Class package, enjoy lunch in the elegant dining car Hattie Evans.

Conway Scenic Railroad: Old-fashioned train rides, all departing from our 1874 station.

CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway Village 03860 603-356-5251 www.ConwayScenic.com n Adults from $16.50; 4-12 years from $11.50; under 4 FREE in Coach on Valley Trains. n Season: Valley Trains: April 11 through January 1. Notch Train: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. June 16-August 30; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. September 1-10; Daily September 12-October 24.

Visit North Conway’s Playground and experience adventures in our Mountain Adventure Park and Aerial Adventure Parks. Zoom down 1000's of feet of twisting, turning fun flying through the woods on the Mountain Coaster, zip on the Soaring Eagle while accelerating 700 feet down the mountainside on a suspended cable, arc high into the sky on the Giant Swing, race down the summer tubing hill, and enjoy lunch at the Meister hut after a scenic chairlift ride to the summit. Take to the trees in the Aerial Adventure ropes course for fun challenges like zip lines, air bridges, cargo nets, and more. Little ones can test things out on the Kids Course, new for summer 2015.

Cranmore Mountain Resort: Play is Good!

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT 1 Skimobile Road, North Conway Village 03860 800-SUN-N-SKI www.Cranmore.com n Hours and rates are available online at cranmore.com.

Season: Open mid May- Through Columbus Day

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Consistently Voted #1 Scenery in the East – SKI Magazine • • • • •

Scenic Gondola ZipRider Disc Golf Hiking Trails Picnic Areas

Fly Wildcat Mountain this summer on New Hampshire’s Highest Scenic Gondola and our Four-Person ZipRider zip-line and see our views of Tuckerman Ravine and the Presidential Range. Picnic at our 4,000+ foot summit, enjoy a Nature Walk on the Way of the Wildcat Trail or take in the scenery on our 9-Hole Disc Golf Course.

Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH 800.SKI.WILD • skiwildcat.com

For more information, see page 18.

12 White Mountains ATTRACTIONS Enjoy a 2-mile self-guided nature walk through the Flume Gorge, a spectacular natural chasm. Along the walk you will discover covered bridges, amazing waterfalls, a scenic pool, and incredible mountain views. Kids can crawl through and explore caves along the way. The Visitor’s Center offers a free 20-minute movie on Franconia Notch State Park, information, gift shop, cafeteria, and interpretive exhibits.

The Flume Gorge: One of New England’s most popular attractions!

THE FLUME GORGE 851 Daniel Webster Highway (Rte. 3) in Franconia Notch, I-93 Exit 34A. 603-745-8391 www.flumegorge.com Ages 13+: $15; age 6–12 $12; under 5 FREE. Discovery Pass includes admission to Cannon Tramway and Flume Gorge.

Ages 13+: $29; age 6-12: $23 Free 20 min. movie at Flume Visitor Center. n Season: May-Oct. (weather permitting).

May, June, Sept., Oct. 9 am–5 pm, July–Labor Day 9 am– 5:30 pm. Note: Prices subject to change.

Join us aboard our restored vintage coaches for a 15-mile, 80-minute excursion along the banks of the winding Pemigewassett River. Hobo Picnic Lunches & ice cream are available onboard. Open Memorial Day weekend through late October, and late November through late December for Santa Express Trains.

Busses, Recreation Centers & school groups welcome.

All aboard the Hobo Railroad for a nostalgic trip along the Pemigewasset River!

HOBO RAILROAD Off I-93, Exit 32, at 64 Railroad St., Lincoln, NH 03251 (603) 745-2135. www.HoboRR.com Adult $16; Child (3-11) $12; Ages 2 and under free. Hobo Picnic Lunches $10/$12. Station Gift Shop opens at 10am.

Nov./Dec. Santa Express Trains: $20 Coach/$25 First Class.

Station Gift Shop opens at 12pm for Santa Express Trains.

Season: Weekends: May 23-June 7; Sept. 5-6 & 12-13; Oct. 24-25 at 11am & 1pm. Daily: June 25-Aug. 30 at 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Aug. 31-Sept. 4 at 11am & 1pm; Sept. 7 at 11am & 1pm, Sept. 19-Oct. 18 at 11am & 1pm. No midweek trains Sept. 8-18. Santa Express Trains: Nov. 27, 28 & 29, Dec. 5 & 6, 12 & 13 and 19 & 20 at 1pm.

Take in beautiful White Mountain scenery on NH’s longest scenic Gondola Sky Ride, visit Glacial Caves, artisan crafters, children’s playground and self-guided nature walk and enjoy family dining with spectacular view. Soar above the Pemigewasset River on the Zipline, challenge yourself high among the trees in the Aerial Forest Adventure Park; beat the clock in the LogJam Maze, and try your skill in Paul Bunyan’s Backyard Fun Park. Mountain bike rentals and tours, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, spider web, accommodations, spa & wellness center, festivals and special events.

Loon Mountain is one of New England’s major year-round attractions featuring NH’s longest scenic Skyride.

LOON MOUNTAIN Rte. 112/Kancamagus Highway, 60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-8111 www.loonmtn.com Gondola rates: Adult $17; Junior (age 6-12) $12; 5 & Under free; Seniors 65+ $15; Aerial Forest Adventure Park Adult $51; Junior $41. Rates subject to change. Season: Weekends May23–June 14; daily June 20–October 12.

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Home of New Hampshire’s

Longest Gondola Skyride

Aerial Forest Adventure Park

“The kids rated this day

2 thumbs way up!”

“Awesome views!!!”

“So much to do!”

For more information, see page 12.

Make it happen.

LoonMtn.com • 800-229-LOON 3 miles from Exit 32 off I-93 • Lincoln, NH 03251

ONE PASS

All-Day Adventure

14 White Mountains ATTRACTIONS Journey to the center of the earth and discover our NEW forest adventure trail, bird cage overlook, treehouse and suspension bridge. Follow the Lost River to explore jagged rock walls, gigantic boulders, rock-strewn glacial caves, and cascading waterfalls.

Complete your experience by panning for fossils and gemstones or a stroll through the nature garden and gift shop. See why Lost River Gorge is considered one of New Hampshire’s greatest natural wonders.

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves: Journey to the center of the earth on a great adventure for all ages.

LOST RIVER GORGE & BOULDER CAVES 1712 Lost River Rd., / Rte. 112, N. Woodstock 03262 603-745-8031 www.LostRiverGorge.com n Adults $18; age 4-12 $14; age 1, 2 or 3 free. n Season: May 9-Oct. 18; Tickets sold in May, June, Sept. & Oct. 9 am-4 pm; July & Aug. 9 am-5 pm. Any cave can be bypassed. Proper footwear and outdoor clothing recommended. Picnic area available. Call for Wednesday and weekend Evening Lantern Tours. Note: Prices subject to change.

Open rain or shine.

The legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road ... America’s original man-made attraction! The timeless and dramatic beauty of the Presidential Range and the highest peak in the Northeast is yours to enjoy when you drive yourself or take a comfortable, two-hour guided tour to the summit of Mt. Washington.

Adventure can be found along the 7.6 mile Auto Road with five different ecological zones to explore.

At the 6,288-foot summit enjoy panoramic views spanning distant mountains and valleys or experience the world-famous weather extremes that Mount Washington is so well known for!

Mt. Washington Auto Road: See it to believe it!

MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD 1 Mount Washington Auto Road/Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581 603-466-3988 www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com Car & driver $26; Motorcycle & operator $16; each add’l. adult $8; Age 5-12 $6; Under 5 free. Guided tour: adult $35; Seniors (62+) & military $30; age 5-12 $15; Under 5 free.

Season: mid-May to late Oct. (weather permitting).

Ride to the top of Mount Washington on the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway—built in 1869.

Choose to step aboard new eco-friendly biodiesel or historic coal-fired steam locomotives for a thrilling ride to New England’s highest peak. This 3-hour round-trip adventure now includes more time at the summit and free admission to the new Observatory Museum. On-board guided tour provides an entertaining narrative. Truly a unique vacation experience and must-do when in the White Mountains. Marshfield Base Station features great views, a museum, restaurant and gift shop.

The experience of a lifetime: The Mount Washington Cog Railway

THE MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY Base Station Road, Marshfield Station. 6 miles off Rt. 302, near Bretton Woods. 603.278.5404 www.thecog.com Adults (13+) $68 (steam train $73); Seniors (65+) $63 (seniors steam $68); Children (4-12) $39; 3 and under free on adult lap. Season: specials, train schedule, and advance ticket purchase avail. online. Open late April – November.

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CLIMB...to the highest peak in the Northeast on the world’s first mountainclimbing cog railway!

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NEW...more time at the summit including FREE admission to the Weather Museum!

NOW...choose eco-friendly biodiesel or steam trains.

For more information, see page 14.

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Find Tickets, Schedule, Special Trains Discounts & Events at THECOG.COM

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE RECOMMENDED

BASE STATION RD, MARSHFIELD STATION, NH • 800-922-8825 (6 MI. FROM RT 302 & BRETTON WOODS, NH) • OPEN 4/25/15-11/29/15

16 White Mountains ATTRACTIONS A Family Adventure Since 1922. Self-guided cave tours, Nature Trails, Waterfowl and Animal Exhibits, Maple Sugar Museum, the Glacial Boulder Maze, Klondike Mines, and the Polar Mining Expedition Sluice. Experience Nature at her finest. Enjoy the peaceful woodland setting for an hour or a day.

Flat-soled walking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended. “Bring your own” Picnic Area.

Polar Caves Park: A family adventure since 1922

POLAR CAVES PARK Off I-93, Exit 26, 705 Rte. 25 in Rumney 03266 603-536-1888 www.polarcaves.com n Admission: Self-Guided tours Ages 11+ $16.50; Ages 4-10 $11.50; under 4 free. Discount Admission tickets can be purchased online if purchased at least a day in advance.

Season: Open Daily May 2-Oct 18. Will reopen weekends after Oct. 18th for guided tours only, weather permitting.

Call for more information

EnJOY exciting rides & entertaining shows, gingerbread cookies & ‘elfabet’ elves, Santa & his reindeer.

Get refreshed in our HoHoH2O water park and JOYride water slides. One of the Top 25 Amusement Parks - US (TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards) – the only New England park on the list! One low admission includes all features for the entire day, including parking, strollers and more. A tradition, from our family to yours, for over 60 years. Pure Joy. Family Style.

Santa’s Village: Pure Joy. Family Style.

SANTA’S VILLAGE 528 Presidential Highway (Rte. 2) Jefferson 03583 603-586-4445 www.santasvillage.com Adults and children $30. Seniors $28. Ages 3 & under FREE. Admission includes all rides and shows. Enter within 3 hours of closing and return another day free. Seasons: Weekends Memorial Day to Fathers Day, then daily through Labor Day. Weekends during Fall and at Christmas.

Story Land is the children's theme park where fairy tales come to life. Enjoy 22 wonderfully themed rides including our newest attraction: Roar-O-Saurus a oneof-a-kind wooden roller coaster that offers children of all ages the experience and memory of riding their first 'big' coaster! Making more memories than ever!

Story Land; a family favorite for over 60 years!!

STORY LAND 850 NH Rt.16, Glen 03838 603-383-4186 www.storylandnh.com n $31.99; ages 1 & 2 are free.

Includes unlimited rides & shows. n Season: Weekends Memorial Day to mid-June; then daily mid-June through Labor Day; then weekends through Columbus Day. Hours: open 9:30 am-6 pm in July and August; 9:30 am-5 pm in May, June, Sept. and Oct. Open rain or shine.

Story Land: Where Fantasy Lives!

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For more information, see page 16.

Every day is like a story you’ll remember forever!

Write your own tale of adventure with a day at Story Land! Scream aboard our unforgettable new coaster, Roar-A-Saurus. Meet real-life storybook characters.

Feel the exhilaration of our exciting rides. Take aim with a water cannon. Every moment is an unforgettable chapter in your book of fun family memories.

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18 White Mountains ATTRACTIONS The Whale’s Tale Water Park recently voted Best in Class Waterpark by Aquatics International Magazine.

Ride the New Poseidon’s Voyage which takes water slides to the next level of excitement. Feel the floor go out from under your feet as you race over 50 feet to the splash pool below—if you dare. Not a thrill seeker?

There is absolutely something for everyone to enjoy.

Toddlers, Children, Teens, Young Adults and Adults of all ages keep busy on a wide variety of industry leading attractions. Slide, swim and splash your way through our world class waterpark and don’t forget to catch the Beachside Bash on the waveside stage.

The Whale’s Tale—New England’s Favorite Water Park!

WHALE’S TALE WATER PARK 481 DW Highway (Rte. 3), I-93 Exit 33, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8810 whalestalewaterpark.net n All day $35; under 3: $5; over 70 free. Free tube usage. Call, click or like us on Facebook for daily specials.

Season: June 10-25, 10 am-4 pm; June 26-Aug. 30, 10 am6 pm; Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 11 am-5 pm. Group Rates/Private Functions and Catering are available.

“#1 Scenery in the East.” (SKI Magazine) Experience New Hampshire’s ZipRider and soar ½-mile over trees, trails and the Peabody River at speeds up to 45 mph! Then leisurely ride the Wildcat Express Gondola Skyride to the 4,000+ foot summit of Wildcat Mountain. Views of Mt. Washington, Tuckerman Ravine, and Presidential Range offer memories, a unique picnic, and great photo opportunities. Explore and learn about natural surroundings of Wildcat Mountain located 100% on U.S National Forest land. Café, 9-hole lift-serviced disc golf, special events available all summer.

Wildcat Mountain: Legendary scenery and views!

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch 03846 888-SKI WILD www.skiwildcat.com Gondola: Adults $15; ages 6–12 $10; 5 & under free. ZipRider: All ages: $20. n Season: (weather permitting): Weekends only 10 am to 5 pm beginning midJune and September through Columbus Day. Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm July through Labor Day.

Your BEST vacation value!

2015 White Mountains Attractions Value Pass

Two tickets to each of these 17 great Attractions in New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains!

Alpine Adventures • Attitash Mountain Resort • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram • Clark’s Trading Post Conway Scenic Railroad • Cranmore Mountain Resort • The Flume Gorge • Hobo Railroad Loon Mountain • Lost River Gorge • Mount Washington Cog Railway • Mt. Washington Auto Road Polar Caves Park • Santa’s Village • Story Land • The Whale’s Tale Waterpark • Wildcat Mountain

The cost for each Value Pass is just $349 (total value over $1,100) and quantities are limited.

Value Passes are valid for standard admissions during the 2015 season, are transferable, but are not refundable or for resale. A full fee is required for add-ons or special event admissions.

Value Passes are available at the WMA Visitor Center on Rte. 112 (I-93 Exit 32) in North Woodstock, NH, and can also be purchased online at visitwhitemountains.com For more information, call 603-745-8720 or 800-346-3687.

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The Original Summer Fun Spot • • • • • • • • • • •

The NEW ZipTour Mountain Coaster Alpine Slides Waterslides Horseback Riding Mountain Biking EuroBungy Trampoline Scenic Chair Ride Climbing Wall Big Airbag Slacklines

Soar high above our trails and tree canopy from the summit of Bear Peak to the base of Attitash Mountain on the rider-controlled ZipTour, including the longest single zip span in the contiguous United States.

Enjoy the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster or experience North America’s longest Alpine Slide. Attitash is also home to guided Horseback Rides, Cross-Country and Lift-Serviced Downhill Mountain Biking, Slacklines, a free fall Airbag Jump and the only Outdoor Waterpark in the Mt. Washington Valley. Visit Attitash this summer and discover New Hampshire’s original summer fun spot.

Route 302, Bartlett, NH – 800.223.SNOW • attitash.com

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The White Mountains have long been known for their natural splendor, outdoor recreation and high quality attractions. There comes a point on your journey when, as you leave behind the hustle and bustle and distant, lofty peaks begin to appear, the anticipation of all the fun and relaxation that awaits will have you smiling.

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From Holderness north to Lincoln, and west to the Connecticut River, this region is a gateway to the White Mountains, which come into view as I-93 eases into Plymouth. This is a bustling university town where, depending on the season, you can take in collegiate football, a play or concert at the Silver Center for the Arts or explore the shops and restaurants on Main Street.

where a wooden boardwalk takes you through glacial caves created 50,000 years ago when the continental glacier crawled south through New Hampshire. As it thawed, huge blocks of granite cracked and fell and came to rest in a tumble of nooks and caverns. Above ground is a maple sugar shack, a rock garden, fallow deer, and ducks who enjoy handouts from visitors.

Just a few miles west of Plymouth, on Route 25, is the town of Rumney and Polar Caves Park. This is a great attraction for children and their parents,

Leaving Plymouth and continuing north on I-93, sweeping views of the Sandwich Mountain Range and the first soaring peaks come into view.

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Swing off the Interstate at Exit 29 and spend some time exploring the sights along Route 49, a scenic road that winds through Campton and Thornton, before it ends in Waterville Valley.

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First settled in the 1760s, Waterville adopted its full name, Waterville Valley, in 1967. This town at the end of the road is embraced by a circle of mountains, which has made it a friendly, inviting and self-contained resort community.

The bustling center of life here is Town Square, home to a mix of restaurants, shops, an ice skating rink and an adventure center, and everything is within walking distance.

STROLL ACROSS THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE OVER LOST RIVER GORGE.

The town was also the summer home to Hans and Margret Rey, who created the endearing and enduring character, Curious George. Today, you can visit the Curious George Cottage, which honors the passions of the Reys, including their love of history, nature, gardening and adventure.

Visitor Center is between the two towns, just off Exit 32 of Interstate 93, and it’s a great place to get information and advice from the knowledgeable staff at the information desk. There are also displays about the region, brochures, maps, restrooms, and a gift shop.

The Reys also wrote and illustrated The Stars, one of the definitive books on astronomy—they found the Waterville Valley skies dark enough that constellations were clearly visible for their work. The town has taken steps to preserve that dark and special sky and if stargazing is your passion, bring your telescope.

The White Mountains Trail begins here, a 100-mile National Scenic Byway loop road filled with mountain vistas, attractions, railroads, picturesque notches and lively communities along the way. Available for purchase or download is the White Mountains Audio Tour—stop by the White Mountains Visitor Center to purchase. But before you set out, plan to spend some time visiting Lincoln and Woodstock.

As you journey through Campton, Thornton and Waterville Valley, you are in the White Mountain National Forest and in these communities you can find a network of trails for all abilities, which offer beautiful vistas of this corner of the White Mountains.

Back on I-93, it’s a short ride to the communities of Lincoln and Woodstock. The White Mountains IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS, EVEN THE ROADS LESS TRAVELED OFFER SPECTACULAR VIEWS.

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indicates that a Visitor or Welcome Center is located in this town.

Lincoln is home to six attractions: Alpine Adventures, Clark’s Trading Post, The Flume Gorge, Loon Mountain, Hobo Railroad and the Whale’s Tale Water Park.

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Since 1928, the Clark family has welcomed visitors to enjoy their unique Clark’s Trading Post and theme park, which includes trained bear shows, displays of Americana and a steam engine train ride, which ventures into the world of The Wolfman.

Read all about

the Puglisi family’s adventure at Clark’s Trading Post. It’s online at whitemts.us/nhclarks

ADVENTURE SEEKERS ENJOY THE AERIAL FOREST PARK AT LOON MOUNTAIN.

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of the state’s largest ski areas. Once the snow melts, the resort becomes a summer adventure center, featuring an Aerial Forest adventure park, a zipline, climbing walls, mountain biking and hiking trails. Its Gondola Skyride is the longest in New Hampshire—check out the glacial caves and views at the top of the mountain. For three days every September, Loon Mountain, like the mythical village of Brigadoon, transforms itself into a wee bit of Scotland, hosting the annual New Hampshire Highland Games.

From its headwaters high in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River flows through Lincoln and Woodstock into the Pemigewasset River. The Hobo Railroad follows the river along an historic rail line that was built in 1846, connecting the towns with the outside world. Today, The Hobo is a favorite excursion for families, who enjoy the scenic ride, the colorful conductors and, of course, a Hobo Picnic Lunch.

Located on Main Street in Lincoln, Alpine Adventures offers high-flying fun for altitude enthusiasts at the “Thrillsville” Aerial Fun Park featuring the BigAirBag stunt jump as well as year-round Zipline adventures and one-of-a-kind “Safari” Off-Road tours.

On a hot summer’s day, Whale’s Tale Waterpark is a favorite place to cool off. Voted “Best in Class Water Park in America”

by Aquatics International Magazine, Whale’s Tale has thrilling slides and plunges, a wave pool, and lazy and relaxing river drifting. Don’t miss the excitement of Shipwreck Island and Poseidon’s Voyage, too.

From Main Street in Lincoln, you’ll see two of the ski slopes which are part of Loon Mountain, one

Just up the road from the water park is The Flume Gorge and Visitor Center. This is a natural place

IT’S ALWAYS THRILLING ON AN ALPINE ADVENTURES OFF-ROAD SAFARI TOUR.

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THE HOBO RAILROAD INVITES YOU TO ENJOY A BIT OF “NATURE BY RAIL”

to start your visit to Franconia Notch, and the Visitor Center includes displays, information, and a free 20-minute movie about The Notch and the surrounding area.

Plan to spend some time in the pleasant village of North Woodstock, where you can grab a local brew made at the Woodstock Inn and Brewery, a quart of locally-made maple syrup at Fadden’s General Store and, just a few steps off Main Street, in Cascade Park, dip your toes in the Pemigewasset River. On Saturday night, spread a blanket in Soldiers Park and enjoy the band playing at the historic bandstand.

From Main Street, head west on Route 112, a beautifully scenic drive that will take you through an unspoiled stretch of the White Mountain National Forest until its terminus at US Route 10 in Haverhill.

The New Hampshire Highland Games The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival is the largest Scottish cultural celebration in the Northeast. Presented

by The New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans, this three day event starts on the third Friday of each September and includes Highland Dance & Music, Scottish Heavy Athletics, Sheep Dog Trials, Vendor Villages and much more!

Be a part of the NH Highland Games with NH Public Radio’s Sean Hurley at

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About 7 miles out of North Woodstock, you will come to Kinsman Notch and Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves. Once known as New Hampshire’s “second” natural wonder (the Old Man of the Mountain was first!) Lost River Gorge has drawn visitors for more than a century. A board-

walk takes you through the gorge, where you can be mesmerized by the flow of water as it appears and disappears among the boulder caves.

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As you continue west through Kinsman Notch, a section of the Appalachian Trail crosses the road, on its way from Stone Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail here is relatively close to North Woodstock, and many thru-hikers make their way into town for mail and supplies. Stop at the trailhead and learn about the remarkable story of the 1942 crash of a B-18 bomber on nearby Mount Waternomee and how an entire community rushed up the mountainside to save the crew.

On the other side of the trailhead is Beaver Pond, a favorite spot of many longtime visitors to the region. Beautiful at any time of year, it is especially so on spring nights when the peepers come out, and in the fall when the colorful foliage seems to spill down the steep slopes of Kinsman Notch and into the water.

Toward the end of Route 112, the road follows the flow of the Wild Ammonoosuc River, where you can see folks panning for gold! It’s not exactly the California Gold Rush, and as far as we know

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Follow the Lost River to discover the beauty of Paradise Falls, see what’s cooking in Devil’s Kitchen, and conquer the infamous Lemon Squeezer. At the top of the gorge you’ll explore a forest adventure trail, suspension bridge, treehouse, and a bird cage overlook that provides visitors with a bird’s eye view of scenic Kinsman Notch.

STROLL ACROSS THE BATH COVERED BRIDGE

nobody has struck it rich yet, but they do find enough flecks to keep them coming back for more! Hey, you never know …

At the end of the road, US Route 302 is before you.

Turn left and head to Woodsville or right to head toward Bath and points east.

The center of Bath is postcard-pretty, with a little town common surrounded by a church, post office, a covered bridge and a historic shop.

The Brick Store is recognized as being America’s oldest continuously operated general store. You can spend some time at the store, where the offerings from its smokehouse include smoked summer sausage and hunks of Rat Trap wheel cheese. Grab a sandwich and sit on the porch for a perfect summer moment.

Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch offers a close encounter with some spellbinding White Mountain scenery, and for generations, visitors have driven, walked, hiked, biked and climbed the Notch’s nine mile length to see it.

THE FLUME GORGE

Several of New Hampshire’s well-known attractions— including Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, The Basin, and Profile and Echo Lakes—call the Notch home. And until its collapse in 2003, the iconic Old Man of the Mountain kept a vigilant watch over Franconia Notch.

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At the south end of the Notch is the Flume Gorge, one of the region’s most popular natural attractions, and a truly great place to cool off on a hot summer day. Visitors stroll between towering granite walls on sturdy boardwalks through the deep, narrow chasm as the Flume Brook thunders below.

The Flume Visitor Center provides a wealth of information about the State Park and its discovery and history—don’t miss it!

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A Brief Guide to New Hampshire’s Craft Beer Scene

New Hampshire’s long history of brewing beer dates back to 1635, so we’re pretty good at it! Some of the best breweries in New England can be found right here in the White Mountains. Our artisanal breweries, microbreweries and brew pubs produce a diverse array of handcrafted beer with an emphasis on brewing techniques and flavor. So what’s the difference between the three? A brewery is an establishment in which the brewing of beer or other malt liquors takes place.

A microbrewery focuses on exotic or high quality beer, producing fewer than 15,000 barrels annually. A brew pub brews its beer for sale on and off premises and is typically combined with a restaurant. Each offers a unique experience, so drop in and raise a pint.

Cheers!

A number of exceptional craft brewers call the White Mountains region home. These include: Woodstock Inn & Brewery (see listing p. 36) North Woodstock n www.woodstockinnnh.com Schilling Beer Company (see listing p. 59) Littleton n www.schillingbeer.com

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Business Listings WHITE MOUNTAINS VISITOR CENTER

Information Services

Activities & Adventures

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce 603-745-6621 Your BaseCamp of the White Mountains!

Lodging, attractions, events, and area information available on our website or at our office located on Main Street in North Woodstock. See ad pg. 28. lincolnwoodstock.com

Woodstock Brewery 135 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-3951 or 800-321-3985 New Hampshire’s Premier Brewery. Our ales are meticulously handcrafted using premium hops and grains to create a wide selection of award-winning brews. Each unique recipe is inspired by the characteristics of the neighboring White Mountains and local flavor.

Brew tours daily, reserve online. Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery offers 39 rooms, legendary dining, two pubs, entertainment and outdoor patio. Reserve your next event in our stunning 170-seat function suite. www.WoodstockInnBrewery.com

Pemigewasset Valley Chamber of Commerce 603-726-3804 Your front porch to NH’s White Mountains! www.pemivalley.com Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce 603-536-1001 Promoting the greater Plymouth area as a unique place to live, work and play. www.plymouthnh.org Ski NH 800-88-SKI-NH Plan your next NH ski trip or summer mountain adventure. Resort information for alpine and cross-country ski areas, deals, conditions, events, other activities and more. Find it all here at www.SkiNH.com White Mountains Attractions Visitor Center 603-745-8720 or 800-346-3687 Our Visitor Center, located of I-93 Exit 32, is open 7 days a week—stop in for travel assistance, FREE maps, brochures and NH Gifts. www.VisitWhiteMountains.com

Major Attractions see pages 8-18 Alpine Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-9911 Clark’s Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-8913 Hobo Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-2135 Loon Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-8111 Lost River Gorge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-8031 Polar Caves Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-536-1888 Whale’s Tale Water Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-8810

History & Culture Museum of the White Mountains 34 Highland St., Plymouth 03264 603-535-3210 Visit and learn why this region has and continues to attract tourists, scientists, artists and others. Preview our online collections, exhibitions and catalogues. Admission is free. Closed on Mondays. Tue.,Th., Fri 10a-5p and Wed. 10a-7p. Sat-Sun 12p-5p. go.plymouth.edu/mwm Fadden’s General Store 109 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-8371 Authentic, old fashioned general store, family-owned since 1896! On site maple sugar house, 6 time winner of “Best Maple Syrup in New Hampshire.” Groceries, souvenirs, and the area’s largest selection of maple syrup and maple sugar products. Onsite museum filled with maple syrup-making artifacts, old photographs, antique store paraphernalia & area memorabilia. www.nhmaplesyrup.com

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Authentic General Store featuring maple syrup, maple candy, specialty mixes, clothing and NH souveniers.

See listing page 37

Open Seven Days a Week Breakfast and Lunch 5:30am to 2:30pm

109 Main Street No. Woodstock, NH 603-745-8371

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Sports & Recreation Dirtventures and Sledventures 514 US Rte. 3., Lincoln 03251 603-238-2571 A great ATV or Snowmobile adventure based on your level of riding ability. Sure to be an exciting adventure on wheels or tracks with friendly service, all necessary gear and professional guides. www.nhdirtventures.com or www.nhsledventures.com

Windy Ridge Orchard & Christmas Tree Farm, LLC 1775 Benton Rd., North Haverhill 03774 603-787-6377 Family destination! Pick your own Blueberries & Apples.

Cut your own Christmas trees. Gift Shop, Cider House Café and Seven Birches Winery. Nature trails & farm animals. Open July-Dec. www.windyridgeorchard.com WHERE CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION MEETS THE WHITE MOUNTAINS. CHARYL REARDON

Fired on the Mountain 264 Main St. #13, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8205 A paint your own pottery studio. We are a great place for family fun while on vacation or for locals to be creative!!! www.facebook.com/firedonthemountain Pemi Valley Moose Tours Rte. 112, Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-2744 Take a 3-hour evening moose tour (average 98% success rate).

Sure to be fun for the whole family! Please call for details and times! www.moosetoursnh.com Ski Fanatics Off I-93 Exit 28, Campton 03223 603-726-4327 An outdoor fun center with shuttle and rental service for canoes and kayaks on the Pemigewasset River. "Paddle The Pemi." And a full serivce ski and snowboard shop with top quality rentals and highly skilled service team. www.skifanatics.net Waterville Valley Adventure Center Town Square, Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-4666 Bike rentals for use on over 50km of mountainside trails as well as roads in Waterville Valley. Lift service at Snow’s Mountain. Retail and repairs also available at this location.

White Mountain Motorsports Park Rte. 3, North Woodstock 03262 603-745-6727 6 divisions of Stock Car Racing Saturday Nights May-September. Featuring Late Models, Dwarfs, Strictly Stocks, Strictly Minis & Kids Trucks. Snack bar on site.

See Events section for dates/times. www.whitemtnmotorsports.com

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Theatre, Music & the Arts Jean’s Playhouse and the Papermill Theatre Co. 603-745-2141 or 603-745-6032 Award winning Broadway musicals and Children’s Theatre in new, state of the art Theatre. For schedule/tickets, visit jeansplayhouse.com New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln 03251 603-229-1975 800-358-7268 Largest Scottish Festival in the Northeast.

World-class music, competitions, and activities for the whole family. Children under 14 are free with accompanying adult. www.nhscot.org New Hampshire Music Festival 603-238-9007 The NH Music Festival is a nonprofit organization founded in 1952 providing a 6-week summer series of orchestra, chamber music, pops and family concerts . www.nhmf.org

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ELLEN EDERSHEIM

CHILDREN OF ALL AGES LOVE FEEDING THE DEER AT POLAR CAVES PARK

Swimming …

Bastin’s Pool on Rte. 175, Thornton Gore Road in Thornton.

Lady’s Bathtub, off Rte. 112, east of Lincoln.

Staple Rock, Rte. 175/Eastside Rd., Woodstock.

Cascade Park, Main St., North Woodstock.

Swiftwater River, 2 miles east of the junction of Rtes. 112 & 302.

Riverside Park, Rte. 25 in Wentworth.

… and Picnicking

At Loon Mountain on Rte. 112 / Kancamagus Highway.

Fay Wayside on Rte. 3N in North Woodstock.

Cascade Park in North Woodstock.

Staple Rock, Rte. 175/Eastside Rd., Woodstock.

Wildwood Picnic Area in Kinsman Notch, nine miles west of Lincoln on Rte. 112.

Various locations in Franconia Notch State Park.

Retail & Shopping The Abbey Cellars I & II 78 Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-WINE Specialty shops offering a wide selection of imported/ artisanal foods, libations, cigars, beers and wines. For more information visit www.abbeycellars.net

The Brick Store Rte. 302, Bath 03740 800-964-2074 A genuine old-fashioned general store that dates back as far as 1790. Get distinctive New England specialties, including our own smokehouse meats and cheese, homemade fudge, gift packs and gift baskets, maple syrup, clothing, weathervanes and much more. www.thebrickstore.com Chutters 165 Main Street, Lincoln Square Plaza, Lincoln 03251 603-728-6144 Discover the sweet life! Chutters is where the air is delicious with mouth-watering scents of candy and fresh made fudge. Something for candy lovers young and old in a lively, fun-filled atmosphere. www.chutters.com Encore Thrift Store 264 Main St., Depot Center, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3364 Come shop over 7000 sq. ft. of clothing, household items, sporting gear, furniture, toys and more. We are known as one of the cleanest and most organized thrift stores in NH. Come see for yourself!

Fadden’s General Store 109 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-8371 Authentic, old fashioned general store, family-owned since 1896! On site maple sugar house, 6 time winner of “Best Maple Syrup in New Hampshire”. Groceries, souvenirs, and the area’s largest selection of maple syrup and maple sugar products. Onsite museum filled with maple syrup-making artifacts, old photographs, antique store paraphernalia & area memorabilia. www.nhmaplesyrup.com

34 Kancamagus Collectables 40 Kancamagus Hwy., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-0915 Large selection of T-Shirts & Sweatshirts, NH Maple syrup & candy. Free antique car museum.

KS Market (Mobil) Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-3572 Self-serve car wash. Camping, RV, and auto supplies. Dump station.

Fresh coffee, snacks, groceries, beer/wine, prepaid phone cards, gift cards and souvenirs.

League of NH Craftsmen 603-643-5050 Hanover Retail Gallery, offering fine handcrafted items, Made by Hand Here, classes and much more. www.nhcrafts.org The Mountain Wanderer Map & Bookstore Rt. 112, Main St., Lincoln 03251 800-745-2707 Offering a full line of outdoors and travel maps and guides. www.mountainwanderer.com Peaked Moon Farm Store and Bakery Lincoln Village Shops, Lincoln 03251 603-348-2343 Farm Fresh meat, dairy, eggs, maple syrup, honey.

Homemade bakery items using only the finest local ingredients. In season (May-Oct) produce from Peaked Moon Farm. “Lincoln’s Original Farmers Market.” www.peakedmoonfarm.com Rodgers Ski & Sport Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-8347 Loon Valley’s Premier Gold Medal Shop. Largest selection of ski equipment and apparel in northern New England.

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Knowledgeable staff, quality service. Home of “Mothership” Snowboard Shop. Extensive fleet of ski & snowboard Rentals, Demos. “Best Tune-Ups in Town”.

Summer bike and kayak sales and service. Watch for our Annual Fall Tent Sale! www.rodgersskiandsport.com Sport Thoma Rte. 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8151 Consistently one of NH’s premier ski, snowboard, and outdoor retailers. We offer the very best in product lines and latest technology in ski/snowboard tuning, a tremendous Demo Fleet of skis and snowboards and an extensive line of outdoor equipment and clothing. and summer/fall Bicycle Rentals. www.sportthoma.com.

Waterville Valley Town Square Exit 28 off I-93. 6 Village Road, Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-8175 An assortment of shops offering gifts, apparel, souvenirs, jewelry, books, toys, candles and more. Adjacent to numerous restaurants, ice arena, bike rentals, pond and beach, excellent hiking and snowshoetrails, Nordic Center. www.waterville.com

Business Services Daydreams Hair and Nail Studio 264 Main St., Depot Plaza, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8200 Planning a Wedding in NH’s beautiful White Mountains?

Give us a call, we specialize in Men & Women’s Haircuts, Updo’s, Colors, Foils, Perms, Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Body Waxing, Ear Piercing and Make-Up.

Join us year-round and enjoy the wealth of wonderful family attractions in the magnificent White Mountains.

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123 Main Street, Lincoln NH 03251 603-745-3838 • www.egpzza.com

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AERIAL VIEW OF THE TOWNS OF LINCOLN AND WOODSTOCK

Loon Mountain Ministry We are a non-denominational church that offers an outdoor worship service atop beautiful Loon Mountain.

Whether summer or winter services offer breathtaking views, engaging music and spiritually uplifting messages. www.loonmtnministry.com

Lincoln Resales by SellMyTimeshareNow Offering affordable by-owner vacation ownership opportunities at popular resorts in Lincoln such as InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook. Visit our website or speak with one of our specialists today to save 70% off resort pricing. www.SellMyTimeshareNow.com

Mountainside Guide PO Box 345, Plymouth 03264 603-728-9210 We are a weekly publication servicing the communities of the Western White Mountains emphasizing local interests, business, outdoors, entertainment, dining, events and more. www.mountainsideguidenh.com

Polimeno Realty 137 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 866-359-8289 Serving the real estate and business brokerage needs of the Western White Mountains area for 20 years!

Residential, vacation, commercial and business sales … as well as year round, seasonal and self-storage leasing.

A true, full service real esate company at your service. www.polimenorealty.com

Real Estate Alpine Lakes Real Estate 2 offices (2 agents in each office) at 78 Main St., Lincoln, and 346 NH Rte. 49, Campton. 800-926-5653 We’ve helped thousands of people find that one special house, condominium or piece of land, where time stands still, the spirit is complete and smiles abound. For more than 20 years, we’ve lived our dream of ensuring the process of finding the property of your dreams is fun and easy. www.AlpineLakes.com

Re/Max in the Mountains 264 Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-8300 Welcome to the White Mountains! Whether in Lincoln or Woodstock, the Franconia Notch region or the Lakes area, we have the expertise and knowledge to help you through any real estate transaction. www.remaxinthemountains.com

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36 Riverwalk at Loon Mountain 49 Main St., Lincoln 03251. 603-728-6205 A new luxury resort in Lincoln located at the base of the South Peak of Loon Mountain on the banks of the Pemigewasset River. RiverWalk will bring back the feel of the “grand hotels” of the early 20th century, providing guests with a luxury getaway. For ownership options visit www.riverwalkatloon.com Roper Real Estate 8 Davos Way at Village Condo, Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-3636 Roper Real Estate is committed to providing the finest full-service real estate brokerage for Waterville Valley and the surrounding area. Our goal is to provide professional service with accurate information, skilled analysis and sound real estate advice. www.roperre.com

Dining & Brew Pubs Black Mtn. Burger Co. 264 Main St., Depot Plaza, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3444 Featuring specialty burgers, unique sandwiches, appetizers, salads and our own homemade mac n’ cheese and chili which pair nicely with our selection of micro beers, wine, fresh margaritas and other beverages.

Café Lafayette Dinner Train Rte. 112, North Woodstock 03262 603-745-3500 Recognized as one of the nation’s premier dinner trains, enjoy a unique dining experience far beyond your expectations. Seasonally selected appetizers and entrées are part of your five-course meal cooked to order on board.

Late May-October, dine against a backdrop of everchanging scenery as you travel through the Pemigewasset River valley. www.nhdinnertrain.com

EL Charro Mexican Restaurant Main Street, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3000 Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine for lunch and dinner daily. Try our traditional Mole Poblano, Chile en Nogada, table side Guacamole and fresh Margaritas. Open year round except Christmas and Thanksgiving day.

EL Greco’s Pizza 123 Main Street, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3838 Family-style restaurant, Fresh homemade pizza, calzones, subs, salads and dinners. Great food, Great service and Best prices! www.egpizza.com Enzo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 165 Main St., Rte. 112, Lincoln Square Mall, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8817 NY style pizza, Sicilian pizza, white pizza, subs, deli sandwiches, salad bar and dinners.

GH Pizza Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-6885 Pizza, Subs, Salads. We wish you a happy and safe vacation here in the White Mountains.

Gordi’s Fish & Steak House 260 Main St., Depot Plaza, Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln 03251 603-745-6635 Prime Rib, lobster, fish, steaks, burgers, sandwiches, salads and Kids menu. Our full menu is available in the dining room, pub and for takeout. Great après ski. Reservations Accepted. Serving dinner year round, lunch summer & fall. www.gordisfishandsteak.com

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Cascade Coffeehouse & Café 115 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-2001 NEW EXTENDED HOURS! Sustainable coffee, smoothies, beer, wine, in house baked goods, fresh salads, delicious paninis and wraps, and breakfast. Seasonal patio dining.

Open daily, call for hours. www.cascadecafenh.com Common Man Resturants 10 Pollard Rd., Lincoln 03251 603-745-DINE (3463); 603-745-2001 The Common Man Family of Restaurants— Serving great American fare with flair, honest food at honest prices and “WOW” guest service. Common Man Lincoln: 603-745-3463 Foster’s Boiler Room: 603-536-2764 Italian Farmhouse: 603-536-4536 www.thecman.com Coneheads Supreme / Udderly Delicious Ice Cream Shoppes 104 Main St., North Woodstock & 121 Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-6668 Featuring our very own Homemade Ice Cream, Gelato and Yogurt. Ice Cream factory on-site with free tours. Coneheads: open daily Memorial Day-Labor Day. Udderly Delicious: open mid-April to mid-October. MC/VISA/DISC accepted. www.coneheadsicecream.biz

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Moose Scoops Ice Cream 49 Lake Tarleton Rd., Warren 03279 Conveniently located by the Warren Town Common, we serve locally made Hatchland Farms® soft serve ice cream and over 30 flavors of Maine’s award winning Gifford’s® Hard Ice Cream.

We have t-shirts, souvenirs and many other items. Open May-October. www.moosescoopsicecream.com

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Peg’s Restaurant Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-2740 Serving breakfast and lunch 5:30 am–2:30 pm.

Profile Dining Room and Thunderbird Lounge At the Indian Head Resort, Rte. 3N, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8000 The “Best of Chef” winner. Family dining, casual atmosphere, kid’s menu. Great food! www.indianheadresort.com Texas Toast Eatery & Pig’s Ear BBQ Lincoln Village Shops, Lincoln 03251 603-745-9977 Locally owned and operated restaurant offering homemade comfort food from New England and the South. An open kitchen concept gives guests an inside look at a quality food establishment that takes pride in their product and service.

Truant’s Taverne At the junction of Rtes. 3 & 112, North Woodstock 03262 603-745-2239 A family-friendly restaurant offering creative appetizers, half-pound burgers to signature sandwiches. Truant’s Taverne serves lunch, dinner and munchies for the whole class! Open daily from 11:30 am–9 pm. Late night open until 1 am. www.truantstaverne.com

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EL GRECO’S PIZZA, LINCOLN

Woodstock Station & Brewery 135 Main St., No. Woodstock 03262 603-745-3951 Great taste from a special place! Since 1982. Centered around a renovated train station, we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Extensive menu of freshly prepared items. On-site microbrewery with tours daily, entertainment, seasonal outdoor patio.

170-seat function suite. WoodstockInnNH.com Woodwards Open Hearth Restaurant & Pub Rte. 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8141 Open daily for breakfast and dinner offering a relaxed atmosphere and delicious menu featuring 40+ different entrees including our famous slow roasted prime rib, steaks, seafood and children’s menu.

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1-800-635-8968 • woodwardsresort.com exit 33 off I-93 • Lincoln, New Hampshire

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TWO GREAT FACILITIES offering 142 well-appointed Rooms & Suites seasonal • Open Hearth Restaurant lodging & • Pub with Outdoor Deck meal • Kids Stay & Eat FREE Program packages • Tennis & Racquetball Courts available • Duck & Trout Pond • Next door to Whale’s Tale Water Park!

• Two Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Sauna & Jacuzzi 10% OFF STANDARD RATES • Near all White Mountain Attractions • Function room available for groups of 10–175 summer 2015 free breakfast special watch for details at: woodwardsresort.com/specials-packages/

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441B Route 49, Campton 03223 603-726-3344 www.allmountainrentals.com Professionally Managed Vacation Condos and Homes near Waterville Valley, Loon and Cannon Resorts. Experienced, Local and Knowledgeable to help you find the perfect Vacation. Ski and Stay Packages, Many amenities and Access to Rec Ctrs.

557 US Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8118 • 800-258-8934 www.beaconresort.com Next to Franconia Notch, offering 62 rooms or choose one of our quaint year round cabins. A perfect place to spend your vacation w/units starting at only $89/ night.

Route 112, Lincoln 03251 603-745-9040 • 800-745-6770 www.deerparkresort.com Luxury accommodations with fireplace, deck and kitchen! Amenities include lake, indoor pool, jacuzzi, saunas, tennis, racquetball, Shuttle bus to Loon Mtn., ice skating and more. From $79/night.

12 Vintinner Road, Campton 03223 603-960-9016 www.atthemountains.com Bayside Rentals at the Mountains is your full service rental agency. From slopeside condos to private homes, call us or visit our website today to make your North Country vacation dreams come true.

Route 112, Lincoln 03251-0486 603-745-6700 • 888-589-8112 www.comfortinnloon.com The perfect choice for your 4 season family vacation or romantic getaway. Inroom fireplace & whirlpool. 81 attractive rooms & suites w/ micro. & fridge.

Complimentary breakfast. Packages Available. See ad pg. 34.

Route 112, Lincoln 03251 888-883-2305 discountedcondominiumrentals.com Save up to $20/night off Nordic Inn’s rates! Hotel 1- 2- 3 BD condos with gas fireplace, full kitchen, AC, and WiFi. Health Club w/in & out pools & jacuzzis, saunas, cardio & game rooms. Rates from $79.

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Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8713 www.cozycabins.com Rustic cabins nestled in the trees. Deck and bbq by a clear mtn. stream. 9 nonsmoking cabins, 6 with kitchens, showers only. CCTV, AC, linens, modest kitchen supplies. 2-day deposit required.

Daily rate: $49+ d.o. No Pets.

381 US Rt. 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3661 • 800-762-7275 www.econolodgeloon.com Cozy mountain lodge with brand name standards! Clean, comfortable rooms include in-room Jacuzzis, Free WiFi, Indoor & Outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna.

Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast. From $60.

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476 Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-6623 • 866-983-6686 www.greenvillagecabins.com Clean & relaxing adult atmosphere.

2 person cabins with fireplaces and enclosed porches overlooking the Pemi River. Grills and picnic tables. Open year round with direct access to the snowmobile trail. No pets.

Route 3 North, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8000 • 800-343-8000 www.indianheadresort.com Complete resort facilities, open year round. Outdoor pool/spa open all year, Indoor Pool/spa 98 Resort units, private balconies and 50” HDTV in all units.

Award-winning Profile Dining Room.

Daily Rate: From $99. See ad pg. 27.

Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln 03251 603-745-9900 • 866-469-8222 www.8664myvacation.com Deluxe family resort with spacious 1-3 bedroom suites w/full kitchens, some rooms whirlpool tubs and fireplaces.

In/Out Pools, Sauna, Fitness and Game Rooms. Special Packages. See ad pg. 36.

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MOUNT LIBERTY CABINS & MOTEL

THE MOUNTAIN CLUB ON LOON

Route 112, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3365 • 800-346-4205 www.kancamaguslodge.com Close to area attractions, immaculate lodge with excellent amenities.

Restaurant, Bar, Indoor Pool, Internet, basketball court & Game Room. Members of NH Sustainable Lodging Program. Low Daily Rates.

386 US Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8052 www.mtcoolidgemotel.com Scenic riverbank location with spacious, very clean rooms and cottages on attractively maintained grounds. All rooms smoke free. Heated pool, Free WiFi and mini fridge in room.

Route 112, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3441 • 800-654-6188 www.lodgeresort.com Relax in a condo hotel with a spacious great room & sundeck. Studios and suites with kitchenette, indoor & outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, gameroom, free WiFi. Daily rate: Hotel rooms $90–$139.

Studios, 1-2 BR Suites $115–$219.

Off Rte. 3, 10 Liberty Rd., Lincoln 03251 603-745-3600 • 888-247-5212 www.mtlibertylodging.com Come relax and play on the Pemigewasset River. Motel units with1 and 2 BR, cctv, ac & microfridges. Cabins with kitchenettes, charcoal grills and 1 – 3 BR. All units are smoke free. River access, pond, outdoor pool, play area & campfire rings. Free wifi.

Depot Plaza, Lincoln 03251 603-745-5666 • 800-745-5666 www.loonres.com Private home, condo and townhouse vacation rentals. Select from slopeside Loon to secluded hideaway. 2-5 BR. Kitchens. Fireplaces. Pet friendly and AC available.

Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln, 03251 603-745-2244 • 800-229-STAY www.mtnclub.com Four season slopeside resort hotel on Loon Mountain in the heart of the White Mountains. 234 newly renovated rooms and suites with kitchens, a/c, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, restaurants and lounge. See ad pg. 29.

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Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln, 03251 603-745-2230 • 866-734-2164 www.nordic-inn.com Ideal Base Camp for your White Mountain vacation. Affordable 1, 2, & 3 bedroom condos offering gas fireplace, full kitchen, A/C and WiFi in every unit. Full fitness center with Saunas, In/Out Pools and Spas, Cardio and Game Rooms.

Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-2759 www.profilemotel.com Family owned and operated, clean, lovely motel rooms & cottages w/screened porch, 3-5 bedroom cottages w/kitchen, free WIFI, Satellite TV, HBO, AC, micro & fridges, heated outdoor pool, spacious grounds. Rates from $59.

Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-2267 • 800-527-7596 www.reddoorsmotel.com 30 room motel w/breathtaking mtn. view. Free WiFi, continental breakfast, outdoor heated pool, no pets. All rooms w/CCTV, fridge, AC, heat, hairdryer, coffee maker. Laundry Rm. Open all year. Rates: $55-$120.

Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8341 • 800-766-6835 www.parkersmotel.com Adjacent to Franconia Notch State Park.

30 units, some with balconies and nonsmoking. Some sleep 4–6, 2 & 3-BR units with kitchen avail., CCTV, Free wireless internet, AC. AAA. Rate: $69 to $109 d.o.

Off-season from $49.

Off Rt. 112 & Rt. 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3374 • 800-633-5624 www.riverbankmotel.com Comfort and relaxation await you all year in a quiet riverside location. All units with CCTV, AC, WiFi, some w/ kitchenettes.

Comp. passes to offsite fitness facility.

Onsite Summer heated pool. Rates from $65 d.o. in season. Off season rates avail.

Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln 03251 603-745-3401 • 866-469-8222 www.villageofloon.com 4-season resort features 1-4 bedroom condos with fully-equipped kitchen & fireplace. Directly across to Loon Mt., 4 pools, 12 tennis courts, exercise rm. sauna/ Jacuzzi. From $119. See ad pg. 36.

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Route 3 North, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8323 • 800-865-8323 www.pemicabins.com Cabins, 1 and 2 bedrooms, fireplaces, screened porches overlooking Pemi River and some with kitchens. HBO, Internet, complimentary AM coffee and Pet friendly. Open year round. Rates from $59 d.o.

Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln 03251 603-745-2450 • 888-784-7829 www.rivergreenresort.com Hotel rms. w/Jacuzzi tubs or spacious Jacuzzi suites w/ kitchen, living room, dining area, sundeck & more. AAA rated.

Daily rate: Hotel or Studio: $104-$164; 1-BR condo: $164-$234; 2-BR condo: $214-$314.

Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8141 • 800-635-8968 www.woodwardsresort.com A complete family resort. Attractive landscaped property with a duck and trout pond. 142 rooms and suites, restaurant and pub. Known for customer service. AAA rated. Daily rate: $85–$149 d.o. See ad pg. 38.

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CARRIAGE MOTEL

MONTAUP CABINS

Route 3, North Woodstock 03262 603-745-8549 • 800-684-3543 www.autumnbreezemotel.com All NONSMOKING rooms w/Queen beds, kitchen, tub/showers, AC, CCTV, and phones. Complimentary Coffee.

Open Year Round. Free WiFi. Daily Rate Reasonably Affordable.

Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-2416 • 800-822-7666 www.carriagemotel.com 19 rooms, CCTV, with fridge, private bath and shower, AC. Game room with pool table, video games & fireplace., outdoor pool, lawn games, gas grills & picnic tables by the river. Open May-Oct. WiFi. No pets. Rates: Reasonable.

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THE COMMON MAN INN & SPA

Route 3, North Woodstock 03262 603-745-5615 www.montaupcabins.com Near all attractions & w/in walking distance for shopping, restaurants and night life. Our cozy clean cabins are on the Pemi River, each have their own fire pits, AC & picnic table to sit & relax or swim in pool.

53 South Main St., No. Woodstock 03262 603-745-3890 • 888-777-7813 www.thewildernessinn.com 1912 Craftsman style inn with 7 rooms, family suites, & cottage on Lost River. All private baths, HDTV, free Wifi, central AC, private Jacuzzi, fireplace available. 1st choice in No. Woodstock on Trip Advisor.

Daily rate: $70-$180 incl. gourmet brkfst.

135 Main Street, North Woodstock, 03262 603-745-3951 • 800-321-3985 www.woodstockinnnh.com 39 rooms, modern amenities. Whirlpools, fireplaces avail. Use of nearby pool & health club. Restaurant, two pubs, brewery, entertainment. AAA. Rate $96-$247/ DO includes breakfast. See ad pg. 31.

231 Main Street, Plymouth 03264 603-536-2200 • 866-the Cman www.thecmaninn.com Beautifully renovated 1906 mill with 37 guest rooms and off-site Cabin, some with fireplaces, jetted tubs, heated pool, fitness room, day spa, conference rooms, event halls and Foster’s Boiler Room Restaurant. Daily rates $130-$310.

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PINE VALLEY CABINS

304 Main Street, Plymouth 03264 603-536-2330 www.choicehotels.com Ideal for families & business travelers.

Conveniently located off I-93 Exit 26, close to Plymouth State University. 54 rooms w/ brand name standards. Newly upgraded w/micro/fridge, free wifi, free deluxe continental breakfast.

Exit 29 off I-93, Route 3, Thornton 03285 603-726-3330 • 888-741-0129 www.gilcrestcottages.com “A nostalgic escape from everyday living”, offering storybook cottages and motel units with Pemi River access, in-ground pool, Free WiFi, cable TV and more. Online reservations. Open Year Round - Access to Snowmobile trails.

3466 US Route 3, Thornton 03285 603-960-9276 www.pinevalleycabins.com Situated between Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley. All cabins have kitchens and WiFi and are open year round, cabins well heated for the winter. Fire pits and swimming pool on site. Corridor 11 for snowmobiling is right behind property.

Come and get some cabin fever!

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THE SHAMROCK MOTEL

BLACK BEAR LODGE

GOLDEN EAGLE LODGE

Route 3, Thornton 03285 603-726-3534 • 866-726-3534 www.shamrockmotelnh.com Beautiful country setting with mountain views. Very nice 2-BR cottages with living room and kitchen. Spacious motel room.

Daily Rate: $58-$90, $8 extra person.

23 Black Bear Road Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-4501 • 800-349-2327 www.blackbearlodgenh.com Ideal for families, 1 & 2-bedroom suites, comfortably sleeping 6-8, with kitchens, dining area, sitting area, game room, indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, AC. Rates from $110/room.

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28 Packard’s Road Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-4600 • 888-703-2453 www.goldeneaglelodge.com All the warmth and comfort of home!

Our 1 & 2 bedroom condo units sleep four to six, all have full kitchens, lobby fireplaces. Call or visit our website for the latest specials! See ad pg. 37.

Read what Visitors have to say about us!

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603-236-8311 • 800-GO-VALLEY www.waterville.com Vacation rentals set in a carefully planned pedestrian village in the heart of the White Mtn. Natl. Forest that combines New England charm with a mountain village. Offer hotel room and condo rentals.

NOOTKA LODGE

4982 Dartmouth College Hwy, Woodsville 03785 • 603-747-2418 • 800-626-9105 www.nootkalodge.com Scenic Location at Gateway to White Mt’s & west entrance to Kanc. Hwy. Log units, Jacuzzi rooms & Family suites, mini-fridge, Free WiFi & Phone, hot tub, game room, fitness, pool, meeting room.

Rates: $72-$225 d.o.

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White Mountain National Forest Campgrounds in the West Campton Campground Rte. 49, Exit 28, 2 miles east of I-93. 58 wooded sites.

Flush toilets, showers. Reservable. Base rate $22.

Waterville Valley Campground Off Tripoli Road, Exit 28, 10 miles east of I-93.

25 wooded sites, on the Mad River in Waterville Valley. Reservable. Base rate $18.

Osceola Vista Campground Group Area Off Tripoli Road, Exit 28, 13 miles east of I-93. 13 sites. Group rate $30 and up. Beautiful views. Reservable. $40.

Tripoli Road Dispersed Camping Tripoli Road, Exit 31 off I-93. Roadside dispersed camping area, relaxed quiet hours and no traditional amenities.

Midweek $15, weekend $22.

Russell Pond Campground Off Tripoli Road, Exit 31, I-93. 86 sites on 40-acre mountain pond, flush toilets & showers. Fishing, swimming, hiking. Base rate $24.

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Wildwood Campground Rte. 112, Exit 32, I-93, 9 miles west of Lincoln, near Lost River. 26 wooded sites. Picnic area along Ammonoosuc River. Base rate $18.

Hancock Campground Rte. 112, Exit 32, I-93, 11/2 miles east of Loon Mountain in Lincoln. 58 wooded sites. Flush toilets. On East Branch of the Pemi River. Base rate $24.

Big Rock Campground Rte. 112, Exit 32 I-93, 3 miles east of Loon Mountain in Lincoln. 28 wooded sites, Near Lincoln Woods trailhead.

Base rate $22.

For information regarding these (and other) campgrounds in the National Forest, call 888-CAMPSNH. For more information and reservations, visit www.icampnh.com

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TWIN RIVER CAMPGROUND, COTTAGES & RV PARK

BRANCH BROOK CAMPGROUND

Jct. 112/302, Bath 03740 603-747-3640 www.twinrivernh.com Large open sites, wooded & riverside sites & rustic cabins, hskpg. cottages. Store, htd. pool, laundry, gameroom, 18 Hole Mini Golf, Tubing, 4-Wheeling, CTV, WiFi. Rate: $28+ for 2A & 2C under 18.

Route 49, Campton 03223 603-726-7001 www.campnh.com Full-service camping on 155+ acres with 1.5 mile frontage on Pemi River and beach. 200 sites, E & W or full hook-ups.

Wooded, riverfront, by pond. Restrooms with free showers, store, LP gas.

Daily rate: $30–$50 (2 adults / 3 children).

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GOOSE HOLLOW CAMP & RV PARK

Route 175, Woodstock 03293 603-745-8008 • 800-562-9736 www.koa.com/campgrounds/woodstock Camping Cabins, Deluxe Cabins, Wilderness tenting, groups and Grande' RV sites are seeking your stay at our KOA. We are a pet and child friendly park & would be excited to host your next event.

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Route 112, North Woodstock 03262 603-745-8321 • 800-370-5678 www.lostriver.com Situated between two rivers and surrounded by White Mtn. Nat’l Forest. 100+ spacious wooded sites from $21-$35. E/W sites from $35-$38 and full hookup $41.

Cabins: 1 room $60, 2 room $70.

Route 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8837 www.countrybumpkins.com Open mid-May to mid-Oct. 6 fully equipped heated cabins, CCTV, some w/ kitchen. 45 camp sites for tents/RVs. Daily rate: Cabins $74.95 & up d.o. Camping $25-$31 for 2A.

Burbank Hill Rd., Thornton 03285 603-726-2000 Very well maintained campground with 2000' frontage on the Mad River. Large open grass and shaded sites available.

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Above the notches soar the highest mountains in all of New Hampshire—the great peaks of the Presidential Range. From hiking and mountain biking to whitewater rafting and fine dining, the northern White Mountains has a lot to offer. It truly is a land of scenic splendor.

In other parts of America they are called “passes,” “gaps” or “divides,” but here in New Hampshire, we call the narrow openings between mountains “notches,” because they resemble a V, as if a giant ax notched the mountain landscape. This is the area above the notches—Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch and Pinkham Notch—home to small towns full of charm and character, and outdoor recreation opportunities for all interests: hiking, dog sledding, golfing, fishing, even veranda-sitting at a grand hotel or cozy inn.

Just above Franconia Notch is its namesake town of Franconia, a picturesque village with mountain views just off I-93. Stay on the highway and it will take you to Littleton, recently named

by Fodor’s Travel as having one of America’s Best Main Streets, complete with a covered footbridge over the Ammonoosuc River, a 1798 grist mill renovated into Schilling Beer Co., and Chutters, the world's longest candy counter, stretching 122 feet! Be sure to visit the Pollyanna statue in front of the town library, as Littleton was home to

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You’ll want to make a detour to the lovely little town of Sugar Hill, where you can spend several pleasant hours enjoying pancakes—and a fabulous view—at Polly’s Pancake Parlor, find some of the finest aged cheddar at Harman’s Cheese and Country Store and discover the perfect gift to bring home at the Sugar Hill Sampler.

The communities of Franconia, Easton, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods, Littleton, and Lisbon, join together each June to celebrate the annual blossoming of the lupine flower. The celebration of the Field of Lupine is a regional event that recognizes the beauty of the flowers and their majestic mountain backdrops.

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Eleanor H. Porter, who wrote Pollyanna, and the numerous sequels which came to be known as the “Glad Books.”

Towns & Villages

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Franconia

Gorham

Jefferson

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Lisbon

Littleton

Randolph

Shelburne

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A Visitor or Welcome Center is located in this town.

HARMAN’S—A CLASSIC COUNTRY STORE

The neighboring town of Bethlehem has the distinction of being the highest elevated town east of the Rocky Mountains and here you will find another community suitable for a pedestrian tour. Antique shops, restaurants and even a lovely old theatre, the Colonial, will provide a pleasant afternoon of discovery.

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At the nearby Rocks Estate, stretch your legs on one of the many trails that are part of this historic property, which was the summer retreat of a Chicago businessman a century ago.

look out for everyone’s favorite local denizen, the moose, as well as other wildlife.

However, up on the rock ledge to the left, what appears to be a pachyderm charging out of the woods is really a local landmark, the Elephant’s Head—and he’s not going anywhere!

Bretton Woods is the home of the Omni Mount Washington Resort, where delegates from around the world gathered for the World Monetary Conference in 1944 to help Europe and other countries rebuild after World War II. Today, the distinctive redroofed hotel is still inviting to guests from around the world and its veranda is ideal for relaxing as you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and the stunning mountain views.

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Routes 3 or 302 both bring you to Carroll, although it is better known by the names of a couple of its villages, Twin Mountain and TAKE A RIDE ON THE MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY Bretton Woods.

Across the street at the Ski Area, hotel guests and the public can enjoy the alpine vistas from the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, or go mountain biking or enjoy a scenic chairlift ride.

Bretton Woods is also home to the Mount Washington Cog Railway, which has been climbing the three miles to the summit of its namesake mountain since 1869. A steam train runs daily, usually in the morning, while a fleet of bio-diesel locomotives are the workhorses of the railway.

Just a few miles east, on Route 302, you’ll come to another notch—Crawford. Along the way, keep a

A wonderful side trip from the Twin Mountain area is north to the towns of Jefferson and Whitefield on Routes 3 and 115. These are lovely scenic roads, with views of the Presidential, Pilot and Pliny mountain ranges; they’ll also take you through areas where you’re likely to see a moose.

Along US Route 2 in Jefferson is Santa’s Village, long a children's favorite and recently named one of the Top 25 Amusement Parks in the US by TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards. This is the summer home of the Jolly Old Elf himself and you know he loves all things Christmas. Children can share their wish list with him, visit his reindeer, JoOSSELYNoS GETAWAY LOG CABINS In the White Mountain National Forest

Spacious real Log Cabins Handcrafted log furnishings Ideal for group gatherings or romantic getaways.

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For a bird’s eye view of this part of New Hampshire, drive north on Route 3 from Whitefield to Weeks State Park, at the top of Mount Prospect in Lancaster. This was the summer home of U.S. Sen. John Wingate Weeks, a native son whose love of the White Mountains inspired him to save it. The landmark Weeks Act, passed by Congress in 1911, laid the groundwork for the creation of all our National Forests, including the White Mountains National Forest, which forever preserves the defining beauty of the Granite State.

Presidential and Crescent mountain ranges.

Up and over the hill, Route 2 brings you down into Gorham. When the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad came to town in the 1850s, the town became a tourist destination and it remains so today. Interesting shops, fabulous restaurants and nearby recreation opportunities make it a great place to plan a stay.

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decorate gingerbread cookies, ride over the park on the Skyway Sleigh and cool off in the Ho Ho H2O waterpark.

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More than 150 years ago, the Rev. Thomas Starr King was a frequent visitor to Jefferson because he thought the views were the best of any place in the White Mountains. He penned The White Hills: Their Legends, Landscapes and Poetry in 1859 and Mount Starr King was named for him. (There is also a mountain named for him in Yosemite National Park.)

Jefferson leads to Randolph, an early summer enclave, where visitors of that era built handsome summer cottages from which they entertained and passed the season. Some early adventurers founded the Randolph Mountain Club in 1852 and today its members maintain a 100-mile network of trails, with cabins and shelters located in the

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TAKE A DRIVE ON THE MOUNT WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD

Route 16 south out of Gorham leads to Pinkham Notch and the Mount Washington Auto Road to the top of the highest peak in the northeastern United States. Considered to be the oldest man-made attraction in the United States, the Mount Washington Auto Road climbs 7.6 miles from the base to the 6,288'foot summit. Guests

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“This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” experience at whitemts.us/mwautord may drive their own vehicles or leave the driving to the knowledgeable stage drivers, who provide a lively and entertaining narrative during the ride.

Winter on the Auto Road brings a whole new set of sights and sounds with crisp mountain air, crystal blue skies, and the soft crunch of new snow. The best way to see them is in the one-of-a-kind

9-passenger SnowCoach. A specially constructed all-wheel drive and unique 4-track system delivers you to the world above the tree line for a truly unforgettable experience.

A couple miles down the road, you’ll come to Glen Ellis Falls, a striking 64-foot cascade that is one of New Hampshire’s most popular waterfalls, and well worth a visit. Continuing south on Route 16 will bring you to the Mount Washington Valley.

At the intersection of Routes 2 and 16, a turn to the north takes you to Berlin. The “City that Trees Built,” as it had long been known, has closed the chapter on its tradition of making paper, but that legacy lives on. For a definitive look at the city’s rich history, plan a visit to the Northern Forest Heritage Park, where a logging camp has been re-created and during the summer, guided boat tours are offered on the mighty Androscoggin River. Nearby, outdoor enthusiasts, especially ATV riders, are discovering the miles of trails available to them at the newest state park in New Hampshire, Jericho Mountain.

The Androscoggin River begins its journey to the Atlantic Ocean in Errol and on its way to Berlin,

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of the Trail covers 160.9 miles; with a difficulty rating of 6-10, it’s considered the most challenging portion.

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Hampshire section of the Trail ranges from 400 to 6,288 feet.

ALONG FRANCONIA RIDGE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

there is a stretch of Class IV rapids, the only one in all of New Hampshire. There are outfits that offer guided trips down the Androscoggin—Enriched Learning Center and Raft NH are two of them.

Depending on your sense of adventure, you can conquer the rapids or enjoy a peaceful paddle on quieter sections of the river.

Coleman State Park in Stewartstown has long been a place to wet a line and catch some trout, but now it’s also a place to enjoy the challenge of a ropes course, including a 180-foot zip line, climbing tower and other activities that get your heart racing. This new adventure is brought to you by the Enriched Learning Center, based in Gorham.

See listings on pages 52, 55, 60.

Scenic tours departing daily.

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Let the grand adventure begin at the legendary Omni Mount Washington Resort. Enjoy endless activities indoors and out. Public welcome.

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Schedules and seasonal activities subject to change. Some restrictions may apply. Not available for groups. ©2015 Omni Hotel & Resorts

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Major Attractions see pages 8-18

Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce 961 Main St., Berlin 03570 603-752-6060 Endless land and water trails to explore, both motorized and non-motorized. Experience the supreme panoramic scenic vistas. Relax at the end of your day with superior lodging and dining! www.androscogginvalleychamber.com

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway . . 603-823-8800

Bethlehem Visitors Center 603-869-3409 • 888-845-1957 Bethlehem is center stage to White Mountain recreation. www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce 603-823-5661 A magnificent destination with stunning panoramic views. Enjoy, explore, or relax in all four seasons! Diverse hospitality venues, special events & recreational opportunities from easy fun to the best vertical challenges in the east. See ad on page 28. www.franconianotch.org Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce 2 Union St., Littleton 03561 603-444-6561 An exceptional variety of year-round recreation, lodging, dining and tax-free shopping. www.littletonareachamber.com New Hampshire Grand Explore, unwind, savor, shop and conquer. There’s so much to do in NH’s Grand North! To plan your grand adventure, visit NHGrand.com. See ad on page 59. www.nhgrand.com Twin Mountain Chamber of Commerce 800-245-TWIN Central White Mountain location with all activities surrounding us. See ad on page 59. www.twinmountain.org

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Activities & Adventures Bretton Woods Canopy Tour & Adventure Center 99 Ski Area Rd., Bretton Woods 603-278-4ZIP or 800-258-0330 Part of the Bretton Woods Adventure Center, the year-round Canopy Tour is a high-flying adventure with nine zip lines and spectacular views. In the warmer months, enjoy the great outdoors on the guided West Wall Climb or a Polaris Ranger Ride, plus downhill mountain biking, disc golf and COMPLIMENTARY scenic lift rides! Or test your skills on the indoor Slopeside Climbing Wall located inside the lofty Base Lodge. www.brettonwoods.com The Rocks Estate—North Country Education Center for the Forest Society Rte. 302, Bethlehem 03574 603-444-6228 A historic landmark with a sustainable Christmas tree farm, this 1,400 acre property features beautiful views and extensive trails, and is home of the New Hampshire Maple Experience. Gift shop, bus, school and other tours on natural history. Weddings and events on request.

Open year-round. www.therocks.org

History & Culture Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3330 Open 10 am-4 pm, daily July/August. In Visitors Center, changing exhibits showcase the extensive collection of grand hotel & cottage memorabilia & photographs. www.bethlehemhertiagenh.com

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Franconia Heritage Museum 553 Main St., Franconia 03580 603-823-5000 Browse through a fully furnished 1878 New England farmhouse and view our special exhibits. Open Friday and Saturday 1-4 p.m., Memorial Day thru last weekend in October; other times by appointment. Admission is free; donations are welcome. www.franconianh.org Franconia Iron Furnace Main St., Franconia 03580 603-823-5000 The only blast furnace still standing in New Hampshire can be viewed anytime across the Gale River. A scale model and exhibits are viewable in the Interpretive Center anytime. Free admission. www.franconianh.org/iron-furnace.html

Gorham Historical Society Museum 25 Railroad St., Gorham 03581 603-466-5338 Generally open Tues.–Sat., 10 am-3 pm, early spring–late fall or by arrangement. Call for hours. Admission by donation. 1907 GTRR depot museum with town and railroad history. Model railroad in a boxcar, steam era exhibit, Baldwin steam engine, diesel locomotive, Russell snowplow, caboose and other equipment on display.

The New England Ski Museum 603-823-7177 • 800-639-4181 Set at the base of the Cannon Mountain Tramway, the New England Ski Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of the history of skiing. Open 7 days Memorial Day–Mar. 31, 10 am–5pm. Vintage ski films showing continuously, museum shop. Free admission. www.newenglandskimuseum.org Old Man of the Mountain Museum Located at the base of Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch off I-93 Exit 34B. 603-823-8800 Displays of historic memorabilia and photos related

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The Frost Place 158 Ridge Rd., Franconia 03580 603-823-5510 The Frost Place is beloved poet Robert Frost’s former home converted into a house-museum. A visit includes a tour of the house, a Poetry Trail walk, informational video, and a stunning view from Frost’s former front porch looking out onto the Franconia Ridge and Notch. Open seasonally from May to October; extended hours during fall foliage. www.frostplace.org

RIDE RUDY’S RAPID TRANSIT COASTER

to the care, repair, promotion and loss of the state’s official symbol. Open daily Memorial Day to late October.

Free admission.

Sugar Hill Historical Museum Main St., Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-5336 June 5–October 9 Fri.–Sat. 11 am–2 pm and by appointment. In our carriage barn visit the “Then & Now” displays. Free admission; donations welcome.

Weeks State Park 603-788-4004 On the summit of Mt. Prospect in Lancaster is the summer estate of John Wingate Weeks, the U.S. Congressman who led the charge to establish the Weeks Act of 1911 to create our National Forest system. The hiking trails provide year-round activity for all ages and leads to a spectacular view from the summit.

See listing pages 33 & 56.

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Sports & Recreation The Franconia Inn Activities Center 1172 Easton Road, Franconia 03580 603-823-5542 Offering a wide array of outdoor recreation including warm weather activities like mountain biking, swimming, fishing, tennis, glider rides & horseback riding.

Winter brings popular activities such as snow tubing and ice-skating. Our own cross-country ski center boasts 65 km of woodsy trails. www.franconiainn.com Gorham Moose Tours 69 Main St., Gorham 03581 603-466-3103 Let us take you on a 3 hour tour in one of our comfortable tour buses. Enjoy a guided wildlife adventure on the North Country’s longest running tour. We know just where to find MOOSE! www.gorhammoosetours.org

Great Vermont Corn Maze 1404 Wheelock Rd, Danville VT 05828 802-748-1399 Located just 40 minutes north of Franconia Notch. Open August 1 to mid-October. Come early, spend the day in 16 acres of fun. Named one of the TOP 10 Mazes in America!

New designs, surprises, Kid’s Village, tunnels, bridges, Barnyard Golf and animals. Check out our October Haunted event too. www.vermontcornmaze.com Lancaster Fair 516 Main St., Route 3, Lancaster 03584 603-788-4531 Come to the 145th Lancaster Fair, September 2-7. It’s the best fun-filled family event in northern New Hampshire, featuring agricultural activities, a large midway, 4­-H exhibits, motorized competitions, food, and music.

Parking is free. www.lancasterfair.com Mahoosuc Outdoors 877 Milan Rd., Milan 03588 603-449-6646 Adventure in scenic Milan, NH! Whitewater rafting, horseback trail rides, lodging, dog sledding, and much more to fit all ability levels and adventure needs. New for 2015, Yurts and new outdoor event venue. We’re ready for some year-round fun, are you? www.mahoosucoutdoors.com North Country Climbing Center 2572 US Route 302, Lisbon 03585 603-838-5300 The only full-service indoor climbing gym serving the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We offer year-round climbing on over 6000 square feet of varied terrain for all ages and abilities. www.northcountryclimbing.com

Rafting, Canoeing & Kayaking ELC Outdoors 26 Exchange St., Berlin 03570 & 983 Upton Rd./Route 26 Errol 03579 603-215-0002 Come experience ELC Outdoors with a variety of activities including Whitewater Rafting, Aerial Adventure course, canoe/kayak rentals and tours, and wildlife boat excursions. Adventures for the whole family. Take a Ride on the Wild Side! www.elcoutdoors.com

NORTHERN White Mountains Raft NH 196 Main St., Gorham 03581 603-545-4533 Familyfriendly, Class II-IV whitewater rafting adventures available. Canoe, kayak and river tube rentals are also offered. Be sure to ask about our "Paws and Paddles" package that combines rafting and dog sledding into one adventurous day. www.raftnh.com Still Waters Run Deep Kayaking 376 Coppermine Rd., Monroe 03771 603-638-3017 Guided kayaking, hiking and snowshoeing adventures customized for groups of 2-8. Experience the serenity of NH’s & VT’s streams, ponds and trails on our unique, planned outings geared to recharge and renew the outdoor enthusiast. www.stillwatersrundeepkayaking.com

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Theatre, Music & the Arts Colonial Theatre 2050 Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3422 The cultural center of the White Mountains. Fine films, great music, and quality family entertainment. www.BethlehemColonial.org North Country Chamber Players “White Mountains Music Festival” July 12-August 17. Join us for six weeks of music with two outstanding Chamber Music Repertoire concerts each week. For programs and venues: www.northcountrychamberplayers.org or call 603-444-0309.

Northern Nights Drive-In 51 Causeway St., Lancaster 03584 603-788-3558 Great affordable fun for the whole family. Movies are DOUBLE FEATURES!! RV and tent camping now available.

Great Snack Bar and restaurant to open summer 2015.

Come enjoy the fun! Check website for details and movies. www.northernnightsdrive-in.com Weathervane Theatre 389 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield 03598 603-837-9010 Award-winning professional theatre for the North Country since 1966. Broadway comes to the Mainstage for 8 weeks every summer beginning in July. Children’s theatre www.weathervanetheatre.org

Golf Courses The Maplewood Golf Club 2691 Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3335 18 hole Championship Donald Ross golf course, practice green, Pro Shop, lodging, restaurant, wedding and event facilities. Public Welcome! www.maplewoodgolfresort.com

See listing page 61.

Omni Mount Washington Resort Golf Rte. 302, Bretton Woods 03575 603-278-GOLF or 800-258-0330 Designed by the legendary Donald Ross, the meticulously restored 18-hole Mount Washington Course has been named NH’s #1 “Best Course You Can Play” for the last 6 years by Golfweek! The 9-hole Mount Pleasant Course also offers challenging and scenic play. www.brettonwoods.com

Dog Sled Rides Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel 32 Valley Road, Jefferson, NH 03583 603-545-4533 Year round dog sledding adventures available. Meet and greet sled dogs, help harness and hitch the team and embark on a once in a lifetime ride. Ages 2+ welcome, no experience necessary. www.dogslednh.com

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yogurt and fruit sorbet. Ice cream cakes and sweet treats all made right here! Selection of gift items, maple products, T-Shirts for ice cream lovers of all ages. www.bishopshomemadeicecream.com Chutters 43 Main St., Littleton 03561 603-444-5787 Discover the sweet life! Home of the world’s longest candy counter, visit Chutter’s, where the air is delicious with mouth-watering scents of candy and fresh made fudge. Something for candy lovers young and old in a lively, fun-filled atmosphere. www.chutters.com

“MEMPHIS” AT THE WEATHERVANE THEATRE

Swimming …

Moore Dam Lake in Littleton.

Forest Lake State Beach off Rte. 116.

Echo Lake State Beach in Franconia Notch State Park.

Peabody River (also in the National Forest) off Rtes. 2 & 16 in Gorham.

Wood’s Brook and Moose Brook State Park in Gorham.

… and Picnicking Various locations in Franconia Notch State Park.

The Dells on Rte. 18 / West Main Street in Littleton.

Beaver Brook Wayside Area on Rte. 3, four miles south of Twin Mountain.

Moose Brook State Park in Gorham.

Retail & Shopping Bishop’s Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe 183 Cottage St., Littleton 03561 603-444-6039 Specializing in premium small batch ice cream, frozen

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Fiddleheads 110 Main St., Colebrook 03576 603-237-9302 Fine American Craft featuring Jewelry, Pottery, Glass, Textiles, Home Decor, Body Care Products, Photography, Fine Art and more. Don’t miss our on-site Art Gallery. www.fiddleheadsusa.com Foster’s Crossroads Rte. 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-2283 A True General Store! Beer, Wine, Grocery, WMNF Passes, LPG, Sunoco, Fish-Camp & RV Supplies and Licenses, Gifts, Hardware and more. Restrooms. Open 7 days.

Fuller’s Sugarhouse 267 Main St., Lancaster 03584 877-788-2719. Familyowned and operated—producing award-winning maple products. Sugarhouse tours available. www.fullerssugarhouse.com Harman’s Cheese & Country Store 1400 Rte. 117, Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-8000 Mature Cheddar, aged two years (free tasting samples). Maple syrup, NH-Made jams, jellies, pickles and relishes—and more! Open Year Round. www.HarmansCheese.com League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery 81 Main St., Littleton 03561 603-444-1099 Representing the works of over 200 juried artisits, including jewelers, potters, glassblowers, printmakers, textile artisits and woodworkers. www.nhcrafts.org/littleton Littleton Food Co-op 43 Bethlehem Rd., Littleton 03561 603-444-2800. The Littleton Food Co-op is a full service grocery store that offers a broad range of high quality products at a fair

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Sterling Works Main Street, Littleton 03561 603-444-7618 The largest silver jewelry store north of Boston. Open May- March.

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Sugar Hill Sampler Just off Rte. 117, Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-8478.

A unique example of Americana in an historic barn. Fancy foods, jams, condiments, candies, fudge.

Tasting Table. Quilts, lamps, home décor, candles, distinctive gifts. Visitors love the friendly museum. Daily 9:30-5 May-late October; then 10-4 thru New Years. www.sugarhillsampler.com

Business Services

DISCOVER THE SWEET LIFE—AT CHUTTER’S!

Local Works Marketplace at WREN I-93 Exit 40, Rte. 302E 3 miles, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3100 Store and gallery showcases over 250 local artisans offering everything from food to fine art.

Choose from an extraordinary selection of jewelry, pottery, baskets, photography, furniture, original art, local food, wine and lots more. www.wrenworks.org

Nest of Littleton Main St., Littleton 03561 603-259-3280 We carry an eclectic array of treasures for your home. Nest is the exclusive North Country retailer for a large selection of hand painted home decor, rugs, candles, gifts and more.

Also visit the Gallery at the Nest featuring local artists. www.nestoflittleton.com

Sullivan Creative Littleton and Concord 603-228-0836 Sullivan Creative builds and implements marketing and media plans that increase awareness, drive visitors, generate excitement, and meet and exceed our clients’ goals. Some of our clients include: Lancaster Grand Prix, League of NH Craftsmen, Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, New Hampshire Made, Ride the Wilds ATV system, RiverFire. www.sullivancreative.com

COURTESY

Local Works Berlin Farmers Market/Bethlehem Outdoor Market I-93 Exit 40, Rte. 302, Main St., Bethlehem and Rte. 16, Pleasant St., Berlin, NH 603-869-9736 From June through October enjoy local produce, cheese, meats, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade crafts, live entertainment, and the spirit of community. Saturdays 10 am-2 pm in Bethlehem and Thursdays 3-7 pm in Berlin. www.wrencommunity.org

Community Financial Services Group 189 Cottage St., Littleton 03561 603-444-5807 We are a local institution with full time trust and investment personnel to serve individuals, non-profit institutions and corporations in meeting their investment management and financial planning goals. www.CFSGTrust.com

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49th Season!

Weathervane Theatre July thru September Professional Summer theatre for the North Country Seven Shows in a unique rotating schedule with a different show almost every night... kids shows too!

Special Events AND Theatre Camp

www.weathervanetheatre.org Box Office: 603-837-9322 389 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield 03598 • Office 603-837-9010

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Real Estate Peabody & Smith Realty Offices in Franconia, Bretton Woods, Littleton, Plymouth and Holderness. 603-823-5700 We specialize in Northern and Central NH real estate: residential, land, commercial, and investment. Members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio.

Open 7 days a week and online at www.peabodysmith.com

Dining & Brew Pubs As the nights get colder in New England, the City of Berlin will be warming things up with one of the best fall festivals around— RiverFire! Visit “the city that trees built” to catch a full day of fun, ending with dramatic fires on the Androscoggin River. At dusk, the river will be lit with fires that appear to be floating on the water! The blazes will actually be burning on the historic boom piers that dot the river and were used at the height of the logging era, when they separated and guided trees that were sent downriver to the mills of Berlin. For RiverFire, the piers will be stacked with skids, which when set aflame create a dynamic contrast of light over the dark waters. Take a walk along the bridge and admire the wonderful glowing carved pumpkins lining the bridge.

Grille One Eleven 111 Main St., Littleton 03561 603-444-6469 Italian/American cuisine served in 2 dining rooms on the premises of Littleton’s historic Thayer’s Inn. Bar/Lounge.

Weekly specials. Room service for inn guests. Take-out available. www.thayersinn.com Polly’s Pancake Parlor Hildex Farm, Rte. 117, Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-5575 “Polly’s serves the best pancakes in America.” Polly’s Pancake Parlor has been serving yummy home cooked meals for 75 years. www.pollyspancakeparlor.com Riverview Restaurant at the Wayside Inn 3738 Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3364 Fine dining and great views overlooking the river and gardens. We use the finest local ingredients and everything is carefully and lovingly prepared by our award-winning chef. www.thewaysideinn.com

RiverFire promises to be the hottest event of the season—it’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss!

For more information, call 603-752-6060 GRILLE ONE ELEVEN, LITTLETON | COURTESY

Open March-November Call for hours (603) 823-5575

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Polly’s Pancake Parlor has been serving yummy home cooked meals for 75 years. Enjoy a stack of Oatmeal Buttermilk, Buckwheat or Whole Wheat pancakes.

I-93, Exit 38, 672 Route 117, Sugar Hill, NH 03586 Mail order products year round at www.pollyspancakeparlor.com

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DISCOVER PANORAMIC VIEWS IN SUGAR HILL

Schilling Beer Co. 18 Mill St., Littleton 03561 603-444-4800 A family owned artisanal brewery inspired by Continental European traditons. Housed in a restored 18th century mill on the Ammonoosuc River in downtown Littleton NH. One block south of Main Street. www.schillingbeer.com

Experience New Hampshire’s

Waterwheel Breakfast & Gift House 1955 Presidential Hwy., Rte. 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-4313 Close to Santa’s Village, Fort Jefferson Fun Park, hiking trails, and we’re on snowmobile trail #11.

Visit us for a hearty breakfast and pick up a memory in our Country Gift Shop. Facebook: waterwheelnh www.waterwheelnh.com

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on foot or aboard the famous Cog Railway. Soar above treeline on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, hike solo or with the AMC, golf, fish, kayak, and play from Franconia Notch to Crawford Notch and beyond as you make memories in Twin Mountain & Bretton Woods.

Affordable Lodging • Great Dining • Friendly People Outdoor Recreation • Special Events Easy access off I-93, exit 35 See listing on page 52

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Visit Carlson’s Lodge in Twin Mountain at: www.CarlsonsLodge.com | 603-846-5501 EXPLORE, UNWIND, SAVOR, SHOP, and CONQUER. There’s so much to do in New Hampshire’s Grand North!

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Route 302, Bethlehem 03574 603-444-1000 www.hearthsidevillage.com Picturesque motor court. 16 cozy cottages with heat, AC, fireplaces, kitchenettes and CTV. Pool. All non-smoking/no pets. Open mid-May thru mid-Oct. Affordable Rates.

3738 Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3364 • 800-448-9557 www.thewaysideinn.com Riverside lodging and dining. Fourteen spacious rooms in Inn with private baths and AC. 12 rooms in lodge with balconies, private baths, TV, WiFi and AC. Daily rate: Starting at $108 d.o.

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Route 302, Bretton Woods 03575 800-843-6664 www.brettonwoods.com Newly renovated hotel and fully furnished 2-5 bedroom condos with access to all recreational amenities of the Omni Mount Washington Resort via complimentary resort shuttle. See ad pg. 51.

80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem 03574 888-444-2600 • 603-444-2600 www.adairinn.com A romantic retreat for those wishing to relax. Enjoy 200 acres to play tennis, observe wildlife, hike or snowshoe. Nine guest rooms. Rates from $195 includes afternoon tea & breakfast.

Route 302, Bretton Woods 03574 603-466-2727 www.outdoors.org Comfortable accommodations with spectacular scenery. Miles of trails and outdoor adventures from mountain huts and lodges. Guided trips, winter and summer clinics and activities daily.

3249 Main Street, Bethlehem 03574 603-869-2189 www.bearmountainlodge.net Stunning log cabin Bed & Breakfast near Franconia Notch. Set on 26 private acres, 9 beautiful rooms, outdoor hot tub and excellent reviews. Rates from $180 including great breakfast.

Route 302, Bretton Woods 03575 800-843-6664 omnihotels.com/mountwashington New England’s legendary resort, home to NH’s largest ski area, full service spa, 2 golf courses & year round canopy tour! Stay at historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel or the Omni Bretton Arms Inn. See ad pg. 51.

87 Wallace Hill Rd., Franconia 03580 603-823-7422 • 888-669-6777 www.bestwesternnh.com Mountain views, warm hospitality in beautiful Franconia Village. Queen, king, microwave, fridge, in-room coffee, flat screen TV, hot tub, fitness room, indoor heated pool. Free hot Breakfast. Rate $89–$199 do. See ad pg 59.

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Route 116, Franconia 03580 603-823-5542 • 800-473-5299 www.franconiainn.com Imagine … casually elegant candlelit dining, hiking to secluded waterfalls, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, gliding. 31 rms. & 3 suites. Children welcome. AAA . Daily rate: $116–$186 d.o. See ad pg. 49.

Route 18, Franconia 03580 603-823-5551 • 800-906-5292 www.hillwindslodge.com Comfortable, clean, friendly, affordable lodging on the Gale River. Some rooms pet friendly. Continental breakfast, inroom coffee microwave and fridge, private bath, AC, seasonal pool, CTV and free inroom WiFi., Daily Rate $59 - $129 d.o.

2059 Easton Road, Franconia 03580 603-823-8121 www.pinesteadfarmlodge.com Old family farmhouse serving guests since 1899. Simple, clean rooms, kitchens.

A Pinestead Quilt on every bed. Rent rooms with a shared bath or as a private holiday apartment. Child’s play area.

Starting at $50-$75/night.

Route 18, Franconia 03580 603-823-8507 • 800-247-5536 www.franconiarentals.com Professionally Managed Vacation Homes & Chalets: Quality time awaits you. Fully equipped 2-6 BR homes w/ kitchens, living space w/fireplace, TV/DVD/internet.

Rates vary by size, 2 night min. $730+/wk.

See ad p.55.

Route 116S, Franconia 03580 603-823-5686 • 866-KINSMAN www.kinsmanlodge.com A B&B in the shadow of the mountains.

Nine bedrooms share four and a half bathrooms. Children and Pets welcomed.

Daily rate from $55 single, $95 double, includes full country breakfast.

Route 18, Franconia 03580 603-823-5800 • 800-722-3552 www.stonybrookmotel.com Voted #1 Best Base For Touring Franconia Notch–New England Travel Guide. 8 acres with mtn. views, indoor heated pools, alpine stream, picnic areas, grills, gameroom. Nearest motel to Cannon Mountain.

Route 18, Franconia 03580 603-823-5655 • 800-255-7989 www.galerivermotel.com Spacious rms. w/ 2 dbl. beds, in room coffee, fridge, AC, WiFi. Comfortable cottages sleep up to 6. Full kitchen Outdoor pool & hot tub. Indoor Jacuzzi. Picnic area & playground. $55-$200 d.o. Cottages $140–$220, $875/wk.

193 Mittersill Rd., Franconia 03580 603-823-5511 www.mittersillresort.com Spectacular vacation enjoyment in the White Mountain’s scenic Franconia Notch.

Nearby Hiking, Skiing, Golf, etc. A great location and family getaway! Affordable, non-smoking units with full kitchens.

Minutes from area attractions & activities.

Routes 2 & 16, Gorham 03581 603-466-3381 • 800-445-0913 www.gorhaminnnh.com Comfort & hospitality. 39 modern units with full bath, AC & heat, CCTV, phones, fridge, & no-smoking rms. In-Room Coffee. Outdoor pool. Groups and tours accepted. Kids stay free. Central Location.

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Route 2, Gorham/Shelburne 03581 603-466-3315 • 800-325-4386 www.townandcountryinn.com A complete destination resort in the North Country. 160 rooms, Dining Rm & Lounge.

Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam.

Seasonal Packages. Children stay free.

Near Attractions. Rates: $58.-$150.

Route 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-4449 • 888-586-4449 www.evergreenmotelnh.com Clean rooms, excellent service.

Directly across the street from Santa’s Village in the heart of the White Mountains. Snowmobile from your room to corridor 5. Close to many hiking trails.

Rates: $45-$95 d.o.

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Route 2, Gorham 03581 603-466-5400 www.moosebrookmotel.com Family owned and operated with immaculate, smoke free rooms and great rates.

1 & 2 bedroom efficiencies, CCTV, in-room coffee & wireless internet. Outdoor pool.

Kids stay free. Open mid-May to mid-October.

306 North Rd., Jefferson 03583 603-586-4507 • 800-586-4507 www.josselyns.com Secluded, handcrafted log cabins for a group outing, families or a romantic getaway. Sleeps 2-10, frpl., TV/VCR, heat, showers, phone. See ad pg. 48.

Routes 2 & 16, Gorham 03581 603-466-3312 • 800-43-RELAX www.royaltyinn.com White Mountains “Best Value.” Closest lodging to Mt. Washington. All rms with fridge, micro, free wifi, Restaurant, In/Out door pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna, health club, gameroom, guest laundry. Story Land & Santa’s Village packages available.

Route 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-7151 www.thelanternresort.com A children’s resort with mountain views.

30 rooms with partial kitchen and Free WiFi. Nightly activities for children. Santa’s Village next door.

Routes 2 & 16, Gorham 03581 603-466-5496 • 800-228-5496 www.topnotchinn.com Walk to restaurants, shops & ice cream!

AAA approved, Free ticket Story Land, Santa's, Moose Tour & Mt Washington Auto *see web. New rooms w/ king bed, family sized rooms, & new cottage that sleeps 10. $64 & up.

Route 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-7998 • 800-729-7908 www.jeffersoninn.com Victorian B&B with 9 uniquely decorated rooms and 2 family suites all with private bath. Full country breakfast. Free Wi-Fi. Close to Santa’s Village and Mount Washington. Direct access to Snowmobile trails. Rate: $95–$185.

200 Portland St., Lancaster 03584 603-788-3346 • 800-960-2100 www.cabotinnandsuites.com 75 room inn, suites, kitchenettes, heated indoor pool, hot tub, free WiFi, fitness center, lounge, game room, banquet room, weddings, handicap access. 2 miles to Santa’s Village.

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COOS MOTOR INN

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COZY WHITE MOUNTAIN CABIN WITH HOT TUB

209 Main St., Lancaster 03584 603-788-3079 www.coosmotorinn.com One of the newest in White Mountains!

Interior corridor with 41 large rooms.

Just 5 minutes to Santa's Village. King & Queen beds. Refrigerator, WiFi. Ample parking. Snowmobile trail access. Free Cont. Breakfast. AAA. AARP discounts.

112 Main St., Rts. 2 & 3, Lancaster 03584 603-788-4921 • 800-834-3244 www.lancastermotorinn.com 5 minutes to Santa’s Village. 27 rooms, 9 rooms with kitchenettes, all rooms w/ fridge, micro, free WiFi, CCTV, VCR. Snowmobile trails from your room, free continental breakfast, restaurant in lobby, AAA/AARP discounts available.

Off Route 302, Lisbon 03585 617-869-2649 www.cozywhitemountaincabin.com Private cottage available year round for weekly or weekend rental. Romantic, secluded setting with hot tub & fireplace.

Fully-equipped, sleeps 2-4. Pet-friendly.

Rates starting at $150.

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RUSTIC LOG CABINS

EASTGATE MOTOR INN

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PHILBROOK FARM INN

1450 Sugar Hill Rd., Lisbon 03585 603-838-6731 • 877-442-6731 www.rusticlogcabins.com 6 cozy log cabins nestled along a babbling brook in NH’s White Mountains.

Equipped with kitchens, wood burning fireplaces, private outside fire pits and 3 log cabins have Jacuzzi tubs. Open yearround. Daily rate starting at $135 d.o.

111 Main St., Littleton 03561 603-444-6469 • 800-634-8179 www.thayersinn.com Full-service resort in the heart of Littleton.

Newly refurbished guest rooms, conference room, fitness center, on-site restaurant, gift/coffee shop and hair & nail salon. Wedding concierge.

At I-93, Exit 41, Littleton 03561 603-444-3971 www.eastgatemotorinn.com Convenient to Cannon Mountain, Bretton Woods and the White Mountains Attractions. 40 clean rooms, TV, WiFi, Telephone, Continental Breakfast.

Open Year Round. AAA. See ad pg. 45.

Route 16, Pinkham Notch 03581 603-466-2727 www.outdoors.org Comfortable accommodations with spectacular scenery. Miles of trails & outdoor adventures from mountain huts & lodges.

Guided trips, winter & summer clinics & activities daily.

Off I-93, Exit 42, Littleton 03561 603-444-0025 www.littleton.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn Littleton offers NE’s best ski and stay and seasonal vacation packages around. Located just minutes from Cannon & Bretton Woods, the hotel is close to everything, but far from expensive.

Indoor pool, fitness center & game room.

881 North Road, Shelburne 03581 603-466-3831 www.philbrookfarminn.com Family run since 1861. Nat’l. Reg. of Historic Places. 19 rms., 2 sm. & 4 weekly cottages. Rates: $125–$160 d.o. M.A.P. tax & serv. Housekeeping Cottages: mid-May to Columbus Day: $800 + tax/wk. No credit cards.

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116 Route 117, Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-5621 • 800-548-4748 www.sugarhillinn.com A romantic getaway known for fine dining and warm, inviting guest rooms and cottages. Pool, AC, Wi-Fi. Featured in Rachel Ray Magazine and 1000 Places to See Before You Die.

Route 3S, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5553 www.carrollmotelandcottages.com 2-3 bedroom cottages w/full kitchen, living rooms & gas fireplaces, cozy cottages w/screened porches, along w/ motel rooms & suites w/charm & unique themes. Heated pool, AC, CCTV, WIFI & large playground.

Route 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5561 • 888-244-5561 www.johnsonsmotel.com Supreme view of the White Mts. 5-BR house sleeps 10. 1–2-BR cottages w/ kitch. Liv./din. areas. Scrnd. porch. 4 motel units. CCTV. We are Pet Friendly. $10 fee for pets.

Route 302 E, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5437 www.bouldermotorcourt.com Large 1 & 2 bedroom cottages with wood burning fireplaces, full kitchens, living rooms, decks, and mountain views. CCTV, Free Wi-Fi, pet free, centrally located, open year round. Prices from $60-$140.

Route 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5708 • 800-228-5708 www.4seasonsmotorinn.com Modern motel, breathtaking views, picnic area, AC, TV, coffee, pool, nonsmoking, kids free, no pets. Game room, sundeck, hike, bike, golf, birding & ski. Internet, relax. Welcome Home.

580 Route 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5522 • 800-682-7222 www.profiledeluxe.com Come & enjoy the unique personal service of our family owned motel. Comfortable, smoke-free rms. w/AC, coffee & refrig., micro, Free WiFi and pool. Yesterday’s charm w/today’s comfort! Check us out on Tripadvisor.com.

Route 302 West, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5501 • 800-348-5502 www.carlsonslodge.com Experience mountain adventures just beyond our doors, relax on the porch and enjoy spectacular views. Spacious rooms w/AC & TV. Free WiFi. Light Continental breakfast. Outdoor pool.

2014 Cert of Excellence. Rate $79-$167.

Route 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-2104 www.harmonymountainabode.com Home of multicultural harmony & hospitality. View of Mt. Washington. 7 tastefully decorated rms. including 2 suites. Comp. breakfast. Dinner optional.

Free high speed internet. Rates from $65.

952 Route 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5515 • 800-22-PATIO www.thepatio.com 1 & 2-bedroom cottages with enclosed porches, kitchen, full bath, phones, AC, CATV, pool, playground, free gameroom. Jacuzzi & Saunaroom. WiFi. Close to attractions & activities. Snowmobiling & skiing.

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SEVEN DWARFS MOTEL

TWIN MOUNTAIN MOTOR COURT & RV PARK

THE LION AND THE ROSE BED AND BREAKFAST

Route 3, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5535 www.7dwarfsmotel.com In the Switzerland of America. 1-mile off Rt. 3 in a secluded mountain setting.

1–3-BR. units, nonsmoking, queen & king beds, Jacuzzi suites, kitchens w/micros., fireplaces, AC, cable TV. Daily rate: $64–$150 d.o.

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554 Route 3 South, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5574 • tmmcrv@gmail.com www.TMMCRV.com 15 clean & cozy 1-3 rm cottages most w/ kitch., all w/CTV, AC avail., game room, laundry & mtn. views. Full hookup RV Park w/pull-thru sites Cottages: $70+ & RVPark: $40+.

19 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield 03598 603-837-9200 • 866-655-5466 www.thelionandtherose.com Elegant Victorian, 8 bedrooms all w/ priv. baths, some w/jacuzzi. CCTV, refrig., coffee, AC, hair dryer, WiFi. Candlelit breakfast, afternoon snacks. No smoking/ No Pets. Rates $89-$185.

Your BEST vacation value!

2015 White Mountains Attractions

VALUE PASS

MOUNTAIN VIEW GRAND RESORT

Mountain View Rd., Whitefield 03598 855-521-6943 www.mountainviewgrand.com Est. 1865. Historic grand hotel faithfully restored. 144 graciously appointed rooms w/commanding mtn. views. Daily rate: Summer/fall $189–$679. AAA .

Two tickets to each of 17 great Attractions in New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains!

Each Value Pass is just $349 (total value over $1,100) and quantities are limited!

Passes valid for standard admissions during the 2015 season, are transferable, but are not refundable or for resale. A full fee is required for add-ons or special event admissions.

Get your Value Pass at the WMA Visitor Center on Rte. 112 (I-93 Exit 32) in North Woodstock, or purchase online at visitwhitemountains.com For more information, call 603-745-8720 or 800-346-3687.

New Hampshire State Parks Campgrounds New Hampshire State Parks has partnered with ReserveAmerica and accepts reservations for all its campgrounds. To make reservations, contact the ReserveAmerica Call Center at 877-NHPARKS. Reservations can also be made 24 hours a day at ELLEN EDERSHEIM

www.nhstateparks.org.

Cannon Mountain RV Park and Lafayette Campground Located in Franconia Notch State Park. 603-823-8800 Moose Brook State Park Off Rte. 2, two miles west of Gorham. 603-466-3860 ECHO LAKE STATE PARK

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Route 142N, Bethlehem 03574 603-869-2238 • 800-284-2238 www.applehillcamping.com The perfect place to enjoy the “family experience.” Modern restrooms, rec. room, store, tenting area, 3-way pull-thru hook-ups, dump station, LP gas. Rate: $25+ (2 adults & 12 & under. Reserv. sug. (limited Nov-Apr).

Route 18, Franconia 03580 603-823-5675 www.franstedcampground.com A clean, quiet campground in a natural setting. We offer 5 different types of campsites for your camping pleasure.

Open May 15th–October 12th with daily rates starting at $37.

Route 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-4592 • 603-586-4510 www.fortjeffersoncampground.com Stay where you play. Enjoy sites from tenting to full hook-ups, all with beautiful views. NEW, stay in one of our cabin rentals. Activities on site and only four miles to Santa’s Village. Daily rate $28+.

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ISRAEL RIVER CAMPGROUND

THE LANTERN RESORT MOTEL & CAMPGROUND

MOUNTAIN LAKE CAMPING RESORT

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LITTLETON B

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ROGER’S CAMPGROUND AND MOTEL

CRAZY HORSE CAMPGROUND

LITTLETON/LISBON KOA KAMPGROUND

111 Israel’s River Rd., Jefferson 03583 603-586-7977 www.israelrivercampground.com Friendly people, great camping, beautiful sights & relaxation await you. General Store, pool, water & elec., full hook-ups, restrooms w/showers, rec room & picnic areas. Open Year Round. Winter sites available. From $28-$35.

Route 2, Lancaster 03584 603-788-4885 www.rogerscampground.com 4 miles from Santa's Village with cash rebates for up to 5 cancelled tickets! Full hookup pull thru sites, tent sites, motel units, furnished rentals, 3 pools, playground, laundry, WiFi, propane.

Route 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-7151 www.thelanternresort.com A children’s resort with beautiful mountain views. Full serviced camping, big rigs welcomed. In season nightly activities for the children. Santa’s Village is next door!

788 Hilltop Rd., Littleton 03561 800-639-4107 www.crazyhorsenh.com 4 season camping nestled in the Mts.; 175 forested & open sites, 30/50 amp, w/e, w/e/s/c; WiFi; tenting; sparkling facilities, pool, playground, kid’s fishing pond; store, propane, laundry. Rates $32-$42.

Route 3, Lancaster 03584 603-788-4509 www.mtnlakecampground.com 10 minutes to Santa’s Village. Lake, waterslides, heated pool, kayak & paddle boat rentals, fishing, playgrounds, planned activities, 50/30/20 amp sites, CTV, free WiFi , LP gas.

Route 302, Lisbon 03585 603-838-5525 • 800-562-5836 www.littletonkoa.com Beautiful riverside campground. Spacious FHU, W/E, Kamping Kabins, Tent sites, Cabins w/bathrms. CTV, htd. pool, store, gmrm., wifi, playground. Rates: $30-$60 cabins $56-$120.

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WHITE BIRCHES CAMPING PARK

BEECH HILL CAMPGROUND & CABINS

LIVING WATER CAMPGROUND

Route 2, Shelburne 03581 603-466-2022 www.whitebirchescamping.com 100+ wooded & grassy sites, w/e, full hook-up, pull-thrus, tent sites. Pool, showers, playground, laundry, canoe/kayak rentals. Camping cabins. free WiFi. Daily, monthly & seasonal sites. Rates: $20+/ night for 2.

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Route 302, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5521 www.beechhill.com Over 145 wooded sites with or w/o water and electric. 56+ with sewer, & CCTV. Dump station, laundry, indoor heated pool, playground, WiFi. Rates: $32+ for 2A and 3C under 14, extra money.

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100 Rt. 302E, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5513 www.livingwatercampground.com ALCOHOL-FREE FAMILY CAMPING “Experience the difference!!” “No Alcohol, Pets, or Radios.” Spacious wooded & riverfront sites. Full hook-ups, Trading Post Pizzeria & NY Style Deli. Log Cabins. Rate: $35+.

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TARRY HO CAMPGROUND

Route 302 West, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-1026 www.tarryho.com Clean & Friendly in the White Mountains.

Cabins w/kitchens, RVs to 50’ (30 & 50amp) River Sites and Tent Sites. Near I-93. Free Wi-fi and Hot Showers, Pool, Rec Room, Park Area & Store. River Access.

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TWIN MOUNTAIN/MOUNT WASHINGTON KOA

Route 115, Twin Mountain 03595 603-846-5559 • 800-562-9117 www.twinmountainkoa.com Enjoy our KOA, where you’ll be minutes to NH’s best outdoor Family Fun! Full service facility with Camping Cabins, Deluxe Cabins, Big Rig friendly 50 amp pull thru sites, and wooded tent sites. Heated Pool.

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White Mountain National Forest Campgrounds Zealand Valley Campgrounds

Evans Notch Campgrounds

Zealand Campground Rte. 302, 3 miles east of Twin Mountain. 11 sites on river. Base rate $18.

Hastings Campground Rte. 113, 3 miles south of Rte. 2 in Gilead, Maine. 24 wooded sites. Reservable. Base rate $18.

Sugarloaf I Campground Rte. 302, 3 miles east of Twin Mountain. 29 wooded sites. Reservable. Base rate $20.

Wild River Campground Wild River Rd., 5 miles from Rte. 113, 3 miles south of Rte. 2 in Gilead, Maine. 12 wooded sites on Wild River. Base Rate $18.

Sugarloaf II Campground Rte. 302, 3 miles east of Twin Mountain. 32 wooded sites. Reservable. Base rate $18.

Northern Presidential Campgrounds Dolly Copp Campground Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch, 6 miles south of Gorham. 177 sites. Flush toilets. Near Mt. Washington. Reservable. Base rate $22.

Barnes Field Group Campground Rte.16, Pinkham Notch, 6 miles south of Gorham. 11 group sites. Reservable.

Base rate $40.

South Pond Recreational Area Rte. 110 in Stark. Day use only. Swimming, boating, picnic. Base rate $5 per car.

Cold River Campground Rte. 113, 8 miles north of Stow, Maine. 14 wooded sites. Reservable. Base rate $18.

Basin Campground Rte. 113, 8 mi. north of Stow, ME. 21 wooded sites next to the Basin Pond. Flush toilets.

Reservable. Base rate $20.

For information regarding these (and other) campgrounds in the National Forest, call 888-CAMPSNH. For more information and reservations, visit www.icampnh.com

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Mount Washington looms in the distance and the surrounding mountains embrace what locals have long called “The Valley.” The beauty of the area has always drawn poets, painters and adventurers and that tradition continues today.

Early visitors to the Mount Washington Valley were captivated and inspired by the mountain landscape just as today’s visitors, too, are drawn by the scenery and the adventure to what the locals simply call “The Valley”.

And don’t forget the shopping (tax free, of course!).

With the surrounding mountains and rivers, the region drew artists like Asher B. Durand and Benjamin Champney, who first brought the beauty of the valley to the wider world, including King Edward VII of England, who bought a dozen White

Mountain paintings to hang in Windsor Castle.

On your approach to Conway via Route 16 from the south, you will come to Tamworth, a historic town founded in 1766. Within it, are the villages of Chocorua, named for the looming mountain that dominates the landscape, and Wonalancet.

Dog lovers will particularly appreciate the role of Wonalancet in history, for it is here that the Chinook sled dogs were developed and raised.

This hardy breed was used by Admiral Byrd on his Antarctic expeditions, and later by the Army in search-and-rescue missions.

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indicates that a Visitor or Welcome Center is located in this town.

For a taste of life in another era, pay a visit to the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm.

The Remick family settled in town over 200 years ago and the last two generations were country doctors. The father and son together provided 99 years of continuous medical care to the town of Tamworth, and their family heritage lives on at this working farm, where visitors can churn butter, pet the animals or enjoy the scenic trails.

Back on Route 16, the bald knob of Mount Chocorua rises higher and, just around a bend in the road, is beautifully reflected in Chocorua Lake.

Go ahead and stop to take a picture—Mount Chocorua is one of the most photo-graphed mountains in the country and, with its triangular summit, is locally known as the “Matterhorn of the White Mountains.”

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The village of Tamworth is charming and if you enjoy summer theatre, plan to take in a performance at The Barnstormers Theatre. Founded in 1931 by Francis Cleveland, the son of President Grover Cleveland, the theatre is the only one in the country still producing a show a week in the old summer stock tradition.

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MUSEUM & FARM

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CLIMB THROUGH THE TREES AT CRANMORE MOUNTAIN AERIAL PARK.

Preserving the past, to educate the future.

OPEN YEAR- ROUND

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With Mount Chocorua behind you, the road takes you into Conway, the eastern hub of the White Mountains.

North Conway, named to Lonely Planet’s “Best in the US” 2015 list, is made up of six villages: Conway, Center Conway, North Conway, Redstone, Kearsarge and part of Intervale. Each has its own

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Get to know the Chinook,

New Hampshire’s official state dog

Learn more about the Chinook Sled Dog at

Cranmore Mountain Resort has been entertaining families for over 75 years. With 57 trails and glades for skiing and riding, the Mountain Coaster, the Soaring Eagle Zipline, Giant Swing, winter and summer Tubing, Aerial Adventure course, scenic chairlift rides and a festivals like “Cranapalooza,” and the “Ghoullog” Cranmore really is North Conway’s playground!

For many grown-ups who come to The Valley, their first visit to the White Mountains was likely to one of the theme parks, including Story Land, located in Glen, and they return now with their children, and even grandchildren, to visit the land where Cinderella, Mother Goose and the beloved characters in the books that define our childhood come to life.

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character and landscape. Within a few minutes, it is possible to come off Cathedral Ledge in North Conway and climb aboard a wonderful attraction in downtown North Conway Village, the Conway Scenic Railroad.

whitemts.us/nhchinook The beautiful Victorian-era train station gives North Conway Village a sense of timelessness, further enhanced when the whistles blow to herald the arrival or departure of the trains.

Excursions range from the Valley Train, heading up the line to Conway or Bartlett, and the Notch Train, offering a spectacular ride through Crawford Notch.

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TRAVEL THROUGH CRAWFORD NOTCH ABOARD THE CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD.

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Wildcat, and its gondola, is open year-round and a relaxing ride to the summit gives you a sensational view of Mount Washington. For an added

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A stone’s throw from the AMC camp is Wildcat Mountain, one of the state’s legendary ski areas, where the first ski gondola in the United States was opened in 1958 and home of Polecat, the longest ski trail in New Hampshire.

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Further north on Route 16, is the land of Pinkham Notch, where the Appalachian Mountain Club base camp is the stepping off point for thousands of hikers and climbers heading for Mount Washington and other high peaks in the Presidential mountain range. The base camp, which offers information, seminars, lodging and delicious mountain fare, is a great place to learn about hiking.

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Joining Story Land’s popular group of rides this summer is a new coaster. The coaster, named “Roar-O-Saurus” is the only wooden roller coaster of its kind in northern New England. This unique wooden coaster will provide children of all ages the experience and memory of riding their first “big” coaster with Mom or Dad, or vice versa.

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With such an awesome view of Mount Washington, (or the Rock Pile as it’s sometimes called), chances are you’d like to see what the view is like from up there. Of course you

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destination. In the summer, make time to catch a chair to the summit and relax in the sun and enjoy the view. Close your eyes and take in the scent of the evergreens and the sounds of the valley below, including the train whistle of the Conway Scenic Railroad passing through town.

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Crawford Notch … … packs a whole lot into a short distance: beauty, history, triumph and tragedy, and an elephant! The AMC Highland Center Lodge sits grandly at the top of the Notch near an original Victorian train station. Train tracks pierce Mt. Willard and cling to its precipitous sides, affording passengers on the Conway Scenic Railroad an unforgettable journey.

Reflected in Saco Lake, is a granite cliff face that resembles a giant elephant’s head emerging from the dark pine forest. Two towering roadside waterfalls, the Flume Cascade and Silver Cascade, thunder down through deep, rocky gorges.

In August of 1826, the Willey Family, pioneers who made Crawford Notch their home, became the center of a tragedy that is still chilling today.

Following an extended drought, torrential rains poured down on dry mountainsides causing massive landslides. The entire family of seven, and two hired men, ran for their lives from their small cabin only to be wiped out by tons of earth, trees and boulders. Ironically, the slide, parted by a rocky outcropping, spared the Willey’s home. Had the frightened settlers remained inside, all would have survived. Their heartbreaking tale lives on and the foundation of their tiny home can still be seen at the eastern end of Crawford Notch.

If you are looking to get your pulse pounding, strap into the Nor’easter Mountain Coaster. Enjoy the scenery—while you can—because this ride is going to twist, turn, rise and fall like a roller coaster back to the base of the mountain.

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WILDCAT MOUNTAIN’S FOUR PERSON ZIPRIDER BRINGS RIDERS A HUGE RUSH!

Everyday Adventures Outlet

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could always hike up, but just a few miles north of Wildcat you’ll find the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

If your journey takes you west on US Route 302, you will head into Bartlett, on your way to Crawford Notch. Both the town and the Notch have fascinating histories and beautifully rugged mountain landscapes.

Bartlett is home to Attitash, another White Mountains attraction that got its start as a ski resort, but has evolved into a year-round

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Where the road narrows and the mountains soar on steep slopes is Crawford Notch.

Here is where New Hampshire’s legendary mountain hospitality was born, when families like the Crawfords and the Rosebrooks welcomed travelers in the lonely wilderness with warm beds, hot dinners and friendly conversation.

RIDE THE MOUNTAIN COASTER AT ATTITASH

The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center is the base camp for the other side of Mount Washington. Stretch your legs on several easy trails behind the lodge and when you see Red Bench, take in the view of Mount Washington and realize that visitors just like you have been awed by this exact view for well over a century!

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On summer afternoons, watch the tracks that hug the mountainsides for the Notch Train; feed the ducks at Willey Pond and have a picnic at the Willey House site in Crawford Notch State Park. When Saco Lake and Crawford Depot train sta-tion come into view, keep your eyes peeled for a rock that, from the west, looks just like an elephant.

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Set off from Attitash heading west on Route 302, through the village of Bartlett and the tiny town of Hart’s Location, one of two places in New Hampshire where residents turn out at midnight every four years to vote first in the “First in the Nation” presidential primary.

CRAWFORD NOTCH REFLECTED IN THE STILL WATER OF SACO LAKE.

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Pumpkin People!

This annual October celebration brings the return of the “Pumpkin People” to the towns of Jackson, Glen, Bartlett, and Intervale. The celebration features area businesses and residents going above and beyond the standard jack-o-lantern carving to create pumpkin characters of

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every imaginable sort, based on popular culture, literature and seasonal themes.

Treat yourself to the self-guided tour and vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Maps are available at participating businesses or online at JacksonNH.com

Highly imaginative and lots of fun— don’t miss it!

"I haven’t had this much fun since I went away to camp as a kid. We’re enjoying all that Purity Spring Resort has to offer, from waterskiing to guided hikes, kayak tours to canoeing.

The memories we’ll take home will last a lifetime! I can’t wait to come back again!"

Celebrating over 100 Years of Family Traditions!

East Madison, NH (800) 373-3754 www.PuritySpring.com

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Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 304, Rte. 16, Jackson 03846 603-383-9356 Serving the villages of Jackson, Bartlett, Glen, Hart’s Location, and Intervale. Jackson Area C of C www.jacksonnh.com

Appalachian Mountain Club Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch 03581 603-466-2727 Discover hundreds of miles of trails and outdoor adventures at the AMC’s high mountain huts and lodges. Single/multi-day guided outdoor adventures, summer and winter skills clinics, family adventure camps, and more. A wide range of accommodations, recreation, and access to meeting facilities and special programs make AMC the ideal destination for family vacations, weekend getaways, group outings, and corporate retreats. www.outdoors.org

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce 800-367-3364 Four season fun. Family attractions, premier golf courses, boundless skiing and outdoor recreation opportunities. Boutique and outlet tax-free shopping. Arts, culture and fabulous food. www.mtwashingtonvalley.org

Major Attractions see pages 8-18 Attitash Mountain Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-223-7669 Cranmore Mountain Resort. . . . . . . . . . . 800-SUN-N-SKI Conway Scenic Railroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-356-5251 Story Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-383-4186 Wildcat Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-SKI-WILDCAT

Believe In Books Literacy Foundation 41 Observatory Way, Intervale 03845 603-356-9980 Located in the 100-Acre Wood, just 4 miles north of North Conway Village. Offering a number of outdoor programs along with educational ones, promoting exercise for both the mind and body, encouraging healthy habits for youngsters and their families. A 10K trail system; open year ’round, a Theater, and a Maple Sugaring operation set the backdrop for many programs and fundraising activities. All net proceeds go toward Reading Programs and Scholarships. www.believeinbooks.org

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800-706-0432 Extreme Mount Washington, Mount Washington Observatory’s newest educational experience, invites you to learn about this incredible alpine environment through interactive exhibits and hands-on displays that are both fun and informative for the whole family. Open mid-May thru mid-Oct. www.mountwashington.org/Extreme Weather Discovery Center 2779 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway 03860 800-706-0432 Experience the science of climate and weather at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, an interactive science museum with fun exhibits for the whole family! Experience a vortex, see how air currents form, talk to the Observatory’s meteorologists on the summit of Mount Washington through a live video link, and peruse The Weather Store for home weather instruments and educational toys. Admission is free! www.mountwashington.org/visit-us

History & Culture Conway Historical Society 100 Main St., Conway 03818 603-447-5551 Eastman-Lord House Museum open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Wednesday 2-4 pm and Saturday 1-4 pm.

Appointments may be made anytime between May 1 and October 31. 12 period rooms in styles ranging from 1820-1945, research materials available, open by appointment during May and September. www.conwayhistory.org Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth 03886 603-323-7591 A working farm, a historic home and an agricultural museum. Blending the past with the present to explore over 200 years of rural living through the lives of two country doctors and their prominent family. Featuring sustainable agriculture, farm animals, New Hampshire pastimes and history. $5 admission, 4 & under, FREE. www.remickmuseum.org NORTH CONWAY’S MOOSE SAFARI | COURTESY

in the White Mountains When you buy an item in New Hampshire, don’t worry about having extra change to hand over with your dollar bills—because shopping in the Granite State is tax-free!

In The Mount Washington Valley, North Conway is known for its outlet stores, where you’ll find everything from clothing to sporting goods to kitchen gadgets and jewelry for far less than you may have seen at your favorite retailers.

There are over 100 factory outlet stores in North Conway and you’ll find most of them at Settlers’ Green, where Tommy (Hilfiger), Ralph (Lauren), Eddie (Bauer) and the Brooks Brothers hang out with scores of their friends.

A few steps away from the outlet stores are other opportunities to shop. In picturesque North Conway Village you can park your car and spend hours browsing boutiques and one-ofa-kind stores, finding treasures like fine art, fine chocolate and fine jewelry.

All around the White Mountains are friendly Main Streets and welcoming shops, the likes of which you may not find elsewhere. In Littleton, another place where you can park your car and wander away an afternoon going in and out of shops, you’ll find Chutters, which lays claim to having the longest candy counter in the entire world!

If antiquing is your passion, pay a visit to neighboring Bethlehem, which has several antique shops. If you want to take a step back in time, head for North Woodstock, where Fadden’s General Store has been a Main Street fixture for 116 years, or Bath, where you can sit on the porch and nibble on a piece of cheese or fabulous fudge at The Brick Store. If you are looking for great local cheese, be sure to stop at Harman’s Cheese and Country Store in Sugar Hill.

A bonus to spending time shopping, no matter where you are, is that you’re surrounded by great restaurants and coffee shops, so be sure to grab a bite to eat … so you don’t drop while you shop!

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Sports & Recreation Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581 603-466-2333 Mountain biking and rentals, kayak tours, cafe and outfitters shop. www.greatglentrails.com Hartmann Model Railroad 15 Town Hall Rd., Intervale 03845 603-356-9922 Model Railroad and Toy Museum with many operating layouts in ALL scales and over 15,000 items on display.

Check out the Brass Caboose Hobby Shop, you need it we have it! www.hartmannrr.com Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation 279 Rte. 16/302, Intervale 03845 603-356-9920 45km of trails connecting Intervale, Kearsarge, and North Conway. Stay & Ski Free Packages available. www.MWVSkiTouring.org North Conway’s Moose Safari Adventure Rte. 16/302, North Conway 03860 603-662-3159 Evening 31/2+ hr. moose tours (96% success May-Sept.)

Reservation required. Partial tour schedule mid-May to early October. Adults $32. Under age 15, $19. Moose Movie, Moose Tour, Moose Fun! mwvmoosetours.com

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White Mountain Harley-Davidson 1275 White Mountain Hwy. Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-7775 Great destination shopping for genuine Harley apparel and merchandise, motorcycle parts and accessories. www.laconiaharley.com

Golf Courses Wentworth Golf Club Rte. 16A, Jackson 03846 603-383-9641 This beautiful 18-hole course is the focus of Jackson Village and provides outstanding views of the majestic Presidential Range. Also enjoy the scenic beauty of the Wildcat and Ellis Rivers as they meander through the course. Book your tee times online. www.jacksonvillagegolf.com

Horseback Riding Stables at the Farm by the River B&B 2555 West Side Rd., North Conway 03860 603-356-6640 Public stables open daily—all year. Located on 70 scenic acers, offering horseback riding (all seasons), sleigh/ carriage/wagon/pony rides in the White Mountains. www.farmbytheriver.com

XC Skiing atbasetheof Mt. Washington Guided Paddling

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GUIDED FLAT-WATER & WHITEWATER TRIPS

BY EXPERIENCED GUIDES IN NORTHERN NH MOUNTAIN BIKING • HIKING • TRAIL RUNNING SKI SHOP • XC SKIING • SNOWTUBING SNOWSHOEING • SNOWCOACH TOURS

Outdoor Center

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GreatGlenTrails.com (603) 466-2333 • 1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH

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Canoeing & Kayaking

Spas

Saco Valley Canoe 1734 East Main St., PO Box 74, Center Conway 03813 800-447-2460 Canoeing on the Saco River is great family fun with fantastic scenery. $19/week-day, canoe and kayak rentals in New Hampshire and Maine. www.sacovalleycanoe.com

The Spa at Christmas Farm Inn 3 Blitzen Way., Jackson 03846 603-383-4313 A full service spa with a natural approach to beauty and well-being. Enjoy world-class facilities including seven treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, indoor/ outdoor pools, hot tub and fitness center. We strive to offer the best in NH spa facilities, therapists and products. www.christmasfarminn.com

Swimming …

White Lake State Park in Tamworth Chocorua Lake Public Beach in Chocorua

Wood’s Brook and Moose Brook State Park in Gorham Saco River throughout the Mt. Washington Valley Lower Falls along the Kancamagus Highway Diana’s Bath off West Side Road, North Conway Echo Lake State Park in Conway

… and Picnicking

Crawford Notch State Park at the Willey House, near the famous Willey Slide, and Sawyer Rock, two miles west of the railroad crossing in Bartlett.

Moose Brook State Park in Gorham.

Dolly Copp Picnic Area in Pinkham Notch.

Jackson Falls off Rte. 16 in Jackson.

Retail & Shopping Bavarian Chocolate Haus 2483 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway 03860 603-356-2663 A landmark in North Conway for over 20 years. Featuring handmade, handcrafted chocolate confections, candy, fudge, truffles and more. www.bavarianchocolatehaus.com Kokopelli of New Hampshire 2420 Rte. 16, West Ossipee 03890 603-539-4700 Offering the largest selection of fine southwestern and Native American jewelry, top quality cowboy boots, western wear, pottery, art and home decor in the world.

Visit our online store to see some of our offerings! www.kokopellinh.com League of NH Craftsmen 603-356-2441 North Conway Retail Gallery offering fine handcrafted jewelry, clothing, furniture and much more! www.nhcrafts.org

Ragged Mountain Equipment Rte. 16/302, Intervale 03845 603-356-3042 A favorite for Womens, Mens and Children outdoor equipment and apparel. We offer the very best product lines and the latest technology in outdoor equipment and clothing. www.RaggedMountain.com

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Settlers’ Green Outlet Village 2 Common Court, Route 16, North Conway 03860 888-667-9636 Over 60 stores: J. Crew, Nike, Banana Republic and more. www.settlersgreen.com White Mountain Harley-Davidson 1275 White Mountain Hwy. Rte. 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-7775 Great destination shopping for genuine Harley apparel and merchandise, motorcycle parts and accessories. www.laconiaharley.com

Business Services Corporate Communications, Inc. 65 Seavey St., North Conway 03860 603-356-7011 Full service Ad Agency. Produces five tourist maps and eight websites promoting tourism in the Lakes Region, White Mountains, North Conway, and Great North Woods.

HospitalityMaps.com, NorthConwayCoupons.com, NorthConwayVillage.Com, GolfintheWhiteMountains.Com, AdventureintheWhiteMountains.com.

YOU’LL FIND FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTLET SHOPPING AT SETTLERS’ GREEN

White Mountain Print Distribution Ossipee 03890 603-387-6323 Brochures and print distributor to the White Mountains region.

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Rt. 16, North Conway, NH | 888-667-9636 Mon.-Sat. 9 am until 9 pm • Sun. 10 am until 6 pm | Hours may vary. Visit our website for more info.

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THE RED FOX BAR & GRILLE

Dining Christmas Farm Inn & Spa Rte. 16B, Jackson 03846 603-383-4313 A lifestyle and event resort providing a quintessential New England experience. Authentic country cuisine with exceptional caring service. www.christmasfarminn.com Dining aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway 03860 603-356-9009 Relive the golden days of railroading as you travel aboard one of our elegant Dining Cars, the Chocorua on the Valley Trains, or the Hattie Evans as part of the Notch Train’s First Class Package. Enjoy Lunch or Dinner, complete with friendly and attentive service, in a beautiful restaurant where the views are constantly changing. www.conwayscenic.com Eagle Mountain House 179 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson Village 03846 800-966-5779 The perfect restaurant for every taste and occasion. Our Highfields Dining Room and Eagle Landing Tavern showcase innovative farm-to-table menus sourced directly from the New England countryside. www.eaglemt.com

1801 White Mountain Hwy North Conway, NH www.northconwayresidenceinn.com

(603) 356-3024

Experience North Conway’s only “All Suite Hotel”, located in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley.

Experience Tax Free Shopping, Family Adventure Parks, Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Skiing, Zip Lining, Tubing and much much more...

• Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet • Indoor Mineral Pool and Spa • Fitness Center • Outdoor Fire Pit, Grilling and Sport Court

The Red Fox Bar & Grille Rte. 16, Jackson Village 03846 603-383-4949 Across from the Jackson Covered Bridge. Steak, ribs and handmade pizza, always grilled to perfection on an open fire. Mon.–Fri. from 4 pm, Sat. from 12 pm and Sun. from 7:30 am. www.redfoxbarandgrille.com Red Jacket Mountain View Rte.16, North Conway 03860 603-356-5411 Signature New England cuisine with a grand mountain view. www.redjacketmountainview.com

See listing page 87.

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ATTITASH GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

ATTITASH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Eastern White Mountains LODGING & CAMPING

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104 Grand Summit Rd, Bartlett 03812 888-554-1900 • 603-374-1900 attitash.com/grandsummit.html Four Seasons of Slopeside Adventure. A variety of family friendly units most with full kitchens. Heated pool & hot tubs, fitness center, WIFI and restaurants where KIDS EAT FREE!

Route 302, Bartlett 03812 800-862-1600 • 603-374-6500 www.AttitashMtVillage.com At the base of Attitash ski area, we are a Tripadvisor awarded resort with hotel, trail-side and deluxe suites; many include fireplace, kitchen & spa tubs. In/outdoor pools and hot tubs, dinning, X-C skiing, hiking and mtn. biking See ad pg. 81.

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THE BARTLETT INN

NORTH COLONY MOTEL & COTTAGES

THE SEASONS RESORT

1477 US Route 302, Bartlett 03812 603-374-2353 www.bartlettinn.com Country Inn rooms & Cozy Cottages. Great for couples & families. Fireplaces, kitchens, Jacuzzis. Near Story Land & North Conway.

Yummy Free breakfast included; heated pool, playground, hot tub, pets ok.

Rates: $85–$247.

1025 Route 302, Bartlett 03812 800-685-4895 • 603-374-6679 www.northcolonymotel.com Located at the base of Attitash & 4 miles from Story Land. We offer clean, comfy, friendly and affordable lodging. Cottages with kitchens. Outdoor heated pool and playground. Rates: $49–$169.

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SKY VALLEY MOTEL & COTTAGES

THE VILLAGER MOTEL

PURITY SPRING RESORT

Route 302, Bartlett 03812 603-374-2322 • 800-675-HOTEL www.skyvalley4u.com Family-oriented 20 indiv., distinctive units.

Rooms with king, queen or 2 beds with fridge. 2- & 3-BR cottages. Daily rate: Motel $89–$129 d.o. Cottage $169–$249.

Route 302, Bartlett 03812 603-374-2742 • 800-334-6988 www.villagermotel.com On the Saco River - newly-renovated.

Motel w/kings, queens. Efficiencies, Chalet & Cabins w/Kitchens. Free Wifi.

Playground & Outdoor Heated Pool. PetFriendly. Open Year-Round. Daily Rate: $49 -$249.

Route 302, Bartlett 03812 603-374-2361 • 800-332-6636 www.seasonsnh.com Family condo resort on 45-acre hillside.

1-, 2-, 3-bedroom units with full kitchens, 2 baths, L/R D/R, CCTV and telephones.

Daily rate: From $129 per night, 2 night minimum.

1251 Easton Rd., Madison 03849 603-367-8896 www.purityspring.com With a pristine private lake, full recreation program, family-friendly dining and lodging, and stunning natural surroundings, Purity Spring Resort is the ideal destination for affordable family getaways.

See ad pg. 74.

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COVERED BRIDGE HOUSE B&B

GOLDEN APPLE INN

Route 302, Glen 03838 603-383-968 www.goldenappleinn.com A relaxing getaway inn perfect to recharge.

Great restaurants close by. A variety of rooms to satisfy couples and families.

All rooms are new, very modern with the latest technology like Free WiFi & 32 “ flat panel TVs.

STORYBOOK INN & SUITES

Jct. Rts. 16 & 302 N., Glen 03838 603-383-6800 • storybookinn@ncia.net www.storybookinnandsuites.com Comfortable Inn w/ 70+ rooms on spacious grounds, adjacent to Story Land, caters to families, vacationers & overnighters. Pool complex has In/Outdoor, wading pools & 2 Jacuzzis. Country breakfast; daily baked bread.

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WILL’S INN

Route 302, Glen 03838 603-383-9109 • 800-232-9109 www.coveredbridgehouse.com Feel at home in our cozy B&B located next to an 1850s covered bridge. Enjoy a full country breakfast, outdoor hot tub & river swimming. 4 guest rooms with private baths, 2-room family suite, AC. Daily rate: $89–$139 d.o.

Route 302, Glen 03838 603-383-6757 • 800-233-6780 www.willsinn.com Ideally located on the banks of the Saco River. Perfect for family fun and relaxation. Just minutes to Story Land, shopping and skiing. View all our clean, comfy rooms, cottages and suites on our website. Free property wide WiFi.

OLD FIELD HOUSE LODGE & MORE

PERRY’S MOTEL & COTTAGES

Route 16A, Intervale 03845 603-356-5478 • 800-444-9245 www.oldfieldhouse.com Pajama Comfortable Country Lodge or Townhome or Fireplace Jacuzzi Suite. Htd Pool, tv/dvd, AC & more! Hike/bike, Story Land, river tubing, Outlets/Village shops.

“Call & Speak to a really nice person.”

199 Route 16A, Intervale 03845 603-356-2214 www.perrysmotel.com Family-friendly. 2 playgrounds. Pool.

Motel rooms, 1–3-BR cottages w/ & w/o kitchens, w/AC, fridge, CCTV, FREE WiFi and 32” Flat Screen TV. 2-bedroom Condo,w/fireplace! Minutes to Story Land, CSRR & shops. Rates from $39-$199.

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RIVERSIDE INN

SWISS CHALETS VILLAGE INN

CARTER NOTCH INN

Route 16A, Intervale 03845 603-356-0044 • 866-949-0044 www.riverside-nh.com 7 rooms & suites, romantic fireplaces, spa tubs, private baths, directly on the beautiful East Branch River. Quiet-off the beaten path yet centrally located. Small inn with attentive personal service, full gluten free country breakfast.

457 Intervale Resort Loop, Intervale 03845 603-356-2232 • 800-831-2727 www.swisschaletsvillage.com A Swiss village atmosphere—tranquil hillside setting with great mtn. views!

Hot tub and fireplace suites, deluxe and chalets. 42 units, viewing or private balconies. Fridge. $15 pet fee.

Rates: $49–$299 d.o. /night.

163 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson 03846 603-383-9630 • 800-794-9434 www.carternotchinn.com Country cottage overlooking Wildcat River Valley. Wraparound front porch, outdoor hot tub, 8 impeccably clean rms. w/pvt. bath. Sunny views. Some w/ gas fplcs., 2-person Jacuzzi. Daily rate: $99–$275 d.o.

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CHRISTMAS FARM INN & SPA

EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE

INN AT ELLIS RIVER

Rt. 16B, Jackson 03846 603-383-4313 • 800-HI ELVES www.christmasfarminn.com Fine dining, family vacations, romantic getaways. 41 rooms, all do have private baths. Other amenities include restaurant, Spa, reading room, indoor and outdoor pools. Packages. From $105.

179 Carter Notch Rd, Jackson 03846 603-383-9111 • 800-966-5779 www.eaglemt.com Historic Hotel boasting a 260’ Veranda overlooking Majestic Mountain Views & golf course. Romantic Wedding venues, packages, Dining, Tavern, Spa services & Meeting space. Surrounded by outdoor Activities & Attractions.

17 Harriman Road, Jackson 03846 603-383-9339 • 800-233-8309 www.innatellisriver.com Winner, Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards. Pkgs. & romantic getaways.

21 rms., many w/frpls., bal., Jacuzzis.

Living room, pub, WiFi, DVDs, hot tub, sauna, outdoor pool. Gourmet breakfast included $129-$329 d.o.

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INN AT JACKSON

INN AT THORN HILL

NORDIC VILLAGE RESORT

12 Thorn Hill Rd., Jackson 03846 603-383-4321 • 800-289-8600 www.innatjackson.com 14 spacious guestrooms, many with fireplaces & cozy seating areas. The inn’s recently redesigned common areas provide perfect romantic settings. WIFI, hot tub, DVDs, breakfast included.

Daily rate: $109–$249 d.o.

40 Thorn Hill Road, Jackson 03846 603-383-4242 • 800-289-8990 www.innatthornhill.com The Inn at Thorn Hill is the perfect Jackson lodging choice for that long deserved vacation or romantic getaway.

Romantic escapes and relaxing retreats are our specialty in the beautiful setting in the White Mountains.

Route 16, Jackson 03846 603-383-9101 • 877-564-7829 www.nordicvillage.com Midweek non-holiday suite package starting at $139 per night (plus taxes and resort fees) includes two Attitash/Wildcat ski tickets and a bottle of wine. Please call for more details 800-472-5207.

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SNOWFLAKE INN

THE WENTWORTH

THE WILDCAT INN & TAVERN

95 Main St., Jackson 03846 603-383-8259 • 888-383-1020 www.thesnowflakeinn.com Every King Suite has a 2 person spa, fireplace and more. Work out in the Wellness Zone Fitness Center, relax in the tropical Indoor Spa, cool off at the Falls or warm up by the fire! See ad pg. 70.

1 Carter Notch Road, Jackson 03846 800-637-0013 www.thewentworth.com 21 charming inn rooms and 40 deluxe suites many with private outdoor hot tub.

Elegant dining, casual lounge w/piano bar on weekends, free parking, WiFi, Gym, DVDs, in room coffee. Rates from $149 including breakfast for 2.

Route 16A, Jackson 03846 603-383-4245 • 800-228-4245 Always something fun going on...

Tuesday night-Hoot Night, two - 1 lb pound lobster special and pasta feed, Saturday - Music and Dancing. Rooms start at $59. Dogs Welcome.

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WINDY HILL BED & BREAKFAST

1785 INN

BED & BREAKFASTS INN THE MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

19 Windy Hill Dr., Jackson 03846 603-383-8917 • 877-728-8927 www.windyhillbandb.com Quiet, secluded farm B&B tucked away in a large meadow between 2 mountains, Panoramic view, woodland trails, full breakfast, private baths, WiFi. Nonsmoking, no pets, no TV. Daily rate: From $95.

3582 White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway 03860 603-356-9025 • 800-421-1785 www.the1785inn.com Romantic colonial inn with famous views, award-winning and friendly service. 17 individually decorated rooms, living room and dining rooms with original fireplaces, lounge, pool, gardens, free Wifi. Daily rate: $79-$199 d.o. B&B. Full breakfast.

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BRIARCLIFF MOTEL

CLARENDON MOTEL

COLONIAL MOTEL

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www.bbinnsmwv.com Personalized attention and genuine New England hospitality are the cornerstones of these unique Inns and B&Bs scattered among the Valley. Country casual to elegant luxury, family friendly to romantic, something for anyone’s taste and budget.

2304 White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway 03860 603-356-5584 • 800-338-4291 www.briarcliffmotel.com Centrally located to village activities.

Newly renovated Clean & affordable rms. that are smoke/pet-free. AC, flat screen CTV, fridge, phone, hairdryer, coffee & coin laundry. Outdoor htd pool. Free Wifi.

Rates from $59-$199.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-3551 • 800-433-3551 www.clarendonmotel.com Clean & Comfortable motel with the Charm of a Country Inn. 17 rooms including 2 efficiency units, CCTV, fridge, microwave, phone, individual heat, AC, hairdryers and WiFi. Free coffee all day.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-5178 • 866-356-5178 www.thecolonialmotel.com Enjoy old fashioned hospitality with personalized service at our family owned motel. Located in the village and minutes to attractions. Renovated rooms, whirlpool tubs, suites, pool, coffee, fridge, AC, WiFi, CCTV, microwave.

NORTH CONWAY/CONWAY

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THE COMFORT INN & SUITES

CRANMORE INN

EASTERN INNS

2001 White Mountain Hwy., No. Conway 03860 603-356-8811 • 866-647-8483 www.northconwaycomfortinn.com The 2014 Hotel of the Year! Let us be your hotel while visiting the White Mts. & Conway area. Includes Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet! Free WiFi and 60 channels of HD TV. Studio Suites for up to six people. Next to Pirate’s Cove Golf.

80 Kearsarge Street, No. Conway 03860 603-356-5502 www.cranmoreinn.com In the heart of North Conway, Cranmore Inn is an authentic New England Bed & Breakfast. Walking distance to local attractions. Breakfast and wi-fi included.

Seasonal pool and hot tub. All rooms have private bathrooms..

2955 White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway 03860 603-356-5447 • 800-628-3750 www.easterninns.com Located within walking distance to the Restaurants and Shops of North Conway Village. Offering a variety of rooms and suites. Free Wi-Fi, Indoor Pool & Hot Tub, Game Rooms, Free Continental Breakfast.

Affordable, Clean and Comfortable.

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EASTERN SLOPE INN RESORT

FARM BY THE RIVER B&B WITH STABLES

FOX RIDGE RESORT

2760 Main St., North Conway 03860 800-862-1600 • 603-356-6321 www.EasternSlopeInn.com Elegant, historic Inn offers acclaimed hotel and deluxe suites; many include fireplace, kitchen & spa tubs. Located in N. Conway Village, walk to shops & attractions. On resort indoor pool, tennis, fitness, dinning and free WiFi. See ad pg. 81.

2555 West Side Rd., N. Conway 03860 603-356-2694 • 888-414-8353 www.farmbytheriver.com Charming B&B, wonderful breakfast and friendship, great location on 70 acres, mountain views, horseback/carriage/ sleigh rides, 9 units jac/fireplaces, family suites, cottage, Wi-Fi, Saco River swim.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-3151 • 800-343-1804 www.foxridgeresort.com On 35 acres, enjoy mountain views and spacious grounds. 136 deluxe and family rooms, two pools, playground, mini-golf, WiFi. Complimentary hot buffet breakfast.

Attractions and shopping close by.

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GREEN GRANITE INN & CONFERENCE CTR.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

Rt. 16/302, North Conway 03860 603-356-6901 • 800-468-3666 www.greengranite.com Lodging memories have been made here for years! Everyone enjoys free breakfast, WiFi, playground, & pools/hot tub.

Walking distance to tax free shopping and White Mountains Attractions.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-7736 • 888-H20-PARK northconwaysuites.hamptoninn.com Spacious Rooms, Studios and Suites, Complimentary use of 5,000 sq ft water park, breakfast, WIFI, Fitness & Business Center. Walking distance to Tax-free outlet shops and dining. Story Land, hiking and skiing nearby.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-2551 • 800-HOLIDAY www.hiexpress.com/northconway Great Hotel Guests Love! Enjoy free hot buffet breakfast, free WiFi, business center and relax in our pool / hot tub. Walk to tax free shopping, and close to White Mountains Attractions.

NORTH CONWAY/CONWAY

NORTH CONWAY/CONWAY

NORTH CONWAY/CONWAY

JUNGE’S MOTEL

KANCAMAGUS SWIFT RIVER INN

KEARSARGE INN

Rt. 16/302, North Conway 03860 603-356-2886 www.jungesmotel.com Create great memories here. Beautiful spacious grounds, pool, trails, picnic area, playground, CTV, AC, fridge, gameroom.

Close to attractions, outlet shopping, and restaurants. You’ll be happy here!

The Junge Family.

Route 112, Albany 03818 603-447-2332 • 866-505-6274 www.swiftriverinn.com On the Kancamagus Highway, 1.5 miles from Route 16. Two minutes to Conway, 7 minutes to North Conway. Borders Albany Town Forest hiking trails by the Swift River. Quiet rooms, private baths, incl. continental brkfst, CTV, $79-$129.

42 Seavey St., N. Conway 03860 603-356-8700 • 855-532-7727 www.kearsargeinn.com Nestled in North Conway Village, the inn is within walking distance of shopping, fine dining and a variety of outdoor activities. All rooms with fireplace, suites with Jacuzzi tubs. Luxury accommodations.

Dog Friendly.

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MAPLE LEAF MOTEL

Route 16, North Conway 03860 866-356-5388 www.mapleleafnconway.com Clean, comfortable rooms & a friendly atmosphere. 15 units w/ CCTV, fridge, microwave, AC, Wi-Fi & phone.

Queens and double beds. Daily rate: off-season minimum $50, high season maximum $140.

MERRILL FARM INN

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-447-3866 • 800-445-1017 www.merrillfarminn.com For a visual tour of our quintessential New England inn, which is located along the banks of the crystal clear Saco River, please visit our website. We are known for our warm hospitality and quality service.

MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY INN

NORTH CONWAY/CONWAY

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NORTH CONWAY GRAND HOTEL

THE OLD RED INN & COTTAGES

RED JACKET MOUNTAIN VIEW

At Settlers' Green, N. Conway 03860 603-356-9300 • 800-566-1599 www.northconwaygrand.com North Conway’s premier hotel in the perfect location. 200 renovated guest rooms.

Jacuzzi and family suites. Year Round Outdoor Pool and Jacuzzi. Rate: $99-$399.

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Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-5486 • 800-634-2383 www.mtwashingtonvalleyinn.com In the heart of North Conway shopping outlets. We offer clean, comfortable and quality rooms at afforadble prices. Right next door to Settlers Green Outlet Village, within minutes of all local restaurants and major ski areas. See ad pg. 45.

Rt. 16/302, North Conway 03860 800-338-1356 • 603-356-2642 www.oldredinn.com Hospitality abounds in this 4-season B&B, featuring 7 rooms & 10 indiv. decorated, cozy, clean cottages w/ fireplaces. 2 bedroom units avail. WiFi. Heated pool seasonal. Rate: $79–$198, seasonal.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-5411 • 800-RJACKET www.redjacketmountainview.com On 40 scenic acres featuring Kahuna Laguna 40,000 sq ft indoor water park.

12 townhomes and new in 2013, four presidential homes w/4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Scenic dining. 148 guest rooms.

Jacuzzi & family loft rms. AAA

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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

SCHOOL HOUSE MOTEL

STONEHURST MANOR

1801 White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway 03860 603-356-3024 www.northconwayresidenceinn.com Come enjoy North Conway where there is year round fun for everyone. Stay at the only all suite hotel in the Mount Washington Valley, The Residence Inn by Marriott. Complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast and WiFi. See ad pg. 80.

2152 White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway 03860 603-356-6829 • 800-638-6050 www.schoolhousemotel.com Fantastic views out the back windows of the Moat Mountain range. Seasonal pool, 3 cottages, 20 motel rooms, all with Cable TV, Free Wi-Fi, and fridges. French and English speaking owner.

Route 16, North Conway 03860 800-525-9100 www.stonehurstmanor.com A Romantic Boutique Hotel recommended by: NY Times, Hartford Courant, Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Ladies’ Home Jrnl, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, NH Magazine, Romantic Small Hotel.

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SUNNY BROOK COTTAGES

WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTEL & RESORT

YANKEE CLIPPER INN

Route 16, Conway 03818 603-447-3922 www.sunnybrookcottages.com 10 cozy, clean cottages, most with a fireplace and kitchen, located in a wooded grove on the Swift Brook. Open year-round. Pets welcome. Private bath. Free WiFi. Cable TV. Kids stay free.

Playground. Daily rate: $45–$130.

West Side Road, North Conway 03860 603-356-7100 • 800-533-6301 www.whitemountainhotel.com A Resort for all seasons. Deluxe ACC. w/ spectacular views. Free full breakfast., dining, tavern, fitness ctr., outdoor pool & Jacuzzi, firepit, golf, hiking. Packages avail. AAA

1769 White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway 03860 603-356-5736 • 800-343-5900 www.theyankeeclipperinn.com The Yankee Clipper is on the way to everything, at the center of it all. Providing clean & comfortable rooms since 1972.

68 rooms, CTV, WiFi, fridge, fireplace rooms, in & out door pools. Breakfast specials.

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FREEDOM B

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PINE KNOLL CAMPGROUND

THE BLUFFS RV RESORT

DANFORTH BAY CAMPING AND RV RESORT

57 Pine Knoll Rd, Off Rt. 16 Albany 03818 603-447-3131 www.pineknollcampground.com Excellent Fishing, Lake Swimming, Sandy Beach, Playground, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Ball Field, Free Hot Showers, 50/30/20 AMP, Dump Station, LP Gas, Firewood, Laundry, CTV, Open May 15–October 15.

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196 Shawtown Rd., Freedom 03836 603-539-2069 www.nhrvresort.com Offering 300 large, seasonal, extended stay RV rental sites designed exclusively for active adults 50 and older. Heated pools, tennis courts, 10,000 sq.ft. clubhouse, fitness room, modern laundry and kitchen facilities.

196 Shawtown Rd., Freedom 03836 603-539-2069 www.danforthbay.com One of NH’s top RV camping destinations.

Clean, modern facilities, classic New England lakeside charm. 2,700' frontage, 300+ sites, boat and canoe rentals, daily activities.

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BEACH CAMPING AREA

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-447-2723 Family camping along Saco River. Extra huge beach, 120 large shady or sunny sites, some river frontage. Full hook-ups, modern facilities. Tables & fireplaces.

30 amp service. Hot showers, Free Wifi and Cable. Daily rate: $34–$49 for two adults–three children < 17.

SACO RIVER CAMPING AREA

Route 16, North Conway 03860 603-356-3360 www.sacorivercampingarea.com Walk to shops! Nearly 50 acres of family camping on the Saco River. 171 large 4-way, pull thru & tent sites. 70 channel cable TV. Heated pool, river, WiFi, Bicycle, Canoe & Kayak rentals, LP gas. May-Oct. Rates: $39-$64.

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White Mountain National Forest Campgrounds Passaconaway Campground, Kancamagus Highway

Rte. 112, 15 miles west of Rte. 16, North Conway. 33 wooded sites.

On the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Near many trailheads.

Base rate $22.

Jigger Johnson Campground, Kancamagus Highway

Rte. 112, 13 miles west of Rte. 16, North Conway. 75 wooded sites, flush toilets and showers. Base rate $24.

Covered Bridge Campground, Kancamagus Highway

Rte. 112, 6 miles west of Rt. 16, North Conway. 49 wooded sites, Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Reservable. Base rate $22.

Blackberry Crossing Campground, Kancamagus Highway

Rte. 112, 6 miles west of Rte. 16, North Conway. 26 wooded sites, Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Base rate $22.

White Ledge Campground

Rte. 16, 5 miles south of Conway. 28 wooded sites. Reservable.

Base rate $18.

For information regarding these (and other) campgrounds in the National Forest, call 888-CAMPSNH. For more information and reservations, visit www.icampnh.com

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Kancamagus

A National Scenic Byway

CHARYL REARDON

ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST SCENIC DRIVES: THE KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY

Interpretive Sites along the Kancamagus Highway

Saco Ranger Station and the Russell-Colbath House near Conway.

Lincoln Woods Ranger Station just east of Loon Mountain in Lincoln.

White Mountains Visitor’s Center at I-93 Exit 32 and Rte. 112 in North Woodstock.

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KANCAMAGUS Highway

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between them. By the 1690s, Kancamagus’ tribes had scattered, heading to northern New Hampshire and beyond, into Canada.

KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY • WHITE MOUNTAINS Established 1959

There’s plenty of lore and legend along the route, including the fascinating tale of Thomas Colbath.

One day in 1891, he left the homestead he shared with his wife, Ruth, telling her he’d be back in a little while. Days turned into weeks and weeks into years and he did not return, and every night for nearly 40 years, Ruth left a light in a window so he could see his way back to their home.

Until 1959, few had seen the beauty that lies in the mountainous area between Lincoln and Conway, but today, the spectacular Kancamagus Highway draws hundreds of thousands of travelers each year on a ribbon of roadway carved through the mountain wilderness.

CHARYL REARDON

The highway is a federally designated National Scenic Byway. Departing Lincoln, the road climbs nearly 3,000 feet, crossing the flank of Mount Kancamagus before it continues winding its way to the Mount Washington Valley.

Along the way are campgrounds, picnic areas, waterfalls, a covered bridge, trails and scenic vistas that give travelers an appreciation of a vast wilderness that remains in New Hampshire, largely unchanged for hundreds of years.

The highway takes its name to honor the chief of the Native Penacook Confederacy. Chief Kancamagus worked hard to keep peace between his people and the early settlers, but was consistently challenged by the English which resulted in wars

ALONG THE KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY

She died in 1930 and three years later, Thomas returned to the now-dark home. The RussellColbath House is the last 19th century homestead in the area and worth a stop to see it. In the sumSAWYER mer, it’s a U.S. Forest Service information center.ROCK

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Pronouncing “Kancamagus” can take some practice. Although there is only one ‘n’ in the name, many give in to the urge to put in another one to make it less of a tongue-twister.

The secret to correct pronunciation is to SAWYER POND with ‘Paugus,’ or ‘Saugus.’ remember it rhymes SCENIC AREA

Or sound like a local and just call it “the Kanc.”

IN THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FORES FRANCONIA FALLS

THE SUGAR HILL KANCAMAGUS OVERLOOK HIGHWAY

THE FLUME GORGE WHALE'S TALE WATER PARK

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Clear lakes, gentle foothills and the haunting cry of loons make the South Region a summer playground, just a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw from the White Mountains.

Just to the south of the White Mountains is a region of clear lakes, with beaches, quaint towns and several attractions worth seeing. You may be familiar with Squam Lake, where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed in 1980; Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, who both starred in the film, received Oscars for their performances.

Other attractions that may capture your interest include: exploring World War II history at the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro, the fine arts and crafts of the Granite State at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen galleries, or tax-free shopping at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton.

If you enjoy history, plan to stop at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord. The Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum boasts collections pertaining to all facets of life and culture in the state, spanning centuries, and including art and artifacts of the White Mountains. A stroll through the museum provides a meaningful foundation to your visit, realizing that you are among millions who have been captivated by the mountain landscape.

With a good foundation of Granite State history under your belt, hop back on I-93 and about 20 minutes later, off Exit 20, is the Tanger Outlet Center, featuring scores of brand-name factory

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stores. Whatever your bargains, remember, you score twice because shopping in New Hampshire is tax-free!

At Exit 23 off Interstate 93 is NH Route 104 and if you turn west, you’ll find Ruggles Mine in Grafton.

Discovered in 1803, it became the first commercial mica mine in the country, providing the material to manufacture lamp chimneys and stove windows and later, everything from cosmetics to electrical insulators. The commercial side of the mine closed long ago and since 1963, it has been open as a public attraction and treasure trove.

This is a great place for children to explore and mine their own mica and other treasures, and the panoramic view from the summit alone is well worth the drive up Isinglass Mountain.

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Winnipesaukee, the Granite State’s liquid gem.

Plan to enjoy the lake and the shore towns aboard the M/S Mount Washington boat. History buffs will want to head over to Wolfeboro for a visit to the Wright Museum of World War II History, while everyone will enjoy a few hours at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, which also offers cruises around beautiful Squam Lake.

Back on I-93, if you head east off Exit 23, Route 104 will bring you to Meredith, on the shore of Lake

Towns & Villages in the South Region

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A LATE MAY AFTERNOON IN MEREDITH

In the summer, the Lakes Region embodies rest and relaxation. On a typical morning, you might find yourself in Canterbury, watching a gardening demonstration at the Canterbury Shaker Village, considered the most authentic surviving Shaker community site in the country.

After lunch, you might check out the village of

THE LOON CENTER and Markus Wildlife Sanctuary

LOON VIDEOS • EXHIBITS HIKING TRAILS • GIFT SHOP OPEN YEAR ROUND

(check website for seasonal hours) See listing page 98.

183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH

Open daily 9AM - 5PM, July 1st - Columbus Day www.loon.org • 603-476-5666

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Sandwich—don’t miss a browse through the Sandwich Home Industries, founded in 1926 to sell locally made crafts and to support the local economy. The organization is a founding member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, which today has galleries across the state, promoting and preserving arts and crafts that help define the state’s character.

A summer night on the shore of one of our many lakes is made all the more special when the loons start calling. For 35 years, the Loon Preservation Committee has watched over these magnificent birds, ensuring their health and viability in New Hampshire. Learn more about the efforts to keep them safe at the Loon Center in Moultonboro.

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In the afternoon, let your car follow the contour of the lake, winding through little towns and hamlets bearing names like Mirror Lake and Melvin Village. Plan an excursion aboard the

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, which offers a beautiful and nostalgic ride between Meredith and Weirs Beach. For more than a century, vacationers have taken this ride on their way to steamers that would carry them to other parts of the lake in the high summer season.

SANDWICH HOME INDUSTRIES HAS OFFERED EDUCATION IN THE CRAFTS FOR OVER 80 YEARS

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THE VIEW FROM THE ZIPLINE TOWER AT GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT

For those of a certain age, a visit to Weirs Beach will bring to mind an older era: there’s a boardwalk, seasonal arcades and food concessions, a public dock popular with boaters, and an energy and nostalgia of a time gone by.

Have the youngsters been good? Just up the road from The Weirs is Funspot, which bills itself as the largest arcade in the world, and lives up to its name. There you can all play indoor and outdoor

M/S Mount Washington Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee

games, Bingo, bowling, and more.

Rising above the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, Gunstock Mountain Resort is more than a ski area—it’s the Lakes Region headquarters for family fun and adventure. Gather the clan together for a day on the ZipTour and the Aerial Treetops Adventure, as it winds through trees offering challenges for all ages. Segway trails and a scenic chairlift ride to the summit round out the activities that make Gunstock a must-do for summer fun.

Lake Winnipesaukee Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire, with a surface area of approximately 72 square miles and 178 miles of shoreline.

See listing page 98.

Scenic Cruises • Sunday Brunch Sunset Dinner Dance Cruises From Weirs Beach and other ports

www.cruiseNH.com 603-366-5531

Winnipesaukee is a Native American term meaning “Smile of the Great Spirit.”

The lake’s maximum depth is 213', and it encompasses 274 habitable islands.

Typically, the lake freezes around midJanuary each year. Ice-out is determined when the cruise ship M/S Mount Washington can reach all its ports-ofcall, (usually in April, but has been as early as March and as late as May).

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Lakes Region Tourism Association Rte. 3 @ Exit 20 off I-93, Tilton 03276 603-286-8008 or 800-60-LAKES Crystal clear lakes and sandy beaches.

Lodging, dining, attractions, shopping, camping … let us plan your perfect vacation year-round. www.lakesregion.org

Funspot Rte. 3, 579 Endicott St. North, between Meredith and Weirs Beach, Exit 23 off I-93. 603-366-4377 Your Family Entertainment Super Center Since 1952! Largest arcade in the world with over 600 games, including a huge collection of classic videos & pinballs, prize games & kiddie rides, ten pin and candlepin bowling featuring auto scoring & bumpers, NEW 5500 square foot indoor mini golf, D.A. Long Tavern, 400 seat bingo hall, restaurant, group/corporate outings. Free Party Rooms. Monkey Trunks High Ropes & Zipline course. No general admission and Open ALL Year!

FunspotNH.com See ad page 96.

Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce Route 3, Meredith 603-279-6121 In the heart of the Lakes Region, Meredith is the latchkey to the White Mountains. Quaint towns, family attractions, restaurants and specialty shops make us the perfect vacation destination.. www.meredithareachamber.com

#1 Attraction in the Lakes Region.

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VACATION DONE RIGHT!

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Gunstock Mountain Resort 603-737-4388 Gravity… Done Right! Zip Tour- Some of the Longest Zipline spans in the US! Aerial Treetop Adventures- the Largest Aerial Obstacle Course in New England. Off Road Segway Tours, Scenic Lift Rides & more!. www.GUNSTOCK.com See ad pg. 97.

Mount Washington Cruises Weirs Beach 1-888-843-6686 No New Hampshire visit is complete without a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee, the state’s largest lake, aboard the M/S Mount Washington.

This sparkling lake is surrounded by mountains and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in New England.

Relax on deck or in a lounge and enjoy the view. Breakfast, lunch, and cocktails available on board; dinner dance and theme cruises are offered. www.cruiseNH.com Ruggles Mine Route 4, Grafton 03240 603-523-4275 “The Mine in the Sky” is the oldest, most spectacular mica, feldspar and beryl mine in the US. Mineral collecting permitted.

Fantastic views, unique gift shop, museum, mineral displays, snack bar, picnic area. Fun for all ages. www.rugglesmine.com See ad pg. 101.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center & Lake Cruises Rte. 113, Holderness 03245 603-968-7194 Nearer to Nature! Meadows, mature forests, marshes, & boardwalks connect interactive exhibits where native animals reside: bobcats, foxes, white-tailed deer, river otters, mountain lions, black bears, raptors, and more. Trails are open daily May 1-Nov 1, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Experience the beauty of Squam Lake Cruises; 90 min. guided tours on comfortable canopied pontoon boats. www.nhnature.org

History & Culture Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury 03224 Off I-93, Exit 18 603-783-9511 This National Historic Landmark is dedicated to preserving the 200-year Shaker legacy of innovative design, entrepreneurship and simple living.

Includes 25 restored original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings on 694 inspirational acres. Tours, exhibits, events, cafe, museum store. www.shakers.org Loon Center & Markus Wildlife Sanctuary 183 Lee’s Mill Rd., Moultonborough 603-476-LOON The Loon Center features loon displays, mounts, interactive exhibits and award-winning videos on loons. The non-profit Loon’s Feather Gift Shop sells “all things loon and more!” The 200-acre Markus Wildlife Sanctuary on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee has two miles of walking trails that overlook a nesting pair of loons. Free admission. www.loon.org See ad pg. 93.

New Hampshire Historical Society Exit 14 off I-93, 30 Park Street, Concord 03301 603-228-6688 We love New Hampshire and we've been saving its history for nearly two centuries. Visit New Hampshire's only statewide historical society and explore. www.nhhistory.org Wright Museum of WWII 77 Center St., Wolfeboro 03894 603-569-1212 Come explore the stories of America’s Greatest Generation on the Home Front and Battlefields of World War II. Affordable and educational family fun. www.wrightmuseum.org

Sports & Recreation Experience Squam 895 US Route 3., Holderness 03245 603-968-3990 Personalized boating excursions on Squam Lake aboard a 23' Sea Ray bow-rider. View wildlife, "On Golden Pond" sites, swim, fish and picnic. Sunset/stargazing cruises.

SOUTH Region Bring up to 9 people. Open April to November. Hourly rates. Reservations required. www.experiencesquam.com SkyVenture NH—Surf's Up 100 Adventure Way, Nashua 603-897-0002 Indoor Skydiving, Indoor Surfing, Fishpipe, Rock Wall, Oasis Cafe & more! Come and experience a day of ADVENTURE! Fun for all ages and all equipment is included. www.skyventurenh.com

Retail & Shopping League of NH Craftsmen Offering fine handcrafted items, Made by Hand Here, classes and much more. Visit our stores: Concord Retail Gallery 603-228-8171 Concord The Craft Center 603-224-3375 Meredith Retail Gallery 603-279-7920 www.nhcrafts.org Kellerhaus Ice Cream , Candy & Gifts 259 Edicott St. North, Laconia 03246 603-366-4466 Visit NH's Oldest Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe. Make Your Own Sundae Smorgasbord with Haus-made ice cream and toppings. Lake Winnipesaukee & Mountain views, Nickelodeon, Ten Room, Gift Shop too! Kellerhaus.com NH Antiques Dealers Association Free directory that lists NHADA members’ information of antiquing in New Hampshire and out of state members. www.nhada.org

Tanger Outlet Center/Tilton Left at Exit 20 off I-93, Tilton 603-286-7880 Think Outlets. Think Tanger! Shop at over 50 tax-free name brand outlets! www.tangeroutlets.com/tilton

Dining Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant Jct. Rtes. 3 & 104, Meredith 03253 603-279-6212 Family restaurant with home-style cooking. www.hartsturkeyfarm.com The Blue Bistro and Nazbar & Grill 603-366-4341 The NASWA Resort has 2 amazing restaurants: the Blue Bistro overlooks the bustling Paugus Bay channel, serving Brilliantly Crafted Cuisine for breakfast and dinner. The NazBar & Grill offers drinks and dining with your toes in the sand and live entertainment on weekends. www.naswa.com The Common Man Family of Restaurants Serving great American fare with flair since 1971. Visit our flagship in Ashland as well as our other C-MAN family locations throughout New Hampshire! Common Man Ashland: 603-968-7030 Camp: 603-279-3003 Lago: 603-279-2253 Lakehouse Grille: 603-279-5221 Town Docks: 603-279-3445 104 Diner: 603-744-0120 Tilt’n Diner: 603-286-2204 www.thecman.com

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Bringing You Nearer to Nature View live animals, enjoy a cruise on Squam Lake, or participate in a program with a Naturalist.

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76 Lake Street, Laconia 03246 603-524-5210 • 800-MARGATE www.themargate.com Ideally located on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee, 500+ feet of sandy beach, indoor & outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna, spa, beach bar and grill. Minutes from shopping, dining, hiking and skiing.

Rates: $99-$249.

104 Winona Rd., Ashland 03217 603-968-7998 www.amesbrook.com “Best Small Campground in NH.” Large wooded & sunny sites w/30-50 amp elec./ water/sewer, CTV & FREE WiFi. Modern facilities. Central to all NH attractions.

Daily rate: $36-$42 for 2 adults & 2 child.

Weekly/Month/Season rates.

14 Sawmill Road, Gilford 03249 603-524-5533 www.marriott.com/MHTGF Designed for guests who will appreciate the full kitchens including 2 burner stovetop, dishwasher, coffeemaker and full refrigerator. Comp. hot continental breakfast, ski locker and WiFi.

312 D.W. Hwy, Meredith 03253 603-279-7006 • 800-622-6455 www.millfalls.com Nestled on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee Mill Falls offers 4 inns, 5 restaurants, Cascade Spa, 12 Marketplace shops, a vibrant Main St. and the EKAL Lake Activity Center for boat rides, kayak and canoe rentals (open to the public).

100 Schofield Rd, Bristol 03222 603-744-2403 www.davidsonscamp.com On Pemi River. River, wooded, and sunny sites. Cabins, boat rentals, Rec hall, modern bathrooms, beach and new pool.

Tent, W/E, and full hook-ups.Good Sam $28-$38.off-season rates available.

435 US Route 3, Holderness 03245 603-968-3673 • 888-965-1850 www.whiteoakmotel.com Situated in the Squam Lakes area, 45 minutes from the White Mountains. Motel rooms and fully equipped cottages, swimming pool, free WiFi. See website or call for details. Rates vary.

1086 Weirs Blvd., Laconia 03246 603-366-4341 • 888-556-2792 www.naswa.com A Classic NH Boutique Resort with casual waterfront atmosphere, 1000’ of beach, lakeside rooms, suites, colorful cottages & 2 great restaurants w/live music! Perfect location for Groups, Tours and Family Reunions. Children sleep & eat free!

Route 104, Meredith 03253 603-279-7761 • 800-595-7761 www.clearwatercampground.com Secluded sites, modern, clean facilities and a pleasant atmosphere. 150 spacious sites, Wi-Fi, sewer & cable TV hook-ups, some pull-thrus. Daily rate: $48–$51 for 2 adults and 3 children under 18. Weekly & off-season rates available.

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NH Route 25, Meredith 03253 603-279-6910 www.hhcamp.com 1.5 miles from Lake Winnipesaukee. Quiet hours enforced, pool, clean bathrooms, playground, cabins, rental trailers, 50A sites, cable TV, and WiFi. Seasonal rates available.

TWIN TAMARACK FAMILY CAMPING & RV RESORT

Twin Tamarack Rd., New Hampton 03256 603-279-4387 www.twintamarackcampground.com 259 wooded & sunny sites, full hookups, 30/50 amp elec, pull-thru sites. Dump station. Clean, modern restrooms, cabin/ trailer rentals, free WiFi. Pool, beach. Daily rate: $35–$40 family of 4.

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Backcountry Camping in the White Mountains To get the most out of your camping experience, it’s important to know what is (and isn’t) allowed; the following provides some specific guidelines. Contact the Forest Service or one of the Ranger Stations in the region (page 68) to determine if any restrictions apply.

Some standard restrictions to keep in mind are: n Above treeline, camping is allowed only when there is at least two feet of snow on the ground. n Great Gulf Wilderness: camping below treeline only, and 200' off the trail or in designated sites along the trail.

Camping not permitted beyond the junction of Sphinx and Great Gulf Trails in the direction of Spaulding Lake.

No camping, wood, or charcoal fires within 1/4 mile of any shelter, tent platform, hut, cabin, picnic area or campground. n No camping, wood, or charcoal fires in any Wilderness Area. n Motorized equipment/mechanical transport (except wheel chairs) is not allowed in any Congressionally-designated Wilderness Area. In addition, hiking and/or camping groups are limited to no more than 10 people. n Camping/fires not permitted within 200' of the Ammonoo suc Ravine Trail. n Camping/fires not permitted within 1/4 mile of Rte. 16, AMC or RMC facilities, Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Dolly Copp Campground, or Glen Ellis Falls. n

Explore the “Open Pit” mine where more than $30 million in valuable minerals have been mined since 1803.

UNIQUE GIFT SHOP SNACK BAR PICNIC AREA MUSEUM

See listing page 98.

Fun For All Ages—an easy walk from your car.

Famous for its rich mica deposits, RUGGLES MINE also offers 150 other minerals.

Beryl, Garnet and Rose Quartz were found.

At the top of Isinglass Mountain the view is breathtaking!

Open weekends Mid-May to Mid-June OPEN DAILY Mid-June to Mid-October 9-5 Adults $25 / Children (4-11) $13 / Under 4 are free

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New Hampshire’s State Parks are among its richest (and most popular) resources. In the White Mountains, these range from 6,440acre Franconia Notch State Park to Mount Washington State Park, the highest state park in the eastern United States.

State Parks in the White Mountains

BIKING INTO CRAWFORD NOTCH STATE PARK

The diversity of the parks makes recreational opportunities virtually endless: hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, boating and more.

Fees are nominal; season passes are available.

Note: * Pets allowed Crawford Notch State Park* Rte. 302, Hart’s Location. 6 miles of rugged natural beauty.

Waterfalls, picnic sites, visitor center, fishing, campground. A plaque marks the Willey House site, where a landslide killed the Willey family and two hired men in 1826. 603-374-2272 Echo Lake & Cathedral Ledge State Parks

Bartlett and Conway. Swimming, picnicking, scenic road to 700' Cathedral Ledge. 603-356-2672 Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park

Rte. 302, Carroll. A short walk to a fine view of the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington.

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yourself with the following rules: 1. Where pets are allowed, they must be leashed and attended at all times; you are responsible for your pet’s actions.

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Pets are prohibited at all state beaches, picnic areas and historic sites.

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If your pet becomes objectionable to any park visitor, you will be asked to remove the pet from the park.

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Pets are not to be left unattended at any time in any vehicle, camper, carrier or enclosure.

Forest Lake State Beach Off Rte. 116, Dalton, between Littleton and Whitefield. Mountain lake in a woodland setting that offers swimming and picnicking in shady spruce groves. 603-837-9150 Franconia Notch State Park I-93 6,440-acre park between the towering Franconia and Kinsman ranges. Swimming, picnicking, biking, hiking. Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site; Echo Lake; the Basin, a deep glacial pothole; Lafayette Campground; the Flume, a natural 800' gorge; and Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. 603-823-8800 The Flume Gorge: 603-745-8391 Lafayette Campground: 603-823-9513 Jericho Mountain State Park Off Rte. 110, Berlin.

New 7,500 acre State Park with 50+ miles of scenic trails for ATVs, UTVs, trail bikes, snowmobile riders.

Moose Brook State Park* Rte. 2, Gorham.

In the heart of stream fishing country. Swimming, bathhouse, hiking, picnic grounds, mountain bike trails. Campground. 603-466-3860 Mount Washington State Park* 52 acres atop the Northeast’s highest (6,288') mountain. Modern summit building; restored Tip Top House.

603-466-3347 Weeks State Park and Historic Site

Rte. 3, Lancaster. The Lodge and fieldstone fire tower atop Mt. Prospect afford spectacular views of the White Mountains National Forest. Bring a picnic lunch! 603-788-4004 White Lake State Park Rte. 16, Tamworth.

Hiking, fishing, boating, camping, swimming, picnicking. 603-323-7350 Complete State Park information online at: www.nhstateparks.org.

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VISITOR Center

White Mountains Attractions | White Mountain National Forest

VISITOR CENTER Begin your visit

to the White Mountains region with a stop at the White Mountains Visitor Center in North Woodstock. Located at I-93 Exit 32 right on the Kancamagus Highway. Learn about the area through various displays and audio visual presentations. Our friendly staff will help you make the most of your trip, and provide you with free brochures, maps, and more. White Mountains Recreation Passes are also available at the Visitor Center.

While you’re here, take a few minutes to browse in our Gift Shop—it’s a perfect place to pick up a souvenir or an audio tour of the National Scenic Byway. And check out the White Mountains National Forest Interpretive Center in the attached authentic post and beam barn; you’ll learn about everything from area wildlife to building stone walls.

This is also an excellent time to pick up a White Mountains Value Pass. With the Pass, you’ll save nearly 70% on admission prices to 17 White Mountains Attractions—just ask any staff member for details. You can also purchase your Value Pass before you leave for vacation—just order online at

www.visitwhitemountains.com.

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Hiking

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HIKING MT. WASHINGTON

There are a variety of short hikes here that will, for minimal effort, bring you to waterfalls and spectacular views, and longer hikes to scenic outlooks, lakes, and mountain summits—as well as 170 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail. Please follow the Hiker Responsibility Code on page 105, and always carry out what you carry in.

Note: distances and times are for round trip.

Arethusa Falls Off Rte. 302 in Crawford Notch.

Gorgeous waterfall. Moderate. 1.5 mi.; 2-3 hrs.

Read Ariel Snow’s experience at whitemts.us/arethusanh Artist’s Bluff Off Rte. 18 in Franconia Notch State Park. Great view. Short but steep. 11/2 mi.; 11/4 hrs.

Black Cap Path 3.7 miles off Rte. 16, Intervale, on Hurricane Mountain Road. 2.4 mi.; 2 hrs.

Boulder Loop Trail Dugway Road off the Kancamagus Highway. Excellent views for relatively little effort. 2.8 mi.; 2–4 hrs.

Diana’s Bath Off West Side Road in Bartlett. Easy walk to beautiful rocky cascades. 1/2 mi.; 40 min.

Discovery Trail 1.4 mile loop trail offering a living classroom on forest ecology. On the Kancamagus Highway, 6.2 miles from Exit 32, Lincoln.

Falling Waters Trail Trailhead parking in Franconia Notch. Beautiful full day hike for moderate/difficult hikers. 6-12 mi. loop, 4-8 hrs.

Greeley Ponds 91/2 miles east of Lincoln on the Kancamagus. Easy grades. Upper Pond: 31/2 mi., 2 hrs.; Lower Pond is 1/2 mile (one way) farther.

Lincoln Woods/Wilderness Trail 4 mi. east of Lincoln on Kancamagus. 6.4 mi.; 3 hrs.

Lonesome Lake Lafayette Place, Franconia Notch. Moderate to easy grade. 31/4 mi.; 21/2 hrs.

Mt. Willard Rte. 302, Crawford RR Station. Easy grades, good footing, wonderful views. 3 mi.; 2 hrs.

Three Ponds Trail Off Stinson Lake Rd., Warren.

A relatively easy walk to pond, shelter. 5 mi.; 3 hrs.

Welch-Dickey Loop Trail Fine view, modest effort. Begins at Orris Road parking area off Upper Mad River Road in Waterville Valley. 4.4 mi.; 3+ hrs.

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Hiker Responsibility Code: With knowledge and gear. Become self-reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, local weather and your equipment before you start.

To turn back. Weather changes quickly in the mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The mountains will be there another day.

To stay together. When you start as a group, hike as a group, end as a group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.

To leave your plans. Tell someone where you are going, the trails you’re hiking, when you’ll return and your emergency plans.

Learn/Purchase a NH Hike Safe Card at wildnh.com/safe

For emergencies. Even if you are headed out for just an hour, an injury, severe weather or a wrong turn could become life threatening. Don’t assume you’ll be rescued; know how to rescue yourself.

hikeSafe—it’s your responsibility. www.hikesafe.com

The Hiker Responsibility Code was developed and is endorsed by the White Mountain National Forest and New Hampshire Fish & Game.

For information on mountain weather, hiking safety and trail conditions contact: Appalachian Mountain Club, Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch, NH 03581 www.outdoors.org. 603-466-2721

New Hampshire White Mountains Four thousand footers [elevations in brackets] 6,000+ ft. elevation Washington [6,288]

5,000+ ft. elevation Adams [5,774] s Jefferson [5,712] s Monroe [5,384] Lafayette [5,260] s Lincoln [5,089]

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Madison [5,367]

4,000+ ft. elevation South Twin [4,902]

Carter Dome [4,832] s Moosilauke [4,802] Eisenhower [4,780] s North Twin [4,761] Carrigain [4,700] s Bond [4,698] s Middle Carter [4,610] West Bond [4,540] s Garfield [4,500] s Liberty [4,459] South Carter [4,430] s Wildcat [4,422] s Hancock [4,420] South Kinsman [4,358] s Field [4,340] s Osceola [4,340] Flume [4,328] s South Hancock [4,319] Pierce [4,310] s North Kinsman [4,293] Willey [4,285] s Bondcliff [4,265] Zealand [4,260] s North Tripyramid [4,180] Cabot [4,170] s East Osceola [4,156] Middle Tripyramid [4,140] s Cannon [4,100] Hale [4,054] s Jackson [4,052] Tom [4,051] s Wildcat / D Peak [4,050] Moriah [4,049] s Passaconaway [4,043] Owl’s Head [4,025] s Galehead [4,024] Whiteface [4,020] s Waumbek [4,006] Isolation [4,004] Tecumseh [4,003] s

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Mt. Washington MOUNT WASHINGTON

The distinctive peak of Mount Washington was first seen by explorers off the New Hampshire coast in 1524.

Known to them as Agiocochook, Native Americans believed the summit to be the home of the Great Spirit.

By foot, car or train, the 6,288' summit of Mount Washington is surprisingly accessible. Home to Mount Washington State Park, it is visited by more than 250,000 people per year, who come from all over the world, to revel in the top-of-the-world views of New England, New York, Canada—even the Atlantic Ocean!

It was here at the Mount Washington Observatory, in 1934, that the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth was clocked at 231 mph!

The first footpath to the summit was carved out by Ethan Allen Crawford in 1819; today the Crawford Path is the

oldest continually maintained footpath in the country.

The Mt. Washington Carriage Road opened to horses and wagons in 1861, becoming the nation’s first manmade tourist attraction; later, its name changed to reflect the times. Today, visitors can drive up the Mt. Washington Auto Road or leave the driving to the cheerful stage drivers.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the world’s first mountain climbing railroad, opened in 1869.

Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast and its weather is variable at any time of year. The record high temperature is 72°; the record low, -47° (without a wind chill!).

With an average July temperature of 49°, summer visitors can get a respite from warmer temperatures in the valleys.

Plan to bring a jacket, sturdy shoes and your camera!

See listing on page 76.

See listing on page 76.

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NATIONAL FOREST

WHITE MOUNTAINS PANORAMA

“White Mountain National Forest: Land of Many Uses” read the signs that greet you.

The National Forest is a managed and multiple-use forest, that provides areas for both recreation and human enjoyment, as well as wildlife habitat and harvesting of the forest, a renewable resource.

The 800,000-acre

White Mountain National Forest is a powerful presence in the White Mountains.

Adjacent to or part of every village and town, the National Forest ensures that this region will remain largely undeveloped.

For additional information, call or write any of the offices below.

White Mountain National Forest Headquarters 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton 03223 603-536-6100 • TTY 603-536-3665 This location now incorporates the Ammonoosuc and the Pemigewasset Ranger Stations.

Or stop by one of these Information Centers: Androscoggin 300 Glen Rd., approximately 4 miles south of Rte. 2 on Rte. 16 in Gorham.

603-466-2713 • TTY 603-466-2856 Saco 33 Kancamagus Hwy., approximately 100 yards off US Rte. 16 in Conway.

603-447-5448 • TTY 603-447-3121 White Mountains Gateway Center Exit 32 off I-93 in North Woodstock. 603-745-3816

GO HERE FIRST to get your Recreation Pass

The White Mountain National Forest Recreation Pass The White Mountain National Forest is one of the most heavily used National Forests in the country.

With that use comes a large workload to maintain the recreation facilities. As a result, a program is in place to collect fees for recreational use.

All unattended vehicles parked on National Forest land must display a Recreation Pass where signed.

Pass options include a $3 day pass available on site, a $20 single or a $25 household annual pass for those who use the Forest year-round, or a $5 pass good for 1 to 7 consecutive days (prices subject to change). Recreation passes are available at area businesses, USFS Information Centers, and the White Mountains Visitors Center. For those holding the America the Beautiful Pass, AccessPass, and Senior Pass, parking is free.

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Non-resident Fishing & Hunting Licenses Combination Hunting & Fishing. . . . . $141.00* Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103.00* Archery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.00 Hunting—Small Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00* Hunting—Small Game (3 days) . . . . . . . . . 25.00* Muzzleloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00 Pheasant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 Wild turkey (spring & fall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 Bear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Fishing (freshwater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 7 Day Fishing (freshwater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 3 Day Fishing (freshwater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.00 1 Day Fishing (freshwater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 Recreational (saltwater). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00* *Wildlife Habitat Fee (required) . . . . . . . . . . 2.50

SACO LAKE, TWIN MOUNTAIN

Fishing The clear, cold water of the White Mountains region is ideal for trout fishing, and Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout are abundant. Notable rivers and streams include the Swift River along the Kancamagus Highway, East and West Branches of the Pemigewasset, and the Saco, Ellis, Wildcat, and Ammonoosuc Rivers. Prefer lakes? Cast your line at Moore Reservoir on the Connecticut River, Big and Little Squam, Stinson, and Echo Lake, and Profile Lake (fly fishing only). The ponds, brooks and rivers of the White Mountain National Forest are also available to fishermen with a network of highways and foot trails offering roadside and backcountry access.

Fishing licenses are available online at www.nhfishandgame.com and at more than 275 license agents throughout the state (most of whom are sporting goods dealers or provide services to sportsmen).

Please note: Wherever you hunt or fish, including the National Forest, a current New Hampshire fishing or hunting license is required for all residents and nonresidents age 16 and older. Minors under age 16 (resident and nonresidents) are not required to have a license to hunt or fish in NH, including archery.

To hunt, minors must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years of age or older. They are required to purchase other permit types, such as bear, turkey, special deer and archery.

For resident license fees, contact the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 Tel. 603-271-3422; or visit online at www.wildlife.state.nh.us.

Licenses can be purchased online at www.nhfishandgame.com.

For more information on fishing or hunting in the National Forest, contact: Forest Supervisor White Mountain National Forest, 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223 Tel. 603-536-6100 TDD 603-536-3665 Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm www.fs.fed.us/r9/white/

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Wildlife Watching MOOSE COW AND CALF

One of the most exciting things

about spending time in the

White Mountains is the possibility of seeing white-tailed deer, moose, fox, black bear, and other native animals. Certain areas of the White Mountain National Forest are excellent places for observing wildlife; contact the Ranger Stations (see page 107) for details.

If you do see wildlife like moose or black bear on your explorations, be cautious, and never approach the animal. If you’re in your car and want to pull over to observe, do so carefully and remain in the car—remember: the animal is wild.

Moose are especially unpredictable in their movements and when threatened may stand their ground or charge. More active at dusk and at night, they are difficult to see, so brake for moose—it could save your life.

The state’s moose population has made a dramatic recovery since the early 1900’s, when unregulated hunting and loss of forest habitat to agriculture decimated the herd. Today, moose are found throughout the state, including the White Mountains region, and are often seen in swampy or wet areas near roads. Frequent sightings are reported along the Kancamagus Highway, in

Pinkham Notch, and along Rte. 26 in Dixville Notch.

Moose tours are run from Gorham, Lincoln, and North Conway, as well as in the Great North Woods Region of the state.

As a rule, bears stay away from people unless tempted by food. Black bears have keen hearing and a good sense of smell, and are aware of you long before you are aware of them. They can be scared away by loud noises. If you are camping, take the following precautions: Keep a clean camp.

Don’t cook or eat inside your tent—the food odors linger and attract bears. n Put food and garbage in your car’s trunk.

If that’s not possible, hang both at least ten feet off the ground. n Under no circumstances should you feed, tease, touch or disturb any bears. n n

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department carries the New Hampshire Wildlife Viewing Guide, a 96-page book by Judy K. Silverberg on 72 places in the state to watch wildlife. Contact Fish and Game, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301.

603-271-2461. www.wildlife.state.nh.us.

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Waterfalls & Covered Bridges

ROBERT KOZLOW

ARETHUSA FALLS

Agassiz Basin Beside Rte. 112, east of the junction of Rtes. 112 & 118.

Avalanche Falls Rte. 3, Franconia Notch, in The Flume Gorge. Fee. Lower Ammonoosuc Falls Off Rte. 302 between Twin Mountain and Fabyan.

Upper Ammonoosuc Falls Beside the road, Fabyan to Cog RR base station.

Arethusa Falls 11/2 mi. path south of Willey House site in Crawford Notch.

Baker River 100 yds. off Rte. 118 & Rte. 25 on Ellsworth Hill Road in Wentworth.

The Basin In Franconia Notch, north of the Flume.

Beede or Bearcamp Falls 3 miles up Sandwich Notch Road from Center Sandwich.

Bridal Veil Falls Coppermine Trail off Rte. 116 near Easton.

Champney Falls Minutes from Conway off the Kancamagus Highway.

Crystal Cascade .3 miles trail from AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.

Some waterfalls, like Flume and Silver Cascades in Crawford Notch State Park, are visible from the road; others may require a hike. Wear proper footwear (not leather-soled shoes, as they can be slippery), and be especially careful when traversing wet rocks around the falls.

Diana’s Bath West Side Road, North Conway.

Falling Waters Trail Opposite Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch (3 falls).

Flume Cascade and Silver Cascade North of Rte. 302 in Crawford Notch.

Flume Gorge Beside Rte. 3 in Franconia Notch, 5 miles north of Lincoln.

Glen Ellis Falls Rte. 16 in Pinkham Notch.

Jackson Falls In the center of Jackson Village beside Carter Notch Road.

Lower Falls Between Conway and Passaconaway, near the road on the Kancamagus Highway.

Nancy Cascade About 11/2 miles in from Rte. 302, south of Crawford Notch.

Paradise Falls at Lost River Kinsman Notch, 7 miles west of North Woodstock on Rte. 112. Fee. Ripley Falls On Rte. 302, Crawford Notch; take the Ethan Pond Trail.

Rocky Gorge Further west than Lower Falls on the Kancamagus Highway.

Sabbaday Falls On the Kancamagus Highway, west of Passaconaway Campground.

Swiftwater Rte. 112, just south of the junction of Rtes. 112 & 302 near Bath.

Thompson’s Falls & Emerald Pool 11/2 miles south of Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.

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Covered bridges and waterfalls dot the White Mountains landscape and are real favorites with visitors and locals alike. With more than 100 waterfalls in the area there’s more than enough cascading water to satisfy the most devoted “falls spotter” or nature photographer.

And as to covered bridges, well, in addition to their obvious scenic appeal, they provide an excellent place to wait out a summer shower­—or steal a kiss.

CHARYL REARDON

North Woodstock Allen Hollis Bridge (1981) Rte. 112, North Woodstock in Lost River Gorge. Fee. Plymouth Smith Millennium Bridge 171' (2001) 1/2 mile north of Rte. 25 on Smith Bridge Rd. Rumney The Kissing Bridge Walking Bridge (1980s) Rte. 25, Rumney in Polar Caves Park. Fee. Woodstock Jack O’Lantern Resort Bridge 76' (1986) Rte. 3, 1/4 mile south of Exit 30, I-93.

THE HONEYMOON BRIDGE

CHARYL REARDON

Albany Albany Bridge 120' (1858) North of the Kancamagus Highway, 6 miles west of Conway.

Bartlett Bartlett Bridge 167' (1857) West of US Rte. 302, 41/2 miles east of Bartlett.

Bath Bath Bridge 4-span. 375' (1832) West of US Rte. 302 at Bath Village.

Bath Swiftwater Bridge 158' (1849) North of NH Rte. 112 at Swiftwater.

Campton Blair Bridge Campton292' (1869) East of US Rte. 3, 2 miles north of Livermore Falls.

Campton Bump Bridge 68' (rebuilt 1972) 1 mile east of NH Rte. 175 at Campton Hollow.

Conway Saco River Bridge 2-span, 225' (1890) 1/4 mile north of NH Rte. 16 at Conway Village.

Conway Swift River Bridge 129' (1870) 1/2 mile north of NH Rte. 16 at Conway Village.

Haverhill Bath Bridge 2-span, 256' (1829) NH Rte. 135, 1/4 mile north of U.S. 302 at Woodsville.

Jackson Honeymoon Bridge 122' (1876) At the junction of NH Rtes. 16A and 16 at Jackson Village.

Lincoln Clark’s Trading Post Railroad Bridge 120' (1965) 110 US Rte. 3, Lincoln.

Lincoln Flume Bridge 50' (1871) East of US Rte. 3 in the Flume Gorge. Fee. Lincoln Sentinel Pine Bridge 61' (1939) East of US Rte. 3 in the Flume Gorge. Fee. Littleton Littleton Bridge 300' (2004) Off Main Street next to the Littleton Grist Mill and Miller’s Cafe.

PARADISE FALLS, LOST RIVER GORGE

FLUME COVERED BRIDGE

CHARYL REARDON

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Note: A Waterfalls & Covered Bridges brochure is available for download online at visitwhitemountains.com

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FALL FOLIAGE/White Mountains

THE COLORS of AUTUMN IN the WHITE MOUNTAINS ARE DAZZLING! Every September and October, people travel from all over the world to view the region’s annual display of color. Fall, Columbus Day weekend in particular, is extremely popular; it’s a good idea to make your reservations well in advance.

Pin Cherry

Sumac Sugar Maple

Red Maple

Striped Maple

Yellow Birch Northern Red Oak

Tamarack American Beech Basswood Quaking Aspen

Witch Hazel

Large Toothed Aspen

American Mountain Ash

Speckled Alder

White Birch

White Ash

For a free copy of the Leaf Peeper’s Guide, visit the White Mountains Visitor Center (page 20), call 603-745-8720 or 800-346-3687, or online at VisitWhiteMountains.com

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ALONG THE KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY

FALL FOLIAGE Nature’s Most Colorful Show

Have you ever wondered why leaves change color? Very few places on earth have New Hampshire’s unique combination of fall weather, variety of tree species, and rugged terrain that makes for such spectacular “leaf peeping”.

The cooler, shorter days of September cause the green chlorophyll to disappear from the leaves; and golds, browns and yellows become the prominent color of poplar, oak, beech and birch trees. Sugars are trapped in the leaves as a result of the warm days and cold nights; they bring out the reds and purples in sugar and red maple trees.

No one can predict exactly when the foliage will peak—that’s up to Mother Nature— but as a rule, from the end of September thru the second week in October, you can expect peak color in the White Mountains. Sometimes, however, due to unusual weather conditions, the colors last thru October.

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WINTER

in the Whites GREAT GLEN TRAILS

A classic New Hampshire winter in the White Mountains offers a sparkling world full of snowy adventure!

Skiing is New Hampshire’s official sport and there is no shortage of alpine excitement or crosscountry touring. Not a skier? Not to worry!

There are countless ways to get out and enjoy a crisp winter day.

Just off I-93 in Lincoln, Loon Mountain provides 61 trails of downhill thrills along with tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and high-flying fun on a zipline.

With over 7,000 miles of trails, snowmobilers flock to New Hampshire to enjoy snow-filled landscapes. Give this popular sport a try at SledVentures in Lincoln. They have everything you need, from clothing to experienced guides.

thrill-seekers a bird’s eye perspective of glorious scenery on their unique canopy tour.

Experience the ride of lifetime aboard a dog sled pulled by powerful Alaskan Huskies, Siberians and Malamutes as you glide across the fields of Jefferson with Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel or across the grounds of the Omni Mt. Washington Resort in Bretton Woods or the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield.

Experience the charm of a horse-drawn sleigh ride and step back in time at the Stables at the Farm by the River B & B in North Conway, the

Lincoln is also home to Alpine Adventures where you can explore rugged backcountry on their Off-Road tour and their snowshoe tour. Up for a heart-pounding challenge? Try their Thrillsville Adventure Park and a trip on a zipline.

Franconia Notch is spectacular, and when blanketed in white, this famous New Hampshire State Park is a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland.

Towering granite cliffs attract ice climbers from around the world and Cannon Mountain’s 282 acres of skiing and riding offer excitement for all skill levels. Strap on your snowshoes and track wildlife along trails throughout the park.

Franconia Inn in Franconia and Purity Spring Resort in Madison. Explore quiet trails snuggled under a warm blanket.

Overlooking the elegant Omni Mt. Washington Hotel, the Bretton Woods Ski Area offers

In the Mount Washington Valley, Attitash Mountain Resort in Bartlett and its sister ski

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area, Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, are a double-dose of downhill exhilaration. Acres of glades and tree skiing and traditional New England runs make these outstanding resorts a great fit for novices, experts and everyone in between.

For something completely different, take a ride up the Mt. Washington Auto Road on the propane driven all wheel drive 4-track SnowCoach, a specially outfitted van that carries visitors up to the treeline of the Northeast’s highest peak. Prepare to be awe-struck!

Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway packs a lot of fun into one mountain. Enjoy skiing and riding then check out their mountain coaster, zipline, giant swing, and tubing park.

The Christmas Season in the North Country just wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Santa’s Village in Jefferson. Give your wish list directly to the jolly old man himself and help his reindeer bulk up for their busy night with a handful of their special food.

Then celebrate a family-themed New Year’s Eve Partybration at Santa’s Village December 31.

Attractions & Ski Areas Alpine Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-9911 Hobo Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-2135 Loon Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-745-8111 Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway . . 603-823-8800 Mt. Washington Cog Railway . . . . . . . . . 603-278-5404 Santa’s Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-586-4445 Attitash Mountain Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-223-7669 Cranmore Mountain Resort. . . . . . . . . . . 800-SUN-N-SKI Conway Scenic Railroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-356-5251 Mt. Washington Auto Road. . . . . . . . . . . . 603-466-3988 Wildcat Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-SKI-WILDCAT

Winter Adventures Woodstock Brewery Tours 135 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-3951 Museum of the White Mountains 34 Highland St., Plymouth 03264 603-535-3210 Dirtventures and Sledventures 514 US Rte. 3., Lincoln 03251 603-238-2571 Fired on the Mountain 264 Main St. #13, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8205 Waterville Valley Adventure Center Town Square, Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-4666 Windy Ridge Orchard & Christmas Tree Farm, LLC 1775 Benton Rd., North Haverhill 03774 Daydreams Hair and Nail Studio 264 Main St., Depot Plaza, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8200 Bretton Woods Canopy Tour & Adventure Center 99 Ski Area Rd., Bretton Woods 603-278-4ZIP

Santa also likes to ride the rails and you can accompany him at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, the Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway and the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, the world’s first mountain-climbing train. It’s “All aboard” for a memory-making excursion during the holiday season.

The Rocks Estate—North Country Education Center for the Forest Society Rte. 302, Bethlehem 03574 603-444-6228

Oh, Christmas tree! The Rocks Estate and Windy Ridge Orchard & Christmas Tree Farm offer the option to cut your own or choose a precut tree. Or every day until December 23, you can cut your own with a permit in the White Mountain National Forest.

Mahoosuc Outdoors 877 Milan Rd., Milan 03588 603-449-6646

Looking to take a break from the slopes?

“Let’s go shopping!” We have everything—from outlet mall bonanzas to rare finds at boutique shops—and of course it’s all tax-free! There are countless mercantile gems throughout the region.

Schilling Beer Co. 18 Mill St., Littleton 03561 603-444-4800 Appalachian Mountain Club Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch 03581 603-466-2727

The New England Ski Museum Set at the base of the Cannon Mountain 603-823-7177 The Franconia Inn Activities Center 1172 Easton Road, Franconia 03580 603-823-5542

North Country Climbing Center 2572 US Route 302, Lisbon 03585 603-838-5300 Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel 32 Valley Road, Jefferson, NH 03583 603-545-4533

Believe In Books Literacy Foundation 41 Observatory Way, Intervale 03845 603-356-9980

115 Weather Discovery Center 2779 White Mtn. Hwy., North Conway 03860 800-706-0432

Waterville Valley Town Square 6 Village Road, Waterville Valley 03215 603-236-8175

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth 03886 603-323-7591

Chutters 43 Main St., Littleton 03561 603-444-5787

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581 603-466-2333

Fiddleheads 110 Main St., Colebrook 03576 603-237-9302

Hartmann Model Railroad 15 Town Hall Rd., Intervale 03845 603-356-9922

Fuller’s Sugarhouse 267 Main St., Lancaster 03584 877-788-2719

Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation 279 Rte. 16/302, Intervale 03845 603-356-9920

Harman’s Cheese & Country Store 1400 Rte. 117, Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-8000

Stables at the Farm by the River B&B 2555 West Side Rd., North Conway 03860 603-356-6640 The Spa at Christmas Farm Inn 3 Blitzen Way, Jackson 03846 603-383-4313 Funspot 579 Endicott Street North, Laconia 03246 603-366-4377 Gunstock Mountain Resort 719 Cherry Valley Rd, Gilford 03249 603-737-4388 Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury 03224 603-783-9511 New Hampshire Historical Society 30 Park Street, Concord 03301 603-228-6688 Wright Museum of WWII 77 Center St., Wolfeboro 03894 603-569-1212 SkyVenture NH - Surf's Up 100 Adventure Way, Nashua 603-897-0002

Shopping Listings Fadden’s General Store 109 Main St., North Woodstock 03262 603-745-8371 Ski Fanatics Off I-93 Exit 28, Campton 03223 603-726-4327 The Abbey Cellars I & II 78 Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-WINE The Brick Store Rte. 302, Bath 03740 800-964-2074

League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery 81 Main St., Littleton 03561 603-444-1099 Littleton Local Works Marketplace at WREN 2011 Main St., Bethlehem 03574 603-869-3100 Nest of Littleton Main St., Littleton 03561 603-259-3280 Sterling Works Main Street, Littleton 03561 603-444-7618 Sugar Hill Sampler Just off Rte. 117, Sugar Hill 03586 603-823-8478 Bavarian Chocolate Haus 2483 White Mtn. Hwy., North Conway 03860 603-356-2663 Kokopelli of New Hampshire 2420 Rte. 16, West Ossipee 03890 603-539-4700 Ragged Mountain Equipment Rte. 16/302, Intervale 03845 603-356-3042 Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Rt. 16, 2 Common Ct., North Conway 03860 888-667-9636 Kellerhaus Ice Cream , Candy & Gifts 259 Edicott St. North, Laconia 03246 603-366-4466 Tanger Outlet Center/Tilton Left at Exit 20 off I-93, Tilton 603-286-7880

Check out these family favorite trails for snowshoeing, x-c skiing, and winter hiking!

Chutters 165 Main Street, Lincoln Square Plaza, Lincoln 03251

Kancamagus Highway Greeley Ponds Lincoln Woods/Pemi East Side Road Trails

Encore Thrift Store 264 Main St., Depot Center, Lincoln 03251 603-745-3364

Franconia Notch Lonesome Lake Trail Crawford Notch Mount Willard Trail Sugar Hill Ski Hearth Farm

Kancamagus Collectables 40 Kancamagus Hwy., North Woodstock 03262 The Mountain Wanderer Map & Bookstore Rt. 112, Main St., Lincoln 03251 800-745-2707 Peaked Moon Farm Store and Bakery Lincoln Village Shops, Lincoln 03251 603-348-2343 Rodgers Ski & Sport Main St., Lincoln 03251 603-745-8347 Sport Thoma Route. 3, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8151

North Conway Cathedral Ledge Pinkham Notch Great Glen Trails Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley Nordic Center

More Winter in the Whites info at

whitemts.us/wmwinter

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APRIL, 2015

APR. 12: ANNUAL EASTER ON the GREEN at SETTLERS’ GREEN OUTLET VILLAGE North Conway . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Join us for Easter egg decorating and more! 100 wooden eggs available, while supplies last. Visit Customer Service for a free coloring book, crayons and Easter chocolate. While supplies last.

11: TUCKERMAN INFERNO and WILDCAT WILDFIRE Mt. Washington Valley/Tuckerman’s Ravine . . . . . . . . . 367-4417 The Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon is New England’s Premiere fiveevent adventure sports race (Run, Kayak, Cycle, Hike, Backcountry, and Ski). The race starts in the Mount Washington Valley and finishes in Tuckerman’s ravine. www.friendsoftuckerman.org 11-12: MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND Lincoln . . . . . 745-6621 Try to crack the case during our town-wide Murder Mystery. Register in advance or more information at www.LincolnWoodstock.com.

Mystery headquarters and registration are at Jean's Playhouse.

MAY, 2015

2: HEIFER DAY PARADE WITH FOOD AND FIDDLE Canterbury Shaker Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-9511 Celebrate the return of the spring to the Village pastures with a parade of festively adorned heifers to their first spring grass.

Maypole dancing, outdoor barn dancing, family crafts, music and food. Self-guided exhibits are open and guided tours are available.

See listing page 32.

40 th Anniversary Sept. 18- 20, 2015

10: MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL at the CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Mom rides FREE in coach when accompanied by one or more of her children. Mom rides FREE in First Class when accompanied by another paying adult. Complimentary appetizers on First Class Parlor Car. Conway Scenic Railroad. www.conwayscenic.com.

15-17: NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND ANNUAL HOME, GARDEN & FLOWER SHOW Fryeburg Fairgrounds . . . . . . . 800-359-2033 More than 62,000 sq. ft. of indoor home & garden related products and 6 acres of outdoor exhibits. Meet the Chefs Cooking Series, Miniature train display, seminars by home and garden experts and more. Friday: 11–6; Saturday 10–6; Sunday 10-4. Admission $10.

Youth 6-16yrs. $4. Under 6 free. www.homegardenflowershow.com.

Lincoln, NH Loon Mountain

www.nhscot.org 1-800-358-7268

118 15-18: VICTORIA DAY SIDEWALK SALE at SETTLERS GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Bienvenue! Celebrate Canada's Victoria Day with store specials for this Canadian holiday. Our Customer Service will be handing out Canadian flags on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 (supplies limited, first-come, first-serve basis). www.settlersgreen.com 16, 23: RACING at WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . 745-6727 Saturday nights, 6 divisions . Late models, Dwarfs, Tigers, Strictly Stock, Strictly Minis & Kids Trucks. whitemtnmotorsports.com 22-25: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE at TANGER OUTLETS Tilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286-7880 Shop Tanger Outlets during the BIG Memorial Day Sale. Find savings in your favorite name brand outlet stores during our 4-day sale! www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton 22-25 ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SIDEWALK SALE at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with four days of sidewalk sales at Settlers’ Green. www.settlersgreen.com.

23: ALTON WEAGLE DAY Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 A celebration of the first ascents of the Mt. Washington Auto Road throughout history.

23-24: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CRAFT SHOW North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4014 Join the fun with over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors including handcrafted jewelry, paintings, scroll saw creations, tapestry bags, gourmet food & more! Live music daily. Next to the Conway Scenic Railroad at the North Conway Community Center, Route 16.

23-24, 30: LOST RIVER GORGE EVENING LANTERN TOURS North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-8031 Astonishing during the day this is a whole new adventure at night !

Caves are lit by lanterns & boardwalks are lit by headlamps. Guided tour begins between 7:30-8:00pm on weekends throughout the Summer. By reservation only; space is limited. Lostrivergorge.com 24: 26th ANNUAL CHOWDER & MICROBREW FEST Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 Area restaurants vie for the coveted title of best local chowder.

Guests help by casting their vote ! Admission fee covers generous samples of chowder and a voting ballot. Starts at noon; live rock and blues concert, plus seasonal ales available in the brew tent. www.waterville.com 24: ANNUAL WILDQUACK RIVER FESTIVAL in the WILDCAT RIVER Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-9356 Popular rubber duck race down the Wildcat River. Food, games, entertainment, silent auction. www.jacksonnh.com

JUNE, 2015

1–15: CHRISTMAS IN JUNE Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-9356 Jackson area businesses offer open houses, gift giveaway, cookie tastings, Holiday Drink tastings, Scavenger Hunts and more.

Summer Santa will be around too!

5-21: ANNUAL FIELDS OF LUPINE CELEBRATION Franconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823-5661 A celebration that showcases the Fields of Lupines throughout the Franconia Notch Range. www.franconianotch.org.

5, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 17: BICKNELL’S THRUSH TOURS Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 Mt. Washington Auto Road offers you a unique guided tour to view the rare Bicknell’s Thrush bird. Tours depart at 6am.

6, 13, 20, 27: LOST RIVER GORGE EVENING LANTERN TOURS North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-8031 Astonishing during the day, this is a whole new adventure at night!

Caves are lit by lanterns & boardwalks are lit by headlamps. Guided tour begins between 7:30-8 pm on weekends throughout the Summer. By reservation only; space is limited. Lostrivergorge.com

6, 13, 20, 27: RACING AT WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6727 Saturday nights, 6 divisions . Late models, Dwarfs, Tigers, Strictly Stock, Strictly Minis & Kids Trucks. whitemtnmotorsports.com 6: ANNUAL WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444-6228 Guided hikes. Master the art of field and forest ID, identify & taste edible flowers. Bird walk and historic estate tours. The Rocks Estate.

6: ANNUAL MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB PLANTS & MORE SALE North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-8462 Sale begins at 9:30am sharp (no early birds please!). Held at the Community Center, located on Route 16 in North Conway Village, adjacent to Schouler Park. Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Hanging Baskets and more. www.mountaingardenclub.org.

6: THERE’S A BLACK FLY IN MY EYE 10 MILE TRAIL RACE Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-2333 A 10-mile trail running race at Great Glen Trails. greatglentrails.com 6: KID’S BENEFIT FISHING DERBY Gilford . . . . . . . . 527-4737 Bring your fishing pole for some fun. Free for kids 15 & under. Check the web for details and registration. www.gunstock.com 6-7: LUPINE CELEBRATION SUGAR HILL OPEN-AIR MARKET Sugar Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 823-8000 Something for everyone, artisans, crafters, local businesses and much more. Free hands-on workshops, photography, history and local interests. Free afternoon concert. Info - HarmansCheese.com 15 & 18: ANNUAL RIDE to the SKY Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 The Mt. Washington Auto Road closes to cars and opens to motorcycles only. Mt. Washington Auto Road guided tours will be operating as normal.

19: GOLF TOURNAMENT Littleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444-6561 Join the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Golf Tournament that features 4 person scramble, contests, cash prizes, music, snacks and drinks. 1pm shotgun start.

20: A WALKING TOUR OF JACKSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson Through the Covered Bridge in the Village of Jackson, take a walking tour of art & accompanying floral arrangements at a variety of sites in Jackson Village. Featuring display exhibits of many local talents. 10am-4pm. mountaingardenclub.org 20: OPENING DAY of LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET at WREN Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .869-9736 Fresh vegetables, cheese, meats, baked goods, local crafts, live entertainment, readymade food & more! Runs every Saturday till September 12th, 10am – 2pm. www.wrencommunity.org 20: NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL MT. WASHINGTON ROAD RACE Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863-2537 7.4-mile footrace up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Watch some of the world’s top runners and some local talent in this grueling footrace to the Mt. Washington summit.

20: MINIS ON TOP Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 200+ Mini Coopers from around the world enjoy an evening tour and barbecue on the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

21: FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL at the CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Dad rides FREE in Coach when accompanied by one or more of his children. Dad rides FREE in First Class when accompanied by another paying adult. Complimentary appetizers on First Class Parlor Car. www.conwayscenic.com.

21: SUNRISE DRIVE at MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 View sunrise from the top of New England! The Auto Road will be open at 3:30 am for you to drive yourself to the summit.

TOP 100 EVENTS/White Mountains 25: OPENING DAY of LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET at WREN Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-1004 Fresh vegetables, cheese, meats, baked goods, local crafts, live entertainment, readymade food & more! Runs every Thursday till September 17h, 3pm - 7pm. www.wrenworks.org 26-28: 11th ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND BREWFEST Lincoln/Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6621 The ultimate craft beer weekend featuring a White Mountains brewery tour, educational classes and workshops, a farm to table beer dinner, and our signature tasting event Saturday Night.

Featuring over 30 breweries, live entertainment, and dozens of beer-related vendors. Tickets and more info at NEBrewfest.com.

27: NATURE BY RAIL Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2135 The Hobo Railroad has partnered with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to offer a unique environmental and educational experience from the comfort aboard our restored vintage train cars.

Trains are: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. You’ll also have a chance to enjoy a live animal presentation in our Choo Choo Theater at 12:30pm and 2:30pm the very same day! HoboRR.com.

JULY, 2015

July: JEAN’S PLAYHOUSE Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2141 Theatre from the Heart of the White Mountains. Enjoy year round, award winning professional theatre, entertainment and community events at Lincoln's state of the art performance facility! For complete schedule and tickets, visit www.jeansplayhouse.com.

July: I.M.P.A.C.T. CHILDREN’S THEATRE Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2141 Imagination and Music! Professional Artistry in Children's Theatre.

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 am: five professional actors cleverly adapt beloved fairy and folk tales for the stage with humor, dance and music. Each weekly performance features original music and scripts by professional writers and musicians. Great for Kids and Adults alike. For schedule and tickets, see jeansplayhouse.com.

See listing page 32.

Box Office: 603-745-2141 Turn right at the Village Shops, Main St. in Lincoln, just off I-93 Exit 32.

Theatre from the heart of the White Mountains

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July: LOST RIVER GORGE EVENING LANTERN TOURS North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-8031 Wednesday/Friday/Saturday evenings only. Astonishing during the day this is a whole new adventure at night ! Caves are lit by lanterns, boardwalks by headlamps. Guided tour begins between 7:30-8:00p. By reservation only; space is limited. Lostrivergorge.com 3: INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & FIREWORKS Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-4695 The community gathers for a traditional 4th of July Parade. All are welcome to participate by walking in the parade, helping with a float, creating their own float, or simply watching. For more information on these festivities, call 236-4695. Family activities and free outdoor concerts supplement the day’s schedule, which culminates with the 4th of July Fireworks at 9:30 pm.

3-6: 4th of JULY WEEKEND SALE at TANGER OUTLETS Tilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286-7880 Shop Tanger Outlets during the BIG 4th of July Sale. Find savings in your favorite name brand outlet stores during our 4-day sale! www. tangeroutlet.com/tilton/coupons .

4: 4th of JULY CELEBRATION Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6621 Kick off your Independence Day celebrations at the Kancamagus Recreation Area with family games and picnic at 10am. Grab a spot on Main Street North Woodstock or Lincoln to catch the Annual Parade starting at 2pm, and at dusk the Fireworks light up the sky.

4: 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS IN SCHOULER PARK North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5701 All day celebrations including live entertainment, vendors, food and fireworks. (Events subject to change) 4: 4th of JULY FAMILY PARTY TRAIN Lincoln . . . . . . 745-2135 Adult & Children $20, 2 & under ride free. Lincoln – Woodstock Fireworks display at 9:30pm, good viewing from Hobo Junction parking area. Visit our website for info www.hoborr.com.

4: 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOWN OF CONWAY Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 The Town of Conway is celebrating its 250th Anniversary and Settlers’ Green Outlet Village is proud to be a sponsor of the event including the production of a full-length video set to Pharrell Williams “Happy” to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Conway.

4: FRANCONIA, EASTON & SUGAR HILL OLD HOME DAY Franconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823-7065 Events for children & adults, flea market, art show, pancake breakfast, firemen’s barbecue, library book sale, two duck races to raise funds toward the Lafayette Lions Club Scholarship Fund and children’s games, magician. Parade with floats, bands, fire engines and more.

4, 18, 25: NATURE BY RAIL Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2135 The Hobo Railroad has partnered with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to offer a unique environmental and educational experience from the comfort aboard our restored vintage train cars.

Trains are: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. You’ll also have a chance to enjoy a live animal presentation in our Choo Choo Theater at 12:30pm and 2:30pm the very same day! HoboRR.com.

4, 11, 18, 25: RACING at WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6727 Saturday nights, 6 divisions . Late models, Dwarfs, Tigers, Strictly Stock, Strictly Minis & Kids Trucks. whitemtnmotorsports.com

Fun and Family Friendly!

Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 9:30am

jeansplayhouse.com

5: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Jackson Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-9356 Join us as we light up the sky with a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm. Ice Cream, popcorn, glow necklaces, balloons and other fun stuff available. www.jacksonnh.com.

More White Mountains events at

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120 7, 14, 21 & 28: MOVIES on the GREEN at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Family-friendly movies “on the green” every Tuesday. Movies start at dusk. Entertainment precedes the screening of the movies and will include children’s entertainment ranging from a puppet show to live animal show prior to movie: www.settlersgreen.com 10-12: WARREN OLD HOME DAYS Warren . . . . . . . . . 764-5775 Midway, concessions, exhibits, music. Fireworks the 10th at 9pm, Parade the 11th at 11am, Bluegrass the 12th at 1pm.

11: NEWTON’S REVENGE Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 This bicycle Hillclimb will be contested on the same course as the historic Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (the toughest Hillclimb in the world) to benefit the MW Observatory and MW State Park. www.newtonsrevenge.com.

26: SUNRISE DRIVE at MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 View sunrise from the top of New England! The Auto Road will be open at 3:30 am for you to drive yourself to the summit.

30-August 2: 23rd ANNUAL PEMI BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Campton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726-3471 Family Friendly weekend of acoustic country and bluegrass music, camping, workshops, dance, swimming, tubing, plus food and musical vendors and lots more! www.pemivalleybluegrass.com 31-August 3: ANNUAL MALL-WIDE TENT SIDEWALK SALE at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Four days of tent hoping, back to school, summer clearance, fall fashions and bargins galore. www.settlersgreen.com.

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AUGUST, 2015

August: JEAN’S PLAYHOUSE Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2141 Theatre from the Heart of the White Mountains. Enjoy year round, award winning professional theatre, entertainment and community events at Lincoln's state of the art performance facility! For complete schedule and tickets, visit www.jeansplayhouse.com.

August: I.M.P.A.C.T. CHILDREN’S THEATRE Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2141 Imagination and Music! Professional Artistry in Children's Theatre.

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 am: five professional actors cleverly adapt beloved fairy and folk tales for the stage with humor, dance and music. Each weekly performance features original music and scripts by professional writers and musicians. Great for Kids and Adults alike. For schedule and tickets, see jeansplayhouse.com.

LINCOLN’S 250th BIRTHDAY PARADE!

11: TASTE, TUNES & BREWFEST Littleton . . . . . . . . . 444-6561 The cool, rich tastes of amazing brews, local flavors, and groovy tunes will lift your spirot as you take in the views of the picturesque Ammonoosuc River on Mill Street at this year’s Taste, Tunes, & Brewfest. 4pm-8pm.

12-18: CONFERENCE ON POETRY Franconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823-5510 At the Robert Frost Place, Ridge Road, Franconia.

16, 23 & 30 : ARTS JUBILEE CONCERT SERIES North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5544 Outdoor Festival Concerts are found at the base of the North Slope at Cranmore. Headline concerts begin at 7 pm. A “warm up” performance begins at 6 pm. Beverages and food available on the Deck at Zip’s Pub. Picnic suppers permitted, no alcoholic beverages, please.

17-19, 24-26: DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™ North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-232-5251 Join Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s Number 1 engine, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train led by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of Thomas’ railway. Enjoy a day of funfilled activities the whole family will enjoy. www.conwayscenic.com 11: ART, WINE & CHEESE Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 A lively afternoon filled with live music, wine sampling and cheese tasting. Artwork in a variety of media, donated by local and regional artists, will be auctioned to benefit the art and science education programs of the Margret and H.A. Rey Center. thereycenter.org 25: MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD ALT ENERGY SUMMIT Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 All vehicles that meet the vehicle limitations and are alternativepowered will be charged a reduced toll of $25, including passengers. Bicycles not permitted on the Auto Road.

August: LOST RIVER GORGE EVENING LANTERN TOURS North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-8031 Wednesday/Friday/Saturday evenings only. Astonishing during the day this is a whole new adventure at night ! Caves are lit by lanterns & boardwalks are lit by headlamps. Guided tour begins between 7:30-8:00pm. By reservation only; space is limited.

Lostrivergorge.com 1: COVERED BRIDGE DANCE Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-9356 Live music, dancing, food and family fun for everyone. People gather at 6 pm, music starts at 7 pm and dancing till 11pm. Food and other goodies priced accordingly. Event is FREE. www.jacksonnh.com 1: 16TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE & JAZZ Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 An evening of chocolate temptations in the Town square courtyard is accompanied by a lively, free, outdoor concert. 6-8:30 pm.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: RACING at WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . 745-6727 Saturday nights, 6 divisions . Late models, Dwarfs, Tigers, Strictly Stock, Strictly Minis & Kids Trucks. whitemtnmotorsports.com 3: CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD’S 41ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Celebrate our Birthday with reduced fares. Each passenger riding will receive cake and lemonade on the return trip. Other entertainment to be decided. www.conwayscenic.com 4, 11, 18 and 25: MOVIES on the GREEN at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Family-friendly movies “on the green” every Tuesday. Movies start at dusk. Entertainment precedes the screening of the movies and will include children’s entertainment ranging from a puppet show to live animal show prior to movie: www.settlersgreen.com 7-8: SOULFEST Gilford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293-4341 Three days, five stages, more than 125 artists and speakers. One of New England’s largest outdoor music festivals.

TOP 100 EVENTS/White Mountains

8-9: ANNUAL 24 HOURS of GREAT GLEN Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-2333 Join us at noon as the cannon fires to signal the start of the annual mountain bike race. For 24 hours, riders will take on the racecourse for this challenging and grueling event. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the racers and enjoy the festivities under the event tent.

Visit www.24hoursofgreatglen.com for more info.

13: ARTS JUBILEE CONCERT SERIES North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5544 Outdoor Festival Concerts are found at the base of the North Slope at Cranmore. Headline concerts begin at 7 pm. A “warm up” performance begins at 6 pm. Beverages and food available on the Deck at Zip’s Pub. Picnic suppers permitted, no alcoholic beverages, please.

14-16: TIMBERMAN TRIATHLON FESTIVAL Gilford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293-4341 Timberman Triathlon. Ironman 7.0 and the Sprint Triathlon.

Contact www.ironman.com.

15: ANNUAL MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD BICYCLE HILLCLIMB Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 You may have seen these bicycle racers on TV challenging the mountains in Europe, but they call this event “Toughest Hillclimb Race in the World!” 7.4 miles up the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

Come and see why the top racers from the world and local riders travel for the challenge. www.mtwashingtonbicyclehillclimb.org 15-16: WHITE MOUNTAIN ARTS FESTIVAL Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-9356 Two Day Juried Event offering great local food, Kids Creative Tent, Music and More. Silent auction Saturday only from 10 AM – 4 PM. Event hours are Sat. 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun. till 4 PM. 30: SUNRISE OPENING at the MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD Pinkham Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-3988 View the sunrise from the top of New England! The Mt. Washington Auto Road will open at 3:30 am for you to drive yourself to the summit.

SEPTEMBER, 2015

2-7: LANCASTER FAIR Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788-4531 Looking for the largest fun filled family event in the Great North Woods? The undisputed king is the Lancaster Fair that has been open for 142 years in succession. The Labor Day weekend extravaganza spotlights agriculture activities, a large midway, 4H exhibits, diverse musical entertainment and motorized competitions (pulling events and the ever popular demolition derby). Wide clean midways and free parking.

4-7: ANNUAL LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALE at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356-7031 Save even more on back to school and college apparel, gifts, house wares, at over 60 brand name outlet. www.settlersgreen.com Auto Road will open at 3:30 am for you to drive yourself to the summit.

4-6: MUD BOWL North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5701 Enjoy the world famous mud football during this weekend-long event. The tournament includes a parade down Main Street in North Conway Village. FMI contact Tom Eastman at tom@conwaydailysun.com FMI contact Jackie Howe at the North Conway Community Center at 356-5213.

5, 12, 19, 26: LOST RIVER GORGE EVENING LANTERN TOURS North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-8031 Astonishing during the day, this is a whole new adventure at night!

Caves are lit by lanterns & boardwalks are lit by headlamps. Guided tour begins between 7:30-8:00pm on weekends throughout the Summer. By reservation only; space is limited. Lostrivergorge.com 5, 12, 19, 26: RACING at WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6727 Saturday night racing at White Mountain Motorsports Park.

PASS 150 Start time 6 pm. Rte. 3, North Woodstock. www whitemtnmotorsports.com 5: 19th ANNUAL PLYMOUTH, NH TOWN-WIDE YARD SALES Plymouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .536-1001 From 9 am to 3 pm (rain or shine) Over 100 yard sale locations throughout Plymouth. $2 maps marking the locations will be sold on the day of the event. Please call for more information.

5: RAILFAN’S DAY at the CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Join us as we celebrate Railfan’s Weekend with 2 great days of riding. Special demos, flangers, cabooses and other trains will be running along with trips to the Notch and beyond. www. conwayscenic.com 6: “JUST DUCKY” END of SUMMER BASH Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 Help us send summer out with a bang, and ring in our colorful fall season in Waterville Valley! Free outdoor concerts, kids games, plus our annual charity Duck Race on Snow’s Brook with cash prizes for the fastest three ducks! 12-9.

7: 21ST ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY REGATTA North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6621 The town goes ducky when the Pemi River fills with 1,000’s of rubber duckies for their annual swim! Watch them race down from Cascade Park and see if you have a winning duck! Live music, Mo the Clown, and fun and games all day! $5 per duck or 5 ducks for $20. The ducks dive in at noon! www.lincolnwoodstock.com 11-12: REACH THE BEACH RELAY Franconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rich@rtbrelay.com From Cannon Mt., Franconia Notch State Park to Hampton Beach on NH coast. Longest relay race in the country!

CHARYL REARDON

8, 15, 29: NATURE BY RAIL Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2135 The Hobo Railroad has partnered with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to offer a unique environmental and educational experience from the comfort aboard our restored vintage train cars.

Trains are: 11am, 1pm & 3pm. You’ll also have a chance to enjoy a live animal presentation in our Choo Choo Theater at 12:30pm and 2:30pm the very same day! HoboRR.com.

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4-7: LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE at TANGER OUTLETS Tilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286-7880 Shop Tanger Outlets during the BIG Labor Day Sale. Find savings in your favorite name brand outlet stores during our 4-day sale! www. tangeroutlet.com/tilton/coupons .

4-6: MUSTER in the MOUNTAINS Pinkham Notch . . 466-3998 Relive the days gone by through a historic reenactment at the base of Mt. Washington.

LANTERN TOURING AT LOST RIVER GORGE.

122 18-20: 40TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE HIGHLAND GAMES Loon Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6621 Over 60 clans and societies, Massed Bands, Sheepdog Trials, Celtic World Music Concerts, the New England Regional Scottish Fiddle Championship, Scottish Athletics, National Highland Dance Competition, Solo Piping & Drumming, Scottish Harp (Clarsach) & other instrument competitions. www.nhscot.org 19-Oct. 18: HOBO HARVEST TIME EXPRESS Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2135 Join us for NH's Classic Fall Foliage Experience! Train rides with a "Taste of NH" aboard each trip; Hobo Farm Stand with NH MADE products; Farm Yard with games including Pumpkin Bowling, Ring Toss, Horseshoes & Sack Races plus our popular life-size "Cornstalk Critters" created by the world-famous Annalee Doll Co. This year's theme, "Scarecrows of Sound".

9-12: ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY SIDEWALK SALES at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Spend your holiday weekend shopping and get AMAZING deals!

Save even more on apparel, shoes, gifts, etc. at over 60 brand name outlet. www.settlersgreen.com 10-12: LINCOLN FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL Lincoln . . . 745- 6621 Juried craftsmen and artisans will display and sell fine jewelry, quilts, pottery, folk art, stained glass, handmade soaps and more.

Lincoln Village Shops. Free Admission.

10-12: SANDWICH FAIR Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284-7062 Traditional country fair dedicated to the promotion of agriculture and associated activities through education and entertainment.

Open Daily 8am till dusk. Adults 13 and older $10. Children 8-12 $3, under 7 free. Monday only seniors 60+ $4.

26: 16th ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 Waterville Valley area restaurants compete in Town Square for the title of the best chili around! Attendees pay a sampling fee to taste all chilis and vote for their favorite. The event starts at noon, accompanied by a free outdoor concert. www.waterville.com 26: RACING at WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS PARK North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-6727 Final race of the season at White Mountain Motorsports Park. www.whitemtnmotorsports.com 26-27: WHITE MOUNTAIN STORYTELLING FEST Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 This festival provides stories and story times for people of all ages, featuring Saturday night headline with nationally known storyteller.

Stories throughout the day Saturday. www.waterville.com.

26-27: ANNUAL AUTUMN CELEBRATION in SUGAR HILL Franconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-823-8000 Main Street, Route 117, Sugar Hill. This celebration provides a grand array of outside vendors, artisan demonstrations and entertainment throughout the festive weekend. Open house at the Sugar Hill Historical Museum.

27: BARK in the PARK North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447-5955 Enjoy Northern New England’s largest pet expo in Schouler Park. There are pet parades, costume contest, obstacle courses, demonstrations, training and a variety of pet supplies and food vendors.

OCTOBER, 2015

1-31: RETURN of the PUMPKIN PEOPLE Jackson . 383-9356 Businesses throughout Jackson decorate pumpkins and create the Pumpkin People Tour. Pick up a tour map from Jackson Village Chamber. Free.

3, 10, 17: LOST RIVER GORGE EVENING LANTERN TOURS North Woodstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-8031 Astonishing during the day, this is a whole new adventure at night!

Caves are lit by lanterns & boardwalks are lit by headlamps. Guided tour begins between 7:30-8:00pm on weekends throughout the Summer. By reservation only; space is limited. Lostrivergorge.com 4-11: FRYEBURG FAIR Fryeburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207-935-3268 Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the largest agricultural fair in Maine, is just across the border from Conway in Fryeburg. Farm buildings, Forest Resource display, racing, entertainment, and midway.

CSRR/CHRISTOPHER HICKEY

26: ART FESTIVAL Littleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444-6561 Filling Littleton’s Main Street and Mill Street with the finest art in the region, the 2014 Art Show will feature live music, family-friendly activities, and the return of the Littleton Lions Annual Antique Car Parade.

ALL ABOARD THE PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS!

10-12: FALL FOLIAGE CELEBRATION Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 To complement the fall foliage, Waterville Valley has scheduled a weekend of family activities, free outdoor concerts, merchant tent sales, ski swap, 5K road race and 1.6 K fun run, and more activities such as kids games, pumpkin painting, and a pie eating contest. www.waterville.com 16-18, 23-25: PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS at the CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Special Halloween trains where each child selects a pumpkin and costumes are encouraged. www.conwayscenic.com 17-18: LEAF PEEPER’S CRAFT SHOW North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4014 Join the fun with over 100 arts & crafts exhibitors including handcrafted jewelry, paintings, scroll saw creations, tapestry bags, gourmet food & more! Live music daily. Next to the Conway Scenic Railroad at the North Conway Community Center, Route 16.

17 & 24: SILLY SPOOKY HALLOWEEN at SANTA’S VILLAGE Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586-4445 Enjoy a silly spooky experience. Halloween at Santa’s Village. Visit SantasVillage.com for dates & hours.

24: HAUNTED HAPPENINGS North Conway . . . . . . . 356-7031 Trick-or-treating at the mall for kids under 12.

31: GHOST ENCOUNTERS Canterbury Shaker Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-9511 Experience the other-worldly feel of our 200-year-old historic site on an October evening. Stroll the Village for trick-or-treating, hear true ghostly encounters at the Village—several in the actual spaces where these events took place, and enjoy Halloween-themed activities and Witch’s Brew at this event for the whole family.

Make sure to wear your costume, prizes will be awarded for the best costume!

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31: HARVEST FESTIVAL Littleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444-6561 Community members and visitors alike are encouraged to enjoy the Littleton Harvest jamboree by attending plenty of fun events including the 3rd Annual Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns on the Ammonoosuc River, a ride with the Headless Horseman, a chance to savor family-friendly Trick or Treating on Main Street, or a walk along the Ammonoosuc River.

DECEMBER, 2015

NOVEMBER, 2015

5-6, 12 & 19: TRADITIONALLY YOURS CELEBRATION with the JINGLE BELL CHOCALATE TOUR Jackson . . . . 383-9356 Jackson area businesses invite you to come celebrate the Christmas and the Holiday Season with them as they open their doors to you… there will be Open Houses, Gift wrapping, Wine Tastings, Cookie Decorating, wreath making and so much more …

1-December 31: HARVEST to HOLIDAY PROMOTION in MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY North Conway . . . . 800-367-3364 Join businesses for family and shopping events, as we count down to the holidays. Area lodging properties offer special packages including a keepsake canvas tote brimming with coupons and gifts from area retailers. Come see what’s hot for the holidays and get a jump on your holiday shopping.

6-8 & 13-14: BRING A FRIEND SHOPPING at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356-7031 The sale you wait for! Stores open 8am on Saturday. Spend $100 for access to the VIP Tent. Free shopping bags for first 2,000 shoppers on Saturday, starting at 8am. Discount coupons for all, gift with $100 and $500 purchase! Raffles and entertainment!

Surprises! www.settlersgreen.com 8: MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY North Conway . . . 356-5251 Join us as we honor Veterans as well as those who continue to serve our country. Vets and active military personnel who present proof of service ride FREE in coach. www.conwayscenic.com 21-22, 27-29: CHRISTMASTIME at SANTA’S VILLAGE Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586-4445 Come visit Santa, his elves and reindeer, see the holiday lights, have a blast on your favorite rides and see a special holiday show in the Polar Players Theater.

27-29: SANTA EXPRESS TRAINS at HOBO RAILROAD Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2135 Train ride includes a visit from Santa, a gift for each little child, cookies and hot chocolate. Reserve online www.hoborr.com. First Class $25, Coach Class $20, 2 & under free.

27-29: SANTA’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS at CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Santa is on board the train with a small surprise in his bag for each child. Joining him will be Puck and Elvey, two mischievous elves who will be sharing their hot chocolate and cookies with everyone on the train.

27: HOLIDAY PARADE Littleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444-6561 Join us for a day of festive fun in Littleton with exceptional shopping and eateries and the 27th Annual Holiday Parade kicking off at noon and making its way down Main Street!

26: BLACK FRIDAY MIDNIGHT and MORNING MADNESS at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 Come early to Settlers’ Green and take advantage of amazing afterThanksgiving sales! All stores open at 5 am and some at midnight!

Special sales & promotions! Enter raffle to win prizes!

28: SANTA ARRIVES by DOG TEAM Waterville Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-8175 Santa and his elves arrive pulled by a team of sled dogs at 3:30 pm, bearing gifts and candy for each child who comes to visit. Tree lighting at 7pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. www.waterville.com 28-29: TRADITIONALLY YOURS CELEBRATION with the JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR Jackson . . . . . . . . 383-9356 Jackson area businesses invite you to come celebrate the Christmas and the Holiday Season with them as they open their doors to you… there will be Open Houses, Gift wrapping, Wine Tastings, Cookie Decorating, wreath making and so much more…

December: “POLAR EXPRESS” North Conway and Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-9980 A magical re-creation of the Chris Van Allsburg story of a mystical journey to the North Pole. Ticket Lottery Information available at 356-9980, www.polarexpress.org

5-6, 12-13, 19-20: SANTA EXPRESS TRAINS at HOBO RAILROAD Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-2135 Train ride includes a visit from Santa, a gift for each little child, cookies and hot chocolate. Reserve online www.hoborr.com. First Class $25, Coach Class $20, 2 & under free.

5-6, 12-13, 19-20: CHRISTMASTIME at SANTA’S VILLAGE Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586-4445 Come visit Santa, his elves and reindeer see the holiday lights, have a blast on your favorite rides and see a special holiday show in the Polar Players Theater.

5-6, 12-13, 19-20: SANTA’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS at CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-5251 Santa is on board the train with a small surprise in his bag for each child. Joining him will be Puck and Elvey, two mischievous elves who will be sharing their hot chocolate and cookies with everyone on the train.

5: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS at SETTLERS’ GREEN North Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-7031 We turn on the holiday lights and officially welcome the holiday season. Over 100 live Christmas trees, building lights, special displays and more! Free hot chocolate, horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday caroling and special visit from Santa. settlersgreen.com 5 & 12: CHRISTMAS AT CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE Canterbury Shaker Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-9511 Experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era by taking a candlelight stroll through the Village, watching an old-time 19th Century magic show or riding in a horse drawn wagon. Includes music performances, Shaker stories, cookie decorating, hands-on craft activities and demonstrations, hot cider and refreshments 12-13: 17TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY INN-to-INN COOKIE TOUR Mt. Washington Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-626-5855 Take a tasty tour of fabulous holiday cookies as you visit inns throughout Mt. Washington Valley all decked out in their holiday finery. Participants receive a keepsake collection of the cookies they tasted, and get great decorating ideas from talented innkeepers.

Participating Inns offer lodging packages, many with free tickets to the tour. Info: www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com 26-January 2: HOLIDAY WEEK EXCURSIONS on the CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Conway 356-5251 Old-fashion train rides will be offered twice daily during Christmas week. ConwayScenic.com 31: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYBRATION at SANTA’S VILLAGE Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586-4445 Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at Santa’s Village. Visit www.santasvillage.com for more information.

Information herein is printed as a guide only for 2015 events, and is subject to change without notice. 1/23/15

White Mountains Attractions Association

PO Box 10, North Woodstock, NH 03262

Updates online at VisitWhiteMountains.com

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Getting to the White Mountains is

You can fly into a number of airports that will get you within a couple hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive of the area (rental cars are available at all airports). Depending on where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming from, you can also travel by train, bus, or international BTV ferry. The telephone numbers and websites listed below should help get you started on your travel plans.

PWM

MHT

PSM

BOS

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Burlington International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport

Amtrak Downeaster

Portland International Jetport portlandjetport.org

Concord Coach Lines

flymanchester.com 603.624.6556 massport.com 800.235.6426

207.774.7301

Pease International Airport peasedev.org

603.433.6536

burlingtonintlairport.com 802.863.1889 amtrakdowneaster.com 800.USA.RAIL concordcoachlines.com 800.639.3317

AMC Hiker Shuttle

outdoors.org 603.466.2727 Note: The Hiker Shuttle operates in the White Mountains Region only.

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Index Page numbers shown in blue (example: 13) indicate the page on which the business’s ad appears; those in black indicate where the business’s listing can be found. * White Mountain National Forest Campground

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1785 Inn, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Abbey Cellars I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 115 Activities & Adventures. . . 30, 52, 75, 97, 114 Adair Country Inn & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . 60 All Mountain Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Alpine Adventures.. . . . . . . . . 5, 8, 24, 30, 113 Alpine Lakes Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ames Brook Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Appalachian Mountain Club . . . . . . . 60, 63, 71, 72, 75, 114 Appalachian Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 51 Apple Hill Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Area Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Attitash Mountain Resort. . . 8, 19, 72, 114 Attitash Grand Summit Resort. . . . . . . . . . . 82 Attitash Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Attitash Mountain Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 82 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Autumn Breeze Motor Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Backcountry Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Barnes Field Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Bartlett Inn, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Basin Campground* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Bavarian Chocolate Haus. . . . . . . . . . . 78, 115 Bayside Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Beach Camping Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Beacon Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bear Mountain Lodge B&B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Bed & Breakfasts Inn the Mt. Washington Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Beech Hill Campground & Cabins. . . . . . . .67 Best Western White Mtn. Resort. . . . . . . 45, 60 Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . 52 Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum. . . . 52 Believe in Books Literacy. . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 114 Big Rock Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bishop’s Homemade Ice Cream . . . . . . 45, 60 Black Bear Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Black Mountain Burger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Blackberry Crossing Campground* . . . . . . 89

Blue Bistro & Nazbar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Bluff’s RV Resort, The.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Boulder Motor Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Branch Brook Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Bretton Woods Canopy Tour. . . . . . . . . . 48, 51, 52, 55, 60, 113 Breweries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 30, 59 Briarcliff Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Brick Store, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 33, 115 Business Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 58, 79

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Cabot Inn and Suites.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 62 Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train. . . . . . . . . . . 32, 36 Campton Campground/Campton Group Area* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cannon Mountain. . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 26, 52, 113 Cannon Mountain RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Canoeing/Kayaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55, 77 Canterbury Shaker Village. . . . 89, 93, 98, 115 Carlson’s Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 64 Carriage Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Carroll Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Carter Notch Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Cascade Coffee House & Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Christmas Farm Inn & Spa. . . . 78, 80, 84, 114 Chutters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 53, 56, 115 Clark’s Trading Post. . . . . . . . . IFC, 10, 24, 30 Clarendon Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Clearwater Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Cold River Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Colonial Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Colonial Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Comfort Inn & Suites–Loon. . . . . . . . . . . 34, 39 Comfort Inn–North Conway/ Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Common Man Inn, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Common Man Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . 36, 99 Community Financial Services Group. . . . 58 Coneheads/Udderly Delicious Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Conway Historical Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Conway Scenic Railroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10, 70, 75, 80, 114 Coos Motor Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Coroporate Communications Inc.. . . . . . . . 79 Country Bumpkins Family Campground & Cabins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Covered Bridge Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . 89 Covered Bridge House B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Covered Bridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Cozy Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Cozy White Mountain Cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cranmore Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Cranmore Mountain Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 70, 75, 114, 128 Crawford Notch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73, 102 Crazy Horse Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Danforth Bay Camping Resort. . . . . . . . . . . 88 Davidson Countryside Campground. . . . 100 Daydreams Hair & Nail Studio. . . . . . . . . . . 34 Deer Park Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 58, 80, 99 DirtVentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 114 Discounted Condo Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Dolly Copp Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Eagle Mountain House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 84 Eastern Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Eastern Slope Inn Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 86 Eastgate Motor Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 63 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Econolodge-Plymouth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 El Charro Mexican Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . 36 El Greco’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36 ELC Raft & Ropes Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Enzo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Encore Thrift Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 115 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117-123 Evergreen Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Experience Squam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Extreme Mount Washington. . . . . . . . 76, 108

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Fadden’s General Store. . . 25, 30, 31, 33, 115 Fall Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Farm by the River B&B . . . . . . . . . . 77, 86, 113 Fiddleheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 115 Fired on the Mountain Pottery. . . . . . . 32, 114 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Flume Gorge, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 12, 24, 52 Fort Jefferson Campground and Cabin Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Foster’s Crossroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Four Seasons Motor Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Fox Ridge Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Franconia Heritage Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Franconia Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 56, 60, 113 Franconia Iron Furnace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Franconia Notch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 102, 113 Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Franconia Notch Vacations . . . . . . . . . . 55, 61 Fransted Family Campground. . . . . . . . . . . 66

126 Frost Place, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Fuller’s Sugarhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 115 Funspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 96, 97, 115

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Gale River Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 GH Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Gilcrest Cottages and Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Golden Apple Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Golden Eagle Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Golfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 77 Goose Hollow Camp & RV Park. . . . . . . . . . 44 Gordi’s Fish & Steak House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Gorham Historical Society Museum. . . . . . 53 Gorham Moose Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Gorham Motor Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. . . . . 77, 77 Great Vermont Corn Maze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Green Granite Inn & Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Green Village Cabins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Grille One Eleven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Gunstock Mountain Resort. . . 95, 97, 98 115

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Hampton Inn-Littleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Hampton Inn & Suites–N. Conway. . . . . . . 86 Hancock Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Harbor Hill Camping Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Harman’s Cheese & Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 56, 115 Harmony Mountain Abode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hartmann Model Railroad. . . . . . . . . . . 77, 115 Hastings Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Hearthside Village Cottage Motel. . . . . . . . 60 Hiking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104-105 Hillwinds Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 History & Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 52, 76, 98 Hobo Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12, 24, 30 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites . . . . . . 86 Horseback Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Ice Cream Parlors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37, 99 Indian Head Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 40, 44 Information Services. . . . . . . . . . 30, 52, 75, 97 Inn at Ellis River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Inn at Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Inn at Thorn Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook. . . . . 36, 40 Israel River Campground.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . 75 Jean’s Playhouse/Papermill Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 119 Jefferson Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Jigger Johnson Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . 89 Johnson’s Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Josselyn’s “Getaway” Log Cabins. . . . . 48, 62 Junge’s Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Kancamagus Collectables. . . . . . . . . . . 34, 115 Kancamagus Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-91 Kancamagus Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kancamagus Swift Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Kearsarge Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Kellerhaus Ice Cream, Candy and Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 115 Kinsman Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Kokopelli of NH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 115 KS Market Mobil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Lafayette Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Lake Winnipesaukee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 95 Lakes Region Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Lancaster Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lancaster Motor Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Lantern Resort Motel & Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 66 League of NH Craftsmen. . . . . . . . . 34, 56, 78, 92, 99, 115 Lincoln Resales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 30 Lincoln/Woodstock KOA Campground . . 44 Lion and the Rose B&B, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . 52 Littleton Chevrolet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Littleton Food Coop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Littleton/Lisbon KOA “Kampground”. . . . . 66 Living Water Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Local Works Marketplace. . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 115 Local Works Farmers Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Lodge at Lincoln Station, The. . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lodge and Townhomes, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51, 55, 60 Loon Center/Markus Wildlife Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 94, 98 Loon Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Loon Mountain. . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 24, 30, 113 Loon Reservation Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lost River Gorge . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 25, 30, BC Lost River Valley Campground. . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Mahoosuc Outdoors. . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 54, 114 Maple Leaf Motel–North Conway . . . . . . . . 87 Maplewood Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Margate, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Meredith Area Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Merrill Farm Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Mill Falls at the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mittersill Alpine Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Montaup Cabins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Moose Brook Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Moose Brook State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Moose Hillock Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Moose Scoop Ice Cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mount Coolidge Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mount Liberty Motel & Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Mount Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 71, 106 Mount Washington Auto Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 14, 50, 71, 75, 114 Mount Washington Cog Railway. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 48, 52, 114 Mountain Club on Loon, The . . . . . . . . . 29, 40 Mountain Lake Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 113 Mountain Wanderer Map & Book Store, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 115 Mountainside Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 M/S Mount Washington . . . . . . . . . . 93, 95, 98 Mt. Washington Observatory . . . . 72, 76, 106 Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Mt. Washington Valley Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 87 Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring. . . 77, 115 Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel. . . 55, 113, 114 Museum of the White Mountains . . . . . . . . 30

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Naswa Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Nest of Littleton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 115 New England Ski Museum. . . . . . . . . . . 53, 114 New Hampshire Grand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 59 New Hampshire Highland Games. . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25, 32, 117 New Hampshire Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 115 New Hampshire Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . 32 New Hampshire State Parks Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 New Hampshire State Parks. . . . . 24, 65, 102 NH Antique Dealers Association. . . . . . . . . 99 Nootka Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Nordic Inn Resort, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Nordic Village Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 North Colony Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . 82 North Conway Grand Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 North Conway Moose Safari. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 North Country Chamber Players. . . . . . . . . 59 North Country Climbing Center. . . . . . 54, 114 Northern Nights Drive-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Old Field House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Old Man of the Mountain Site & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Old Red Inn & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Omni Mt. Washington Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51, 52, 55, 60, 113 Osceola Vista Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Parker’s Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Passaconaway Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . 89 Patio Motor Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Peabody & Smith Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Peaked Moon Farm, Store & Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 115 Peg’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 37 Pemi Cabins on the River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

INDEX/White Mountains Pemi Valley Moose Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Pemigewasset Valley Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Perry’s Motel & Cottages, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Philbrook Farm Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Picnicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 56, 78 Pine Knoll Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Pine Valley Cabins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Pinestead Farm Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Polar Caves Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 16, 22, 30 Polimeno Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Polly’s Pancake Parlor. . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 58, 58 Profile Deluxe Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . 64 Profile Dining Room at the Indian Head Resort. . . . . . . . . . . 27, 37, 40 Profile Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pumpkin People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 122 Purity Springs Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 82, 113

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Raft NH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Rafting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Ragged Mountain Equipment . . . . . . . 79, 115 Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 58 Red Fox Bar & Grille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Red Jacket Mountain View . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 87 Remick Farm & Museum. . . . . 69, 69, 76, 115 Residence Inn by Marriott. . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 84 Re/Max in the Mountains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Riverbank Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rivergreen Resort Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Riverside Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Riverview Restaurant at The Wayside Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 60 Riverwalk at Loon Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Rocks Estate, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 52, 114 Rodeway Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rodgers Ski and Sport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 115 Roger’s Campground & Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Roper Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Royalty Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Ruggles Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 98, 101 Russell-Colbath House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Russell Pond Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rustic Log Cabins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Saco River Camping Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Saco Valley Canoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Santa’s Village. . . . . . . . . 16, 48, 52, 114, IBC Scenic View Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Schilling Beer Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 59, 114 School House Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Seasons Condominium Resort, The. . . . . .82

Settlers’ Crossing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Settlers’ Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 79, 115 Seven Dwarfs Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Shamrock Motel, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 56, 76, 78, 99 Ski Fanatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 115 Ski NH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sky Valley Motel & Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 SkyventureNH & Surf's Up. . . . . . . . . . . 99, 115 SledVentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Snowflake Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 84 South Pond Recreational Area*. . . . . . . . . . 67 Sport Thoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 115 Sports & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . 32, 54, 77, 98 Squam Lakes Science Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 98, 99 Stables at the Farm by the River. . . . . . . . . . . 77, 86, 113, 115 Still Waters Run Deep Kayaking. . . . . . . . . . 55 Sterling Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 115 Stonehurst Manor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Stonybrook Motel & Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Storybook Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Story Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 70, 75 Sugar Hill Historical Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sugar Hill Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Sugar Hill Sampler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 57, 115 Sugarloaf I & II Campgrounds*. . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sullivan Creative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sunny Brook Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 56, 78 Swiss Chalets Village Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Tanger Factory Outlet Center. . . . 92, 99, 115 Tarry Ho Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Texas Toast Eatery & Pigs Ear BBQ. . . . . . . 37 Thayer’s Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Theatre & Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 55 Top Notch Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Town & Country Motor Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Towneplace Suites by Marriott. . . . . . . . . . .99 Tripoli Road Dispersed Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Truant’s Taverne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Twin Mountain Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 59 Twin Mountain KOA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Twin Mountain Motor Court & RV Park . . . 65 Twin River Campground, Cottages & RV Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Twin Tamarack Family Camping & RV Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Udderly Delicious Ice Cream Shoppe . . . . 36

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Village of Loon Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 41 Villager Motel, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Waterville Valley Adventure Center. . . 32, 114 Waterville Valley Campground*. . . . . . . . . . 43 Waterville Valley Resort Central Reservations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 43 Waterville Valley Town Square. . . . . . . 34, 115 Waterwheel Breakfast & Gift House... . . . . 59 Wayside Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 60 Weathervane Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 57 Weather Discovery Center. . . . . . 76, 106, 115 Weeks State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 53, 102 Wentworth Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Wentworth, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Whale’s Tale Water Park. . . . . . 5, 18, 24, 30 White Birches Camping Park. . . . . . . . . . . . .67 White Ledge Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 White Mountain Harley Davidson. . . . . 77,79 White Mountain Hotel & Resort. . . . . . . . . . 88 White Mountain Motorsports Park. . . . . . . 32 White Mountain National Forest. . . . . . . . 107 White Mountain National Forest Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 67, 89 White Mountain Print Distribution . . . . . . . 79 White Mountains Attractions Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 30, 103 White Mountains Value Pass. . . . . . . . 18, 65 White Oak Motel & Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Wildcat Inn & Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Wildcat Mountain. . . . . . . 11, 18, 71, 75, 114 Wilderness Inn B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Will’s Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Wild River Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Wildlife Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Wildwood Campground*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Windy Hill Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Windy Ridge Orchard & Christmas Tree Farm, LLC . . . . . . . . . 32, 114 Winter in the White Mountains. . . . . . 113-115 Wright Museum of WWII History . 92, 98, 115 Woodstock Inn, The. . . . . . . 25, 30, 31, 37, 42 Woodward’s Resort . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38, 41, 42

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Yankee Clipper Inn, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Zealand Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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1712 Lost River Road, North Woodstock, NH Located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains For more information, see page 14.

Journey to the Center of the Earth

• Forest Treehouse • Adventure Trail • Suspension Bridge • Birdcage Overlook

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Paradise Falls

Suspension Bridge Follow the river to discover a spectacular waterfall, see what’s cooking in the Devil’s Kitchen, and conquer the infamous Lemon Squeezer. Then ascend for a bird’s eye view of the Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves. It’s an adventure you will never forget!

603.745.8031 • lostrivergorge.com