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The New Hampshire Update Spring 2013

The New Hampshire Update

Spring 2013

The New Hampshire Update, which will be distributed every six months, is a communication tool designed to keep you updated on what’s new and exciting in New Hampshire’s tourism industry.

Contents: Contact:

Lodging

Culinary

Activities

Arts, Culture, Education

Misc NH Division of Travel & Tourism Development

172 Pembroke Road

Concord, NH 03302-1856

Phone: 603-271-2665

Toll-Free: 800-262-6660

Email: traveltrade@dred.state.nh.us

Website: www.visitnh.gov/group

Michele Cota, Marketing Manager

NH Division of Travel & Tourism, Concord: Announcing two new suggested itineraries for group tour operators, “Bubbles and Bubbles” and “Adventure Girls” that will soon be available on the group website. Contact: Michele Cota Michele.cota@dred.state.nh.us P: 603-271-2665 www.visitnh.gov.

LODGING

1785 Inn Inn & Restaurant, North Conway: Chosen by Bedandbreakfast.com as \"one of the top 10 inn in the world for the holidays.\" Contact: info@the1785inn.com P: 603-356-9025 www.the1785inn.com

Appalachian Mountain Club – Highland Center, Bretton Woods: Recently selected by Men’s Journal as one of the Best 19 Wilderness Lodges in the world. Contact: Bob Holdsworth, bholdsworth@outdoors.org P: 603-466-8106 www.outdoors.org/lodging/whitemountains/

Red Jacket Mountain View Resort & Spa, North Conway: Named number 5 on the list of “Top 10 Hotels for Families – United States” and number 9 of the “Top 25 Hotels for Families – World” by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, in their 2013 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Contact: Steve Lambert, slambert@redjacketmountainview.comP: 603-356-5411 www.redjacketmountainview.com

CULINARY

Elvios Pizzeria & Restaurant, Lincoln: Now offering meal options for groups, including foliage box lunches, with a large parking area for tour buses. Seating for up to 100 guests available. Contact: Stephen Shamberger, elvio@elviospizzeria.com P: 603-356-3208 or 603-356-3307 www.elviospizzeria.com

Kellerhaus, Laconia: NH\'s oldest candy and ice cream maker now offers chocolate-making workshops for groups. Contact: Mary Ellen Dutton, med03247@yahoo.com

P: 603-366-4466 www.kellerhaus.com

Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville Valley: New dining options including The Lantern – an upscale, family-oriented restaurant, the Blue Moon Café – an eclectic eatery offering breakfast and lunch, and PigPens – a modern take on a ‘50s ice cream parlor and candy store. The former Jugtown Sandwich Shop has expanded and become the PotBellies deli and café. Contact: www.waterville.com

Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery, North Woodstock: Almost completed with a $30 million expansion to add a 30 barrel brewing facility, entertainment venue, and 150-seat function room. They will also add a new Tiki bar to their popular outdoor patio. Contact: Scott Rice, relax@woodstockinnnh.com P: 603-745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com

ACTIVITIES

Backwoods Farm, Rumney: Now offering walking trails and a picnic area for group lunches. Picnic style lunches available with 24 hour advance notice. Contact: Tom Lord, tom@backwoodsfarmnh.com P: 603-294-6292 www.backwoodsfarmnh.com

Clark’s Trading Post and the White Mountain Central Railroad, Lincoln: Offering the Mid-Week Foliage Special from Sept. 16-Oct. 11, 2013 including the 30 minute Black Bear Show, a 2 mile train ride chased by the Wolfman, five museum buildings, a tour through Merlin’s Mansion and chance to glide along on a Segway. Contact Anne Englert: info@clarkstradingpost.com P: 603-745-8913 www.clarkstradingpost.com

Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford: Excitedly anticipating further expansion of their Adventure Park for the 2013 summer season. Adding new adventure excursions providing even more opportunities for family and student fun. Contact: Wendy Barrett, wbarrett@gunstock.com P: 603-737-4320 or Sue Gaudette, sgaudette@gunstock.com P: 603-737-4311 or www.gunstock.com

Jack O\'Lantern Resort & Golf, Woodstock: Offering covered bridge tours that include golf rounds on their expanded course. Contact: Marie Fords, info@jackolanternresort.com P: 603-745-8121 www.jackolanternresort.com

Lost River Gorge, North Woodstock: New lantern adventures at night. Guests can bring their own headlight, or purchase one in the gift shop. Lantern tours take place on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Contact: Kate Wetherell, gm@lostrivergorge.com P: 603-745-8031 www.lostrivergorge.com

Merrimack Premium Outlets, Merrimack: Now offering VIP coupon booklets to visiting groups and meal vouchers for escorts and drivers. Contact: Aylin Felch afelch@simon.com P: 603-424-0050 www.premiumoutlets.com/tours

Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham: Enjoy double the time on the summit of Mt. Washington with a new schedule for the two-hour guided tour. Contact: Lynette Norton, lynette@mt-washington.com P: 603-466-3988 www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com/guided-tours/

Northern Rail Trail, Andover: Year-round outdoor adventure possible on 52 miles of recovered trail through two counties. Named “Trail of the Month” for March 2013 by Rails-To-Trails Convervency and in the Top 100 Trails in the country. Contact: Pecco Beaufays innkeeper@highlandlakeinn.com

P: 603-735-6426 www.highlandlakeinn.com

Pats Peak Ski Area, Henniker: Announced a big expansion that will add 20 acres of new terrain, served by a triple chairlift. The expansion will overlook Route 114, south of Henniker village and will take approximately 3 years to complete. Contact: groupsales@patspeak.com P: 888-728-7732 x106 www.patspeak.com/groups_weddings.html

Purity Spring Resort, East Madison: Now offering a variety of excursions for groups including hiking, mountain bikes, tennis, boating, swimming, yoga, skiing, skating, and snowshoe adventures. Contact: Laurie Campbell, lcampbell@purityspring.com P: 800-373-3754 x 225 www.purityspring.com

Adventure Rentals at Residence Inn North Conway, North Conway: Now offering all-season adventure sport equipment rentals delivered to the hotel. Available to rent online from nearby New England Mountain Sports. Contact: Joanne Hastings, joanne.hastings@marriott.com P: 603-356-3024 www.northconwayresidenceinn.com

SkyVenture NH, Nashua: Added an 11-thousand square foot addition to an already unique facility. It will feature a 32’ Surfstream surf machine (the largest in the world), Fishpipe, Rock wall, Oasis food cafe and surf side party space. Contact: Laurie Greer, flyin@comcast.net P: 603-897-0002 www.skyventurenh.com

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness: Now offering a Dinner and Sunset Cruise for groups. Groups start the evening with a delicious dinner at Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness, followed by a 90-minute sunset cruise on pristine Squam Lake. Contact: Tom Klein, tom.klein@nhnature.org P: 603-968-7194 www.nhnature.org/programs/group_tours.php

ARTS, CULTURE, EDUCATION

American Police Motorcycle Museum, Meredith: Featuring a new exhibit to honor the service of female motor officers. Contact: Doug Frederick P: 603-279-6387 americanpolicemotorcyclemuseum.com

Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury: Introducing three new tours available to groups including Learn a Shaker Song and Dance, Shaker Work and Industry, and Make a Shaker Hand Pie. Contact: mkdaly@shakers.org P: 603-783-9077 x 284 www.shakers.org

Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough: Open from May through October, now offering a group rate seven days a week. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic estate with breathtaking views of the lakes and mountains. Group luncheons are available. Contact: Sarah Clermont, info@castleintheclouds.org P: 603-476-5900 x201 www.castleintheclouds.org

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Meredith: Opening a new location on the site of the former Annalee Doll Complex and Gift Shop for the summer 2013 Season. On-site catering will be available for groups. Contact: Lesley Pankhurst, lesley@winniplayhouse.org P: 603-366-7377 www.winniplayhouse.org

MISC

Information Center of the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Wolfeboro: Newly built curbside pickup and drop-off for tour group buses. Public restrooms available onsite. Accessible walking path along the lakeshore. Contact: Mary DeVries, mary@wolfeborochamber.com P: 603- 569

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