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The Insider's Guide to
Mt Washington Valley
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
Welcome to the June E-Traveler, an Insider's Guide to Mt Washington Valley. Browse through helpful topics like Wallet Proofing your Vacation, Free Fun in the Valley and plenty of "Don't Miss" tips. In this issue, we've included exclusive lodging deals for E-Traveler readers only plus ideas for free fun too. We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions. Please be sure to send your feedback to the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Top Ten List
INSIDE SCOOP ON THE BEST IN MT WASHINGTON VALLEY |
Top Ten Places To Hear the Applause
The Newcastle Brown Ale Summer Concert Series at Cranmore Mountain Resort: This new concert series held at the base of Cranmore at the North Slope features Rustic Overtones on July 16, 2009 and deSoL on July 30, 2009. Tickets are $5, ages 12 and under free. 49th Annual Mt. Washington Road Race: June 30, 2009 from 9:00 am -
12:30 pm
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It's the annual 7.6 mile footrace up the Mt Washington Auto Road. Come watch some
of the top runners in the world and some local talent in this grueling
footrace to the summit of Mt. Washington. Call 603-863-2537 for more
information. The Auto Road will be open to the public from 1:00 pm until
6:00 pm to allow for the race.
The 21st Annual Bach Festival: August 23 and August 28 - 30, 2009. The music of Johann Sebastian
Bach and friends
will echo through the valley again this summer. Four
different musical offerings will be spread over two weekends.
Sunday, August 23rd: Organ recital Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 28 - 30: Choral and Instrumental programs. More info here. Stone Mountain Arts Center: The Stone Mountain Arts Center is a beautiful timber frame
music hall hosting national acts up close and personal in an equally
beautiful setting.
This
unique venue is located just over the border from NH in Brownfield,
Maine and towers over a 200 year old farmhouse providing a dramatic audience experience you will not soon forget. Click here for the performance calender. The Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company: The Mount Washington Valley Theatre Company is a live professional musical theatre featuring actors, directors, and crew from across the country. For 39 years, MWVTC has been bringing quality Broadway musicals to its stage at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway Village. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Click here for a show schedule. Arts Jubilee: Since 1983, Arts Jubilee has recruited and produced exciting, world-class musical entertainment to the residents and visitors of Washington Valley. Outdoor family friendly concerts are held at the base of Mount Cranmore's
North Slope. This
year, the schedule features Livingston Taylor, the annual Symphony Pops
Concert Under the Stars followed by spectacular fireworks, and a Big
Band and Jazz concert. Bring a blanket or chairs and your camera! $5
donation at the gate suggested. Click here for more info. Gorham 2009 Summer Concert Series: Concerts are held in the Gorham Town Common every Tuesday (rain or shine) from June 23 to August 18, 2009. Just 30 minutes north of North Conway, Gorham was incorporated in 1836 and has maintained its historic,
small-town atmosphere. The village has many appealing shops, excellent accommodations and dining for everyone, from casual to gourmet. Concert times are 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Click here for concert schedule. The 21st Annual Wildman Biathlon: August 8, 2009 -This is one of New England's toughest one-day, multi-sport events. Athletes from all over the United States and Canada come as individuals
and teams to experience
this event, challenging their endurance amid some of the most
spectacular scenery in the Northeast. The event starts at 8am in
Shelburne, NH with a 10k run, followed by a 22.3-mile bike to the base
of Wildcat Mountain, and finishing with a 3-mile uphill run on the
Polecat Trail to the panoramic finish line. 24 Hours of Great Glen: For 24
hours on August 8-9, 2009, mountain bike riders will take on the racecourse for this challenging and
grueling event held at Great Glen Trails in Pinkham Notch. Registration
is open for those who want to participate. Spectators are encouraged
to come cheer on the racers and enjoy the festivities under the event
tent. This is the 14th year of the event. Live Music After Hours: Many of the area's restaurants and pubs feature live music. The Red Parka Steakhouse and Pub
in Glen offers live
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Pail Ale Male Mancation: Cabernet
Inn - With Father's Day just around the corner,
June is the perfect time of year to spoil that very special man in your life.
Whisk him away for a change and treat him to a fun filled Pail Ale Male Mancation. This
all-inclusive getaway includes A Pail for the Male - a six pack of his favorite
Ale, pretzels, peanuts, "Life is Good" or "Life is Crap" T-shirt (which ever
suits his mood), Moat Mountain Brewery $50 gift certificate, Village Cigar
Emporium $10 gift certificate, hit a bucket of balls at a local driving range
coupon, two night's accommodations, full cooked to order breakfast each morning,
afternoon refreshments, room taxes and room gratuities. Prices start at $319.00
per couple. More information can be found by visiting www.cabernetinn.com
Mention that you found us on this E-Traveler and we will include a
Cabernet
Inn bottle
opener. Buttonwood Inn: E-Traveler Reader Special - Take an additional 20 percent off the already discounted rates below. Mention this promotion at time of reservation. ROMANCE PACKAGE: Dinner, Complimentary Bubbly and local, hand made chocolates! Stay for two nights and enjoy the following:
- Full breakfasts each morning
- Afternoon tea service with baked treats
- Dinner for two one night at a premier local restaurant
- Complimentary champagne
- Complimentary premium New Hampshire chocolates
- Use of the hot tub under the stars
Rates for Two with TWO NIGHT STAY from: $319 Sun. - Thurs. $379 Fri. & Sat. Room 10 with double Jacuzzi, fireplace, large sitting area Romance Pkg - $499 Weekdays / $559 Weekends. Available through June 14, 2009. E-Traveler readers take 20 percent off these rates, when the E-Traveler Reader Special is mentioned at the time of reservation. |
Wallet Proof
MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR BUDGET MINDED VISITORS |
Save at Rafferty's Pub: Take
10% off your food bill when you bring your room key from a local
lodging property. The discount is good for lunch or dinner through June
30, 2009. Wednesday Night Buffet at Horsefeathers: This North Conway Village restaurant has been serving up sustenance, merriment and cheer since 1976. Come Wednesday nights for a filling buffet for just $10.95 for adults and $4.95 for kids. Go to Vacation Specials on www.mtwashingtonvalley.org to find packages offering a wide range of money saving options for your stay in the Valley. Adventure, romance, and family fun adventures are just a click away. |
Don't Miss...
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT VISIT AROUND THESE EVENTS |
Mountain Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: June 6, 2009 - The Annual Spring Plant Sale at the North Conway Community Center
located in North Conway Village
adjacent to Schouler Park. This is the event avid gardeners and those
with a passion for plants and flowers look forward to each year. Direct
from the gardens of the MGC's "Green Thumb" members, the club
will be offering annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, hanging baskets and much more. A new feature this year is a sizeable
assortment of Dahlia bulbs for sale. This
fundraiser benefits the Mountain Garden Club's Alice T. Madden
Scholarship Fund and the numerous beautification projects undertaken
each year throughout Mt Washington Valley. Visit their website for complete details.
2nd Annual Bike & Gear
Swap: Saturday, June 13, 2009 (rain date
of June 14th) from 8:00 am -
1:00 pm. Recycle your old bikes, parts and athletic outdoor gear. The Mt. Washington Valley Velo Club, the
New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) White Mountains chapter and the
North Conway Public Library are
co-sponsoring a Community Bike and
Gear Swap. Proceeds will go toward supporting youth cycling in the
Mount Washington
Valley. Buy, sell or donate. The event will be held at the
Moat Mountain Smoke House on route 16 in North Conway. FMI or to rent a table,
please contact Cathy Steers at
986-7132 or cathysteers@gmail.com.
A Green
Inntervention: The Bed
& Breakfasts Inn Mount Washington Valley (BBInnsMWV), will host the
first Green Inntervention, Saturday, June 13th between the hours of 10
am and 5 pm. This event is conceived to illustrate sustainability and
eco friendly living as enjoyable as it is beneficial. Ticket holders
will track down treasure as they move about the valley, picking up
pointers on how to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle along the way. Each inn will
host a "Twisted Yankee Swap" with items to trade for items the ticket
holders have brought with them, reducing the need for new manufacturing
(and cash). A "Green Treasure" item will be raffled at each inn and
nine raffle tickets are a part of each original ticket purchase.
Proceeds benefit the Bed & Breakfasts Inn Mount Washington Valley
Hospitality Scholarship Fund & the Civic Improvement Fund of the
Mountain Garden Club. Participating inns include: Buttonwood Inn,
Cabernet Inn, Cranmore Mountain Lodge, The Farm by the River B&B,
Mt Washington B&B, The Nereledge Inn, The Notchland Inn, The Oxford
House Inn and Spruce Moose Lodge. All are members of either the New
Hampshire or Maine Sustainable Lodging and Restaurant Association. For
more information visit Bed & Breakfasts Inn Mount Washington Valley
at: www.BBInnsMWV.com or call 1-800-866-6131. The 2nd Annual Rally in the Valley: June 15-19, 2009 - Presented by White Mountain Harley Davidson
and just 50 miles from the annual Laconia Bike week, enjoy a week of
events geared entirely for motorcycle enthusiasts. Surrounded on all
sides by roads meant for motorcycles, Mt. Washington Valley's
communities offer bikers the ultimate rally experience. Motorcyclists
looking for lakes, mountains, hills, curves and beautiful country roads
with breathtaking views will find it in Mt Washington Valley. This official event of the Laconia Motorcycle Week features live music,
cookouts, Poker Run, bike show, "Ride to the Sky" up Mt. Washington,
special lodging packages and other activities for bikers in the valley.
Click here for an event schedule or call 1-800-367-3364 for more information. |
Do's & Don'ts
A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER |
Do: Help keep Mt Washington Valley clean. Pack it in and pack it out.
Do: Bring a variety of footwear for walking, hiking or just being comfortable. Don't: Arrive during peak periods (weekends and during July & August) without a reservation. The area can fill up and we want you to enjoy your visit. Visit our website for lodging information. Don't: Forget the bug spray as our little black fly friends tend to visit during June. |
Free Fun
WALLET-FREE AND WORRY FREE FUN
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Great Glen Trails: Trails are available free of charge for trail running, Nordic walking and bird watching. (Trail fee for biking)
Hiking: From the Appalachian Mountain Club Pinkham Notch Visitors Center, take short walks to picturesque Glen Ellis Falls, Crystal
Cascade, Lost Pond, or Square Ledge. More challenging hikes on the Tuckerman Ravine and Wildcat Ridge
Trails leave steps from the Joe Dodge Lodge, providing access to
Huntington Ravine, Tuckerman Ravine, Mt. Washington and the Wildcat
Range. Click here for hiking preparation information.
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