Tag: Vacation

70th Birthday Gala — Mt. Washington Regional Airport

Come one, come all to the Mt. Washington Regional Airport in Whitefield on June 24 & 25 to help celebrate the airport’s 70th birthday. Along with free admission and free ice cream both days, there will be airplane and helicopter rides, kids’ aviation crafts, a Ride the Wilds OHRV simulator, community craft fair & expo, and food vendors.

Additional highlights include the Annual Presby Tractor Show, a Classic Car Cruise-in (Saturday, 12-5 p.m.), and Model Railroad Rides.

Saturday evening (7:30-10:30) dance to the music of Not Your Mother, and on Sunday morning ( 8-11) fuel up at the FREE Pancake Breakfast compliments of the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund and the Whitefield Lions Club.

More info is available by calling (603) 837-9532.

70th Birthday Gala — Mt. Washington Regional Airport

Come one, come all to the Mt. Washington Regional Airport in Whitefield on June 24 & 25 to help celebrate the airport’s 70th birthday. Along with free admission and free ice cream both days, there will be airplane and helicopter rides, kids’ aviation crafts, a Ride the Wilds OHRV simulator, community craft fair & expo, and food vendors.

Additional highlights include the Annual Presby Tractor Show, a Classic Car Cruise-in (Saturday, 12-5 p.m.), and Model Railroad Rides.

Saturday evening (7:30-10:30) dance to the music of Not Your Mother, and on Sunday morning ( 8-11) fuel up at the FREE Pancake Breakfast compliments of the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund and the Whitefield Lions Club.

More info is available by calling (603) 837-9532.

Tillotson Center Presents Alan Epstein’s “Sunset on Meriden Hill”

This concert will debut Alan Epstein’s CD, “Sunset on Meriden Hill,” released in March of this year, which features Alan on mandolin accompanied by Jim Prendergast on guitar. The CD is a wonderful, easy listening, instrumental recording of some Alan’s favorite melodies to play on the mandolin. The title track of the CD was written by Alan and was inspired by one of his frequent visits to the North Country with his wife Bonnie, a Colebrook native. Joining Alan for the concert will be Jim Prendergast who, after 30 years working in the recording studios and orchestra pits of Nashville TN, now resides in southern NH.

Women’s Wellness Retreat

Join us in beautiful Pittsburg, NH for our Spring Women’s Wellness Retreat! This all inclusive weekend will feature guided hikes, Yoga, Pilates, Zentangle Art Classes, Health & Nutrition Seminar, Archery Demo and Lesson, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, all meals, room, relaxation!

Ride the Mt. Washington Cog Railway

The Mount Washington Cog Railway trains begin running every day throughout the summer.

Take an exciting train ride to the summit of 6,288-foot Mt. Washington on the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway. Experience a piece of history and exhilarating mountain views.

Check the website for the most up-to-date schedule and ticketing info: www.thecog.com.

Mt. Washington Auto Road Guided Tour

Seasonally available May-October (weather permitting), Guided Tours offer a unique opportunity to learn the true nature and history of Mount Washington and the Auto Road. Driven by one of our accomplished and dedicated tour guides, your “stage driver” will offer stories, anecdotes, legends, history and insight into the ecological wonder of Mount Washington as well as point out interesting features and scenic opportunities from the base to the 6,288-foot summit.

2-HOUR GUIDED TOURS are available without reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular Guided Tour hours. Online reservations are available for the 9:00am tour.

  • 30 minutes to and from the summit with our accomplished and dedicated tour guides in comfortable 12-passenger tour vehicles

  • 60 minutes on the summit to experience amazing views or exciting weather extremes; historic buildings, gift shops, and complimentary access to the Mount Washington Observatory’s interactive “Extreme Mt. Washington Museum”

Ride the Mt. Washington Cog Railway

The Mount Washington Cog Railway trains begin running every day throughout the summer.

Take an exciting train ride to the summit of 6,288-foot Mt. Washington on the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway. Experience a piece of history and exhilarating mountain views.

Check the website for the most up-to-date schedule and ticketing info: www.thecog.com.

Mt. Washington Auto Road Guided Tour

Seasonally available May-October (weather permitting), Guided Tours offer a unique opportunity to learn the true nature and history of Mount Washington and the Auto Road. Driven by one of our accomplished and dedicated tour guides, your “stage driver” will offer stories, anecdotes, legends, history and insight into the ecological wonder of Mount Washington as well as point out interesting features and scenic opportunities from the base to the 6,288-foot summit.

2-HOUR GUIDED TOURS are available without reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular Guided Tour hours. Online reservations are available for the 9:00am tour.

  • 30 minutes to and from the summit with our accomplished and dedicated tour guides in comfortable 12-passenger tour vehicles

  • 60 minutes on the summit to experience amazing views or exciting weather extremes; historic buildings, gift shops, and complimentary access to the Mount Washington Observatory’s interactive “Extreme Mt. Washington Museum”

Experience A “Northwoods Tradition” at Tall Timber Lodge & Rainbow Grille Tavern

By Eileen Alexander

Situated on the north shore of Back Lake in Pittsburg, Tall Timber Lodge has been welcoming guests since 1949. Today, the Lodge and Rainbow Grille Tavern appeal to guests who come for the excellent hunting and fishing the region offers, and also to those who arrive for a vacation or a weekend getaway seeking a home base with comfortable lodging and exceptional dining while they explore the area’s many activities, such as ATVing, bird watching, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and more.

Guests may choose from eight cozy lodge rooms or a variety of comfortably furnished accommodations — from one- to four-bedroom lakeshore log cabins to luxury cottages. Features range from cathedral ceilings and gas fireplaces to two-person Jacuzzi’s and kitchens with dishwashers. Private porches and decks beckon guests to enjoy the views or take in the sparkling night sky. Check availability and rates!

Tall Timber offers innumerable amenities, such as boat rentals, fly fishing and bird hunting guides, a gift shop, and spa services. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, mountain bikes, row boats and snowshoes are available to guests at no charge, or they may rent one of the 14-foot fiberglass boats with 6 HP 4-stroke motors or a pontoon boat.

Fishing and bird hunting guide services are available, and during fishing season a large selection of flies, lures and other trout-teasing tackle is available in the Gift Shop. Fishing and hunting licenses and OHRV registrations for snowmobiles and ATVs are available onsite.

Relax after a day of outdoor activities in the Rainbow Grille & Tavern with its varied menu of high quality meats, fresh seafood, organic poultry, game meats (bison, elk and venison) and vegetarian options. Field & Stream rated the Rainbow Grille as “a truly excellent restaurant,” and The Boston Sunday Globe has called it “ The area’s standout dining.” Yankee Magazine’s Travel Issue gave it an “Editor’s Choice” award.

The Tavern’s more casual menu features appetizers, salads, sandwiches, ribs, meatloaf and hearth-baked pizzas, a great selection of micro-brewed draft beer and specialty craft beer, affordable wines, and specialty jumbo martinis.

Tall Timbers’ all-inclusive Getaway Packages — such as the Fly Fishing School Package, the Senior Midweek Package, and the Rainbow Grille Escape Package — include meals with the accommodations.

Both the Grille and the Tavern are open to the public. Check out their menu at www.rainbowgrille.com. Reservations can be made by calling (603) 538-9556.

To learn more about Tall Timber Lodge and to reserve your home away from home, please visit www.talltimber.com.

Exciting Rides & A Visit With Santa Make Wonderful Family Memories at Santa’s Village!

By Eileen Alexander

This summer, bring the family to visit Santa and his elves and reindeer at the jolly old elf’s vacation home in Jefferson, NH, and enjoy a fun-filled day of unlimited rides, shows, live professional performances, and outstanding attractions at Santa’s Village.

The Christmas-themed Santa’s Village is a premiere New England attraction and one of the nation’s outstanding amusement parks, recognized by Trip Advisor as one of the Top 25 Amusement Parks in the U. S., and the only one in New England. Trekaroo.com named Santa’s Village as one of the Top Ten Amusement Parks for Young Kids in the U.S.A.

Admission to Santa’s Village is your ticket to a “full day of joy and excitement.” The warm sunny days of summer are especially conducive to exploring all of the attractions the park has to offer, with hours and hours of fun for every member of the family, from toddlers, tweens and teens to their parents and grandparents.

Visiting with Santa and his reindeer in their summer home is complemented by dozens of additional attractions. Step aboard the Skyway Sleigh monorail for an overview of the park, take the exciting Yule Log Flume water ride, experience the thrilling Chimney Drop, ride the entrancing Reindeer Carousel, and get your thrills on Rudy’s Rapid Transit Rollercoaster. Cool off at the Ho, Ho, H2O water park with plenty of places to splish, splash, slide and climb, and prepare to get drenched by the giant bucket of water that fills and then spills every few minutes! Check out the rides here!

Kids will get a kick out of playing the Elfabet Game, searching out the elves in the park, and visiting the blacksmith shop to receive a special ring.

Lunch and ice cream are available at the Elfs Lodge all day, and other goodies to search out include pizza made to order at Nick’s Pizza Emporium, fresh fudge, mini Doe-Nuts made right before your eyes, and fresh-baked gingerbread cookies. Check out the places to eat here!

Before you leave, don’t forget to check out all the special Santa’s Village souvenirs in the gift shop, including a personalized letter from Santa, which will be delivered in December.

The daily admission rate in 2017 is $32 per person, and ages one, two, and three enter for free.

Receive $5 off the regular ticket price during Guest Appreciation Days: May 27 and 28, and June 3, 4, 10 and 11.

Santa’s Village is open every day from Father’s Day weekend (June 17 and 18) through Labor Day on September 4. It’s also open during fall weekends, and will be specially decorated for Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

Santa’s Village is located at 528 Presidential Highway (Route 2) in Jefferson. Visit the Santa’s Village website to learn more: www.santasvillage.com