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The historic Christmas Farm Inn and Spa, a 200 year old Inn nestled in New Hampshire’s picturesque Mt. Washington Valley, offers guests wonderful amenities and a memorable setting for a romantic getaway. Pass through Jackson’s famous covered "Honeymoon Bridge" that is the gateway to a quintessential New England village and you'll find the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa that features the personal touches of a country inn with the amenities of an upscale modern resort. Settle in to your uniquely handcrafted cottage and enjoy the full service spa after a day of Tax-FREE shopping outlets in North Conway. Share a romantic evening of culinary delights at the Restaurant & Pub or head out on the town. For families and groups the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa has Family Rooms & Spacious Suites, and there are Wedding & Business Facilities available for any occasion. A visit to the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa is always a pleasure. The Inn's guest rooms and suit...

Trek off the beaten path for a scenic drive in New Hampshire and you'll find places like the Remick Museum and Farm in Tamworth, where the history of rural lifestyle can be experienced first-hand. The Museum holds special events throughout the year and is Free to the public. Experience 200 years of New Hampshire agricultural, domestic history, and seasonal farming practices like haying to ice harvesting. The annual events include the  Ice Harvesting and Winter Carnival in February,  and the  Maple Sugaring Event in March  when you can enjoy Maple Sugaring Group Tours. And there is a  Children's Fishing Derby  held  in May , and in  June  are  Historic Tea Gathering , which are also held in September. Later in the year is the  Auction and the Art of Homesteading in August , and the  Harvest Halloween Festival in October . As fall settles in be sure to join the  Historic Thanksgiving  event in  November  when ...

  Everywhere we look while traveling around town we see our neighbors out and about enjoying the warmth and nature. Now it is easier than ever to plan a cycling escape that offers affordable lodging, great dining, and beautiful country sides to admire on your tour. Whether you enjoy bicycling or are just looking for a great getaway destination, you'll find three premier New Hampshire inns that offer exceptional amenities and picturesque locations. And, these Inns are offering cyclist the lowest inn to inn biking tour in New England. With gas prices continuing to climb,  Bike The Whites  allows you to park your car upon arrival. These packages three nights of luxury accommodations and friendly one-on-one attention from award winning innkeepers, gourmet dining, maps, luggage transfer, roadside assistance, bike storage and complimentary water bottle. Accommodations are provided by three of New Hampshire’s finest country inns, the Tamworth Inn, The 1785 Inn and Snowvilla...

  Offering elegant accommodations, with luxurious touches, the Rosewood Country Inn is a home away from home set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire’s Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region. Their beautiful suites have antique beds with fine linens, private baths, whirlpool tubs, and romantic fireplaces. In the morning relax on the Inn’s sunlit porches or guest chambers before breakfast in the large dining room that can seat up to 65 people, and has a full-service bar. The Rosewood Country Inn host's are always there to make you feel right at home, and can suggest local sites to visit, and festivities to join while visiting Bradford. In the evenings relax and enjoy a sip of crème sherry in your room. Or, if you'd like a snack visit the butler’s pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks. In case you want to keep in touch with the world you left behind there is wireless internet is available in all rooms. Then again, why use your laptop when there's s...

  Featuring four luxurious and individually decorated rooms, and two comfortable suites complete with a queen size bed and private bath, The Bradford Inn is a charming and intimate getaway option in Bradford, New Hampshire. This victorian style Inn invites you to leave the world outside behind and relax in the welcoming parlor by a cozy fireplace. This is especially nice when you're visiting in the fall when the weather's cooler and you can enjoy sipping a delicious cup of hot apple cider. Or, relax and catch up on your reading and mingling with other guests staying at The Bradford Inn. When staying at The Bradford Inn you'll feel welcome as part of the family by your host. This warmth and hospitality is part of the charm of visiting the Bradford area, where everyone is known to be friendly. When planning your days you'll find there are many sites and attractions to enjoy, and your hosts can be very helpful by offering suggestions for local sites to explore on ...

  Cruise the country roads in New Hampshire and you’ll never know what you may find around the bend. From a local festival to pick-your-own strawberry, blueberries and raspberries patches where you're greeted with warmth and hospitality, to scenic Moose Tours; there's plenty for everyone to enjoy in New Hampshire. If you enjoy a trek off the beaten path then New Hampshire is the ideal place to wander. Scenic drives through the country side led you to places like the Remick Museum and Farm in Tamworth where the history of rural lifestyle can be experienced first-hand. The Museum holds special events throughout the year and is Free to the public. Experience 200 years of New Hampshire agricultural, domestic history, and seasonal farming practices like haying to ice harvesting. While out in the country take a break the kids will enjoy. Stop by Christy and Scott Johnson's 65-acre Johnson's Highland View Farm in Windham, established as a dairy farm in 1884, for a refreshing i...

  Beautiful scenic trails to hike are peaceful as one wanders to woodlands in the region. The  New Hampshire landscape has drawn many, who transformed the area into a retreat destinations. In fact, a t one time, there were more than a dozen of luxurious getaways in the state. New Hampshire’s grand hotels once offered their own post offices, printing presses, newspapers, baseball leagues and dormitories for chauffeurs. Presidents, poets, statesmen and celebrities all signed the guest registers at one time or another. Today, these Grand Hotel offer to their guests with modern luxuries, world-class amenities, and endless recreation for their enjoyment. New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with their endless scenery, first attracted tourists to take the Grand Tour of New Hampshire in the19th century. The Presidential Range that envelopes Mount Washington has 86 peaks, and dramatic notches are the only way to cross them. It was here in the notches that lodging houses to attract visitor...

  There's so much to do and see year-round in the Mt Washington Valley, and a ideal choice for your getaway is one of the lovely Inns and Bed and Breakfasts. Often, these Inns and Bed and Breakfasts offer special saving on packages to create the perfect getaway, and here are a few of our favorites: Snowvillage Inn, Snowville, NH : Maple Sugaring Weekend: With daytime temperatures warming to the high 30’s and nights still below freezing, maple sugaring season gets into full swing in the last weeks of March. It all culminates on the fourth Sunday of the month. Located close to several large maple producers, many of whom will be offering demonstrations on tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling it down to syrup, the weekend features the best available accommodations Friday and Saturday night, along with dinner on Friday and Saturday night, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning and a bottle of maple syrup to take home. Riverbend Inn, Chocorua, NH : Maple Sugar March P...

  Lake Winnipesaukee nestles in the foothills of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It's the states largest body of water and one of the deepest. Centered in the popular vacation area known as the Lakes Region it provides 4-season pleasure for millions every year. Before Europeans visited the native people had been enjoying the lake for 10,000 years. They gave Lake Winnipesaukee the Indian name meaning "Smile of the Great Spirit." Spend a week on the lake and you'll understand what they mean. The area is a magnificent playground for both water and hiking activities. These days people still fish and canoe on the lake but it's shared with modern day jet skis and motorboats. But essentially Lake Winnipesaukee is an area to take your time exploring, and enjoy the lazy feeling of messing around on water. The lake is spring fed and clean, and many homes on the lake take their water supply directly without any filtering. The towns around the lake are mindful of conser...