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WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Friday, November 9, 2007
Make The Most Of Your Vacation - From Coast to Coast!
Greetings Getaway Lover,
We're Off to White Mountains, New Hampshire.....
Sailors approaching East Coast harbors frequently mis-
take the pale peaks of the White Mountains -- the high-
est range in the northeastern United States -- for
clouds. It was 1642 when explorer Darby Field could no
longer contain his curiosity about one mountain in
particular. He set off from his Exeter homestead and
became the first man to climb what would eventually be
called Mt. Washington. The 6,288-ft peak must have
presented Field with formidable obstacles -- its peak
claims the highest wind velocity ever recorded and it
can see snow every month of the year.
More than 350 years after Field's climb, curiosity about
the mountains has not abated. Today, an auto road and a
railway lead to the top of Mt. Washington, and people
come here by the tens of thousands to hike and climb, to
photograph the vistas, and to ski. The White Mountain
National Forest consists of roughly 770,000 acres and
includes the Presidential Range, whose peaks -- like Mt.
Washington -- are all named after early presidents. Among
the forest's scenic notches (deep mountain passes) are
Pinkham, Franconia, and Crawford.
Happy Trails,
Jan
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--DESTINATION: White Mountains, New Hampshire
This tour begins in Waterville Valley, off I-93, and
continues to North Woodstock. It then follows portions
of the White Mountains Trail, a 100-mi loop designated
as a National Scenic & Cultural Byway.
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--WHAT TO DO AND SEE:
Dixville Notch State Park
Park, Dixville Notch
Located in the northernmost notch in the White Mountains,
this state park has picnic areas, a waterfall, and many
hiking trails.
Address: Rte. 26, Dixville Notch, NH, USA
Phone: 603/823-9959
Frost Place
Museum/Gallery, Franconia
At Frost Place, Robert Frost's home from 1915 to 1920,
the poet wrote one of his most-remembered works,
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." Two rooms host
occasional readings and contain memorabilia and signed
editions of his books. Outside, you can follow short
trails marked with lines from Frost's poetry.
www.frostplace.com. COST: $3. OPEN: Late May-June,
weekends 1-5; July-early Oct., Wed.-Mon. 1-5.
Address: Ridge Rd. off Rte. 116, Franconia, NH, USA
Phone: 603/823-5510
Littleton Grist Mill
Industrial Site, Littleton
Just off Main Street of bustling Littleton, stop by
the restored 1798 Littleton Grist Mill, on the
Ammonoosuc River. It contains a shop selling New
England-made pottery, kitchenware, home accessories,
and stone-ground flour products. You'll also find
original mill equipment on display. There's a café
on the second floor. www.littletongristmill.com.
Address: 18 Mill St., Littleton, NH, USA
Phone: 603/444-7478 or 888/284-7478
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Other Places of Interest:
Mt. Washington Cog Railway
Transportation Site, Bretton Woods
In 1858 Sylvester Marsh petitioned the state legislature
for permission to build a steam railway up Mt. Washington.
A politico retorted that he'd have better luck building
a railroad to the moon. Just 11 years later, the Mt.
Washington Cog Railway chugged up to the summit, and so
it remains one of the state's most beloved attractions --
a thrill in either direction. Allow three hours round-
trip; call for schedule information. www.thecog.com. COST:
$49. OPEN: Early May-late May, weekends; late May-Nov.,
daily.
Address: U.S. 302, 6 mi northeast of Bretton Woods,
Bretton Woods, NH, USA
Phone: 603/278-5404 or 800/922-8825
The New England Ski Museum
Museum/Gallery, Franconia
North of Cannon Mountain at the foot of the tramway,
the museum has photographs and old trophies, skis and
bindings, boots, and ski apparel dating from the late
1800s. A gift shop stocks ski-related books, posters,
videos, and gift items. COST: Free. OPEN: Dec.-Mar.,
Thurs.-Tues. noon-5; Memorial Day-Columbus Day, daily
noon-5.
Address: Franconia Notch Pkwy., Exit 2, Franconia, NH,
USA Phone: 603/823-7177
Story Land
Amusement Park, Glen
That cluster of fluorescent buildings on Route 16 is
Story Land, a theme park with life-size storybook and
nursery-rhyme characters. The 20 rides and five shows
include a flume ride, a Victorian-theme river-raft ride,
a farm tractor-inspired kiddie ride, swan boats, a
pumpkin coach, and a farm-family variety show (presented
in a new theater, which was opened in fall 2004). In
early spring, when only parts of the park are open,
admission is reduced to $16. www.storylandnh.com. COST:
$21. OPEN: Mid-June-Labor Day, daily 9-6; Memorial
Day-mid-June and Labor Day-Columbus Day, weekends 10-5.
Address: Rte. 16, Glen, NH, USA
Phone: 603/383-4186
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--WHERE TO SLEEP:
Adair
$170 to Over $220, Littleton
In 1927 attorney Frank Hogan built this three-story
Georgian Revival home as a wedding present for his
daughter, Dorothy Adair. Today it's a luxurious
country inn, with walking paths that wind through
gardens on 200 acres. Rooms, which have garden or
mountain views, are furnished with period antiques
and reproductions; many have fireplaces. One suite
has a large two-person hot tub, a fireplace, a
balcony, and a king-size sleigh bed. Thoughtful
touches include turndown service with Lindt choco-
lates, hair dryers and magnifying mirrors, and in-
room CD players. A generous afternoon tea is served
in the elegant living room. www.adairinn.com. 7 rooms,
2 suites, 1 cottage. In-room: no phone, no TV. In-hotel:
restaurant, tennis court, no kids under 12, no-smoking
rooms. AE, D, MC, V. Full breakfast.
Address: 80 Guider La., Littleton, NH 03574, USA
Phone: 603/444-2600 or 888/444-2600
Beal House Inn
$120 to $170, Littleton
Pencil-post beds, marble nightstands, and fluffy up-
holstered chairs set a low-key, refined tone at this
white 1833 Federal-style house. You can rent the two-
bedroom suite -- -with a claw-foot tub, TV/VCR,
kitchenette, and fireplace -- by the night or the week.
The cozy restaurant ($$-$$$$; closed Monday and Tuesday,
no lunch) has an eclectic menu. From the wood-grilled
duck breast appetizer, you might move on to snapper
sautéed with mango, bananas, grapes, and dark rum; or
Black Angus tenderloin au poivre (in a Gorgonzola,
chipotle-butter, and mushroom brandy sauce). Chef-owners
José Luis and Catherine Pawelek prepare everything from
scratch, including a lavish three-course breakfast. You
can also relax in the Martini Bar, which has an astonish-
ing 250-plus different kinds of martini.
www.bealhouseinn.com. 3 rooms, 5 suites. In-room: kitchen
(some), refrigerator (some), VCR (some). In-hotel:
restaurant, bar, no-smoking rooms. MC, V. Full breakfast.
Address: 2 W. Main St., Littleton, NH, USA
Phone: 603/444-2661 or 888/616-2325
Fax: 603/444-6224
Buttonwood Inn
$120 to $220, North Conway
A tranquil 17-acre oasis in this busy resort area,
the Buttonwood is on Mt. Surprise, 2 mi northeast of
North Conway Village. Rooms in the 1820s farmhouse are
furnished in Shaker style. Wide pine floors, quilts,
and period stenciling add warmth. Two rooms have gas
fireplaces. Innkeepers Peter and Claudia Needham supply
many thoughtful extras, such as backpacks and picnic
baskets. Mailing address: Box 1817, North Conway, NH,
03860, USA. www.buttonwoodinn.com. 8 rooms, 2 suites.
In-room: no a/c, no TV. In-hotel: pool, no kids under
12, no-smoking rooms. AE, D, MC, V. Full breakfast.
Address: Mt. Surprise Rd., North Conway, NH, USA
Phone: 603/356-2625 or 800/258-2625
Fax: 603/356-3140
--WHERE TO DINE:
Chile Peppers
Mexican, $8 to $20, Waterville Valley
Southwest-inspired Chile Peppers caters to skiers,
with fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and other Tex-Mex
staples. The food here may not be authentic Mexican,
but it's well priced and filling. If you're solely
into Tex, the lineup includes ribs, steak, seafood,
and chicken. AE, DC, MC, V.
Address: Town Sq., Waterville Valley, NH, USA
Phone: 603/236-4646
Delaney's Hole in the Wall
American, Under $8 to $20, North Conway
This casual restaurant has eclectic memorabilia that
includes autographed baseballs and an early photo of
skiing at Tuckerman Ravine hanging over the fireplace.
Entrées range from fish-and-chips to fajitas to mussels
and scallops sautéed with spiced sausage and Louisiana
seasonings. There's live music most nights. D, MC, V.
Address: Rte. 16, ¼ mi north of North Conway, North
Conway, NH, USA
Phone: 603/356-7776
Margarita Grill
Southwestern, Under $8 to $20, Glen
Après-ski and hiking types congregate here -- in the
dining room in cold weather and on the covered patio
when it's warm -- for homemade salsas, wood-fired
steaks, ribs, burgers, and a smattering of Tex-Mex
and Cajun specialties. Unwind at the tequila bar after
a day on the mountains. AE, D, MC, V. No lunch.
Address: U.S. 302, Glen, NH, USA
Phone: 603/383-6556
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