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WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Friday, July 13, 2007
Make The Most Of Your Vacation - From Coast to Coast!
Greetings Getaway Lover,
This weekend we're going to White Mountains, NH. Where
Sailors approaching East Coast harbors frequently mistake
the pale peaks of the White Mountains -- the highest 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.
Happy Trails,
Jan
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--DESTINATION: White Mountains, NH
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.
This tour begins in Waterville Valley, off I-93, and con-
tinues 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:
Clarke's Trading Post
Amusement Park, Museum/Gallery, North Lincoln
It's undeniably hokey, but Clarke's Trading Post is a
sure kids' favorite, consisting of a bear show, half-hour
train rides over a 1904 covered bridge, a museum of
Americana set inside an 1880s firehouse, a restored gas
station filled with antique cars, and replica of the Old
Man of the Mountain that you can climb on. Tour guides
tell tall tales and vendors sell popcorn, ice cream,
pizzas, and other snacks. There's also a mammoth gift
shop, penny-candy store, and several other places to buy
silly keepsakes. www.clarkstradingpost.com. COST: $12.
OPEN: Mid-May-mid June and early Sept.-mid-Oct., daily
9-5; mid-June-Aug., daily 9-6.
Address: U.S. 3, I-93 Exit 33, North Lincoln, NH, USA
Phone: 603/745-8913
Conway Scenic Railroad
Transportation Site, North Conway
The Conway Scenic Railroad operates trips of varying
durations in vintage coaches pulled by steam or diesel
engines. The views are fine in the dome observation
coach on the 5½-hour trip through Crawford Notch. Lunch
is served aboard the dining car on the Valley Train to
Conway or Bartlett. The 1874 station displays lanterns,
old tickets and timetables, and other railroad artifacts.
Reserve early during foliage season for the dining
excursions. www.conwayscenic.com. COST: $11-$50. OPEN:
Mid-Apr.-late Dec; call for times.
Address: Rte. 16 (U.S. 302), 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH, USA
Phone: 603/356-5251 or 800/232-5251
Flume
Body of Water, Geological Site, Franconia
The Flume is an 800-foot-long chasm with narrow walls
that give the gorge's running water an eerie echo. The
route through it has been built up with a series of
boardwalks and stairways. The visitor center has exhibits
on the region's history.
www.nhstateparks.com/franconia.html. COST: $8. OPEN:
Early May-late Oct., daily 9-5.
Address: Franconia Notch Pkwy. Exit 2, Franconia, NH, USA
Phone: 603/745-8391
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Other Places of Interest:
Heritage New Hampshire
Museum/Gallery, Glen
Heritage New Hampshire uses theatrical sets, sound effects,
and animation to render the state's history. You can "sail"
on the Reliance from a village in 1634 England to the New
World and then saunter along Portsmouth's streets in the
late 1700s. Exhibits continue through the present day.
www.heritagenh.com. COST: $11. OPEN: Memorial Day-mid-June,
weekends 9-5; mid-June-mid-Oct., daily 9-5.
Address: Rte. 16, Glen, NH, USA
Phone: 603/383-4186
Kancamagus Highway
Scenic Drive, North Conway
Interstate 93 is the fastest way to the White Mountains,
but it's hardly the most appealing. The section of Route
112 known as the Kancamagus Highway passes through
mountains with some of the state's most unspoiled scenery
-- it was one of the first roads in the nation to be
designated a National Scenic Byway. This stretch,
punctuated by overlooks and picnic areas, erupts into
fiery color each fall, when photo-snapping drivers can
really slow things down. Prepare yourself for a leisurely
pace. There are also campgrounds off the highway. In bad
weather, check with the White Mountains Visitors Bureau
for road conditions.
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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
chocolates, 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. Restaurant, some in-room hot tubs,
tennis court, billiards; no room phones, no room TVs, no
kids under 12, no smoking. 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 uphol-
stered 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 pre-
pare everything from scratch, including a lavish three-
course breakfast. You can also relax in the Martini Bar,
which has an astonishing 250-plus different kinds of
martini. www.bealhouseinn.com. 3 rooms, 5 suites.
Restaurant, some in-room hot tubs, some kitchenettes,
some refrigerators, cable TV, some in-room VCRs, 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
Black Bear Lodge
$120 to $220, Waterville Valley
This family-oriented property has one-bedroom suites
that sleep up to six and have full kitchens. Each unit
is individually owned and decorated. Children's movies
are shown at night in season, and there's bus service
to the slopes. Guests can use the White Mountain
Athletic Club. Mailing address: Box 357, Waterville
Valley, NH, 03215, USA. www.black-bear-lodge.com. 107
suites. Kitchens, cable TV, indoor-outdoor pool, gym,
hot tub, sauna, steam room, recreation room; no a/c in
some rooms. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Address: Village Rd., Waterville Valley, NH, USA
Phone: 603/236-4501 or 800/349-2327
Fax: 603/236-4114
--WHERE TO DINE:
Chile Peppers
Tex-Mex, $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
Margarita Grill
Southwestern, Under $8 to $20, Glen
Après-ski and hiking types congregate here -- in the din-
ing 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
Polly's Pancake Parlor
American, Under $8 to $12, Franconia
Originally a carriage shed built in 1830, this local
institution was converted to a tearoom during the
Depression, when the Dexters began serving all-you-can-
eat pancakes, waffles, and French toast for 50¢. The
prices have gone up some, but the descendants of the
Dexters continue to serve pancakes and waffles made from
grains ground on the property, their own country sausage,
and pure maple syrup. The oatmeal-buttermilk pancakes
with coconut, blueberries, or walnuts is another favorite.
AE, D, MC, V. Closed mid-Oct.-mid-May. No dinner.
Address: Rte. 117, Franconia, NH, USA
Phone: 603/823-5575
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