SUMMER 2008 RESORTS FACT SHEET
(mid-May to late October)
Location: Rt. 302, Bartlett
Phone: (603) 374-2368
Lodging: (800) 223-7669
Email: info@attitash.com
Dates/hours
of operation: Daily, June 14-September 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Highlights: Guests visiting Attitash in the warmer months can look forward to a whole host of fun activities, including Alpine Slides, waterslides, Buddy Bear's Playpool, horseback riding along the Saco River, Scenic Sky Ride, lift-serviced mountain biking, and the EuroBungy Trampoline. Mountainside lodging is available at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel with year-round heated outdoor pool and spas, fitness center, massage therapy, and casual dining at Crawford's Pub and Grill. The Mount Washington Valley also offers a wide variety of lodging, bars and restaurants, attractions, and more than 200 tax-free factory outlet stores.
Food service: Cafeteria, ice cream stand, picnic areas and Crawford's Pub & Grill and The Corner Store at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel
Rates: Single Ride Ticket (one ride on Alpine Slide or one ride on Scenic Sky Ride) - $15
1-Day Ticket (unlimited one-day use of the Alpine Slides, waterslides, Buddy Bear's Playpool, Scenic Sky Ride and lift-serviced mountain biking, mountain biking trail pass, climbing wall, and EuroBungy Trampoline) - 48" and taller: $35; under 48": $15
Afternoon Ticket (purchase after 3 pm) - 48" and taller: $25; under 48": $10
Summer Season Ticket - 48" and taller: $99; under 48": $75
Mountain bike rental - adults: $40; juniors: $20
Mountain bike trail access fee - $5 per person
Guided horseback rides - $50 per person for one hour (must be 8 years or older)
CANNON MOUNTAIN www.cannonmt.com
Location: Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia
Phone: (603) 823-8800
Area lodging: www.cannonmt.com/lodging.html; camping 800-NHPARKS
Email: info@cannonmt.com
Dates/hours
of operation: Aerial Tramway: Daily, May 23 - mid October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Flume Gorge: Daily, May 9 - late October, 9am - 5pm
Echo Lake Beach: Daily, June 16 - early October, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Highlights: Visitors to Franconia Notch State Park can ride the Aerial Tramway or enjoy the sun at Echo Lake Beach. The Tramway takes visitors up 2,000 vertical feet to the summit of Cannon Mountain to enjoy panoramic views of four states and Canada. Located at the summit are a cafeteria, walking paths and an observation tower. At the base are a cafeteria and gift shop. Located adjacent to the Tramway base is the New England Ski Museum and Franconia Notch Recreation Path. Guests can also enjoy the Flume Gorge, The Basin, and the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site, all located in Franconia Notch State Park. Other activities include picnicking and canoe and kayak rentals.
Food service: Base & summit cafeterias and ice cream at the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site; food for special functions is available
Rates: Aerial Tram - adults: $12; juniors: $9
Echo Lake Beach - adults: $4; juniors: $2
Flume Gorge - adults $12; juniors: $8
Location: 1 Skimobile Rd., North Conway
Phone/lodging: (603) 356-5543
Email: info@cranmore.com
Dates of operation: Weekdays,July 7-August 15
Kids' programs: Cranmore hosts Camp Cranmore for kids ages 5-12. Campers can enjoy climbing, gymnastics, tennis, karate, swimming, yoga, crafts, music and science activities. Camps run both weekly and daily.
Rates: Climbing Camp - daily: $65; weekly: $279
Other Camps - daily: $55; weekly: $219
GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOOR CENTER www.greatglentrails.com
Location: Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
Phone: (603) 466-2333
Area lodging: (800) 367-3364
Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Highlights: Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, located at the base of the historic Mount Washington Auto Road, features a diverse network of trails for mountain biking, Nordic walking, and running. Take a canoe or kayak trip with an experienced guide on local lakes and rivers. Play on the 2 ½ story indoor climbing wall. Check out the Great Glen Outfitters Shop.
Food Service: Glen View Cafe
Rates: Bike pass - $8
Mountain bike rental (includes bike pass and helmet) - 4 hour adult: $30; 4 hour child: $22;
2 hour adult: $25; 2 hour child: $18
Helmet rental - $4 per day (Helmets are required)
Androscoggin River Trips - full day: adult $85, Junior $55; Half day: adult $65, Junior $45
Trail-a-Bike and Trailer rental - $6 per hour
GUNSTOCK www.gunstock.com
Location: Rt. 11A, Gilford
Phone/lodging: (800) GUNSTOCK or (603)-293-4341
Email: gunstock@gunstock.com (for general information)
camping@gunstock.com (for camping reservations)
Dates of operation: Daily, May 23-October 13
Highlights: Gunstock's four season resort offers everything for family summer fun, including mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boats, skate park, mini-golf and more. The expanded campground includes sites perfect for a tent or RV, as well as on-site restrooms, hot showers, playgrounds, a swimming pool and propane filling station. Scenic lift rides are also available on select weekends in conjunction with special events. Gunstock hosts wedding receptions and corporate outings. The Belknap Range is home to miles of hiking.
Food service: Limited food available on site
Rates: Camping - tent sites: $27; electric and water: $35; electric, water and sewer: $40;
cabins: $70
One-hour horseback ride - (ages 8 and older) $45
Location: Rt. 153, East Madison
Phone/lodging: (800) 373-3754
Email: info@purityspring.com
Dates of operation: Open year-round
Highlights: Conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains, only 15 minutes south of North Conway. Enjoy over 1000 acres of family adventure year-round at Purity Springs Resort. Includes a private lake, full recreation program, family-friendly dining and lodging, and beautiful natural surroundings. Lake includes four sandy beaches and water skiing. The resort offers kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing. Fitness center offers an indoor pool, fitness room, massage therapy, and hot tub. Theme weekends are offered in spring and fall including kayak adventures, foliage tours, scrapbooking, quilting, ballroom dancing, painting, fly-fishing, yoga retreats and more. Purity Spring Resort also operates Danforth Bay Camping Resort, www.danforthbay.com; The Bluffs Adult RV Resort, www.nhrvresort.com; and Camp Tohkomeupog, www.tohko.com.
Food service: Full-service restaurant serving three meals daily and special event meals including steak and lobster cookouts and breakfast cookouts
LOON MOUNTAIN www.loonmtn.com
Location: Rt. 112, Lincoln
Phone: (800) 229-LOON
Lodging: (800) 229-STAY (slopeside); (800) 227-4191 (local area)
Email: info@loonmtn.com
Dates/hours
of operation: June 21-October 19, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Highlights: The scenic Gondola Skyride at Loon takes guests to the summit where there is a mountaintop playground, observation tower, glacial caves, nature walk, and Summit Café. Kids can get a treasure map to navigate the glacial caves and find the pot of gold hidden there. At the base of Loon there is a shuttle to the Franconia Notch Bike Trail, as well as indoor and outdoor climbing walls. Throughout the summer there are festivals the whole family can enjoy.
Food service: Summit Café, Octagon Lodge, and picnic areas
Rates: Gondola Skyrides (all day) - adults: $14; seniors: $12; juniors: $9;
children (age 5 and younger): free
Franconia Notch Bike Tour Shuttle - adults: $32 with bike rental, $17 without; juniors:
$27 with bike rental, $12 without
Climbing Wall - $7 per climb; $12 for two climbs
MOUNT SUNAPEE RESORT www.mountsunapee.com
Location: Rt. 103, Newbury
Phone: (603) 763-3500 or (606) 763-2356
Email: info@mtsunapee.com
Dates of operation: June 29, July 26-27, August 2-10, September 27-28, October 4-5,
October 11-13 and October 18-19.
Highlights: Take an aerial sky ride and enjoy the breathtaking summit scenery. Or, if you prefer, there are numerous hiking trails that will take you to the summit. Less than a mile hike from the summit is Lake Solitude, a glacial lake, located on the back side of Mount Sunapee. In nearby towns, there is ample lodging and excellent restaurants, as well as numerous special events.
Food service: Base area snack bar
Location: Rt. 302, Bretton Woods
Phone/lodging: (877) 873-0626, (603) 278-1000 (NH)
Email: info@mountwashingtonresort.com
Dates of operation: Hotel:Open year-round
Bretton Woods Summer Adventure Center/Chairlift rides: June 21-mid October
Highlights: Mount Washington Resort is home to Bretton Woods, New Hampshire's largest ski area, and The Mount Washington Hotel, a luxurious grand hotel and registered National Historic Landmark. The Resort's location in the heart of NH's White Mountain National Forest, and at the base of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, creates a unique four-season resort destination that offers as much in the way of outdoor fun and adventure as it does indoor pleasures, amenities, and fascinating details. Summer activities include golf, tennis, fly-fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, carriage rides, guided hikes, disc golf, and more. Programs and activities for all ages and members of the family, and cultural events, are offered year-round. The newly restored Donald Ross designed 18-hole golf course opens August 1st, 2008 (the 9-hole Course is open in the meantime); and a new 25,000 square foot spa is planned to open in December 2008.
Kids' programs: The Mount Washington Resort Kids' Club, for children ages 4-12, includes activities such as hiking, arts and crafts, ski lift rides, various sports, and theme-based activities. Half-day, full-day, and evening programs are available, with the options of including meals.
Food service: The Mount Washington Hotel - The Dining Room, Princess Lounge, Stickney's Restaurant, Rosebrook Bar, the Verandah, and Sweet Shoppe (ice cream); Bretton Arms Inn Dining Room; The Grille at the Golf Club; Fabyan's Station; and Top o'Quad Restaurant at Bretton Woods.
Location: Mountain View Rd., Whitefield
Phone/lodging: (866)-484-3843
Email: info@mountainviewgrand.com
Dates of operation: Open year-round
Highlights: This recently restored historic grand hotel is set in the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains. The hotel is home to a majestic 9-hole golf course with views of three mountain ranges and 57 peaks. Tennis and hiking are also offered. The Mountain View is an ideal location for family gatherings, weddings and more.
Food service: The Tavern, Hunt Room (private parties), Chef's Table Wine Cellar Restaurant, and The Clubhouse Café and Grill
Rates: Greens fees - weekends: $34; weekdays: $28
Horseback riding - one hour ride: $50
Location: Rt. 104, Ragged Mountain Road, Danbury
Phone: (603) 768-3600
Email: info@ragged-mt.com
Dates/hours
of operation: Open year round
Highlights: Ragged's 18-hole championship golf course offers challenging play in a spectacular mountain setting.
Rates: $49 including golf cart; early season and midweek specials available.
Food service: Cafeteria open daily; function space for wedding receptions and other events, able to accommodate up to 300 people.
WATERVILLE VALLEY www.waterville.com
Location: 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley
Phone/Lodging: (800) GO-VALLEY
Email: info@waterville.com
Dates of operation: Memorial Day-mid-October
Highlights: Summer guests at Waterville Valley can enjoy mountain activities or explore Town Square. Activities include golf, tennis, scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, skateboarding, boating, hiking, and more. In Town Square there are live concerts on Saturdays and eight special event weekends. "Summer Unlimited" packages combine local lodging with all of Waterville Valley's activities. Summer skatecamp offers overnight and day sessions. Visit www.wvskate.com for details.
Kids' programs: There are full and half-day programs for children and teens, ages 4-16, throughout the summer, as well as specialized skateboard camps. Waterville Valley is also home of the Curious George Cottage, former residence of Margret and H.A. Rey. The cottage serves as headquarters for story hours, nature walks and astronomy nights. The Curious George Cottage Family Festival will be held Saturday August 9,2008 featuring a Curious George Character lunch, fun family activities, nature walks and hikes, children's games, curious George movie viewing, and astronomy and star gazing.
Food service: Town Square offers a number of casual dining choices including a deli, pizza shop, coffee shop, Diamond's Edge Restaurant, Aglio's Restaurant and the Wild Coyote Restaurant.
Location: Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
Phone/lodging: (603) 466-3326 or (888) SKI-WILD
Dates/hours
of operation: Weekends, Memorial Day-mid-June; daily, mid-June-mid-October
Gondola Skyride: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Restaurant & Gift Shop: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Highlights: Fly Wildcat on the ZipRider, New Hampshire's newest thrill ride offering exhilaration and beautiful views. Now with four cables, the ZipRider has double the capacity. Ride the 4-passenger Gondola Skyride, the Wildcat Express, to the 4,062' summit. In just twelve minutes, view Tuckerman Ravine and gaze out at the stunning Presidential Range, crowned by world-renowned Mt. Washington. The Atlantic Ocean sparkles to the east; the Canadian Woods loom to the north. Cast a line in the stocked trout pond, or take a picnic lunch for the mile walk to Thompson Brook Falls or along part of the famous Appalachian Trail. New this summer is the ZipRider, a half-mile zip-line cable that reaches over 45 miles per hour. Special programs and events are offered. Join a Tin Mountain Conservation Center naturalist and explore the natural surroundings of the White Mountain National Forest every Wednesday throughout July and August.
Food service: Mountainside deli-style restaurant, lunch and ride packages and make your own ice cream sundaes
Rates: Gondola Skyride - adults: $15; juniors (age 6-12): $7; children (age 5 & younger): free
ZipRider - all ages: $20; add a 2nd ride: $10
Family Fun Pack - $64.95 (includes Skyride and lunch for two adults and two children ages
12 and under)
WINDBLOWN CROSS COUNTRY www.windblown.info
Location: 1180 Turnpike Rd., Rte. 124/123, New Ipswich
Phone/lodging: 603-878-2869
Dates of operation: May-October
Highlights: Windblown offers two shelters along the Wapack Trail to hikers. The shelters are three sided, and have an outhouse, views and water.
