PRESS RELEASE
December 15, 2008
www.YuletideMagicNH.com
For Immediate Release
Amy Landers (603) 744-8664
alanders@lakesregion.org
Chris Bolan (603) 726-3804
cjb@watervillevalleyregion.com
Experience Yuletide Magic New Hampshire
this Christmas & New Years
It's that time of year when the world falls in love - - - with the Lakes & Mountains of Central New Hampshire. We welcome you to spend your holidays here during our annual Yuletide Magic NH celebration. Each year we highlight accommodations, attractions, tax-free shopping and restaurants; gather the best holiday travel packages & deals; feature loads of events and slides shows; and put together some wonderful itineraries to get you started in planning your holiday get-a-way. Whether you're looking for a quiet romantic trip or action packed adventure with the kids, (perhaps a little of both) we have it and the best part is the Lakes & Mountain's of New Hampshire are only 2 hours from Boston! Just enough time to fire up the Christmas Carols in the car and get your holiday spirit on.
Yuletide Magic NH Holiday Accommodation Packages!
The Clarke House Bed & Breakfast in Campton NH welcomes your family for an all-inclusive weekend. Indulge in a big home-cooked breakfast followed by ice skating on their large ice rink or sled in their back woods. In the evening, after your pizza party, hot chocolate and s'mores, relax by the fireplace for a family movie and board game or head back out for more ice skating by bonfire. This package is only $550 for two nights in a large guest room that sleeps 4.
Looking for a "Cozy Winter Romance?" How does 2 cozy nights by a crackling fire, chocolates & champagne, romantic music, soft linens, scented candlelight, sumptuous breakfasts and a $50 certificate towards dinner at a local restaurant sound? It gets better - all this for only $550! (603) 726-8020 www.theclarkehousebnb.com.
InnSeason Resorts has two first class resorts in Lincoln NH in the White Mountains. Accommodations range from spacious hotel rooms to deluxe suites with kitchens and whirlpools. Both resorts have indoor pools, hot tub, and fitness & game rooms. With their Skier's Choice Stay & Ski package, guests stay 2 nights and receive 2 lift tickets to nearby Loon Mountain or Cannon Mountain. Did I mention there is a shuttle to both!
For those who haven't found the perfect Christmas Tree, put on your roof rack and head to the mountains. InnSeasons has a "Christmas to Remember" package with 2 nights accommodations and a certificate to select a holiday wreath and cut down your own tree at a local scenic tree farm. A perfect family tradition! Rates vary per resort and room size. Call 866-873-2766 to make your reservation. www.innseason.com
Waterville Valley Resort has long been known as a magical place. Stay in a charming self-contained alpine mountain village in a spacious condominium large enough for an entire family or a cozy country inn that's a perfect fit for two incurable romantics. With Waterville Valley's "December Kick-off" package you can stay for two nights with 2 days of lift tickets to Waterville Valley. You can even upgrade your stay to include a semi-private tune-up ski lesson for only $35 per person!
All you Nordic skiers - come mid-week for the "Nordic Mid-Week Get-a-way" and experience the largest, most diverse cross-country ski trail system in New Hampshire with 75 km of wide-groomed trails with terrain for every ability level. Trails are groomed daily for both skate and classic styles. Package prices are from $99 per person / per night, double occupancy, Sunday-Thursday, non-holidays. Included are lodging in a one bedroom condo, daily Nordic trail pass and rental equipment, access to the White Mountain Athletic Club and a $50 dinner voucher to use at your choice of Town Square restaurants. Extra bonus - Demo Day on December 20th!.
Be sure and ask about their "Ring in 2009" weekend package valid on the weekends of Jan 9-11, 23-25 & Jan 30-Feb 1. Lots of bells & whistles and Kids stay and ski FREE!
The town square is a closed courtyard allowing only foot traffic. Tax-free shop, dine, ice skate (indoors or out), take a sleigh ride, or just relax on the upper deck with a hot cup of coffee overlooking the village - Your stay includes access to the White Mountain Athletic Club with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam rooms and use of shuttle bus. Rates vary by accommodations. (800) GO VALLEY www.visitwatervillevalley.com
Yuletide Magic NH New Year's Eve Celebrations
Celebrate the arrival of 2009 in the Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire. Yuletide Magic NH is featuring these great events - the Inns have great stay packages available too.
Celebrate the New Year in the Inn at Newfound Lake's newly renovated barn with live entertainment featuring Carol )'Shaughnessy and the David Sparr Duo. The Inn on Newfound Lake in Bridgewater sits on Pasquaney Bay of Newfound Lake. The inn is a traditional country inn with an award-winning restaurant, pub, lake views, Jacuzzi and exercise room. Call for event and/or room reservations (800) 745-7990 www.newfoundlake.com
The Inn at Danbury & Alphorn Bistro in Danbury invites you to celebrate the coming of the New Year at their casual evening event. A 4-course prix-fixe dinner will be served from 4-10pm, $35 for adults / 3-course prix fixe dinner for kids 12 and under $17. From 10pm - midnight appetizers will be available and at Midnight celebrate with a champagne toast & tasty treat for $10 per person. Call for event and/or room reservations (866) DANBURY www.innatdanbury.com
The luxurious and elegant country inn, The Manor on Golden Pond in Holderness, sits above Squam Lake with great views. This New Year's Eve the Manor invites you to a night of celebration with accommodations for New Year's Eve, a candlelit multi-course dinner, musical entertainment, a traditional toast at midnight, brunch on New Year's Day and all the traditional favors to make the evening a success. The perfect celebration with your friends and family. (800) 545-2141 www.manorongoldenpond.com
Gunstock Mountain Resorts once again presents its popular "Gunstock Rocks New Year's Eve Celebration" . Your ticket gives you skiing and riding until 11:30pm, 1 hour tubing, quick fix lessons, children's center with reservation, snow shoe hikes, horse drawn sleigh rides, live entertainment inside and out. Make a s'more at the fire ring outside and enjoy the spectacular fireworks at midnight. All this for $40 adults / teens & $30 for children / seniors. Kids under 5 free! Your season pass is good for the evening too! Rental equipment only $15. Food & beverage not included but is available. Dine on the balcony level with VIP dining and a special menu. (603) 293-4341 x125 www.gunstock.com
Celebrate with Fireworks in Waterville Valley - Grab a hot beverage and enjoy the fireworks over Corcoran's Pond. The best views are from Town Square. (888) 462-9887 www.waterville.com
Branch Brook Campground's White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park will be open for New Year's Eve from 4:30-8:30pm. Before you head off to celebrate the big event, stop by and take a ride through over a mile of animated light displays. Warm up in the rec-hall with some hot cocoa and relax by the fire with a movie or hang out by the bonfire. Wagon rides available. (603) 726-7001 www.HolidayMagicLightPark.com
Canterbury Shaker Village's Shaker Table Restaurant is offering a three-course menu from 5-9pm on New Year's Eve for $45 per person plus tax & gratuity. Main course selections include Roast duck with Cherry Grand-Marnier Sauce; Roast Leg of Lamb with Thyme jus; and Prime Rib of Beef with Carmelized Shallot au jus; Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage-Brown Butter Sauce and Tomatoes and Forest mushrooms; Crab-Stuffed Flounder with Lemon Beurre blanc; and Sauteed Chicken Breast with Mustard Tarragon Cream. For reservations call (603) 783-4238. www.shakers.org
More Must-Do Activities to round out your stay in the Lakes & Mountains
Alpine Adventures Outdoor Recreation in Lincoln NH is offering 25 % off their exciting Zipline Canopy Tour until January 1st. Zipline Tours will run throughout the entire winter season in the form of a special "Winter Zipline Experience" and will include a few lines from each of their 2 Zipline courses. Ride the zip-lines, cross multiple suspension "Burma" bridges right out of Indian Jones & tree houses and treetop platforms from 30' to 200' off the forest floor. Alpine Adventure's off-road trucks bring guests to the top of the course for a thrill-ride all by itself. Professionally trained, ACCT certified, friendly guide staff orient you to the exhilarating world of the zip-line challenge course. The Zip-line Canopy Tours offers extreme thrills at speeds up to 50 miles per hour while being extremely safe. Guided snowmobile tours also available. Reservations: (888) 745-1919 www.AlpineZipline.com
Christmastime at Santa's Village in Jefferson NH has something special for everyone at Santa's Village this holiday season. Santa greets every child, and listens ever so attentively to all the wishes and wants of the season. Mrs. Claus joins in on the hospitality and offers some warm wassail for all their guests. If you visit, be sure to stay 'til after dark when the beautiful lighting throughout the park displays a sense of well-being and warmth on those cooler nights. Dress warmly as it gets snuggly cold on the Skyway Sleigh Monorail or the Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel. Yes, 12 rides are operating and the festivities are all geared to Christmas.The Park is open weekends from Nov. 28 - Dec 28. Oh What Fun! 603-586-4445 www.santasvillage.com
If you are headed to the White Mountains, remember there is always something going on in Lincoln and Woodstock. Visit or call the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce for a full schedule of events and things to do at (603) 745-6621 www.lincolnwoodstock.com
Visit the jewel of the Lakes Region and embrace the warmth and joy of the season! The Newfound Region Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit our website for holiday events & happenings in and around the Newfound Lake area. (603) 744-2150 www.newfoundchamber.com
New Hampshire has the very best shopping from quaint village shoppes to outlet malls and they are all TAX-FREE! If you can't make it here, you can shop online 24/7 at most of these great stores. We've already mentioned Waterville Valley's Town Square. Here are a few more of Yuletide Magic NH's picks for 2008 to finish up your holiday shopping or buy a little something special for your self.
Canterbury Shaker Village's Museum Store is offering 20% off most items, gift sets, and many specially priced items, including their unique Shaker oval boxes, hand-dipped candles, books, textiles, and more. Members will receive an additional 10% off sale merchandise! They are open daily between Friday, December 12 and Sunday, December 21. (603) 783-9511 www.shakers.org
Chesley's Glory Station in Campton NH is overflowing with beautiful Christmas decorations including a large selection of holiday florals and unique ornaments. The kids can spend time at their beading station making a necklace or bracelet while you browse their wonderful selection of unique and hand-made gifts and candies. (603) 726-7233 www.nhcountrygifts.com
Kellerhaus in Weirs Beach NH is NH's only ribbon candy and candy cane maker! They've been making premium handmade chocolates since 1906. Stop by during their Yuletide Open Haus every weekend to watch the candy making from 1pm-3pm! Cider & Samples Galore and TWO Raffles! Shop eleven rooms with over 150,000 great gifts, cards & stocking treats! (888) KLR HAUS www.kellerhaus.com
It's "Happy Harley Days" from Laconia Harley-Davidson in Meredith NH, home to America's Oldest Bike Week. Shop this Motorcycling Mecca at the heart of the Lakes District. They are a full service dealership with rentals, collectible T-shirts, and lots of CHROME! Laconia Harley-Davidson, has been servicing Polaris and all snowmobiles since 1995 and has the best values on Polaris snowmobiles sales, as well as a huge selection of parts, accessories, clothing, registrations and trail maps. (603) 279-4526 www.laconiaharley.com
With great views of Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, the Mill Falls Marketplace will keep you busy all afternoon while you shop in their 15 unique shops and dine in one of five great restaurants. Outside this renovated historic mill building is a 40 foot waterfall. A real treat for the kids! (603) 279-7006 www.millfalls.com
In Tilton, find the Tanger Outlet Center located right off Exit 20 of I-93. Shop for the brands you know, the choices you want and the prices you'll love with over 50 brand name outlets. (603) 286-7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
Loved your stay in the Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire? You don't have to go back home! Call Roper Real Estate with 26 years of experience to find you your own get-a-way home or residence. Virtual tours available on their website. (603) 236-3636 www.roperre.com. Ready to buy or just need some cash? Northway Bank with over 100 years experience in New Hampshire, proudly serves the financial needs of consumer, small business, and commercial customers. With 18 banking centers and a full range of first-class banking and investment solutions, they readily support the efforts of customers, businesses, and communities throughout New Hampshire. (800) 442-6666 www.northwaybank.com
Yuletide Magic New Hampshire is a Holiday Celebration designed to encourage vacation travel to the Lakes and Mountains Regions during the holiday season. Yuletide Magic NH showcases holiday events during the months of November and December; accommodation, attraction, shopping and dining properties; sample itineraries; photo images and more. Visit them online at www.YuletideMagicNH.com. Yuletide Magic New Hampshire is an initiative of both the Lakes Region Association of NH (www.lakesregion.org) and the Waterville Valley Region Chamber of Commerce (www.watervillevalleyregion.com) in partnership with the NH Division of Travel & Tourism (www.visitnh.gov).
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