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Some Of Our Favorite New Hampshire Things
New Hampshire's verdant mountain beauty and affordability make it a magnet for all types of summer vacationers and those who enjoy taking a break at any time during the school year. There are wonderful family resorts, pet-friendly farmhouse-style B&Bs and funky old cabins on the shores of some of our favorite lakes, all very affordable, in addition to myriad seasonal activities.
The Granite State is popular for biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing and many other family activities, but did you consider a cruise? You can board the 230-foot M/S Mount Washington and watch the ship's staff present a variety of children's activities while adults relax and enjoy the views of Lake Winnipesauki. The sightseeing vessel operates daily from Weirs Beach (site of the gentle SurfCoaster USA waterpark) from mid-May to late October, but only on summer Fridays do mascots Monty the Mallard and Crazy Eddie host a party cruise of singalongs, dance contests, games and giveaways. Contact Mount Washington Cruises (603/366-5531) for reservations; kids 4-12 sail for half-price.
Pets Welcome at Lakeside Cabins
Imagine a weekend away at the pet-frienldy bed and breakfast known as the Horse Haven in Salisbury, at 462 Raccoon Hill Rd, NH 03268. Double rooms start from $55/N plus $10/child, $10/dog, $10/horse; contact them to book yourselves and your pets (603/648-2101; horsehavenbb@mail.tds.net). If you don't bring a horse and don't anticipate attracting some of those famous New Hampshire horseflies, consider a visit to a friendly, worn cabin on the shores of refreshing Lake Sunapee. This lake was a popular destination in our youth and makes a good stopover point, even for those on their way to hike the big ones around the White Mountains. You can find inexpensive cabins (we like the two-bedroom $135/N Sugarplum cottage at Georges Mills Cottages - 603/763-2369)
Maybe it's the "Ice Cream Lovers Only - All Others Split" sign in the parking lot, or the moo-cakes made with fat chocolate chip cookies in the freezer, but we agree that Bishop's Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe (603/444-6039) at 183 Cottage Street, Littleton NH 03561 is one of the best stops you can make on the way to the Whites. Just off the main street of this tidy town and opposite the turn-off for the Horse Cemetery (established by a local in 1919 to bury his family's three horses), it's where the Quinn family has been serving mochacinoflake, black raspberry and another dozen daily flavors since 1976. Littleton itself has many B&Bs nearby.
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