New Hampshire's White Mountains offer many outdoors activities: hiking, backpacking, paddling, cycling, fishing... ,And one way to enjoy this Great Outdoors is through the Appalachian Mountain Club, which has many seasonal activities and packages. For example, fall activities at the AMC Highland Center at historic Crawford Notch might offer fall foliage hikes, nature journaling, make your own cider -- and programs are free to all comers. The Highland Center at Crawford Notch also has All-inclusive Seasonal Packages that include lodging, meals, activities, and gear--see below. Location is near Bretton Woods (a well-known ski area). Sample driving times are: 160 miles, 3 hours, from Boston; 370 miles, 5 hours, from NYC; 190 miles, 3 hours, from Montreal.
All-inclusive Getaways
Lodgings options include the Highland Lodge, with private rooms and private or shared baths, multi-course meals, linens, daily programming, gear room, etc.; and historic Shapleigh Bunk House, recently renovated, with shared lodging, and B&B.
All-inclusive Getaways
Lodgings options include the Highland Lodge, with private rooms and private or shared baths, multi-course meals, linens, daily programming, gear room, etc.; and historic Shapleigh Bunk House, recently renovated, with shared lodging, and B&B.
Highland Lodge also has shared two, four, and six-person rooms with common bathroom.
Daily programs might include guided hikes, naturalist talks, interactive educational programs, junior naturalist programs, and more. Guests can borrow free outdoor gear such as sleeping bags, boots, trekking poles, backpacks, and fly-fishing rods.
Prices are reasonable; kids' rate for ages 15 and under.
Packages vary throughout the year, but here are two excellent family choices to look for:
Thanksgiving Family Fun Fall Harvest Package Three-night stay includes lodging in a private room (with private or shared bath) ; Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, and Annual Bavarian Alpine Dinner Buffet; daily programs and activities geared toward families; complimentary use of gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room. Call 603-466-2727, or see Appalachian Mountain Club for prices and more info.
Family Gingerbread Weekend - early December Join an award-winning chef for the an Annual Gingerbread Jamboree. Bake and build your own gingerbread house; other activities include holiday party, crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating, guided walks and hikes with an AMC naturalist, and more. (Or do holiday shopping at nearby outlet stores.)
Stay includes two nights' lodging in a private room, with private or shared bath; dinner and breakfast; Family Holiday Party on Saturday; activities; complimentary use of gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room; 10% discount in the retail store. Call 603-466-2727 and mention "Family Gingerbread Weekend."
Other Special Programs
look for other seasonal programs such as Christmas Day brunch, New Year's Eve dinner, Bethlehem Christmas Package with a nearby tree farm that includes a cut-your-own Christmas tree and wreath
in winter, ski and stay packages team up with Bretton Woods Ski Resort and Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch
in summer, look for Family Adventure Packages (weekend, week-long)
special programs every month-- see calendar
Daily programs might include guided hikes, naturalist talks, interactive educational programs, junior naturalist programs, and more. Guests can borrow free outdoor gear such as sleeping bags, boots, trekking poles, backpacks, and fly-fishing rods.
Prices are reasonable; kids' rate for ages 15 and under.
Packages vary throughout the year, but here are two excellent family choices to look for:
Thanksgiving Family Fun Fall Harvest Package Three-night stay includes lodging in a private room (with private or shared bath) ; Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, and Annual Bavarian Alpine Dinner Buffet; daily programs and activities geared toward families; complimentary use of gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room. Call 603-466-2727, or see Appalachian Mountain Club for prices and more info.
Family Gingerbread Weekend - early December Join an award-winning chef for the an Annual Gingerbread Jamboree. Bake and build your own gingerbread house; other activities include holiday party, crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating, guided walks and hikes with an AMC naturalist, and more. (Or do holiday shopping at nearby outlet stores.)
Stay includes two nights' lodging in a private room, with private or shared bath; dinner and breakfast; Family Holiday Party on Saturday; activities; complimentary use of gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room; 10% discount in the retail store. Call 603-466-2727 and mention "Family Gingerbread Weekend."
Other Special Programs
look for other seasonal programs such as Christmas Day brunch, New Year's Eve dinner, Bethlehem Christmas Package with a nearby tree farm that includes a cut-your-own Christmas tree and wreath
in winter, ski and stay packages team up with Bretton Woods Ski Resort and Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch
in summer, look for Family Adventure Packages (weekend, week-long)
special programs every month-- see calendar
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