2010 Guidebook ONLINE

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July 28, 2010

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when you want a getaway from the everyday for a weekend or just overnight, or are considering relocating and working in the area, there is no place more delightful than our unspoiled woodlands, spring fed lakes and panoramic mountain views. Explore our charming New England villages, which look the same now as they did a hundred years ago. Travel miles of winding back roads, past rolling fields, long established homesteads and friendly folks just waiting to share a smile with you. Explore our countless historic sites and landmarks, each telling the proud roles played in American history.

YOUR GATEWAY TO PARADISE
Discover for yourself, the gateway to your own four-season paradise, nestled between the beautiful Ossipee Mountain range and crystal clear lakes and rivers. Spring and summer boast of many activities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, boating, canoeing, water sports, fishing, golf and tennis. Enjoy berry picking, traditional
“Old Home Week” celebrations, our delightful Farmers Markets and fairs or just recline in a hammock reading a book; right outside your doorstep. If you love to shop, there is no better place than right here. Our quaint towns and
villages boast over 100 specialty shops nestled in historic storefronts and charming Victorian style homes. With each new season, our local merchants fill their shops with exclusive treasures from local artisans and all over the world and just up the road you’ll find a wonderland of Outlet shopping as well.

When you plan an outing, you’ll discover one-of-a-kind gifts, locally made foods,
distinctive art, home accessories, antiques, jewelry and much more. All in all, our
shopping is both diverse and delightful. Treat your taste buds at one of our many fine
restaurants, inns, rustic taverns, bakeries or winery. Then kick off your shoes and relax
at a comfortable motel, cozy inn or just sit by the campfire, roasting marshmallows
at your favorite campground. Our surrounding towns and villages have lodging to
accommodate every budget.

BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
In the fall, from mountaintops to the valleys, autumn foliage dazzle your eyes and
excite your imagination. This colorful season is the perfect time to take in a country fair
or experience many of our areas other attractions. The colors you see here will live in
your memory long after winter’s snow starts to fall.
Sparkling snowcapped mountains, animal tracks in the snow, and the soft crunch of
snow beneath your feet is the essence of winter here. It is a time when the woods are
silent, the brooks play hide and seek among the icy rocks and you can delight in the
winter pleasures of our mountain wonderland.

The White Mountain ski areas are just up the road, challenging the expert and delighting
the novice downhill skier, snowboarder and tuber. Cross-country skiers and snowshoers
can take advantage of a variety of terrain. The snowmobile enthusiasts can trek through
White Lake State Park and across the Ossipee Mountains ensuring an extensive network
of groomed and tracked trails. Reacquaint yourself with old time favorite pastimes, like
ice skating, sledding, ice fishing, dog sled races, or napping in a rocker in front of a warm,
crackling fireplace; good family fun for all ages.

Information Booth

The information booth, located at the intersection of Rte 16 and 25W, at the Tramway Marketplace, opens beginning Memorial Day weekend. Stop by to get all the local information you might need when you visit the area. You can also call 603-539-5424 during daytime hours in the summer. Pick up maps, guidebooks and pamphlets from our members. There is an outside display area for information when the booth is not staffed. Thank you to our friendly volunteers,  from the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program, (RSVP).  They look forward to visiting with you!

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