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Just This Side of Wild, The Mount Washington Valley, NH

Just This Side of Wild

Mount Washington Valley, NH

Heading up New Hampshire’s Route 16, I breathe relief as I finally get past the chain stores and ubiquitous coffee franchises. Streaming by the 15-foot tall Yankee Smokehouse pig, I nod familiarly at the near-complete carved totems and muse over which of the weathervanes sold nearby would best express the individuality of my roof ridge. Although the names on the billboards have changed and the businesses and homes have increased along the route, the ride seems remarkably similar to the ones I remember from childhood when we all piled into my parents’ Chrysler and headed for a summer-filled day at Six Gun City or Ruggles Mine....
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Learning About Weather
Learning About Weather The Mount Washington Weather Observatory Offers Programs for All Ages The Mount Washington Weather Observatory welcomes casual visitors daily and offers in-depth opportunities: Read More >>

Shopping, Shopping, Tax Free Shopping

Shopping, Shopping, Tax Free Shopping
For many people, “North Conway” is synonymous with “outlet shopping.” Both residents looking for utilitarian items and confirmed shopaholics wanting one-of-a-kind designer items flock to North Conway for the best deals.
In 1984 Stanley Tanger, one of the country’s foremost outlet developers, opened a Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet Store in North Conway. In 1988 L.L. Bean opened its very first outlet store in North Conway, and soon outlets began to line Route 16 in North Conway, giving the mile or so length of this main road the nickname “outlet strip.”
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Hearts of Jackson

Hearts of Jackson Tour Raises Funds
Hearts of Jackson Tour Raises Funds for American Heart Association
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation partners with 10 village inns to present the Hearts of Jackson inn tour on Sunday, February 11, 2007 from 12pm – 4pm. Participants can ski, snowshoe or drive from inn to inn, stopping along the way to tour the inns and receive a surprise heart-themed treat or gift.
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Town Tour Overview

Jackson-Where to Eat, Where to Stay

Where to Eat and Stay in Jackson
Where to Eat, Where to Stay

When it comes to eating and staying in Jackson, it seems that you can’t make a bad choice. One woman we met responded “Thompson House Eatery” when we...
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4 Kids-4 the hungry and world weary

4 the hungry and world weary
4 the hungry and world weary
The Blueberry Muffin is the place to go when Junior is hungry and tired. The food is simple and homemade and the atmosphere doesn’t require that he act like the...
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4 Kids-4 the fashionista and adoring aunties

4 the fashionista
4 the fashionista and adoring aunties
When 5 year-old Emma first walked into The Wooden Soldier, she gazed around wonderingly then gasped, “Momma…this is a fairyland!” And inde...
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4 Kids-4 the Active

4 the active
4 the active
Schouler Park is located at the train depot in North Conway Village. Hosting climbing equipment, a seasonal outdoor skating rink, swings and open space galore, it also sports numerou...
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Maestro's Cafe and Deli

Maestro’s Cafe and Deli
Maestro’s Cafe and Deli Tucked away on Reporter Court, just off Main Street, Maestro’s Cafe was described in somewhat hushed tones as “where the locals eat.” Chef-o...
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