insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 19 - September 2016 | Page 90

GETAWAYS
NEW HAMPSHIRE cont
Where to stay:

Though I wish my stay at the Omni Mount Washington Resort
was much, much longer, we had planned to see our trip out with a
bang in…

The Lakes Region

The Lakes Region covers an area in central New Hampshire with 273 lakes
and ponds, including the majestic 45,000-acre Lake Winnipesaukee. One
of the most popular destinations for New Englanders to spend their summers,
the Lakes Region has a scattering of cute waterside villages to explore,
warm waters to splash in, and plenty of activities and events to keep
you busy.
Where to stay:
Whether you choose the quaint town
of Wolfeboro or the bustling tourist
area of Weirs Beach, you’re spoiled
for choice when it comes to
accommodation in the Lakes Region.
For the last few days of my trip, I opted
to live like a local, and found a perfect
little loft apartment directly on Mirror
Lake.

Absolutely spectacular. That’s
That’s the
the best
best II can
can do
do to
to sum
sum up
up this
this resort
resort in
in aa
few words. Beginning with awe-inspiring views of the Presidential Mountain
Range, and ending with a divine breakfast in the exquisite dining room, my
stay at the Omni Mount Washington Resort is one I promise to repeat
one day, and one day sooner rather than later.
later.
Nestled in a valley in Bretton Woods, the Mount Washington Resort isn’t
just magnificent to look at. It offers all of life’s pleasures under one massive
red roof. Full body massage? Check. Lobster bake on the lawns? No
problem. Golf? Horse riding? Tennis? Night club? Zipline canopy tour? Yes,
Yes,
yes, yes, yes and yes.

With fabulous views and even a canoe
at our disposal, our cosy personal
paradise was found on Airbnb – the
best site to find a waterside retreat,
and it’s
it’s easy
easy to
to set
set your
your budget
budget and
and
requirements too. www.airbnb.com

While you’re here, don’t
miss…
The Bretton Woods
Canopy Tour
Tour
Quite possibly the highlight of
my whole New England trip, this
tour takes nature lovers and
thrillseekers across a series of
nine treetop zip lines (the longest
being 830 feet long), and is the
longest zip line canopy tour in
New England. See the entire
mountain region in the best way
possible, and get your adrenaline
fix while you’re at it!
www.brettonwoods.com
/activities/canopy_tour/overview

Things to do:
Castle in the Clouds
Built in 1913 as a private home, this mountaintop ‘castle’ is an unusual
example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, and features a
number of technological innovations of the early
early 20th
20th century.
century. And let’s not
forget the views! Stunning to say the least. www.castleintheclouds.org
Canoeing on Lake Winnipesaukee
Visit the EKAL Activity Center in Meredith and take a chartered boat tour
of the lake, or rent a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board for a day out
on the water. www.ekalactivitycenter.com
Funspot
Funspot is the largest arcade in the world – perfect for a rainy day! With
over 600 games including classics and pinball, kiddie rides, bowling,
restaurant, tavern and zip lines, there’s
there’s something for everyone at Funspot.
www.funspotnh.com

Don't forget your extras!
Holiday Extras offers a wide choice of holiday booster options including UK airport parking,
airport hotels, worldwide airport lounges, destination car hire and holiday insurance.
www.holidayextras.co.uk
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