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History Lover's Summer Tour
Take this adventure June through Columbus Day weekend, when all three major stops are open.
Arrive mid-morning at The Fells, an historic estate on Lake Sunapee in Newbury, best known for its extensive historic gardens.
Meander for an hour through the colorful landscape, including the "secret" Pan Garden and the impressive Rock Garden with a flowing stream. Tour the 22-room Main House. Relax on the veranda. Enjoy your picnic lunch on the veranda or stop at one of several wonderful restaurants for lunch. |
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The Fells, a place for quiet contemplation of the natural world. |
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Foliage from a Mountaintop
Pack your hiking boots for a mountaintop adventure in the Lake Sunapee region.
First, the thrill of a summit - Mount Kearsarge, the highest point in Merrimack County, with an open summit offering spectacular views.
Head to Rollins State Park in Warner for a family-friendly trail, which is just a half mile from picnic area to summit, though the climb gets steep in parts. If you want to work for your view, take a 1.5-mile hike up the other side of the mountain starting at Winslow State Park in Wilmot. |
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Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of Mount Kearsarge. |
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A Magical Day in Sunapee Harbor
Whether you love the beauty of boats bobbing on the water, beautiful flower gardens, exploring quaint shops, strolling along the water's edge, or partaking in culinary delights, spending a day in Sunapee Harbor offers magic for everyone.
The picnic area at the water's edge is a favorite spot for visitors. Pack your own basket or get a delicious meal from the Anchorage Restaurant (right on the water).
Visit the Sunapee Historical Society to learn about a bygone area, walk along the Sugar River, or peruse a charming art gallery featuring work by local artists. |
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Sunapee Harbor, a pleasant place to be on a summer's day. |
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Winter Delights
Are winter sports up your alley? With a world-class Nordic ski and snowshoe area, outdoor ice skating on ponds or prepared rinks, sledding throughout the region, snow tubing, and two Alpine resorts as bookends ... you've come to the right place.
Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury offers 65 trails (17 novice, 32 intermediate and 16 expert) covering 230 ski-able acres (22 miles of terrain). With a summit elevation of 2,743 feet, a vertical drop of 1,510 feet (the highest in southern New Hampshire), and a half-pipe and Alpine terrain park, you're in for some fun. |
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Mount Sunapee Resort, world-class Alpine skiing and snowboarding. |
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