WHAT’S NEW with Lakes Region Association
of New Hampshire Member Businesses
ATTRACTIONS
Monkey Trunks, Weirs Beach - Monkey Trunks, New England’s largest high ropes and zipline park, is opening a new location at Funspot in Weirs Beach on May 21st the Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend 2011. Activities are perfect for the whole family. We welcome guests of all abilities, including those who prefer to watch and provide encouragement from the ground. Guests need no previous experience, as a full safety briefing is included, along with all the equipment you will need. Our highly trained staff will always be on hand to assist and advise you throughout your adventure!
www.monkeytrunks.com
Daytona Fun Park - Weirs Beach - Unveils NEW attraction: Sky Trail Navigator - an adventure Ropes Course Climbing structure the whole family can experience together. The multi-element course allows people of all ages to enjoy the thrill of doing something a bit out of their comfort zone - safely and at their own pace. 24' up in the air - the Full body safety harness securely allows participants to walk the high wire, rail, rope bridge and more! And then take it to the next level for more challenging elements! No orientation program necessary and it won't bust your budget! Come check out the Action!!
Daytona Fun Park - Open mid April through Columbus Weekend. Daily Summer
www.daytonafunpark.com
Latitude 43 Charters, Center Harbor - The new Latitude 43° yacht is a 30' Back Cove Yacht manufactured in Rockland, Maine. The new elegant Latitude 43° offers luxury cruises & intimate weddings for up to 10 guests in addition to the skipper and crew. It replaces the smaller General Marine craft from year’s past.
www.latitude43charters.com
Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford - On Memorial Day Weekend, Gunstock will open the newest attraction in the Lakes Region. The Aerial Treetops Adventures course will include 8 different courses through an area the size of 4 by 2 football fields. There will be 92 different "challenges" and include multiple zip lines. This will all be constructed within the natural environment of Gunstock Mountain Resort. The 8 courses will be broken down as follows: 1 kids course, 2 demo courses and 5 levels of adult courses(green, blue, silver, red and black). One of the zip lines on one course will be the length of a football field. "Gunstock's Aerial Treetop Adventures course will give the entire family something to do." says Greg Goddard, General Manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort. "There are only 2 of these types of courses on the east coast and we will have the only one in New England" Construction begins the first week in March. Details are being finalized and information will be available in the spring at
www.atazip.com
Winni Fishing Derby, Lake Winnipesaukee - The Lakes Region Inland Fishing Association welcomes new partner - the Laconia Rotary Club. The 29th Annual Winni Derby will be held on May 13-15th, 2011 on Lake Winnipesaukee. The event was canceled last May 2010. There will be some changes coming from Fish and Game that will enhance the fishing, but these will take time as they have to go through the legislative process after January 2011.
www.winniderby.com
American Police Motorcycle Museum, Meredith – Grand Opening Spring 2011. Dedicated to preserve the pioneer history of the early police motorcycle and the men that rode them. Only one of it’s kind.
americanpolicemotorcyclemuseum.com
Cobble Mountain Stables, Gilford – Cobble Mountain Stable has a new sleigh that can hold between 8-10 passengers, it is similar style to the one-horse open sleigh from last year, but will be pulled by our 2 black Percheron horses this year. They will be able to accommodate larger groups (but will still be offering the private sleigh rides as well).
www.cobblemountainstables.com
Her Prerogative, Meredith - Her Prerogative has introduced ‘From Soldier To Soldier’, an awareness and fundraising campaign in support of wounded veterans and their families. The campaign is based on the sales of a designer version of the survival and friendship bracelets worn by many U.S. and allied soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. For every bracelet sold in Meredith, $25 will be donated to Homes For Our Troops and other organizations supporting returning wounded veterans and their families. The campaign is part of a national effort to raise significant funds for veterans' aid organizations and to bring attention to the special needs of returning heroes. For more information, call 279-2555.
www.lakesregion.org/herprerogative
Citizen article: http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011701289997
Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth – Lots going on at the farm. The Farm Crew has redesigned the Foodways Garden and plans are in place for a Kitchen Herb Garden a new greenhouse has been built so the farm can use it’s own produce in all meals. The museum has had a facelift, which includes new wallpaper, floors refinished, paint… The Doctor and Marion’s apartment now has a beautiful new look. The museum kitchen has been upgraded and enlarged and there are lots of new things on display at the museum. This winter, Dr. Remick’s antique sleigh will be hitched to horses and will give visitors an exciting and intimate ride for two. Group rides also available.
www.remickmuseum.org
Tanger Outlet Center, Tilton - Tanger Outlets just announced a New Mobile Application. First Outlet Developer to Offer Smart Shoppers an Interactive Mobile App With Location Based Offers, Exclusive App Deals & More. Available now in the App Store for the iPhone, and soon to be available in the Android Marketplace, the Tanger Outlets App will be available on other popular mobile devices shortly.
www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
Prescott Farm Conservancy, Laconia – WinterFest is scheduled to take place Saturday, February 19th from 11-3ppm. There will be lots to do for families and friends and and all can enjoy a hot cup of cocoa by the bonfire after a nice snowshoe hike or another activity including; sleigh rides, face painting, sledding, cross country skiing, crafts, a snow sculpture contest and much more!
www.prescottconservancy.org.
Laconia Historical and Museum Society, Laconia - Enjoy the winter exhibit ‘A Glimpse of Lakeport’ through March at the Laconia Public Library. A special display of items from Fay’s Boat Yard of Gilford include actual remnants from the Uncle Sam mail boat and a McDuff boat engine.
www.LaconiaHistorical.org
Ox-K Discovery Center & Farm, Gilford – Ox-K Farm is becoming a nonprofit organization. This change will all the Ox-K Discovery Center to even further enrich young people’s lives by guiding them to fine self discipline, patients and Self-Confidence through interaction with oxen and history.
www.oxkfarm.com
Moulton Farm, Gilford – Moulton Farm will be offering for the second year a series of workshops that are geared toward all levels of home gardeners to learn the most important basics of getting the garden prepared and growing for the upcoming season! The farm will be opening with winter hours on February 24th, with a main focus on their own fresh baked items from their farm bakery and don't forget about the spectacular fish from Sal's Fresh Seafood. Moulton’s will be open from 8am-5pm Thursday and Friday and will be open Sat from 8am-2pm. 20’x20’ community garden plots are also for sale.
www.moultonfarm.com
Experience Squam Private Boating Excursions, Holderness – Experience Squam will be opening as soon as the ice goes out on Squam Lake. This usually happens mid April and is a fantastic time of year to observe the Bald Eagles if they are back on their nest. They have been nesting on a small island for 8 years.
www.experiencesquam.com
Lakes Biplane, Gilford – Lakes Biplane had it’s first season in 2010 offering guests the exhilaration of flying in a classic open cockpit biplane over beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Two can fly so share the adventure.
www.LakesBiplane.com
Alpine Adventures, Lincoln – The new “Thrillsville” Aerial Park has bridges, cargo nets, rope ladders, zip lines, giant swings, a tree house and the first Powerfan© free-fall device in the United States. There is an observation deck to see all the action. Join them for early evening cookouts this summer in addition to taking a spin in the aerial park. Alpine is also adding a new "Tree Trek" tour that will complement the zip line courses.
www.alpinezipline.com
Pemi Valley Moose Tours, Lincoln – The Moose Tour now has a larger coach to take groups on a three-hour moose excursion through the White Mountains and Grand North.
www.moosetoursnh.com
Flying Monkey Movie House, Plymouth – This fully renovated 1920s-era theater has new name and a funky style to match. Dinner theater serving Common Man quality cuisine is available for groups, along with professional entertainment that found its niche in the entertainment world, including comedians, performance artists, theatrical plays and recognized hypnotists.
www.flyingmonkeynh.com
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness – The Science Center has made upgrades to it’s main Gephart Exhibit Trail to enable access for the elderly and physically challenged who have difficulty walking. The trail has an ADA Recreation standard grade of 1 in 12 with difficult spots due to loose gravel. They also now have available for reservation, four-wheeled motorized scooters (Rascal); non-motorized wheelchairs and wireless assistive listening systems on site to help serve hearing impaired visitors.
www.nhnature.org
Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln – The mountain has had $1.8 million in upgrades for the current ski season and a new river crossing zip line that allows riders to soar more than 700 feet across the river and then fly back on a separate line that lands at their Adventure Center.
www.loonmtn.com
Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch - The new Mittersill double chairlift integrates the Cannon Mountain ski area and Mittersill, the historic New Hampshire ski area adjacent to Cannon that had been closed since the 1980s. State and federal officials in 2009 signed an agreement for a land exchange that transferred ownership of Mittersill to the state, facilitating a $4 million expansion of the Cannon Ski Area into Mittersill's terrain. Mittersill is believed to be the earliest ski area in the country to incorporate a "ski village" within a ski area, and homeowners there have been shuttling next door to ski at Cannon since Mittersill's closure.
www.cannonmt.com
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord - The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in conjunction with the Contoocook Valley Radio Club (CVRC) and the New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) has completed production of an amateur radio station with full operational capabilities. This station, KA1SKY, will be called the Mumley-Rust Memorial Station. The new fully functional HF/VHF/UHF/Satellite amateur station will enable visitors at the Discovery Center to understand and use a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The radio will allow voice transmission and Morse code on thousands of frequencies of various wavelengths. With the guidance of volunteer amateur radio operators, visitors will be able to talk to other “Hams” around the world as well as contact the International Space Station when it is in a favorable position. Communication with satellites in space will also be possible in order to receive and make transmissions to other parts of the world. Use of the station will also demonstrate how energy and information is transmitted on electromagnetic waves in the radio end of the electromagnetic spectrum, making it an essential tool for enhancing Discovery Center educational programs.
www.starhop.com
Irwin Marine, Laconia - Irwin Marine has been voted one of the Top 100 Dealers in North America by the Boating Industry and the only New Hampshire dealer selected! Hats off to our Irwin team of employees for helping to make this happen!
www.irwinmarine.com
NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro - Family Friendly – new family activities area planned to accommodate all the new family games that have been introduced over the past two years, with more on the way! To complement the NH Boat Museum’s commitment to welcoming families, a new “Family Day Pass” provides entry to the Museum at a discounted rate: The cost of $17 allows the entire family to come visit for the day at a family-friend price (2 adults and 2 or more children under 17). The museum is open Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend.
www.nhbm.org.
NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro - Support Our Troops – Active Military and their families are welcome at no charge any time the Museum is open. In 2010, the prior “free to military” policy was expanded to include the entire family based on the Blue Star Museums promotion across the country. The new incentive is now a permanent policy at NHBM. The museum is open Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend.
www.nhbm.org.
NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro - New Steamboat History Center – As one of the new exhibits planned in 2011, the interesting steamboat era will be depicted. See models of such well-known lake steamboats as The Lady of the Lake, Mt. Washington, and Chocorua will be on display, as well as the James Bell for children to put together. The museum is open Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend.
www.nhbm.org.
LODGING
Church Landing at the Inns and Spa at Mill Falls, Meredith– Church Landing’s new construction project aims to expand event space. “Carriage House” Will Offer New Options for Corporate and Social Events Groups looking to hold their meetings and events in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region will soon have a new space to gather in at the heralded Church Landing in Meredith. The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls is renovating a covered parking area at the Church Landing property to accommodate more event space. The goal is to offer further options and flexibility to groups that require additional breakout rooms, vendor space and dining areas.
www.millfalls.com
Bethel Woods Campground, Holderness NH - Under new ownership for 2011! New Owners Cyndi Spiers & Mark Hawes are busily making preparations and are looking forward to their first season as campground owners in 2011. Visitors to the campground this coming season will enjoy an expanded playground area for the children, which will be relocated to a wooded area of the campground. The new Arcade will feature billiards, air hockey, and an assortment of new pinball and video games. An expanded recreation hall will host weekly crafts and other activities, and may be used as a meeting room for small groups who stay at the campground. Our renovated family lounge and game room will have a lending library for those who enjoy reading, board games and puzzles for the family, and a large screen TV for movie viewing.
www.bethelwoods.com
The Manor on Golden Pond, Holderness - The Manor on Golden Pond is now accommodating weddings in style! Very much to the smaller more intimate type of event for anyone looking for a classy but small venue for their wedding.
www.manorongoldenpond.com
Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center, Hebron – Coppertoppe has updated amenities, created coffee/tea arrangements for in-room service, purchased glamorous “minky” robes and silky eco-friendly linens, and refreshing elements of its eclectic décor. New menu items include Apple Oatmeal Dutch Baby, Caponata Frittata, and Indian cuisine inspired vegan breakfast items.
www.coppertoppe.com
RESTAURANTS
Lyons’ Den Restaurant in Gilford won 1st prize in Lobster Pound’s recent chili contest
Kitchen Cravings of Gilford won 3rd prize
Great NH Restaurants, Bedford – Development of the new restaurant concept, “The Copper Door”, is underway in Bedford. 2010 NH Restaurateur of the Year Tom Boucher of Great NH Restaurants, owner and CEO of T-BONES and Cactus Jack’s, is pleased to announce that his new concept, The Copper Door, which has been in the planning stages for over a year, will now come to fruition in Bedford, New Hampshire. The new “elevated, yet casual dining experience will be tasteful, but not stuffy.”
www.t-bones.com
Onions Pub and Restaurant, Tilton - Onions pub and restaurant at Tilton Inn formerly 1875 Inn is almost complete after going through an extensive remodel and renovation. Look for us to have a soft opening in March while further modifications are done to the Building and Inn after the winter.
ACCOLAIDS
Heaven Scent Design, Laconia - Elaine Hinchey, owner of Heaven Scent Design - Laconia NH was selected as December 2010 Marketer of the Month by Teleflora. She was recognized for her promotional and marketing accomplishments in 2010.
www.HeavenScentDesign.com
Lakes Region Association Members Honored at Recent
NH Lodging and Restaurant Association Annual Stars of the Industry Awards
The Lakes Region Association of New Hampshire (LRA) extends a heartfelt congratulation to recent honorees at the NH Lodging & Restaurant Association's 96th Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner held on October 26, 2010. LRA Board of Director members, Tom Boucher of T-Bones and Cactus Jack's Great NH Restaurants, LLC was honored as the Restaurateur of the Year and Mel Borrin of Preferred Vacation Rentals, Inc was honored with the Ed Bednarowski Allied Member of the Year.
Member business honorees included Henry Gomez (Employee of the Year - Lodging) and Trish Taylor (Green Giant Award) of the Courtyard by Mariott, Grappone Conference Center and Marilyn Askevold (Employee of the Year - Restaurant) of the Common Man Family of Restaurants. We would also like to acknowledge LRA member finalists Cynthia Makris of the Naswa Resort and Scott Copeland of T-Bones and Cactus Jack's. The 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Awards recipients for New Hampshire were Courtyard by Marriott, Grappone Conference Center and the Common Man Family of Restaurants.
Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith – The people have spoken, Church Landing at Mill Falls has been named on the prestigious TripAdvisor 2011 Traveler’s Choice Awards as one of the Top 10 Hotels for Romance in the United States. Winners are based on millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.
www.millfalls.com
About the Lakes Region Association
Established in 1936, the Lakes Region Association's mission is to promote the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a year-round destination to bring more visitors to the area and economically benefit our member's businesses. The Association is a non-profit organization focusing solely on Tourism Marketing & Promotion. To assist our region's guests and member businesses to connect, the association develops and distributes 250,000 Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area and 600,000 Lakes Region Map and Guides.
The Lakes Region Association also maintains several supporting websites including ones for group travelers, travel writers, and historical walking tours in addition to their primary tourism information site www.LakesRegion.org for up to the minute happenings, property and entertainment listings, vacation travel incentives, photo tours and so much more. For information on obtaining your copy of our Map & Guidebook or making the Lakes Region Association your marketing arm to effectively reach local, domestic and international markets, contact our expert staff at 603-286-8008.
The great thing about family ski areas is that they cater to everyone with a variety of interests. Not only will you find premium skiing and riding, you will also find activities such as tubing, ice skating, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, ice skating and horse drawn sleigh rides. The Lakes Region also has several indoor ice arenas where families can enjoy a quiet skate or join in a hockey game.
Try one of our many canopy zip line courses; take a ride on a dog sled out onto the trail; climb to the summit in a 6 wheeled Swiss army Pinzgauer off-road vehicle or play some old-fashioned pond hockey. Take to the frozen lake on XC skis, snowshoes or snowmobile for an exhilarating tour or for some ice fishing.
When it’s time to warm up or if you prefer the indoors head to the largest arcade in the world for some serious gaming or bowling and then hop down the road to make-your-own sundae or expand your knowledge at a local museum or planetarium. We make it easy to bring home your piece of New Hampshire with tax-free shopping. Specialty shops that showcase our best include handcrafted pewter, hand-cut crystal, collectible dolls, NH Made fine art and jewelry, quilting, outlet shopping, village shopping and lots more. Find a comprehensive list on our website, www.lakesregion.org.
At the end of the day, find yourself warming up fireside, cocktail in hand, in one of our lakeside or mountain restaurants for a fine dining experience. Top it off at an evening concert, comedic or theatrical performance by high-end, mainstream entertainers or hit the pubs for some local flare and dancing.
