HOW TO SPEND VALENTINE'S AND BEYOND IN MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY
It's been said that February is for Lovers! Here are some special ways to “Feel the Love” and enjoy some fun-filled activities in and around “The Valley” this February
CHOCOLATE LOVE
We’ve always enjoyed the annual Chocolate Festival, hosted by the Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Association. Strap on your snowshoes or click into your cross-country skis and follow the trails from inn-to-inn on Februarty 26, where you will enjoy a chocolate treat at each stop. You’ll burn off those calories as you travel! Purchase tickets in advance at MWV Ski Touring
A visit to North Conway isn’t complete without a stop at the Bavarian Chocolate Haus for some decadent chocolates. Watch the chocolate makers create sweet treats by hand and custom create you own chocolate gift box. Your Valentine is sure to be delighted!
READY TO TRY SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?
Sleigh Rides at Attitash Mountain Village in Bartlett NH. Experience one of the hidden gems of the White Mountains! Step back in time and savor the majestic wonder of sleigh bells echoing through the forest of towering pines, illuminated by lanterns on the trees guiding the way. Reservations are available from 4pm to 8pm in the winter on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as school vacations. Rides are 30 minutes long. Because of demand, they ask all guests to please book in advance.
Up for a new adventure? Try the Muddy Paw Dogsled in Jefferson NH, offering one-and-a-half hour tours that take riders 5 miles throughout the White Mountains. At the end of the experience, guests will have 10-15 minutes to say thank you to the sled dogs by giving belly rubs and treats!
Book a full moon snowshoe tour and add some romance with a moonlit walk through the freshly fallen snow at Great Glen Trails in Pinkham Notch. This fun experience will be led by an Appalachian Trail Naturalist, where you’ll learn to navigate by your senses, identify animal sounds and calls. Guests must be a minimum age of 8 years old to participate. Then head next door to the Glen House Hotel for a cup of hot cocoa.
ROMANTIC GETAWAYS
Splurge on spending your getaway at the romantic Notchland Inn in an idyllic setting in Harts Location where every guest room offers a private fireplace. Surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest, the inn is an 1860s granite mansion located on a 100+ acre estate in Crawford Notch, perfect for a uniquely special occasion. Minutes away from Bretton Woods and Attitash ski resorts, enjoy a winter snowmobiling package at one of the top 54 Inns coast-to-coast chosen by National Geographic Traveler.
The Spa at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods offers a unique experience in one of New Hampshire’s old Grand Hotels. Book a “Simply Spa-Tacular” lodging package which includes luxurious accommodations, a special welcome gift and a $150 spa credit per adult
Enjoy a cozy and romantic stay at the SnowVillage Inn in Eaton NH. Stay at this quaint inn for their romantic Valentine’s Day Experience package. As soon as you enter your romantic guest room, a bottle of chilled Prosecco and Locally Made 100% Organic Truffles await you. Relax in the cozy atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and the tranquility of being together. This is just the beginning of your amorous weekend! Enjoy the dining room or pub at Max’s Restaurant & Pub. Sit by the crackling fire and enjoy a beverage before your prix fixe four course Valentine’s Day dinner or sit in the pub for a lighter bite. They even offer a Romantic Snowshoe Tour for beginners on property, including snowshoe and pole rentals!
DATE NIGHT DINNERS
The Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield Maine offers a truly unique dining/entertainment combo. It’s a theater and a restaurant featuring nationally known acts in a beautiful timber frame barn. The food is delicious and the entertainment is first rate!
The Oxford House Inn in Fryeburg offers an outstanding culinary experience in either a beautiful formal restaurant or in the downstairs pub featuring granite walls and a crackling fireplace. A perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner
