what's going on near carlson's lodge
ACTIVITIES AT AMC HIGHLAND CENTER
MOVIES AT 7:30pm nightly ~ Guided hikes each weekend ~ For more information, visit the Highland Center at amc.org
ACTIVITIES AT BRETTON WOODS SKI AREA & OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON
The Mount Washington Hotel is home to a great spa offering a full range of pampering for everyone in the family. Downhill skiing and the Canopy Tour are the main attractions at the Ski Area. Afterwards enjoy the indoor climbing wall and the music in the lounge.
Date: May 17-19
Name: Omni Mount Washington's Food & Wine Festival
Summary: Join us for the first annual celebration of New England's best Food and Music brought to you by the World Famous, Omni Mount Washington Resort. It all begins on Friday night with an extravagant reception in our Grand Ballroom as we recreate Times Square to authenticate our "Street Foods" experience offered by Omni's best. It continues on Saturday with our full-day "Taste of New England" marketplace and exquisite 4-course dinner complete with Austrian Wine pairings in our most-beautiful Main Dining Room. The weekend culminates on Sunday with a variety of cooking demos and educational seminars, a resort recreation showcase, and a jaw-dropping performance from "Bella Electric Strings" quartet in our elegant Grand Ballroom. Don't miss out on this fabulous festival in one the most beautiful locations on the planet; reserve your space today as activities will fill up quickly!
Dates: June 2
Name: 2nd Annual Bretton Woods Fell Race
Summary: Popular in the UK, Fell Running is a combination of mountain racing and orienteering that takes racers through off-road terrain with challenging elevation changes. Essentially, there are a number of "checkpoints" spread out over the mountain that competitors have to navigate in specific order. There are no course markings and no specific path to which the checkpoints have to be reached so this race is all about planning the best route and speed. This race will start and finish at the bottom of the mountain, what happens in between is mostly determined by you as long as your are hitting certain coordinates along the way.
Dates: July 27-28
Name: Bretton Woodstock Mountain Festival
Summary: We have stepped up once again to bring you the all new Bretton Woodstock Mountain Festival! This two-day, action packed event will include three different types of mountain bike competitions, lots of live music, great food and brews, family friendly games, and tons of demos and raffle prizes from various local and national vendors. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers of each event and there will also be prizes for the top three who compete in all 3 events.
Dates: August 16-18
Name: Through the Decades Weekend and Car Show
Summary: Friday will feature music and activities from the 20's, 30's, and 40's. Saturday will feature music and activities from the 50's, 60's, 70's as well as our 2nd Annual "Through the Decades" Car Show. Sunday will feature music and activities from the 80's, 90's and today.
Dates: October 25-27
Name: Wicked Woods Weekend
Summary: Come spend your Halloween in the Wicked Woods of the Great North. A long-continued tradition at Omni Mount Washington Resort, this weekend of witches' cauldrons, black cats, superstition, mischievous acts and spooky tales is fun for the entire family. Don't forget to bring your own costume on Saturday for the Family Fall Festival and Kids Halloween Party that will take place over at Bretton Woods Ski Area and feature the second annual "Trunk-or-Treat"! As for the adults, we will host a "Wicked" costume party later in the evening for you to let loose and howl at the moon!
Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir -- son of the Impressionist painter, Pierre-Auguste -- returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son. Rated R.
Opening Days Just Ahead for Many White Mountains Attractions
North Woodstock, N.H. 2013 The sixteen major attractions located throughout New Hampshire's White Mountains Region are getting ready to open their doors. In addition to the usual preparations for the upcoming tourism season, many of these family-friendly attractions are introducing new rides, outdoor adventures and improvements for 2013.
"The interest in summer activities has already started, so it's great to see the attractions starting to open their doors," said Jayne O'Connor, President of the White Mountains Attractions Association. "There's a lot of pent-up demand for getting out in the mountains once the weather turns warm."
Several of the parks are open already, including The Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway, which is running train rides daily now, and looking forward to two July visits from Thomas the Tank Engine. The Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch is also now open daily, with a mix of wildflowers and winter ice along the walk. In North Woodstock, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves opens for the season daily on May 10th, with an expanded schedule of evening Lantern Tours through the caves starting Memorial Day weekend.
Other new features include a newly opened cave on the tour at Polar Caves Park on Route 25 in Rumney, now open daily; and at the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the crew is building its final environmentally-friendly bio-diesel locomotive. The Cog is open weekends for now and will run a daily schedule starting May 25. Also on Mount Washington, the Auto Road in Pinkham Notch is open daily for guided tours aboard the Auto Road's Stages (passenger vans). The tours have been extended this year, giving visitors a full hour to explore the top of the Northeast's highest peak.
For thrill-seeking water fun, there's a new slide at Whale's Tale Water Park in Lincoln, called Poseidon's Voyage, which will feature a 54 ft. drop from the top and a super loop midway. Whale's Tale opens daily starting June 5. Santa's Village in Jefferson will also be adding three new waterslides to its water park area, and renovating some of the public areas. Glen's famous Story Land will open weekends May 25-June 9, then daily, with a magic show added to their entertainment line-up.
The opening schedule for other attractions in the White Mountains include the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway (daily starting May 24); Clark's Trading Post (weekends May 25-June 16, then daily); Attitash Mountain Resort (weekends May 25-June 9, then daily); Hobo Railroad (weekends May 25-June 9, then daily); Loon Mountain (weekends May 25-June 16, then daily); Six Gun City & Fort Splash (weekends May 25-June 16, then daily); and Wildcat Mountain (weekends May 25-June 9, then daily).
For updated operation dates, visit the WMAA website at www.VisitWhiteMountains.com.
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