July E-Traveler. Event of the Month Independence Day Celebrations in Mt Washington Valley. The Insider's Guide to Mt Washington Valley

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1 Page 1 of 5 The content in this preview is based on the last saved version of your - any changes made to your that have not been saved will not be shown in this preview. July E-Traveler The Insider's Guide to Mt Washington Valley Anything is possible!. It's now officially summer in Mt Washington Valley, and that means the "living is easy" as they say. We're basking in the summer beauty of the White Mountains offering seemingly endless recreational opportunities. In addition, there's plenty of family fun available through Mt Washington Valley's attractions, along with golf at 12 Mt Washington Valley courses. Whether you're into bicycling or back-to-school shopping it's waiting for you in Mt Washington Valley. As we say here "Anything is Possible"! Schools out for summer so the focus for this month's E-Traveler is on family fun. Event of the Month Independence Day Celebrations in Mt Washington Valley Plan to spend July 4 th in Mt Washington Valley as a full line up of activities is in store at North Conway's Schouler Park starting at 1:30pm. The fun begins with a good ol' fashioned parade and continues throughout the day with a packed schedule of live music, dance and theater. The festivities conclude at 9:30pm with a spectacular fireworks display. There'll be plenty of food available from vendors. All entertainment is free of charge. Entertainment is presented by the Conway Parks and Recreation Department.

2 Page 2 of 5 The annual Jackson Village Independence Day fireworks show will take place at dusk on Friday, July 1. Fireworks will be shot off the Wentworth Golf Course greens, making viewing easy anywhere in Jackson Village. The Jackson Fire Dept. will have ice cream, popcorn, glow necklaces and balloons on hand to add to the festivities. Zeb's General Store Celebrates 20 years Zeb's General Store is a virtual emporium of creativity from the largest collection of New England made specialty foods to soaps, lotions, books, toys, pet items, artwork and photography and more. Plan to visit North Conway Village July 9-16 when a different event and giveaway will occur each day to celebrate the 20 th birthday of the store. From birthday cake, hats and balloons to popcorn, wooden nickels and candy bars, customers will celebrate 20 years of Zeb's history with giveaways from Zeb's July 9-16 th. Restaurants of the Month: Spotlight on Family Dining Finding something everyone in the family can enjoy is not hard when you dine in the Mt. Washington Valley. From great pubs to pizza, Italian or Mexican everyone's tastes in food will be satisfied. If you're looking for a wide variety of nachos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas and seafood look no farther than Horsefeather's located in the heart of North Conway. How about a steak? Stop into Merlino's Steakhouse for the finest in Certified Angus Beef. If you're feeling like pizza make sure you go to Flatbread's for mouthwatering wood fired pizza made with organic ingredients, free range chicken and nitrate free meats. For world flavors bring the family to Maestro's Country Italian Cuisine or Cafe Noche where Mexican food and margaritas are their passion. Looking for sushi? Delaney's Hole in the Wall serves cooked and raw sushi along with traditional American fare. Click here for a complete list of great family dining in Mt Washington Valley. Retail Pick of the Month: Books The sun is finally out and that means summer reading for kids and parents alike. Bring the whole family to White Birch Books to get a great summer read for everyone. Also check out Zeb's General Store and Whitehorse Press for specialty books and literature. For discounted books, try the Christmas Tree Shops or Wal-Mart. Attractions of the Month: Family Attractions

3 Page 3 of 5 When you bring your family to The Mt. Washington Valley you will experience one of kind attractions for the whole family. This year make sure to bring the whole family to Story Land, celebrating 58 years of making fantasy come alive or Santa's Village offering holiday fun all summer long. Get outside and enjoy the summer with activities like ropes courses and zip lines at Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park, Monkey Trunks, Wildcat, and Bretton Woods. For adventure seekers it's White Lake Speedway for gokarting or Attitash for mountain biking, the alpine slide and the mountain coaster and water park. Don't forget about the young ones when the full size Thomas the Tank Engine comes to the Conway Scenic Railroad July 8-10 th and July th. Visit the top of Mount Washington via The Cog Railway or guided van tours up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. For those who love horses, guided rides from Black Mountain or the Stables at the Farm by the River are a great idea too. For a complete list of attractions in Mt Washington Valley, click here. Lodging Packages of the Month Family Fun More MWV... Events Blog Contests Vacation Specials Online Reservations Send a Video Postcard Coming to visit Mt Washington Valley's family attractions? Get a great deal by booking a package with attractions tickets included. Choose from more than ten accommodations offering packages partnered with attractions. Eagle Mountain House, Attitash Mountain Village, and Royalty Inn Resort package Story Land tickets with overnight stays. You can also choose lodging packages with passes to North Conway's newest attraction at Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park. Stay at Cranmore Mountain Lodge or the Colonial Motel and receive all access passes to the Adventure Park when you book the Cranmore package. For a complete list of family fun packages click here. Don't Miss: Plan your Mt Washington Valley escape around these fun events Wednesdays in July: Children's Wednesdays at DeerTrees Theater: Each Wednesday in July look forward to two shows geared toward little ones. Performances at 10am and 1pm. Adults $6, children $5. July 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17: Day out with Thomas The Tank Engine: Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into North Conway for the Day Out With Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour All little engineers are invited to cheer him on and take a ride with Thomas. During Day Out With Thomas, families will enjoy a funfilled day of activities, including rides, the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, face painting, crafts, temporary tatoos and much more. July 14, 21, 28: Arts Jubilee Performances: 2011 marks the 29 th year of outdoor concerts sponsored by Arts Jubilee. Bring a lawn chair and picnic to Cranmore Resort and enjoy music and entertainment in a beautiful mountain setting. Early concerts featuring local performers at 6pm and the featured entertainment at 7:00pm. Go to for a complete schedule. July 16-17: Carriage Road Weekend at Mt Washington Auto

4 Page 4 of 5 Road: Saturday and Sunday, Great Glen Trails will open for horseback riding, horse drawn carriages, and hay rides. On Sunday the Auto Road will open for horse drawn carriages and horseback riding to the summit and closed to vehicles. Contact Us Don't hesitate to call our concierge at TRANSLATE THIS WEB PAGE July 23-24: Western Maine BBQ Festival: Competition BBQ comes to the Fryeburg Fairgrounds in for the benefit of Maine Lions Clubs and the communities they serve. BBQ teams compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. A family festival with something for everyone-enjoy great BBQ, demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities, crafts and displays, classic cars and motorcycles, and a mechanical bull. July 31: 2 nd Annual Putt for Pets: 2nd Annual Putt For Pets Golf Day will be held this year at Indian Mound Golf Club in Ossipee, NH. For more information or to register a team, contact vmoore@conwayshelter.org. Free or Almost Free: Movies on the Green at Settlers' Green: Every Tuesday night in July and August activities start at 7pm including a giant sixteen-foot movie screen and Blu-Ray projector, comfy outdoor lounge chairs for the first 30 guests, full dinner menu, ice cream and popcorn, all on the lawn on a warm summer night! Movies start at dusk and are all G or PG rated family films. July 5 - Over the Hedge July 12 - How to Train Your Dragon July 19 - Madagascar July 26 - Coraline July 1, 6, 9, 13, 14, 20: Cranmore E-Coupon Days: Download a special money-saving coupon and save $4 off an all-access pass at the White Mountain's newest family adventure. Must be downloaded by midnight the night before the event. Download your coupon here. While in the Valley, plan to attend one of two free Science in the Mountains and Weeks Act Centennial lecture series, both held during the evenings this summer at the Weather Discovery Center. Better yet, spend some time at the Weather Discovery Center this summer - admission is free! A Free Day of Dog Play at Karla's Pet Rendezvous Required vaccinations, day care application and contract required. Must present E-Traveler offer upfront Route 16, Conway, NH

5 Page 5 of 5 Take $5.00 off 18 hole green fee with a cart at Lake Kezar Country Club Rates start at $25 weekdays and $28 weekends (after 4pm) Lake Kezar Country Club, Route 5, Lovell, ME Buy One, Get One Free Hat at the Weather Discover Center! Present this coupon for a FREE 6,288' Mount Washington hat with the purchase of a second hat of equal or greater value at The Weather Store inside the Weather Discovery Center. Bring the family and plan to stay a while; this interactive science museum has fun, hands-on exhibits for all ages and admission is FREE! Weather Discovery Center (across from the Eastern Slope Inn), 2779 White Mountain Highway, North Conway Village, NH Like this newsletter? Click here to forward it to a friend. This was sent to janice@mtwashingtonvalley.org by visitor@mtwashingtonvalley.org Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce 2617 Village Square North Conway NH