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Family friendly hotels and motels and other lodgings in New Hampshire offer comfortable lodgings and easy access to a large number of great entertainments for children and families. Every region of NH offers accommodations close to an assortment of attractions for the kids, such as beaches on the Seacoast; Santa’s Village, Storyland, and Six Gun City in the White Mountains; skiing in the northern and western mountains; and swimming and boating in the fabulous Lakes region.

GREAT NORTH WOODS    top of listings

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa Whitefield NHMountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Mountain View Road
Whitefield, NH  03598
Phone: 603-837-2100
Toll-Free: 866-484-3843
Fax: 603-837-8884

In any season...

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Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is always a great place for families! Children’s time is filled with fun and activities throughout the entire day, including swimming in indoor and outdoor pools, geo-caching adventures, nature hikes, horseback riding, croquet and lawn games and crafty projects. The resort proudly offers four-season fun for the whole family, with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing and more activities right on the property. Fishing, boating, hiking and theme parks such as Santa’s Village and Six Gun City located nearby.



Town & Country Motor Inn Gorham NHTown & Country Motor Inn
Route 2
Gorham, NH  03581
Phone: 603-466-3315
Toll-Free: 800-325-4386 Reservations
Fax: 603-466-3316

Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains.

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The Town & Country Motor Inn loves accommodating families. We have a superb indoor heated pool and game room for the kids to enjoy as well as a fantastic children’s menu in the dining room. With 3 parks to choose from, family attraction packages are a popular commodity at the T&C. The package includes one night of lodging, breakfast and tickets to the park of your choice (Story Land, Santa’s Village or Six Gun City). The T&C is conveniently located within 30 minutes of each park. If a trip to one of the local parks is not on your agenda, golfing, hiking, and snowmobile trails are just outside your door.



LAKES    top of listings

Cottage Place on Squam Lake Holderness NHCottage Place on Squam Lake
1132 U.S. Route 3
Holderness, NH  03245
Phone: 603-968-7116
Fax: 603-968-2345

A quiet family retreat for every season.

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The Cottage Place on Squam Lake is situated on the shores of pristine Little Squam Lake in Holderness, a perfect location for your vacation or just a few days of peace and nature. Our vacation rentals include seven cottages, one six-bedroom lodge, and eight cottage suites all of which offer year-round access to the lake and surrounding area. You can spend your time enjoying your comfortable rooms, sit on your deck and listen to the loons, hang out down at the beach, and join others in the common areas which include a gift shop, coffee shop and lobby with a cozy wood-burning stove. Or take a stroll around our lovely grounds and wander among the cottage gardens.
Our sandy beach is directly across the street and frames the beautiful Evans Cove on Little Squam Lake. Seasonal changes bring new purpose to our property like swimming, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. On the lakeshore, just in front of the vacation rentals, is a large dock that is available for rental by guests with their own boats.



Purity Spring Resort East Madison NHPurity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153)
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

New Hampshire's Family Resort

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With a pristine private lake, full recreation program for children, family-friendly dining and lodging and stunning natural surroundings, Purity Spring Resort is the ideal destination for affordable family vacations. During the summer months, families can play and/or relax on any of four sandy beaches around Purity Lake and enjoy full use of resort amenities, such as waterskiing, kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing. In the wintertime, Purity offers alpine skiing and snowtubing at King Pine Ski Area plus an indoor pool/hot tub, XC skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing around Purity Lake. Conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and just 15 minutes south of North Conway, Purity Spring Resort has everything needed to start your own classic family tradition!



Rockywold-Deephaven Camps Holderness NHRockywold-Deephaven Camps
18 Bacon Road
Holderness, NH  03245
Phone: 603-968-3313
Fax: 603-968-3438

An Old-fashioned Family Getaway in the Great Outdoors

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Since 1897, Rockywold-Deephaven Camps have offered families an ideal place to gather and soak in the quiet, simple pleasures of the New Hampshire wilderness. Spread over 115 acres, two peninsulas, and along over a mile of lakeshore, RDC offers a rustic simplicity, respect for the land and good old fashioned fun. Our 60 cottages and two lodges are scattered among shorefront pines and granite outcroppings. Each has twin beds, a fireplace, a screened-in porch, private dock, and an antique ice box where ice is delivered daily. If small mouth bass fishing, rollicking square dances, heaping buffet-style meals, quiet afternoon card games, hikes in the White Mountains, canoeing, tennis and a really good book sound like your idea of vacation, welcome to RDC!



MERRIMACK VALLEY    top of listings

Holiday Inn – Salem Salem NHHoliday Inn – Salem
1 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH  03079
Phone: 603-893-5511
Toll-Free: 866-226-1621
Fax: 603-894-6728

Great Family Vacation Location

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We’re surrounded by popular New Hampshire area attractions, businesses, transportation, shopping, lakes beaches and mountains. We are just one mile from Canobie Lake Amusement Park, and only 25 minutes from Manchester Airport.Our newly-decorated, full-service lodging features 109 guest rooms, lifestyle amenities, exceptional guest services, and two enticing eateries. We are ideally located only 25 minutes from Boston, minutes from tax free shopping malls. Enjoy our well-equipped fitness facility, indoor & outdoor pools, and fitness center. The hotel features standard rooms, one bedroom suites and our brand new extended stay feature rooms fully equipped with kitchenette units and high speed internet.



MONADNOCK    top of listings

Crotched Mountain Resort Francestown NHCrotched Mountain Resort
740 2nd NH Turnpike North
Francestown, NH  03043
Phone: 603-588-2000
Fax: 603-588-2275

You're Family's Own Personal Hideaway in New Hampshire

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Just 75 miles from Boston, Crotched Mountain Resort is a timeless retreat located on 675 pristine acres of white birch woodlands in the Monadnock Mountains. Our accommodations are cozy and conveniently located just minutes away from great family activities like apple picking, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and antiquing. We offer spacious one-bedroom suites and villas that sleep four adults comfortably, and two-bedroom villas that provide the privacy your family enjoys at home. We also offer fully-equipped kitchens, featuring a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes and utensils. In each villa you’ll find a comfortable living room with flat screen cable TV, VCR & DVD combination player, and a cable TV in the master bedroom. The resort’s centerpiece is the main house, where an enormous stone fireplace welcomes guests each night. The whole family will love it here!



Jack Daniels Motor Inn Peterborough NHJack Daniels Motor Inn
80 Concord Street (Route 202)
Peterborough, NH  03458
Phone: 603-924-7548
Fax: 603-924-7700

Children 16 and Under Stay Free

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Jack Daniels Motor Inn is your family’s prime lodging choice in Peterborough. Beautifully situated overlooking the Contoocook River and within walking distance of downtown Peterborough, the Inn offers a peaceful and convenient setting while providing children and adults alike with an abundance of activities and entertainment. Ski at Crotched Mountain in Bennington in winter, or spend the day fishing, swimming and canoeing on our scenic lakes, rivers and streams in the summer. Hike in Monadnock's seven state parks and of course, on Mount Monadnock itself, the most climbed mountain in the United States. Check out Keene's famous fall Pumpkin Festival or spend a leisurely day shopping, dining and antiquing. All rooms have private baths, cable TV, free wireless Broadband, free local calls and complimentary coffee, tea and juice.



SEACOAST    top of listings

Wentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa New Castle NHWentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa
588 Wentworth Road
New Castle, NH  03854
Phone: 603-422-7322
Toll-Free: 866-240-6313
Fax: 603-422-7329

Even the tide returns twice a day!

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Wentworth by the Sea is a glorious choice for a family vacation that will create wonderful memories both for parents and children. Equipped with both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, the Wentworth will cater to children of all ages. The hotel is located close to Portsmouth, a city loaded with charm and sophistication. Some of the area’s allure stems from, Strawberry Banke, a historic village that presents the life of Portsmouth people over four centuries. Guided boat tours of Portsmouth Harbor offer close-up views of fishermen at work and shipbuilding facilities or an exploration of the Isles of Shoals, a history-laden cluster of offshore islands. Other attractions for children include the Portsmouth Children’s Museum, Water Country, York’s Wild Animal Kingdom, and plenty of parks and beaches for endless amounts of outdoor fun.



WHITE MOUNTAINS    top of listings

Seasons Condominium Resort Bartlett NHSeasons Condominium Resort
Route 302
Bartlett, NH  03812
Toll-Free: 800-332-6636
Fax: 603-374-2414

The ideal family destination resort in every season!

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Nestled in The White Mountains on the southern base of Mount Attitash and only a mile from the slopes, The Seasons Condominium Resort is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy all that the Mount Washington Valley has to offer. Located on 45 wooded acres, the Seasons Condominium Resort consists of 176 one and two bedroom condominium units – townhouse, 2 bedroom and penthouse. Lodgings include designer kitchens, 2 full baths, washer & dryer, cable TV, private deck, telephone and woodstoves. Outdoors there are tennis courts, hiking trails and a fun playground. Amenities include a clubhouse with heated indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, exercise room, video arcade, skating pond, alpine skiing, and x-country skiing. The location is ideal for enjoying the year round activity available in the area.



Black Bear Lodge Waterville Valley NHBlack Bear Lodge
3 Village Road
Waterville Valley, NH  03215
Phone: 603-236-4501
Toll-Free: 800-349-BEAR (2327)
Fax: 603-236-4114

On-site children's cinema and gameroom

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Nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, in picturesque Waterville Valley Resort, The Black Bear Lodge is a family friendly, well appointed all-suite hotel with one bedroom condominiums. Comfortably sleeping 4-6, each suite features a fully-equipped kitchen, dining/living area, full bath and separate bedroom. Lodge amenities include indoor/outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool, a children’s cinema and a game room. Park your car and enjoy our "summer unlimited" activities included during your stay, including two hour mountain biking per person each day, one hour boating on Corcoran’s Pond per person each day, 9 holes of golf, per person per day, unlimited tennis, chair lift ride at Snow’s Mountain and unlimited use of our White Mountain Athletic Center.



Carlson’s Lodge Twin Mountain NHCarlson’s Lodge
Route 302 (1/2 mile West of Junction 3)
Twin Mountain, NH
Phone: 603-846-5501
Toll-Free: 800-348-5502

Your Family's Home Away from Home

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Enjoy country comfort & relaxation in the finest family-type lodging in a quiet off-road setting. The lodge offers guests a large lobby and a balcony lobby both with a homey living room atmosphere with wood stoves & color cable TVs. Spacious, comfortable accommodations with private bath and cable TV. Efficiencies are also available. The lodge has an outdoor pool, play area, and game room with ping pong and pool tables. There is also a breakfast room with a full menu for guests. Wireless Internet is now available on the property. Carlson’s Lodge is close to three golf courses, mountain biking, hiking, downhill and x-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Central to numerous attractions and a beautiful view of the White Mountains! Triple A Approved.



Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway North Conway NHHampton Inn & Suites North Conway
1788 White Mountain Highway
North Conway, NH  03860
Phone: 603-356-7736
Fax: 603-356-7844

Have Fun and Relax with the Whole Family

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The Hampton Inn & Suites in North Conway is more than just a hotel - it's the perfect place for a family vacation! When you're not outside enjoying the fantastic skiing or the natural beauty of the White Mountains, bring the kids to our year-round 5,000 square-foot indoor water park. We've got two 4-story tall slides leading to the large splash pool, a small slide for younger children, and our Fernando the Frog slide in the center of the kiddie pool. It's fun for all ages, and it's just a quick walk from your hotel room. Access to the water park is included with your stay, as are many other amenities such as a full hot-and-cold family breakfast and our top-notch customer service.



Luxury Mountain Getaways Jackson NHLuxury Mountain Getaways
Route 16
Jackson, NH  03846
Phone: 603-383-9101
Toll-Free: 877-LMG-STAY
Fax: 603-383-9823

4 Bedroom townhouses available

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There is no better resort in the mountains than Luxury Mountain Getaways to take a family vacation. With luxury rooms and suites and gourmet dining offered by area restaurants, our resort in northern New Hampshire is a vacation travel plan unparalleled for New England destinations. During the summer enjoy swimming in one of our 7 pools, Jacuzzis, tennis, game room and nightly children's entertainment. In the winter we offer ice skating, sleigh rides and snowshoeing at our resort. Plus we are only 1 mile to Storyland, minutes from outlet shopping, the Cog Railway, and several down hill and cross country ski areas. We offer bed and breakfast hospitality as well as family condominium rentals in a mountain setting. Year round fun awaits you at Luxury Mountain Getaways.



Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa Whitefield NHMountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Mountain View Road
Whitefield, NH  03598
Phone: 603-837-2100
Toll-Free: 866-484-3843
Fax: 603-837-8884

In any season...

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Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is always a great place for families! Children’s time is filled with fun and activities throughout the entire day, including swimming in indoor and outdoor pools, geo-caching adventures, nature hikes, horseback riding, croquet and lawn games and crafty projects. The resort proudly offers four-season fun for the whole family, with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing and more activities right on the property. Fishing, boating, hiking and theme parks such as Santa’s Village and Six Gun City located nearby.



Omni Mount Washington Resort Bretton Woods NHOmni Mount Washington Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH  03575
Phone: 603-278-1000
Toll-Free: 866-257-6946

No matter how far you are from your childhood, it's still waiting for you here.

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Comfortable accommodations and a variety of fun activities for the whole family make Mount Washington Resort a fantastic vacation destination at a great New England value. A wide variety of activities from golf and skiing to indoor and outdoor pools and our exciting new year-round Canopy Tour will keep everyone entertained. Plus, our Kids’ Club and Hobbits Ski & Snowboard School will give parents and children alike some time to enjoy for themselves. With so much to do—for kids of any age—Mount Washington Resort is a century-old grand hotel and resort that never goes out of style.
Visit our website or call 866.257.6946 for more information.



Purity Spring Resort East Madison NHPurity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153)
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

New Hampshire's Family Resort

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With a pristine private lake, full recreation program for children, family-friendly dining and lodging and stunning natural surroundings, Purity Spring Resort is the ideal destination for affordable family vacations. During the summer months, families can play and/or relax on any of four sandy beaches around Purity Lake and enjoy full use of resort amenities, such as waterskiing, kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing. In the wintertime, Purity offers alpine skiing and snowtubing at King Pine Ski Area plus an indoor pool/hot tub, XC skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing around Purity Lake. Conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and just 15 minutes south of North Conway, Purity Spring Resort has everything needed to start your own classic family tradition!



Red Jacket Mountain View Resort North Conway NHRed Jacket Mountain View Resort
Route 16
North Conway, NH  03860
Phone: 603-356-5411
Toll-Free: 800-RJACKET

A great place for families

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Located on 49 scenic acres overlooking the magnificent Mount Washington Valley, the Red Jacket Mountain View has enjoyed a long tradition as a premier resort in the historic White Mountains. Our hotel has 150 attractive guest rooms, most with balconies or porch decks, providing lovely mountain and garden views. We also have 12 two-bedroom townhouses, ideal for families and larger parties. The Red Jacket has full recreational facilities including large indoor and outdoor pools, spa, all-weather lighted tennis courts, lawn games, and arcade room. For a romantic getaway, a family vacation, a business conference, or that special catered event, you will find our resort the perfect spot to enjoy comfortable surroundings, fine cuisine, and gracious service in a spectacular mountain setting four seasons a year.



Seasons Condominium Resort Bartlett NHSeasons Condominium Resort
Route 302
Bartlett, NH  03812
Toll-Free: 800-332-6636
Fax: 603-374-2414

The ideal family destination resort in every season!

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Nestled in The White Mountains on the southern base of Mount Attitash and only a mile from the slopes, The Seasons Condominium Resort is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy all that the Mount Washington Valley has to offer. Located on 45 wooded acres, the Seasons Condominium Resort consists of 176 one and two bedroom condominium units – townhouse, 2 bedroom and penthouse. Lodgings include designer kitchens, 2 full baths, washer & dryer, cable TV, private deck, telephone and woodstoves. Outdoors there are tennis courts, hiking trails and a fun playground. Amenities include a clubhouse with heated indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, exercise room, video arcade, skating pond, alpine skiing, and x-country skiing. The location is ideal for enjoying the year round activity available in the area.



The Lodge at Jackson Village Jackson NHThe Lodge at Jackson Village
Route 16
Jackson, NH  03846
Phone: 603-383-0999
Fax: 603-383-6104

Ask About our Storyland Packages

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The Lodge at Jackson Village, set in the spectacular Mount Washington Valley, makes the perfect place to spend your family vacation! Less than 2-minutes north of Storyland Theme Park,our 3-Diamond Hotel offers premiere New Hampshire Lodging. Set on five beautiful acres just outside Jackson Village, we take special care to make sure that each of our guests feels at home. That includes a lodging room that is both immaculately clean & comfortable, and kept that way by our meticulous housekeeping staff. After a fun-filled day at Storyland, come back and relax in our crystal-clear outdoor pool or enjoy a match on our state-of-the-art Omni-Turf tennis court.



Woodward's Resort Motel Lincoln NHWoodward's Resort Motel
Route 3
Lincoln, NH  03251
Phone: 603-745-8141
Toll-Free: 800-635-8968

Natural playgrounds are rarely found, yet Woodwards Resort is all this and more

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Take the family away to Woodwards Resort to enjoy a fun and thrilling adventure in the White Mountains. Our rooms feature top-notch amenities such as two double or queen-sized beds, compact refrigerators and a TV. One or two children 12 and under stay free in the same room with parents (except in 2 bedroom units) and for every adult on our meal plan, one child 12 or under will eat free from our Kids Eat Free Menu. Relax either by the indoor or outdoor pool while the kids play in the game room. Enjoy a rousing game of tennis or racquetball on our many courts or just relax by the pond feeding our trout and ducks. Located near sixteen major attractions including Zip Line Tours, Clark's Trading Post, golf courses, and located next to the Whale's Tale Water Park. Hurry now to start your unforgettable vacation.




Great North Woods Lakes Merrimack Valley Monadnock
Seacoast White Mountains  
Solas -- Portsmouth
March 14, 2010
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Hunt – Mount Sunapee, Newbury
March 17, 2010
Art Garfunkel -- Portsmouth
March 19, 2010
Ailey II dance performance – Concord
March 19, 2010
Chicken and Biscuits Heathside Dinner at the Remick Museum & Farm -- Tamworth
March 20, 2010
Harlem Globetrotters -- Manchester
March 20, 2010
Kiddie Rock & Costume Concert - Lebanon
March 20, 2010
Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming -- Portsmouth
March 25, 2010
New Hampshire Maple Festival – North Woodstock
March 26, 2010 to March 28, 2010
The Met@The Music Hall with “Hamlet”-- Portsmouth
March 27, 2010
Maple Sugaring -- Tamworth
March 27, 2010
New Hampshire Maple Weekend -- Statewide
March 27, 2010 to March 28, 2010
March Maple Madness – Mount Washington Valley area
March 27, 2010 to March 28, 2010
Sap Gathering Contest – West Keene
March 27, 2010
Violinist Garrett – Concord
March 27, 2010
Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella-- Portsmouth
March 28, 2010
Manchester St. Patrick's Day Parade 2010
March 28, 2010
Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret -- Concord
March 28, 2010
Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza -- Waterville Valley Resort
April 3, 2010 to April 4, 2010
Waterville Valley Easter Sunrise Service and Easter Egg Hunt – Waterville Valley
April 4, 2010
Easter Sunrise Service at Loon Mountain -- Lincoln
April 4, 2010
Alpine Easter Egg Hunt at Wildcat Mountain -- Jackson
April 4, 2010
Wilco – Concord
April 7, 2010
“Forever Plaid” presented in dinner theater – Manchester
April 9, 2010 to April 11, 2010
Thank You, Gregory! – Concord
April 9, 2010
Paula Poundstone -- Portsmouth
April 9, 2010
Intragalactic Cardboard Sled Race -- Mount Sunapee, Newbury
April 10, 2010
Chicken and Biscuits Heathside Dinner at the Remick Museum & Farm -- Tamworth
April 17, 2010
Aerospacefest 2010 --Concord
April 30, 2010 to May 2, 2010
The Met@The Music Hall with “Armimda”-- Portsmouth
May 2, 2010
“Murder’s In the Heir” presented in dinner theater -- Manchester
May 7, 2010 to May 9, 2010
Herbie Hancock – Portsmouth
June 16, 2010
Afro Cuban All Stars – Portsmouth
June 30, 2010
Artists Weekend, Exhibition, and Sale -- Newbury
July 24, 2010 to July 25, 2010
Clydesdale camera day –Merrimack
August 7, 2010
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