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Lodging and Attractions Unite for Great Family Packages



Starting late June, 2006, all Mt. Washington Valley attractions are open for daily operation, and lodging properties have created great family-friendly packages for families on a budget.


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FABULOUS FAMILY LODGING PACKAGES IN AFFORDABLE MT WASHINGTON VALLEY, NH

North Conway, NH - Mt. Washington Valley, renowned for its wide diversity of family attractions and golf courses, White Mountains scenery, hiking, biking, swimming and more, now adds another feather to its cap. This special corner of New Hampshire has cornered the market on affordable family lodging packages combining a memory filled visit to the area's attractions with kid-friendly lodging. For the full line up of lodging packages, visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and click on the wreath that corresponds to the season in which you'd like to stay. All the area's attractions open for daily operation on June 19th, and local lodging properties are following suit with wonderful family packages. Each of these lodging properties offers an indoor and/or outdoor pool, breakfast, children's game/play area or supervised children activities, and much more.

The Grand Summit Hotel presents its Grand Summer Vacation packages. Treat your family to an ALL-inclusive Grand Summer Vacation in Mt. Washington Valley. When you check into the Grand Summit Resort Hotel on a Grand Summer Vacation package, you'll stay mountainside at Attitash Bear Peak, and each family member will receive $35 per person/per day in FUN SPOTS, to spend on resort activities, dining, retail and many other Mount Washington Valley attractions like Attitash, Story Land and the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Hotel amenities include year-round heated outdoor pool and spas, fitness center, massage therapy and casual dining at Crawford's Pub and Grill. Prices begin at $79 per person, per night (double occupancy) and this package is available through October 9, 2005. Info: www.attitash.com or 603-374-1900.

Green Granite Inn and Conference Center in North Conway offers a fantasy filled Storyland package from June 17, 2006 - September 4, 2006 that includes a 15% discount on lodging plus the cost of tickets. Indoor and outdoor pool, and free use of business center. An expanded continental breakfast is included each morning. Children three and under are free in the park. Info: www.greengranite.com or 800-468-3666.

Red Jacket Mountainview Resort offers a host of kid and family-friendly programs. Their Mountain Magic Children's program offers supervised activities each evening. Throughout the week special family events including poolside barbecues, carriage rides, Illusion Magic Shows and Movie Nights make Red Jacket a family-favorite for summer vacations. There is even a supervised evening Movie Program, allowing parent the opportunity for a night on the town. Throughout the summer, special themed packages add to the reason that families love to stay here. Choose from a variety of family-friendly rooms including two-level loft rooms and townhomes. Info: www.redjacketmountainview.com or 1-800-R-JACKET.

The Royalty Inn, in Gorham, NH is offering a two night attractions sampler with tickets to Story Land, Santa's Village or Six Gun City. Ideally situated between the attractions, this package includes 2 nights deluxe lodging at this kid-friendly lodge, all you can eat breakfast buffet, indoor and outdoor pools, and a choice of (2) attractions tickets for the entire family. The package is offered through September 17, 2006 and prices vary depending upon how many are in the family, starting at $291 for two family members to $537 for a family of six. Children 3 and under are free. Taxes and Gratuities not included. Advanced reservations required. Info: www.royaltyinn.com or 800-437-3529.

Seasons Resort, in Bartlett, NH offers and early summer attraction package that include lodging and attraction tickets to your choice of Storyland, Santa's Village, Clark's Trading Post or the Wildcat Express. This package is available May 26 to June 20, 2006 and is based on 2 adults and 2 children staying in a 2 bedroom Condominium. Memorial Day Weekend prices start at $332 and require a three night minimum stay. June Weekends start at $302. Info: www.seasonsnh.com or 800-332-6636.

For a free vacation planning guide to Mt. Washington Valley, contact the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce at 800-DO-SEE-NH (or 800-367-3364) or visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org.