Press Kit

Great news from Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce – August 9, 2019

Contact:  Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331, PR@mtwashingtonvalley.org

Five Great Reasons to choose Mt Washington Valley, NH for a honeymoon or mini-moon.

North Conway, NH – Whether it’s a mini-moon, honeymoon or something in-between, Mt Washington Valley, NH is an ideal spot to celebrate a wedding, anniversary or vow renewal.  New England honeymoons and mini-moons are our specialty, with so much happening in and around New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Mt Washington Valley.  From the gorgeous colors of autumn to skiing, snowshoeing or sleigh riding in winter and of course the rushing waterfalls of spring, and all the outdoor adventure Mt Washington Valley offers in the summer, you’ve found just the right place for a perfect honeymoon in North Conway and beyond.

Start with your lodging choices:  There are 150 fabulous lodging properties to base your honeymoon from.  Whether you seek the amenities of hotels and resorts or the romance of a more intimate inn or B&B, you’ll find plenty of lodging options in Mt Washington Valley for the perfect honeymoon.  On a budget?  Choose from a number of campsites throughout Mt Washington Valley or more affordable motels, lodges, huts, and more.  And just in case your four-legged friend is accompanying you on your honeymoon, a number of lodging options are pet-friendly too. 

From Candlelit to casual dining: Every great trip includes memorable meals.  Whether it’s the perfect breakfast, afternoon picnic or romantic dinner, there are so many ways to celebrate love over food in the Valley.  Farm-to-table focused, international cuisine, bars and pubs, BBQ or locally made ice cream, Mt Washington Valley’s eateries run the gambit from fine to frivolous.  In addition, there are plenty of specially themed dining events and nightly special offers from oyster orgies to two-fers and $10 burger and beer nights.  Honeymooners can even get in on locals’ night specials because everyone’s a local in Mt Washington Valley.  And for those who love their spirits, there are local distilleries, and breweries to tour and taste from too. You can even commemorate your honeymoon with a custom-labeled wine at the White Mountain Winery. And if you want to be sure you’re dining at a locally-owned restaurant that contributes a portion of its earnings to support local non-profits, look for the yellow flag hanging in front of the 27-or-so Valley Originals restaurants.

From hard core to soft adventure: Located in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, surrounded by the 700,000 White Mountain National Forest and in the shadow of Mount Washington – the tallest peak in the Northeast, Mt Washington Valley takes adventure to new heights.  It’s the rock climbing and ice climbing capital of the Northeast for those who love the thrill of the summit or want to try it for the first time.  There are 13 ski resorts and XC Centers offering everything from steeps and deeps to gentle terrain – and many shifting to attractions in the summertime.  And there are 11 golf courses within 30-40 minutes of North Conway, some much closer.  The hiking, biking, swimming adventures are seemingly endless too.  And for those seeking something  less strenuous, the area’s attractions offer up everything from ziplines and mountain coasters to van and moose tours.  Perhaps the chance to simply visit Jackson’s Kissing Bridge – made famous for the honeymooners who’d steal a kiss beneath the cover of the roof – would be the highlight of a mini-moon. There’s something for every taste.

Amazing shopping:  Every trip deserves the perfect memento.  Your honeymoon should be filled with them.  Mt Washington Valley offers up more than 200 national brand-name outlets, locally owned shops and boutiques, gift shops and much more. From Settlers Green’s collection of wonderful outlets and restaurants to North Conway Village’s eclectic White Mountain Independents, the shopping is unsurpassed in Mt Washington Valley.  In fact, North Conway is among New England’s most famous shopping destinations.  Best of all, New Hampshire is one of the last tax-free states.  There’s no sales tax in NH.  Thus, what you see on the price tag is what you pay (Note:  New Hampshire does have a rooms and meals tax, so you will find lodging and meals taxed).

An active calendar of events:  For those who live for live entertainment, festivals or fairs, you’ll find a packed schedule of events in the Valley.  Choose from World Championships like the World Championship of Mud Football or the Red Parka Pub World Championship Downhill Tricycle Grand Prix to holiday-themed events, live music and drama, family-oriented or on-the-slopes events, you’ll find a wide range of activities and events here.  There’s even a chairlift speed dating event around Valentine’s Day at Black Mountain each year, to plant the seeds for a wonderful honeymoon later.  Simply click on the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Master Calendar to view what’s happening during your honeymoon or mini-moon.

To begin planning a memorable honeymoon in Mt Washington Valley, NH, visit www.MtWashingtonValley.org or call 800- 367-3364 (800-DO-SEE-NH).  To learn more about honeymooning throughout New Hampshire, go to www.VisitNH.gov.

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