If you're in search of an active vacation for the whole family but find the organization of daily activities--not to mention their expense--somewhat daunting, one toll-free call to Waterville Valley, 800-GO-VALLEY, might just have you looking forward to this summer's getaway as much as the kids.
When you call Waterville Valley, you'll actually be connected to a collection of lodging properties within this 500-acre valley resort. Several of these accommodations participate in Waterville Valley's Summer Unlimited promotion--an all-inclusive package loaded with activities. The Summer Unlimited package is available at the Golden Eagle Lodge, a resort hotel with expanded suites featuring kitchens and living/dining areas; the Black Bear Lodge, a condominium-style hotel; Snowy Owl Inn & Resort, an 85-room country inn with its own heated indoor pool; Valley Inn, a cozy and hospitable hotel with its own tavern and outdoor pool; and Village Condominium and Town Square Condominiums, where you'll find a variety of condo configurations available to suit your family's needs.
On arrival, each member of your family receives a Summer Unlimited pass that entitles the bearer to:
- a one-hour canoe, kayak or paddle boat rental each day on the small, calm Corcoran's Pond;
- unlimited use of 18 clay tennis courts;
- two hours of mountain bike rental time and a trail pass each day;
- golf on the resort's 9-hole course;
- a scenic ride on the Snow's Mountain chair lift once per day;
- a large array of free recreational activities for kids and adults, plus an open gym program (perfect for rainy days);
- unlimited admission to the White Mountain Athletic Club, home to indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and weight training equipment, saunas, steamrooms and hot tubs;
- unlimited skating inside the Waterville Valley Ice Arena (skate rentals extra);
- a free trolley that will take you right from your accommodations to all of the fun.
For 2009, Summer Unlimited packages, including lodging and all of these activities, are priced starting at $37 per person for a family of four.
But wait... at the risk of sounding like an infomercial... there's more. Waterville Valley also boasts several other opportunities for adventure for a small additional fee: participate in a golf tournament or clinic, or hold your breath while your daredevil youngsters defy gravity as they tackle the ramps and jumps at the Waterville Valley Skate Park.
Plus, keep in mind that this family resort, though tucked away within the White Mountain National Forest, is also close to many of the other fun attractions that draw families to the White Mountains each summer: Clark's Trading Post, Flume Gorge, Santa's Village, the Polar Caves, Whale's Tale Water Park and more.
Not that you need ever venture far from this vacation valley to find amusement. Waterville Valley Town Square is home to a variety of shops to explore and family-friendly restaurants that cater to all appetites. July and August in Waterville Valley also feature free concerts in Town Square on Saturday nights and a busy schedule of weekend festivals and celebrations. For more information on weekly events, call 603-236-8175.
To reserve your Waterville Valley vacation... book online or call toll free, 800-GO-VALLEY (800-468-2553).
Getting there... Waterville Valley is located at exit 28 off I-93 North, just about two hours north of Boston. Follow Route 49 for 11 miles to the resort village.
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