-- ideas for Thanksgiving weekend, p.3, New England--
New England Thanksgiving 2008 Planner
About's Web site for New England covers all the bases, including
special lodgings packages, and
Plymouth Rock.
Thanksgiving at Country Inns
If the idea of a country getaway (where someone else cooks the turkey) appeals to you, head to Bedandbreakfast.com, click on Advanced Search; Special Packages; and select from there.
NH: Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods
This National Historic Landmark property has a harvest feast plus four days of activities: family turkey-trot, ornament workshop, kids camp, tree-lighting, Storytelling with Santa, gingerbread cookie decorating, more.
NH: Dana Place Inn, Jackson NH
In the White Mountains, Traditional Thanksgiving Package includes country breakfasts, afternoon tea with hot mulled cider, traditional dinner; dinner by candelight on other evenings; box lunch for day of sightseeing. Dana Place Inn -- built in the 1890's-- has family suites.
NH: Highland Center at Crawford Notch
Also in the White Mountains, the Appalachian Mountain Club offers many outdoor activities including weekend getaways. Thanksgiving Harvest Package includes lodging, Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, daily activities geared toward families, and even complimentary use of gear.
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