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Oldest Summer Resort in America – Wolfeboro Inn

marissa225 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:23:42 +0000

Here’s a bit of trivia. Where can you find the oldest summer place in America? In New Hampshire lakes region. Despite the fact of being “the oldest summer resort in America” the Wolfeboro Inn remains a hot spot for a New England vacation. During your quite historic stay, you will discover the heart and charm of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire at a number of shops, galleries, and local activities. Lucky for you, waiting for the right time of year to vacate won’t be a problem since Wolfeboro attains all year activities and attractions. There can be no doubt in your mind whether you can find the right room and accommodations.

With Lake Winnipausaukee at your front step, rent a boat for the whole family or maybe just a kayak for you and your loved one. Not too much of a water person? Bring your golf clubs along and rent some for an exciting day of golf with the Kingswood Golf Club. This is also the perfect time for you to spice up the wardrobe in a day of outlet shopping. With great deals and vast selections you can start in Wolfeboro then jump to the Tanger Outlets in Tilton, NH then hop over to North Conway, NH at the Settlers Green Outlets. With old and historic residents comes antiques and Wolfeboro is the place for antiquing. For you downhill skiiers, change up the pace this year at Wolfeboro XC for 30 km of groomed trails, cheaper tickets, and best of all, no lines.

There are forty-four rooms that carry their own very individual character ranging from antique to contemporary. With that said, the Wolfeboro Inn is renowned for a pleasurable wedding as their coordinator’s can help you every step of the way. Imagine saying vows in front a panoramic view of Lake Winnipausaukee. Kick off the celebration later at the Wolfe’s Tavern with a surf and turf menu, great beer, and a warming fireplace. No matter how big your party is, the Wolfeboro Inn is your next destination.

For reservations call 1-800-451-2389. But, be sure to check the special packages and availability.

A Blast From the Past in Historic Deerfield, MA

marissa225 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:12:03 +0000

Flashback to at least seven generations before us in a walk through Historic Deerfield located in the 330-year-old New England Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Back in the 1930′s, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flynt migrated to the small town wishing to restore as much of the beloved town possible. Nowadays, more than 25,000 17th, 18th, and 19th century items, which were made or utilized by America, are revealed in eleven old museum houses. These houses alone were constructed from 1730 to 1850 in a town that attracts many by downright age. With special events running constantly, tours, a library, and even cooking programs no person could possible go uninterested. If you’re still hyped over the past after your visit, retreat to an inn equally as historic as the surroundings.

With twenty-three guest rooms, an authentic 125-year-old vibe, fresh and naturally raised cuisine, and plenty of conveniences, no other inn could compare to The Deerfield Inn. Each room is meticulously decorated one by one with complete services from private tub/shower bathrooms to high-speed internet access to flat screen DVD televisions to complimentary gourmet breakfast to even homemade cookies and tea served every afternoon. Very simply you can book your room and while you’re at it, make a dinner reservation online and gourmand cooking will be awaiting when you prefer.

What Is The Difference?

marissa225 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:03:39 +0000

Many people often wonder the difference between bed and breakfasts, country inns, and historic inns. One kind of bed and breakfast, known as a homestay, is usually a private home with just a few rooms and offers a simple breakfast to its visitors. Homestays are often a part-time operation run as a means of extra family income.

Most bed and breakfasts, however, are professionally run and offer more rooms than homestays. The Camden Maine Stay has nine rooms, while the Cliffside Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, and Captain’s House Inn, in Chatham Massachusetts, have around sixteen. B&Bs are owner managed and operated, and usually employ additional staff to help with cooking, housekeeping, and guest services.

Country inns are bed & breakfast inns that offer dinner service as well as breakfast. Often, their dining rooms are open to the public like Gateway’s Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts, which is an ideal getaway for conferences and weddings. Country inns tend to have between five to thirty rooms and, like the Windam Hill Inn and Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont, or the Chesterfield Inn in New Hampshire, can have a staff of 20-30 people to maintain the inn and care for their guests. Some inns go one step further by offering on-site spas like those found at New Hampshire’s Manor on Golden Pond and Inn at Thorn Hill.

Many inns and bed & breakfasts are also historic inns as they are located in historic areas or are themselves a National Historic Landmark like the Deerfield Inn located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The Deerfield Inn opened in 1884, and is part of a 350 year old village that is home to an assortment of 18th and 19th century museum houses.

Whether you are looking to visit a quaint bed and breakfast, a renowned country inn, or an inn that is part of history, New England is your destination and the Distinctive Inns of New England offer it all.