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High on New Hampshire's list of reasons to meet here: outdoor adventures such as skiing, snowtubing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing. | |
- Seasonal flavor: Enjoy holiday entertainment at historic performing art centers in the winter, tax-free shopping and off-season deals in the spring, Donald Ross golf courses in the summer, and some of the best tastes of New England flavor during the fall harvest. Many properties offer meeting packages that include activities, making planning easier. Seasonal celebrations, such as oceanside clambakes and tailgate parties are also popular.
- Location: New Hampshire is easy to get to by plane, bus and Amtrak. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, northern New England's premier airport, is about 50 miles north of Boston. Many properties provide shuttle service to and from the airport.
- Eco-friendliness: The Balsams, for example, employs such green measures as energy-efficient lighting, paperless technology and menus incorporating fresh, local cuisine.
- Event venues with character: Historic Belknap Mill in Laconia, the Kimball Jenkins Estate mansion in Concord, the eco-friendly adventure lodge at the Appalachian Mountain Club Highland Center in Crawford Notch and Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown. At the 1,700-acre Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield, you can even meet in the Eisenhower Library, named after President Dwight Eisenhower, a frequent former guest at the hotel. At the Inns & Spa at Mill Falls, a popular four-property meeting site in Meredith along Lake Winnipesaukee, groups can dine and shop in a former linen mill, topped by a historic, half-ton copper cupola from an area church.
- No state sales tax: Meeting planners can purchase supplies - from gift baskets to writing utensils - in New Hampshire, and attendees can shop tax-free. Manchester, Exeter, Portsmouth, North Conway and Keene are a few popular shopping spots.
- Best of old and new: Granite State blends corporate comforts with New England charm. Meeting venues provide high-tech resources, plus New England heritage. Side trips to historic wonders, family farms and fairs and festivals enrich the conference experience.
- Only-in-New Hampshire experiences: During your conference, you can stroll on a beachfront boardwalk, hike a rugged mountain trail and savor a gourmet meal all in one day. New Hampshire's varied settings are connected by major highways, so it's easy to visit the different regions in a day or two.
- Aquatic adventures: Whale watches, charter fishing trips, scuba diving and scenic cruises are perfect diversions. Through Portsmouth Harbor Cruises, you can even host a private charter for up to 49 people aboard the M/V Heritage and view the area’s lighthouses, mansions, submarines and forts.
- Outdoor experiences: Build team spirit on a canopy tour in the White Mountains where participants don safety helmets, connect to a zipline and soar up to 250 feet off the ground past treetops and mountain scenery. Other excursions include hiking, kayaking, moose watching, horseback riding, mountain biking, snow tubing, skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing.
- Plenty of pampering: New-age mini-neck massages between meetings, shuttles to tax-free shopping outlets, spa treatments and gift baskets brimming with New Hampshire-made products are a few perks that leave a lasting impression. Some properties offer electronic beds whose firmness can be custom-controlled.
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