Day 1 – Merrimack, Manchester, Concord, Tilton
Our two-day tour begins in either Merrimack, or Manchester New Hampshire depending on your choice of activity.
10am - Located along the scenic New England countryside, the Anheuser-Busch Merrimack Brewery is a destination favorite. Complimentary tours include a visit to the Clydesdale Hamlet, home to the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. At the Brew Hall, guests discover first-hand how the world’s greatest beers are carefully crafted using the highest quality ingredients and packaged in a state-of-the-art facility. At the end of each tour, guests 21 years of age and over can sample their favorite brews and relax in the Hospitality Room or browse the Anheuser-Busch Gift Shop for a wide selection of the latest in logoed merchandise. Jan-April, Thurs-Mon 10am-4pm; May, Sept-Dec, Daily 10am – 4pm; June-Aug Daily 9:30am-5pm. Directions: Route 3 (Everett Turnpike) to Exit 10. East on Industrial Drive then left on Daniel Webster Highway. Located between Nashua and Manchester. Admission: Free. www.budweisertours.com (603) 595-1202
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From Nashua: Take Everett Turnpike/Rte 293 North. Take Exit 5, Granite Street and Downtown, off of 293. Go right on Granite Street to the 1st set of lights. Take a left onto Commercial Street. Mill #3 is on your right hand side about a block down, at the intersection with Pleasant Street. You will notice a large #3 on the South side of the building. The Millyard Museum is on the first floor, south end of the building. Enter on Commercial Street.
10:00am The Manchester Millyard Museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls, that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked there beginning with the Native Americans, through the early farmers, the textile mills and finally to the 21st century. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and college students. Children 6-18 $2; under 6 $0. www.manchesterhistoric.org (603) 622-7531.
The Manchester Millyard District was driven by the powerful Amoskeag Falls, and these historic cotton-textile mills were once the largest in the country. At its peak, just before World War I, the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company employed 16,000 people and operated 24,400 looms that produced 471 miles of cloth each day. Today the mill buildings are being renovated to house everything from offices to restaurants to storefronts and even college/university campus’.
12:00pm Fratello's Ristorante Italiano is located in Manchester’s historic millyard.
at155 Dow Street on the north end of Commercial Street in Manchester. Your group can enjoy great views of the city through their atrium windows on the top floor. 603-624-2022 www.fratellos.com Luncheon Entrees $9.99 – 13.99
Next Stop is the Planetarium in Concord, New Hampshire. Take Interstate 93 to exit 15E in Concord, New Hampshire. Take exit 1 off of I-393. There are Planetarium signs marking the exit. Take a left off the exit headed towards the New Hampshire Technical College. We are located on their campus. Take a right at the first stop sign and follow Institute Drive around to Planetarium parking. Parking is available in the general parking lot.
1:30pm Christa McAuliffe Planetarium - Take a journey to the stars, in a place where the sky is no limit, it is just the beginning! Join us seven days a week for amazing astronomical adventures in New England's most technologically advanced planetarium theater – participate in a rocket-making workshop – make a comet – land the space shuttle – find cool space toys in our Celestial Treasures gift shop – join a Friday night adventure for the family or just for teens – look through a telescope at the rings of Saturn or sunspots on our very own star. Walk through our doors into a universe of possibilities! Admission: $8 adults; $5 child (12 & under); $7 Seniors (62 & up); Groups $5 (15 or more – advance tickets required). Allow one hour for show. Other discounts available. www.starhop.com (603) 271-7827 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
3:30pm Canterbury Shaker Village - Founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers, Canterbury Shaker Village is an internationally-known, non-profit museum and National Historic Landmark with 25 original Shaker buildings, three reconstructed Shaker buildings and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The Village is located 20 minutes north of Concord, NH, 25 minutes south of Meredith, NH, and 20 minutes south of the Lakes Region. Take I-93 to Exit 18 or Route 106 to the intersection of Shaker Road. The Village Museum is open for guided and self guided tours. $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $7 for children 6 to 17, and free for children under 6 and members. www.shakers.org or call (603) 783-9511.
Before dinner, check into your evening’s accommodation at The 1875 Inn at Tilton. Take Interstate 93 to Exit #20. At the end of the Ramp, go right; towards Tilton Center. Approximately 1 and 1/2 miles ahead on the right will be the 1875 Inn & Olive Branch Tavern, next to the Tilton Town Hall. The Inn was originally built as a country inn in 1875 and was restored in 2001. They have 11 charming rooms all with private bathrooms, each one named and decorated appropriately after a prominent figure who has been a part of the Tilton community or a historic figure who's travels brought them to the Inn at Tilton. (603) 286-7774 www.1875inn.com
For Dinner, stay at the 1875 Inn or travel up the road to Uno Chicago Grill in Tilton. They have a full menu selection from signature deep dish pizza to steaks, pasta & seafood. 122 Laconia Rd., Tanger Outlet Center, Tilton, NH 03276. 603-286-4079 www.unos.com
After dinner select from a professional concert or performance at the Franklin Opera House or a movie at Smitty’s Cinema Pub. The Franklin Opera House is a restored performing arts center presenting theater, music, dance and other events in an intimate and accoustically wonderful setting. 316 Central Street, Franklin (603) 934-1901 www.franklinoperahouse.org
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Smitty's Cinema Pub - a 6 screen, first-run, Cinema Pub serving a full pub style menu and showing feature films. 630 West Main Street, Tilton (603) 286-4444 (888) 580-2211 www.smittyscinema.com
Day 2 – Lakes: Tilton, Weirs Beach
Have breakfast at the Inn or one of the local in-town restaurants and then it’s off to the Tanger Outlet Center for some tax-free, name brand shopping. Head back out towards the highway and stay straight on Route 3. The Outlets are a 1/2 mile on the left past the highway ramps.
9:00am-11:30am The Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton offers tax-free shopping at over 50 outlet stores including: Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Fossil, Jockey and Liz Claiborne. There is an ATM and children's playground on site. 120 Laconia Road, Suite 134, Tilton, NH 03276, (603) 286-7880 or 1-866-665-8683 www.tangeroutlet.com
12:30pm-2:30pm M/S Mount Washington Cruises 12:30pm – 2:30pm lunch on board
Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington excursion ship for the most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Fantail Grille, snack bar and Harbor Sweets Café. Handicap accessible.10am; 12:30pm; 3:15pm Rte 3, Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach, NH 03247 1-888-THE-MOUNT (843-6686) (603) 366-5531 www.cruiseNH.com
Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in NH at 72 square miles. It is spring fed and covers 44,000 acres of beautiful clean water, contains 274 habitable islands and has 282 miles of shoreline. It is located in the foothills of the White Mountains and surrounded by 3 mountain ranges, the Ossipee Mountains, Belknap Mountains and the Sandwich Range. On a clear day you can see the top of Mount Washington from the ship.
2:45-3:45 – Take a quick break at Kellerhaus on Weirs Beach. Kellerhaus has been a tradition since 1906. Open all year with an Ice cream sundae buffet, homemade candies, unique gifts, and an awesome view of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains. Open Year-round. Rte 3, 259 Endicott St N., Weirs Beach, NH 03247. (603) 366-4466 (888) KLR-HAUS. www.kellerhaus.com
4-5pm – On the Weirs Beach boardwalk, where you boarded the M/S Mount Washington, begin your one-hour narrated lakeside train ride on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad departing from Weirs Beach daily late June thru Labor Day, Weekends, Memorial Day weekend thru mid-June, Sept & Oct. One Hour ride: Ad $10.00 / Ch $8.00 (Ages 3-11) Children under 3 ride free. Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach. (603) 279-5253 (603) 745-2135 www.hoborr.com
If your group is planning on spending the evening in the Lakes Region, check you’re your rooms at the Naswa Lakefront Resort a mile south on Route 3 and then return to the Weirs for dinner at Willow's Steak & Spirit where Southern Hospitality meets New England charm featuring steak, seafood, and American cuisine. Non-Smoking. Ample Parking. Open Year-round. Located at the junction of Rtes. 3 & 11B, Alpenrose Plaza, Weirs Beach, NH 03247; (603) 366-5403 www.willowssteakandspirits.net
After dinner catch a theatrical performance at The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, located in the same plaza at Willows. This family-run theatre provides entertainment and education all year long including professional summer productions, summer camp, after-school classes and community and youth theatre. Alpenrose Plaza, Weirs Beach, NH 03247 603-366-7377 www.winniplayhouse.com
Evenings Accommodations:
Naswa Resort – Family owned lakefront cottages, motel & suites on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. Casual & friendly. Beach, boats & docks. Famous Beach Bar & Grill. Restaurant & Bar.1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, 03246 (603) 366-4341 (888) 55-NASWA www.naswa.com
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Paid in Part by the NH Division of Travel & Tourism. For statewide group travel information 603-271-2665,