If you’re sad about summer coming to an end, Labor Day in New Hampshire is sure to help with a variety of fun events and activities.
(TRAVPR.COM) USA - August 11th, 2016 - If you’re sad about summer coming to an end, Labor Day in New Hampshire is sure to help with a variety of fun events and activities.
Waterville Valley Resort is holding their annual ‘Just Ducky’ End of Summer Bash on September 4. The day includes free live entertainment, kid’s games and the annual charity Duck Race across Corcoran Pond. The owners of the fastest three ducks win a prize and all proceeds go to a local charity. The day ends with fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com for more information.
For a unique look at art and architecture of the past, tour the Zimmerman House, designed by the acclaimed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Tours begin and end at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, and advance reservations are strongly encouraged. During Labor Day weekend, tours are offered at 11:30 and 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.currier.org/programs/zimmerman-hour-tours.
The M/S Mount Washington has a full Labor Day weekend schedule planned. On Friday, September 2, guests will be transported to the tropics with the music of Jimmy Buffet during their ever-popular Parrot Head Party cruise. This cruise leaves from Weirs Beach at 7 p.m. and Meredith at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $52 for adults; $42 for adults 60+ and children under 13. On Saturday, September 3, guests can enjoy lobster while taking in sunset views during the Lobsterfest cruise. This cruise leaves Weirs Beach at 6 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. Tickets are $55 for adults. On Sunday, September 4, board the Mount for a relaxing cruise while enjoying brunch. Cruises depart Weirs Beach at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. or Alton Bay at 11:15 a.m. For more information, visit www.cruisenh.com.
For a unique aerial view of New Hampshire’s beautiful landscape, head to one of the state’s ski areas. Many offer chairlift rides during Labor Day weekend, including Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley Resort (via Snow’s Mountain). While visiting, you can also enjoy many other activities as well, from ziplining and treetop adventures to mountain biking and mountain coaster rides. For more information, pricing and schedules, visit www.skinh.com.
You can also take in the views of Mount Washington by taking the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the world’s first mountain climbing train, to the summit. During Labor Day weekend, biodiesel trains depart every hour on the half hour from 8:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. on September 3-4. There is a steam train at 8 a.m. daily. For more information, visit www.thecog.com.
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