Weekend getaway trips are becoming increasingly popular in our fast-paced society. Many families seem to find it harder and harder to plan long vacations especially if there are children to consider. The weekend getaway can give the family exactly the boost it needs without having to spend a week or two worth of vacation money. Taking a long weekend can make spur of the moment plans much easier on the budget. If you need some ideas for cheap weekend getaways in New England, you might consider these suggestions.
The Wilderness Inn is in the midst of the White Mountain National Forest in a lumber mill owner's home built in 1912. It is centrally located between Boston and Montreal. There are seven bedrooms and suites with private baths. A honeymoon cottage is separate and overlooks the Lost River. Amenities include specially milled soaps, hairdryer, cable TV, air-conditioning, and each room has its own heat control. There is free wireless Internet throughout the Inn. Local activities in the winter include skiing at three nearby lodges, cross-country skiing on nearby trails, tubing, ice-skating, and more. Spring and summer activities include rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, canoeing, golfing, and hiking to name a few.
Rates are based on double occupancy with a $10 charge per additional person. Children are welcome and breakfast is included with the room charges. Room prices, as of 2010, start at $65 US.
The Wilderness Inn B&B
57 Main Street
North Woodstock, NH 03262
888-777-7813
thewildernessinn.com
The Chapman Inn was built in 1865 by a retired sea captain and is filled with antique and custom pieces of furniture. The Inn is located in the heart of the Bethel Village historic district, at the head of Main Street, and overlooking the village commons. A full gourmet breakfast is offered to guests staying at Chapman Inn. Amenities include two large saunas, shared cable TV, telephone, fax and modem capabilities, and Internet access. There is a billiard room with a pool table, ping-pong and darts for entertainment. They have ten guest rooms and one suite with a full kitchen and dining room. Nearby activities include a tour of the historic district and museum, shops, restaurants, golf, cross-country ski trails and ice-skating. A short drive away includes skiing, snowmobiling, swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, hiking and more.
The Chapman Inn B&B
2 Church Street
Bethel, Maine 04217
207-824-2657
chapmaninn.com
The Lazy Pond B&B is located in the Catskill Mountains in Liberty, NY. The Inn sits on 12 acres of land that is personally tended. This country hideaway has gardens, a pond, and a gazebo. It is centrally located to many attractions such as golf courses, fishing, rafting on the Delaware River, horseback riding, art galleries, the Monticello Raceway, the original Woodstock site and much more. The bedrooms have queen or king size beds, private baths, cable TV, air-conditioning, fridge, ceiling fans, hot tub/whirlpool tub, Internet service, ironing board, and a private entrance. Rooms include a full breakfast buffet served each morning. There are business rates available and children are welcome.
Lazy Pond B&B Hotel Inn
79 Old Loomis Road
Liberty, NY 12754
845-988-7061
lazypond.com
