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📍 Where to take a summer staycation

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1. Alpine Garden, Bartlett
Hobbit homes, treehouses, and cabins with a heated pool and on-site winery.
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2. Yurts on Toad Hill, Chatham
Rustic yurt with no running water but plenty of charm near waterfalls and fishing spots.
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3. Lumen Nature Retreat, Woodstock
Waterfront luxury with Nordic sauna and lawn games in the White Mountains.
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4. Blake Brook, Epsom
Tiny, luxe cabins on 49 acres—ideal for unplugging in nature.
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5. Huttopia, Albany
Lakeside glamping with canoeing, a heated saltwater pool, and flatbread pizza.
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🧚 Woodland Fairy House Building—Summer Unplugged Series
Waterville Valley, Thursdays, June 26 – Sept. 4
Children can participate in a guided fairy house-building activity using natural materials in a forest setting. The event is free with a Freedom Pass or $10 per participant.  
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🍻 NH Beer Trail Basecamp Festival
Conway, June 28
This event will feature nearly 40 New Hampshire craft breweries and over 100 beers available for tasting. Attendees can also enjoy live music by Lazy River Riders, a variety of food trucks, and local artisans and vendors.
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☀️ Mel’s Funway Park Sip and Sun
Litchfield, June 28
Guests are invited to sample unlimited tastings from local breweries, listen to music by DJ Rick, and explore offerings from regional food trucks. 
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✈️ Mount Washington Air Show 2025
Whitefield, June 28–29
The annual air show will include aerobatic performances by pilots Trevor Rafferty, Galen Killem, and Mark Merideth. The event will also feature food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. On Sunday, children ages 8 to 17 can participate in free airplane rides through the EAA Young Eagles program.
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