Summer is finally here and no one celebrates the season better than Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire. We’re kicking off the month with a fabulous Fourth of July featuring fireworks, parades, outdoor fun, live music and more! 
Read up and book your plans now for a summer to remember! 

And, make sure to check out  Valley Views - 5 Best Hikes of the Week!
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

Lisa Eastman
Your Valley Concierge
Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
Foodie Adventures

What food defines summer for you? Hot dogs? Burgers? Ice cold beer? Lucky for you, Cranmore Mountain is hosting an All American Backyard Barbeque with all that and more. Enjoy live music from Shark Martin, brews on tap from Tuckerman’s Brewing Co., lawn games, fresh from the grill burgers & hot dogs, and friendly family-style competitions throughout the day with fun prizes for the winners. Their aerial adventure park is open too. The party runs from 11am – 5pm. Read all about it!  
Outdoor Adventures

2017 Fourth of July in Mt. Washington Valley has lots going on! The parade gets things started at 1:30pm in Conway Village, followed by a live outdoor show by the fun and fabulous Motor Booty Affair in Schouler Park, North Conway Village at 3:45pm. There is an Artisan Fair across the street from 1 - 6 with handmade goods and great deals. The fireworks will cap off the day at 9:30pm. There’s lot more going on around the Valley so be sure to check out Fourth of July event page online >

Travel the Silk Road with a wonderful presentation hosted by Mount Washington Valley Trails Association and MWV Rec Path at Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's Theater in the Wood. Join them at 6:30 and learn about the initiative to build and maintain multi-use, family friendly, paved recreation trails in the Mt. Washington Valley. To learn more >
Arts, Culture, Heritage Adventures

Is there anything better than an outdoor summer concert under the stars? Arts Jubilee has been bringing live music to North Conway for decades. They kick off their summer music series on July 13th with a Beach Boys tribute band. Tickets are only $12 per adult. Read about this and all of their shows here >

The Valley is home to two community theaters and both have productions in July. M&D Playhouse finishes their run of the drama DIRT on Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 2 at 4 pm. Arts in Motion Theater Company opens for their summer season with Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat July 6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16 at 7pm

What do you get when you combine loons, sunset and still water? Find out with Black Ghost Boat Cruises. They offer Scenic Lake Cruises on Conway Lake aboard the “Black Ghost.” Cruises can be scheduled any time of day, based on availability, by reservation

The evening skies are spectacular to watch as the sun sets behind the White Mountains, but the most captivating is the unmistakable call of the loons and watching them care for their young so intently. You might even be lucky enough to spot the resident bald eagle. For more information > 

Get an early start on your summer holiday festivities and check out New Hampshire’s longest 4th of July celebration in the Town of Gorham, NH. They host an event that spans five days from Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4. The celebration promises hours of fun, food, and merriment, including parades, music, amusements, and a classic car show, topped off with a brilliant and memorable fireworks display.
For more information >

Now that summer is upon us, all of the famous White Mountain Attractions are open. From Story Land and Santa’s Village to Attitash to Conway Scenic Railroad, no other region offers so much family fun in such a concentrated area! No wonder families have been coming here for generations for summer vacation! Book your week long vacation and visit them all! Many of them offer late afternoon specials, meaning that if you buy your admission ticket during the last 2-3 hours of operation, it is valid all that afternoon and all the next day. It’s a great way to squeeze more fun and savings out of your family vacation budget! Ask each attraction for their policy.