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A visit to Jackson, New Hampshire

November 14th, 2007

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking an overnight trip to the beautiful White Mountain Region in New Hampshire. Renowned for its skiing and entertainment options, I can personally attest to the fact that the leaf peeping opportunities in this area are among the best in New England. I left my home in Boston prepared for, honestly, a pretty boring drive up the highway, so was pleasantly surprised that I spent less than half the trip on the Interstate - the majority of my trip to Jackson, New Hampshire was on long country roads. This presented a great chance to not only take in the stunning foliage but also see all the great roadside stores and attractions that make this part of the country so unique.

After a great night’s sleep at the Eagle Mountain House hotel (please see our hotel section for more information on this historic hotel), I awoke to a perfect New England fall day. The sky was bright blue, the air was crisp, and the sun was shining brightly across the mountains. I left the hotel and took a drive through town feeling the small-town charm as I drove past a small white church and through an authentic covered bridge. Less than an hour after leaving the hotel, I stopped for a bit of shopping at the Outlet center (my favorite store, L.L. Bean, was there!). Then I popped in to the Yankee Smokehouse, one of the best barbeque restaurants in the area, for a bit of lunch. I’d been there a few times before and honestly my memory of the place was a little off - it was even better than I remembered!

I arrived home full of wonderful memories, fresh air, and lots of barbeque. My next trip, a weekend in Vermont, is coming up soon, so be sure to check back often!

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