In the fall there is no better place to take in the beauty of the autumn colors of fall foliage against the magical back drop of the White Mountains. In the winter and into spring the on-site alpine area of Bretton Woods Mountain Resort offers alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, winter hiking, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, ice skating and snow tubing. Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is now New Hampshire’s largest ski area with 431 acres if skiable terrain. The Mount Washington Resort is a fabulous resort for families in all seasons.

This holiday season is a wonderful time to visit the Mount Washington Resort. Holiday traditions come to life as the resort celebrates Thanksgiving in grand style. On Thanksgiving Day a sumptuous buffet is open to the public. The festivities continue throughout the weekend with musical performances, family events and special activities including Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Holiday Craft Workshops, Floral Arranging Demonstrations, Magic Lantern Shows, Bell Choir Performances, Storytelling, Santa and more. Holiday festivities continue throughout the year with a festive Christmas celebration including caroling, storytelling, Christmas Eve dinner and an Elf "tuck-in" for the little ones. Families can watch Santa’s sleigh arrive and enjoy the tree lighting ceremony. The New Year’s 3 day gala celebration brings in the New Year with a fantastic fireworks display.

There are special "Holiday Traditions" Lodging packages available throughout the holiday season. These packages include overnight accommodations, daily events and activities, a variety of live nightly entertainment, discounted skiing and riding at Bretton Woods, a personally selected tree and wreath from the Rocks Estate, a horse-drawn sleigh ride and discounted coupons for local outlet shopping. Call 603-278-3320 for all the details or visit www.mtwashingtonresort.com. The Mount Washington Resort is a treasure for families. Enjoy its winter activities now or plan a visit for this summer. Everyone is sure to enjoy!