Five Tips for an Active Family Weekend Getaway
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Happy Monday, I hope you had a great weekend! My family and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend away from home. Every year we pick somewhere in New England to visit and embrace the frosty days of the season. Winter in Maine can be long, so it is a fun way to break up the time and get everyone outside. This year we decided to head to the Covered Bridge House Bed & Breakfast in New Hampshire. We had a great time checking out the beauty of the area as we hiked during the day and skied at night. Check out my Five Tips for an Active Family Weekend Getaway.
Five Tips for an Active Family Weekend Getaway
- Stay Close to Home: When your time away is limited, it's best not to spend a ton of time in the car. Find a place within a 3 to 4 hour drive from your house to take your family too.
- Choose Your Accommodations Wisely: Make sure that the place you are staying at is family friendly. I like to check online to see what amenities are offered, which can be a clue as to whether or not kids are welcome.
- Get Close to the Action: When you are choosing a place to stay make sure it is close to the activities you plan to do to maximize your time. It is better to pay a little extra, if necessary, to be close to all the action! For example, if you are planning a ski weekend, staying right at the resort may be worth the extra money. This way you don't spend a lot of extra time driving back and forth and lugging ski equipment around.
- Plan your Time: It is best to figure out what you are going to do each day before you get to your destination. This helps with packing and making the most of your time. This also includes planning where you will dine on your trip. It is better not to "wing it" and make your reservations before you head out on your trip.
- Travel Light: As travel writer Rick Steves says, "There are travelers that pack light and travelers that wish they had." I will admit that I have been known as an "overpacker"! However, I find that following the tips above really keep me in line so I do not bring a lot of excess things when I travel.
The Covered Bridge House Bed & Breakfast
When we were planning our annual weekend getaway I discovered The Covered Bridge House Bed & Breakfast on the 'Book the U.S.' List at Booking.com. This list features a unique property in each state in the U.S. The Covered Bridge House Bed & Breakfast looked like the perfect place for my family to stay at for our time away together. This historic property is situated in Bartlett, New Hampshire and close to all of the wonderful attractions in the White Mountains, which include: downhill and cross country skiing, hiking trails, waterfalls, wonderful restaurants and tax-free shopping.
This beautiful B & B has five guest rooms each with a private bathroom. We stayed in the two bedroom family suite that had a queen size bed in one room and two twin beds for the kids in the adjoining room. We arrived Friday evening and enjoyed a leisurely night there. On Saturday morning we woke up to the aroma of French toast, eggs and bacon cooking. Our hearty breakfast served there was just as delicious as it smelled!
After our lovely breakfast, we headed out to do some hiking at Diana's Baths, which was just 10 minutes up the road. It was an easy, yet scenic hike that the kid's really enjoyed. Then, we headed into the village of North Conway to take advantage of the tax-free shopping. In the evening, we had a great time night skiing at a local ski resort.
On Sunday, we enjoyed another fabulous breakfast served in the sunny dining room. Then, we explored the property and the historic covered bridge the B & B is named after. The Bartlett Covered Bridge is one of only 53 covered bridges that remain in New Hampshire. The kids loved walking on the bridge and exploring the area surrounding it. It really was the perfect place for our winter weekend getaway. However, it would be a wonderful place to stay during any time of year. In fact, we are already planning our next trip there during the fall Foliage season.
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