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Things To Do: Climb to the CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS
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The Castle in the Clouds is an Arts and Crafts estate which would more correctly be termed a MANSION rather than a castle. However, to the man who built it, I'm sure it was his castle. Now open for tours as a museum, you can tour the property and grounds high above Lake Winnepesaukee with absolutely knock out panoramic views of the lake below and the mountains beyond. Built for a million dollars in 1914.. an enormous amount of money in the day.. every room of the castle has a view. One would almost not pay attention to the interiors because of them. I saw tourists spending most of their time at the windows. The castle is open from 10 am to 4:30 pm from Memorial Day weekend thru Oct. 15th. The road is closed in winter. You park part of the way up the mountain and are carried by trolley up the remaining slope to the top and the castle. There are 45 miles of hiking trails, kids activities, 1000' waterfalls, and Science Center programs...plus concerts, events and lecture series. A small cafe is located in the carriage house where you begin your ascent by trolley. Some rent the space for weddings..as we saw when we were there. Dinner was going to be outdoors on the patio with tables set for the reception overlooking the magnificent views of Lake Winnepesaukee.
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Phone: 603 476 5900
Directions: Off Rte. 171, Moultonborough, New Hampshire (2 miles east of the Rte. 109 intersection)
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Things To Do: Stop in at the TRADING POST
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Now this is a MUST. We've been stopping in here for so many years. Filled with leather goods, Native American crafts, moccasins, bead work, jewelry, dream catchers, toys for the kids... It's just plain fun. And VERY New Hampshire.At the trading post, outside of Meredith, there are always fun things to investigate. Karen found a dream catcher for a gift. I was a bit silly trying on this raccoon hat...tail included. There are moccasins, leather belts, boots, fur pelts, Native American toys and crafts, ...all sorts of interesting stuff. It's all part of the New Hampshire experience......like buying a little sachet with pine needles inside so you can have the smell of the woods at home.
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Directions: On the road into Meredith from the south....off Rte. 93
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Tom81 Mon Oct 26, 2009 15:16 UTC
Hi Janet - Really enjoyed your pages on the Shaker Village. We visited the Hancock Shaker Village on the New England trip. It was fascinating! Will hopefully get those pics up soon. | icunme Wed Oct 7, 2009 06:53 UTC
So sweet here - the lake, the museum of houses, the charming info center, castel/mansion - just really good Americana! Lovely tour with such a nice feel. You did it again! Ciao bella, <(•¿•)> | lynnehamman Thu Oct 1, 2009 02:37 UTC
Hey Davy Crockett- pardon my ignorance, but what is a whirly-gig? I could quite happily live in that Castle in the Clouds . Saw a doco recently on Shakers and their beautiful chairs. Nice page & pics. | tiabunna Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:14 UTC
That 'Castle in the Clouds' is certainly impressive, interesting that it's contemporary to our Iandra. What a marvellous setting for it too. |
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