Riding the Rails and Lakes in New Hampshire Summer and Fall

Join us for a fantastic tour exploring the Rails and Lakes of Southern New Hampshire. This new tour offers your group an outstanding opportunity to explore the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire pedaling new rail bikes, soaking in the scenery on a lake cruise, and enjoying a delicious New England Turkey Dinner train ride on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. For those in the group who would like a little less activity our local guide will take you for a visit to The Mills Falls Marketplace in the town of Meredith. Come and explore the beauty of New Hampshire on this brand new tour being offered with your choice of lodging in Meredith, Plymouth, or Laconia.

Day One

Today we travel to the beautiful Lakes Regions of New Hampshire for this wonderful four day – three-night group tour. We check into our hotel for the next three evenings. A wonderful dinner is included this evening at a nearby restaurant. Relax and enjoy your evening. (D)

Day Two

Breakfast is included this morning before we begin our day of touring. Our first stop takes us to Meredith where we are excited to introduce you to a brand-new experience and activity at the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad – exploring the rails with Rail Bike Adventures! Enjoy the beauty and history of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region as you and your family or friends pedal state-of-the-art four passenger rail bikes along a rail line that dates back to the mid-1800’s. Your guided rail bike adventure will begin and end at the historic Laconia Railroad Station in Veterans Square which opened in 1892 and operated until the late 1960’s. Each custom-made rail bike is equipped with comfortable seating, built-in hand-holds, pedals for up to four riders, hydraulic hand brakes and a basket on the rear of the bike for personal items. A variety of snacks and bottled beverages are available before departure. If riding the rail bikes is not your cup of tea our local guide will take you downtown to the Mills Falls Marketplace for a little shopping and leisure time along the lakefront. Next, we travel to the charming town of Wolfeboro for lunch and shopping on your own. We complete our day with a visit to the Wright Museum of World War II. Another wonderful dinner is included at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day Three

Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel. This morning we travel to Canterbury Shaker Village located in Canterbury, NH. This was one of a number of Shaker Communities founded in the 19^th Century. It is one of the most intact surviving Shaker Community sites and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993. A picnic lunch is provided today following our visit at the site. This afternoon we travel to Squam Lake for an afternoon cruise where you will hopefully, see some of the famous loons and where the Academy Award Winning movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed. This evening we board the Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad Turkey Dinner Train for a scenic excursion along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee while dining on a delicious New England Turkey Dinner. (B, Turkey Dinner Train)

Day Four

Breakfast is included this morning at our hotel before our departure. (B)

Inclusions:

Three night’s accommodations Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield Inn or similar property

Three dinners including the Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad Turkey Train

Three breakfasts

One picnic lunch

Admission to Lake Winnipesaukee Rail Bike Adventure

Visit to Wolfeboro

Visit to the Mills Falls Marketplace

Admission to the Wright Museum

Admission to the Canterbury Shaker Village