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usiness meetings, conferences and events are shaped by the look and feel of where the event is held. New Hampshire, known for its natural beauty, will provide attendees with an unforgettable experience. Whether the event is held on New Hampshire’s scenic shoreline, alongside a peaceful lake, at a wooded wilderness retreat or in the heart of a bustling city, New Hampshire’s incomparable hospitality will ensure a successful function. From top-tier hotels and conference centers to historic mansions, state parks and even scenic trains that offer full-service dining and unique meeting spaces, New Hampshire is an ideal location for events of all sizes. For more information, please visit www.visitnh.gov/meetings.
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CONTENTS 3 WELCOME 5 AGENDA 8 event planning 101
What does it take to put together a successful, stress-free event?
10 8 meeting treNds to keep an eye on in 2020
The rise of millenials brings team building activities and plant-based cuisine
12 if you plan it, will they come?
Business or Social Event?
Six key ways to get the word out about your event
14 the seven regions of new hampshire 18 Statewide Meetings & Conference Facilities List
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29 White Mountains Region
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‘Precisely perfect’ New AC Hotel takes its place in Portsmouth The newest addition to downtown Portsmouth’s booming hotel scene is the five-story, upscale AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth, located next to 3S Artspace on Vaughan Street. It features the ground-level AC Lounge with a two-sided fireplace, the European-style AC Kitchen that
is open to the public and 156 guest rooms and suites that include high-end designs, stylish furniture and handpicked art features. The hotel offers guests eight suite styles and one executive suite. “Our tagline is AC Hotels are precisely perfect hotels,” says Chris Moulton, general manager of the hotel. “We think about all the things that you need so you don’t have to think about them.” The hotel also includes the Rooftop at the Envio, a restaurant and bar
that features an outdoor deck where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city’s three bridges and its working waterfront. There’s also The Envio, a wedding and event center that can hold as many as 200 people. It will be able to host conferences, but he also expects there to be “strong demand for wedding receptions,” Moulton said. The AC Hotel project was developed by a joint venture between Cathartes Private Investments and XSS Hotels.
‘A modern twist’ Upgraded rooms at Red Jacket Mountain View Resort The Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, the iconic North Conway destination, underwent a significant renovation that includes upgrades to all 148 guest rooms. The changes included new beds, carpeting, ergonomic desk chairs, new bathrooms, among others – upgrades that “are a modern twist that still maintain the feel of a traditional New Hampshire getaway,” says Paul Rumul, president of The Davenport Companies, which owns the resort. “The redesign aims to evoke a sense of calm and relaxation, all without distracting you from your views of the beautiful Moat Mountain Range,” he says. MEETINGS & CONVENTION PLANNER 2020
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Teamwork New hotel and restaurant taking shape in Concord There’s a new skyline taking shape at Exit 12 off Interstate 93 in Concord as work nears completion this spring for a new Tru by Hilton hotel with a new T-Bones Great American Eatery soon to follow. Duprey Hospitality and Great NH Restaurants are teaming up on construction of the new hotel and the adjacent T-Bones, transforming the former site of a Days Inn into a destination for tourists, business travelers and families for accommodations or a dining experience. When completed, both hotel and restaurant are expected to be popular destinations because of their convenient location and excellent visibility from I-93.
‘The next step’ Omni Mt. Washington’s Culinary Academy earns federal designation The Omni Mount Washington Resort’s Bretton Woods Culinary Academy recently reached a new milestone by earning designation as a Registered Apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. As a Registered Apprenticeship, those training at the culinary academy will be able to receive a national occupational credential from the DOL. “The Bretton Woods Culinary Academy began as an important way for us not only to invest in our employees and give them an opportunity to begin a career, but also a viable solution for responding to our hiring gaps,” says Josh DeBottis, the resort’s general manager. He calls the DOL “the next step” that brings the program to “a new level of rigor and recognition and provides an additional credential that makes the program more attractive to incoming apprentices.” 6
The Tru by Hilton will be a fourstory hotel with 85 guest rooms and public function space. Tru is described by Hilton as a “brand-new hotel experience that is vibrant, affordable and young-at-heart.” The building features a 2,000square-foot open-concept lobby with multiple areas for guests to work, eat and relax. The guest rooms feature a
design that includes open closets, rolling desks and plenty of storage and power outlets. The T-Bones will be the largest stand-alone T-Bones location for Bedford-based Great NH Restaurants. The 9,240-square-foot restaurant will include a 260-seat indoor dining room and 35-seat outdoor patio.
The culinary academy was developed in 2017 through a partnership with White Mountains Community College. More recently, the resort collaborated with ApprenticeshipNH to have the program approved as a Cook Registered Apprenticeship. ApprenticeshipNH is a grant-funded program that seeks to address workforce needs in industry sectors throughout the state by helping employers develop apprenticeship programs that meet federal standards. The program consists of 503 hours of classroom instruction completed over the course of three years at WMCC. All required coursework is creditbearing, and college credits earned by the apprentices are applied toward a
Culinary Arts Associate Degree awarded by WMCC upon completion. The Registered Apprenticeship program at the Omni Mount Washington Resort also requires about three years of on-the-job training, which equates to 6,200 hours. Cook apprentices learn with the support of a mentor how to prepare, serve and plan a variety of menu items offered at the resort. “This apprenticeship program enables participants to not only begin an exciting new career path in the industry but also the opportunity to work towards a degree that allows the apprentices to learn and develop new skills while still receiving a paycheck,” says Emily Zeien, grant manager at ApprenticeshipNH.
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Bubbling up Loon to install eight-place chairlift for 2020-21 season Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln is installing an eightplace, high-speed bubble chairlift — the first anywhere in the eastern United States and only the second in North America — for the 2020-21 ski season. The Doppelmayr lift will showcase the manufacturer’s new D-Line technology, making it the most technologically advanced lift ever installed in the East and one that will provide unrivaled speed and comfort for skiers.
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“The Kancamagus 8 chairlift will be a leap into the future of skiing for our guests,” says Jay Scambio, president and general manager of Loon Mountain Resort. “We are committed to bringing the latest advancements to our guests — this lift is the next example of that, following our first-inthe-world dual-frequency RFID installation.” The state-of-the-art, eight-place chairlift will replace the Kancamagus Express Quad, which was the most advanced of its kind when originally installed at Loon in 1995, says Scambio Each of the 62 chairs on the Kancamagus 8 will feature eight heated, ergonomically designed and extra-wide seats and tinted bubbles. The ultra-smooth ride will move at a speed of 18 feet per second, delivering skiers to the top in under 4 1/2 minutes. The lift also is equipped with advanced safety features, including auto-locking restraining bars, individual footrests and height-adjustable conveyor loading, which also increases efficiency in transporting guests of all sizes. The Kancamagus 8 is one of several items on Loon’s 10-year growth and improvement plan, says Scambio, adding that the plan “will have a positive impact on development throughout the Lincoln and Woodstock communities — as we travel together on our path to be New England’s premier mountain destination.”
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Event planning 101 What does it take to put together a successful, stress-free event?
A successful meeting or conference can be a valuable asset to your business. But as anyone who has attempted to execute one knows, it’s not as easy as it looks. We’ve reached out to a panel of experts to learn what it takes to plan, prepare and execute a smart, interactive and stress-free event. Our experts: James Paone, general manager of Front of House and Rentals, The Music Hall. themusichall.org Paul Hartnett, president, Axis Coach Transportation. axiscoachusa.com Wendy McCoole, community engagement manager, Strawbery Banke Museum. strawberybanke.org Denis Gosselin, president, MFI Productions. mfiproductions.com Courtney Starrett, special events coordinator, Currier Museum of Art. currier.org Q. What’s the single most important detail to consider when choosing an event venue? Paone: “Flexibility is a big one in my book, because you want to make sure the space works for you and your needs. Does the venue offer layouts and plans? Are there enough chairs and tables for your event? Having a good blueprint to build from can make all the difference. The Music Hall has two very versatile spaces which can be adapted easily.” 8
McCoole: “The first priority should be the comfort and engagement of the attendees. Make sure there’s enough space for the group and appropriate lighting and acoustics, accessibility and amenities. It’s great when the venue stands out either because it adds to the purpose of the meeting or mission of the group, or because it’s a unique, memorable and authentic space. Strawbery Banke Museum offers historic spaces and is dedicated to being ‘a place to learn, a place to gather and a sustainable resource for the community.’” Starrett: “I always suggest looking for unique venues that offer guests an experience additional to the actual event itself. The venue says a lot about the quality of the event, so choosing an exceptionally interesting venue will set your event apart. The Currier offers exclusive gallery access included in all facility rentals and can even offer artmaking experiences for team building, networking and social events.” Q. In what ways can someone benefit from a site visit, rather than relying on online impressions? Paone: “The beauty of our Historic Theater is hard to capture in a photo or online. With a site visit, clients can see the majestic theater itself as well as all the spaces behind the scenes, the bar areas, and the whimsical lower lobby and box office. “Our black box theater, The Loft, provides an intimate setting and all the same care and offerings as the historic theater. There’s also something about meeting the staff who will be on hand that day and getting a feel for the accommodations.” McCoole: “In addition to meeting a venue’s contact person face to face, visiting the actual rooms or buildings fosters an understanding by both parties on what’s possible and imagining ways to accommodate to needs you hadn’t thought of.” Starrett: “Seeing is believing. I find that being in the space will tremendously help planners visualize the event. Additionally, having an event expert
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specific to the site you are visiting makes all the difference in collecting venue information efficiently. You may also discover other possibilities while on a site visit that brochures or online marketing may not be able to convey in so many words.” Q. What recent technology changes are available to help a client add value to an event? Starrett: “Projection mapping and advanced lighting systems at events add so much atmosphere and really make a lasting impression for guests. The Currier works with only the best AV and event design companies in the business, which makes all the difference.” Q. What are some of the elements that make your venue ideal for events? Paone: “We [The Music Hall] offer a diverse range of elements, from two different theaters to choose from; accessibility; location in the lovely downtown Portsmouth; latest technology, projectors and screens; and an expert and knowledgeable staff. As beautiful as our spaces are, it is our fantastic events team that truly make each event a successful and memorable one.” McCoole: “Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10-acre living history museum that tells the story of one waterfront New Hampshire neighborhood over 300plus years — in original buildings and gardens that span the centuries. The setting offers a unique and authentic historical backdrop for your event — whether it’s a personal milestone, a company retreat or a group event. “The museum offers visitors free parking, ADA-compliant access to meeting spaces, café and restrooms, and can add on tours of the historic buildings. The museum’s meeting spaces also offer limited catering kitchen facilities as well as on-site catering capabilities.” Starrett: “The Currier Museum of Art is one of the region’s most unique venues offering gallery access, docent-led tours and event spaces that incorpo-
rate the museum’s most iconic works of art. Additionally, the Currier has recently expanded its scope of event services with artfully crafted in-house catering, expert on-site event planners and inclusive package pricing for a seamless planning process. The Currier holds events to a museum-quality standard, so no detail goes unnoticed. “With the help of the Currier events team, your special event will become a work of art from beginning to end. The Currier is centrally located in the heart of Manchester with private parking, state-of-the-art facilities and security for the duration of your event.”
Event transportation Q. What are some of the benefits to providing transportation for attendees at my event? Hartnett: “Safety and liability are important when having an event. With a professional transportation company like Axis Coach Transportation, you are hiring a professionally trained chauffeur with a background check, someone who you can trust with your safety and is familiar with the area. You will be guaranteed that a vehicle will be there on time and you will not have to wait. Also, your company will look professional hiring a reputable service to transport your guests. You will not be leaving safety to chance by using app-based ride share companies that are not safe.” Q. How do you work with potential clients to help them stay within their event budget? Hartnett: “To stay within budget, we have an option to group together guests and can do a point-to-point trip, or if there are a large number of guests we can do a continuous shuttle from the venue to the next destination or hotel. This sometimes saves money. At Axis Coach Transportation, we try to work within your budget.” Q. What event planning elements will a transportation service alleviate? Hartnett: “When you hire a professional transportation company like Axis Coach Transportation, we will figure out the logistics of what you need. We can provide an on-site coordinator to help route your passengers to the correct vehicles. Your guests will arrive on time for the event and, especially if alcohol is served, they will be transported back in a safe manner.”
Event production Q. What’s the most important thing to look for in an event production company? Gosselin: “The most important thing to look for when choosing your event production company for your special day comes down to how that company is perceived and its reputation in the community. Do they work with reputable companies, venues and events? Are their recommended event partners highly regarded in their fields? When looking at a production company, without an understanding of AV yourself, it’s important to understand their reputation and ask if they are a full production company with technicians on staff to handle those aspects or do they work in conjunction with other companies? A reputable AV company will typically have a reputable family of vendors and sub-contractors to recommend. Knowing who is working for you, and if they truly hold the technical skills required to deliver everything promised for your event, is a must.” Q. What type of design preparation can help add value to an event? Gosselin: “When looking to add value to an event, it always comes down to those little details that create a takeaway or memory for your guests. An example might be adding CART (communication access realtime translation) to allow those who are hearing impaired to be included in your message. Another way to make your event have greater reach and depth may be streaming your event live for guests unable to attend or company members in other locations and recording it digitally to lend itself to post-event education, digital marketing or training. “Adding value to your event often derives from not allowing technology or effects to overcomplicate and take over the show but understanding the audience and the message and introducing concepts that heighten your message and meaning.” Q. How can you help make your client’s event interactive and why is that important? Gosselin: “Making your event interactive is crucial to keeping your guests engaged and excited about what you’re trying to say. Audience response systems can be put in place to allow your guests to answer polls
anonymously and display on-screen results in real time or even ask vetted questions through Twitter for a live Q&A with the speaker. If you’re looking to interact with multiple office locations or branches for a kickoff or communicate with outside sponsors or investors, you can incorporate picture-in-picture webcasting displaying the presenter hosted with their slides through a webcast. If you have multiple locations in your venue where guests are present, you can display a compilation of talking points from the current presentation extended onto monitors in other portions of the venue to keep your audience active and aware.” Q. How do you work with potential clients to help them stay within their budget and create a memorable event? Gosselin: “Budget is always something to keep balanced between accomplishing the image and message your company wants to represent while staying attentive to its financial interests and limitations. We like to keep it simple by finding out what our client’s vision is and looking at what they need and what would be nice to have. “Oftentimes, an AV package that was used in a similar venue or for a similar sized event that the client may have recently attended is a great place to start. Identifying the client’s specific needs can help add and subtract equipment and labor for their exact event. Truly taking the time to listen and understand the purpose of the event, and how our clients want their guests to feel leaving it, gives light to what ideas do and do not help accomplish the overarching goal. “There can usually be savings found by working with existing venue’s architectural, acoustic and cosmetic traits to enhance and build out the show rather than adding additional labor and materials to work against what it offers. Using an existing line in the room to organically drape or maybe using a static camera for your video feed instead of a manned camera with an operator, which is more labor intensive, are examples of cost saving we have used in the past to reallocate resources for your company’s key priorities. Understanding the vision and prioritizing will always lead to creating a memorable experience with a controllable budget.”
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8 meeting trends to keep an eye on in 2020 The rise of millennials brings team building activities and plant-based cuisine
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hat’s in store for the events industry this year? Plenty, according to event management companies. Here are eight of the biggest new event trends for 2020: 1. Millennials have become a dominant force in meetings, according to Benchmark, the international hospitality company. Conference attendees in 2020 increasingly average in age from 30 to 45 years old. With millennials comes an accompanying demand for highly advanced and sophisticated technology, significantly increased dietary requirements, personal enrichment experiences curated to individual interests, privacy concerns going well beyond technology and toward individual wellness during the meeting, with planners building in private, personal time for attendees. 2. Creative, plant-based cuisine are the new go-to food choices for 2020, says Benchmark, along with
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special diets that accomodate a growing list of dietary restrictions. According to event management company Cvent, in the U.S., the portion of consumers under the age of 49 who consider themselves vegans or vegetarians is more than double that of consumers over 50. That means plant-based diets are more popular than ever, so event planners and properties need to adjust their menus. 3. Sustainability will be center stage at events. For events, sustainable initiatives are now the expectation, says Cvent. While small nods to sustainability (like recycling bins at your event) help, events-goers will be more focused on a holistic approach to reduce an event’s carbon footprint. From the miles of travel to the kilowatts of power and pounds of wasted food, each stage of the event lifecycle has its own impact and needs to be assessed by planners and venues alike.
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4. Team building will be the most popular inclusion in meetings this year, and initiatives that involve community and charitable activities for social impact are what planners are looking for in 2020, says Benchmark. Giving back enhances personal and group mindfulness and empathy, which helps develop a productive team, and this is on the meeting agenda this year, as is the strong desire is for group experiences that inspire productive and positive change and leadership development. 5. The desire to explore and discover is a flourishing element of meeting agendas in 2020, says Benchmark. Moving off property and experiencing local color — or, if in an urban location, historic and cultural sites, cuttingedge restaurants or micro distilleries — is an essential request of planners for their groups this year. 6. Demand will continue to outpace supply. The rise in demand for meetings and events is continuing — up 5-10%, according to CWT Meetings & Travel. That means planners should adjust budgets to anticipate higher rates and book event space as early as possible. 7. “Bleisure” travel isn’t going anywhere. According to research from the Experience Institute, 71% of respondents said they consider the destination in the decision to attend a meeting. And 20-30% say it’s the deciding factor. These attendees blend the worlds of business and leisure. It’s given rise to a new, multigenerational segment that drives destination decisions. 8. Attendees want more control over the event agenda, according to Cvent. In fact, 96% of the Social Tables audience believe events are expected to be more personalized than ever. An example of that personalization: at a major event in Montréal, C2, attendees were offered 11 — yes, 11 — different ways to spend every hour of the three days.
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If you plan it, will they come? Six key ways to get the word out about your event
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ou’ve got your event all planned, down to every foreseeable detail. But no matter how well planned, what are you doing to make sure people come to your event? Because, face it: Without attendees, even the most impeccably planned event is doomed to fail. So how do you make the most of your event promotion, especially on a tight budget? Here are some strategies that can help get your event noticed. 1. Create and use your event hashtag every chance you get. Whenever you mention your event, make a habit of including the event hashtag. This goes for your social media posts but also other marketing channels and any printed material. Reinforcing the hashtag helps anchor your event and lets it stay on top of people’s minds. And don’t forget to make sure participants know the event hashtag and suggest that they use it when talking about the event. That’ll help you also reach their audience base. 2. Get smart about SEO. Whether you’re writing up an enticing description on your event page, publishing a blog post about the event or putting out a press release, you can benefit from giving it a bit of search engine optimization love. But how do you know what people search for? There are a number of free keyword research tools that can help. To start with, check out the appropriately titled Keyword Tool or Google’s own Keyword Planner. 3. Crowdsource your marketing material. Your event attendees can be a great marketing asset. If you’ve already organized similar events, ask past attendees to post pictures or videos of the event. (Don’t forget to ask them to use your event hashtag.) Nothing is more credible than memories of your event coming from real guests. 4. Sell special tickets. Special tickets can do wonders for your event promotion, so don’t neglect them. Consider mixing up a variety of ticket types, such as: • Early bird tickets: A discounted ticket that rewards people for acting fast. Set a limited number of tickets for sale early on, priced below your standard tickets. You get some early traction in selling out your event. It’s a win-win. • Group tickets: Entice your guests to bring their friends along by making it cheaper to buy multiple tickets as a group. This way, people have a motivation to spread the word and invite someone they know, giving you some free publicity in the process. • VIP tickets: These turn the concept of discounted tickets on its head. VIP tickets cost more than your general admission tickets, but those who buy them get special privileges, like better seating or a quicker way inside the venue. 5. Embrace social media. It’s not enough to know that social media sites exist — learn to use them to your advantage. The most important thing is to limit yourself to a few key channels rather than trying to be everywhere and spreading yourself too thin. Your audience probably has a preferred social channel, so that’s a good place to start. Here’s how you can use the different social channels: • Facebook: This will most likely be the place for your main profile. You can share detailed updates about the event, add a “Find tickets” link and interact with your audience. • Twitter: Great for quick, real-time updates both before and during the event. One of the best places to use your hashtag. • LinkedIn: If your event is focused on a professional audience, this is where you’ll find them. There are communities of people interested in specific topic, so find one that fits with your event’s main theme. • Instagram and Pinterest: These very visual channels are perfect for sharing some teaser images of the event and giving people exclusive behind-the-scenes shots of e.g., event preparations and key speakers or performers. 12
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Spread the word about your event with the ‘tell a friend’ offer: Provide a discounted ticket to those who get three people to sign up for your emails.
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6. Up your email marketing game. Yes. Social media is huge nowadays. But don’t underestimate the power of a great mailing list — in fact, email remains the most effective digital channel out there. If you already have a list of attendees from a previous event, email is the perfect way to update them on your upcoming one. If not, start building one right away. Simply add a way for people to sign up to your email updates on your event page or site. They’ll be able to receive the latest announcements about the event and you’ll get a direct line of communication to your guests. Think up an incentive to get people to sign up for your email announcements (e.g., the first 100 to sign up get a discounted ticket). Here are some other ideas on using email to spread the word: • “Tell a friend” offer: If they get three people to sign up, you give them a special group rate • Announce when special tickets go on sale • Remind them about ongoing competitions and giveaways on other channels • Send them exclusive previews of your speakers, performers and activities • Ask for feedback through quizzes or surveys But remember: While email is the most powerful direct marketing tool, use it sparingly. Recipients’ inboxes will appreciate it.
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The Seven Regions of NH New Hampshire is made up of seven very different regions, each as exciting as the next. The Seacoast, Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee, Lakes Region, Merrimack Valley, Monadnock Region, White Mountains and Great North Woods are filled with natural beauty, cultural events and classic New England living. It’s one family vacation idea after another, and the only way to truly appreciate it all is to see it for yourself. Use the list at left to learn more about each of New Hampshire’s distinct, yet equally unforgettable, regions.
GREAT NORTH WOODS
DARTMOUTHLAKE SUNAPEE
Halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, the Great North Woods is at once rugged and inviting. This is where travelers over the centuries have come in search of beauty, adventure and inspiration, while enjoying legendary North Woods hospitality. Here is where you can go take a hike to watch the sunrise before breakfast, go fly fishing after lunch and get dressed up for an elegant dinner at a grand hotel. Whatever your passion, from fine dining to snowmobiling to camping under the stars, the Great North Woods is a destination in which to indulge it.
WHITE
LAKES REGION
MONADNOCK REGION
MERRIMACK VALLEY
The Lakes Region: the name alone stirs memories of blissful, sunny days spent on the water, the joy of vacations, boat rides and camp, when everything moved at a slow summer simmer; and you connected with people and places that still resonate within you today. Summer may be the Lakes Region’s best-known season, but wrap the hillsides in spring green, the blazing colors of fall or a thick blanket of snow, and it is every bit as magical. While there are 273 lakes and ponds in the Lakes Region, one lake dominates them all: Lake Winnipesaukee. 14
For the New England of picture books, you need go no further than the Monadnock Region. Here you’ll find small villages where white clapboard churches and town halls edge manicured town greens. Rolling fields with neatly planted rows quilt the hillsides, and country roads lined by rock walls invite exploration at a leisurely pace.
MOUNTAINS If one New Hampshire region is synonymous with recreation, it’s the White Mountains. Forty-eight 4,000 foot peaks are found here, along with the highest mountain in the Northeast, 6,288-foot Mt. Washington; but it is the 800,000-acre White Mountain National Forest that truly shapes the region.
If only one region of New Hampshire could be known as a study in contrasts, it would be the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. Named for Dartmouth — Hanover’s Ivy League college — and Sunapee — the crystal clear lake, State Park and mountain, all of the same name — the region includes quiet country roads and rolling farmland, pristine lakes, a bustling hub of higher education and medicine, and some of today’s favorite family activities and recreation.
In New Hampshire, where the capital’s name, Concord, is a synonym for harmony, it’s not surprising to find music and the performing visual arts central to life in the city and the entire Merrimack Valley Region. The state’s three largest cities — Concord, Manchester and Nashua — have an especially rich cultural life, with a variety of offerings year-round.
SEACOAST New Hampshire’s seacoast captures the essence of New England’s oceanfront. In just 18 miles of coastline, there are long, sandy beaches, working ports, offshore islands, surf-stung rocks, and popular resort towns and villages that date back nearly four hundred years.
Many visitors begin their tours of New Hampshire along the coast, drawn by the sound and scent of the sea, and intrigued by all the region offers.
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Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
Meetings & Conference Facilities
10
2
200
N/A
200
N/A
200
25
N/A
600
250
187
Courtyard by Marriott-Hanover/Lebanon, courtyard-hanoverlebanon.com 10 Morgan Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766, 603-643-5600, 603-643-5669
124
9
150
150
80
65
Dexter’s Inn, Trails & Restaurant, dextersnh.com 258 Stagecoach Road, Sunapee, NH 03782, 603-763-5571
19
3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
9
15200
N/A
60200
150200
N/A
4
N/A
250
160
125
20
3
100
N/A
125
100
The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens, thefells.org On Lake Sunapee, 456 Route 103A, PO Box 276, Newbury, NH 03255, 603-763-4789
N/A
3
200
200
200
40
Fireside Inn & Suites, firesideinnwestlebanon.com 25 Airport Road, West Lebanon, NH 03784, 603-298-5900, 603-298-0340
126
11
450
20-40
48400
20270
Hanover Inn Dartmouth, hanoverinn.com Two East Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH 03755, 603-643-4300, 603-643-4433
108
11
480
415
300
240
Jesse’s Steaks, Seafood & Tavern, jesses.com Route 120, 224 Lebanon Street, PO Box 665, Hanover, NH 03755, 603-643-4111, 603-643-3340
N/A
1
70100
N/A
70100
N/A
12
3
150
120
300
120
Lake Sunapee Cruises - M/V Kearsarge - M/V Mt. Sunapee II, sunapeecruises.com Town Dock - Sunapee Harbor, 1 Lake Ave., PO Box 774, Bradford, NH 03221, 603-938-6465, 603-938-5671
N/A
2
75
N/A
75
75
Lui Lui of West Lebanon, luilui.com Powerhouse Mall Plaza, 8 Glen Road #11, West Lebanon, NH 03784, 603-298-7070, 603-298-8209
N/A
2
40100
40
40100
N/A
Mount Sunapee Resort, mountsunapee.com 1398 Route 103, PO Box 2021, Newbury, NH 03255, 603-763-3500, 603-763-5989
N/A
5
250
250
250
250
Mountain Edge Resort & Spa at Sunapee, mountainedgeresort.com 1380 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255, 603-763-4600, 603-763-6097
45
2
100
N/A
80
35
The New London Inn, thenewlondoninn.com 353 Main Street, PO Box 8, New London, NH 03257, 603-526-2791, 603-526-2749
23
1
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rosewood Country Inn, rosewoodcountryinn.com 67 Pleasant View Road, Bradford, NH 03221, 800-938-5273, 603-938-5253
11
4
70
N/A
70
N/A
Sunapee Lake Lodge, sunapeelakelodge.com 1403 Route 103, Mt. Sunapee, NH 03255, 603-763-2010, 603-763-3314
55
2
100
N/A
80
60
0
2
200
200
N/A
N/A
0
30
20
400
350
20
N/A
1
200
200
200
200
N/A
2
500
N/A
225
150
The Common Man Inn & Spa, thecmaninn.com 231 Main Street, Plymouth, NH 03264, 603-536-2200, 603-536-7773
38
5
200
220
200
100
Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center, coppertoppe.com 8 Range Road, Hebron, NH 03241, 603-744-3636, 603-947-3264
4
2
25
25
25
25
N/A
2
300
N/A
300
300
DARTMOUTH-LAKE SUNAPEE REGION Andover Barn & Highland Lake Inn, highlandlakeinn.com 32 Maple Street, Andover, NH 03216, 603-735-6426 See ad, Colby Sawyer College, colby-sawyer.edu/event-services/ pg. 17 541 Main Street, New London, NH 03257, 603-526-3720
The Dowd’s Country Inn, dowdscountryinn.com
On The Common, 9 Main Street, PO Box 58, Lyme, NH 03768, 800-482-4712, 603-795-4220
Eastman Community Association/Bistro Nouveau, eastmannh.org 6 Clubhouse Lane, PO Box 53, Grantham, NH 03753, 603-863-8000 Enfield Shaker Museum, shakermuseum.org 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748, 603-632-4346
See ad, pg. 13
See ad, pg. 9
Lake Sunapee Country Club, lakesunapeecc.com 289 Country Club Lane, PO Box 2460, New London, NH 03257, 603-526-6040, 603-526-0220
LAKES REGION Belknap Mill, belknapmill.org
25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246, 603-524-8813
Brewster Academy, brewsteracademy.org 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, 603-569-7400 Castle in the Clouds, castleintheclouds.org
455 Old Mountain Road, Route 171, PO Box 687, Moultonborough, NH 03254, 603-476-5900, 603-476-2512 Cody Outdoor Center, campcody.com 9 Cody Road, Freedom, NH 03836, 603-539-4997, 603-539-5840
Funspot, funspotnh.com 579 Endicott Street North, PO Box 5428, Laconia, NH 03246, 603-366-4377, 603-366-2077
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corporate retreats
business events
special occasions
You provide the guests, we provide the rest. colby-sawyer.edu/event-services
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Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
0
5
300
450
300
150
N/A
5
120
125
120
70
The Inn on Main, innnewhampshire.com 200 North Main Street, PO Box 1089, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, 603-569-1335
14
1
N/A
N/A
225
N/A
The Inn on Newfound Lake, newfoundlake.com 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, NH 03222, 603-744-9111, 603-744-3894
28
2
185
185
185
185
Lake Opechee Inn & Spa, opecheeinn.com 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia, NH 03246, 603-524-0111, 603-524-1114
34
1
48
48
32
21
N/A
3
100
30
100
N/A
Manor On Golden Pond, manorongoldenpond.com 31 Manor Drive, PO Box T, Holderness, NH 03245, 603-968-3348, 603-968-2116
24
1
35
35
42
35
Mill Falls at the Lake, millfalls.com 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH 03253, 800-508-4598, 603-677-8694
171
21
300
300
240
160
Misty Harbor & Barefoot Beach Resort, mistyharbor.com 118 Weirs Road, Gilford, NH 03249, 603-293-4500, 603-293-0493
27
1
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
500
65125
450
65125
NASWA Resort, naswa.com 1086 Weirs Boulevard, Laconia, NH 03246, 603-366-4341, 603-366-5731
82
3
150
100
150
50
The Barn at Pickering House, pickeringhousewolfeboro.com 116 South Main Street, PO Box 175, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, 603-569-6948
10
1
150
0
150
0
Plymouth State University Welcome Center & Ice Arena, plymouth.edu/arena 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264, 603-535-2758, 603-535-3369
N/A
1
20-50
N/A
150
N/A
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, nhnature.org 23 Science Ctr. Road, PO Box 173, Holderness, NH 03245, 603-968-7194, 603-968-2229
N/A
2
75
75
75
50
Steele Hill Resorts, steelehillresorts.com 516 Steele Hill Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269, 603-582-2319, 603-581-2395
160
6
100
100
200
55
The Wolfeboro Inn, wolfeboroinn.com 90 North Main Street, PO Box 1270, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, 603-569-3016, 603-569-5375
44
3
140
190
140
90
N/A
4
N/A
1,200
850
1,200
Ash Street Inn, ashstreetinn.com 118 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104, 603-668-9908
5
1
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Atkinson Resort & Country Club, atkinsonresort.com 85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson, NH 03811, 603-362-8700, 603-362-5727
16
8
N/A
600
700
350
Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, aviationmuseumofnh.org 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053, 603-669-4820
N/A
3
127
60100
127
40
The Barley House, thebarleyhouse.com 132 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-228-6363, 603-228-6565
N/A
1
130
130
86
130
64
12
2-200
200
200
125
N/A
3
350
500
350
400
Best Western Concord Inn & Suites, concordbestwestern.com 97 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-228-4300, 603-228-4301
66
1
30
30
N/A
20
Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Ctr./The Yard Restaurant, executivecourtinn.com 13500 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103, 603-627-2525, 603-665-7090
134
12
500
500
500
260
LAKES REGION continued Gunstock Mountain Resort, www.gunstock.com 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249, 603-737-4308, 603-293-4318 Hart’s Turkey Farm, hartsturkeyfarm.com 233 DW Highway, Junction of Routes 3 & 104, PO Box 664, Meredith, NH 03253, 603-279-6212, 603-279-7146
See ad, pg. 19
See ad, pg. 19
Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club, lwgcnh.com 1 Lake Winnipesaukee Drive, New Durham, NH 03855, 603-569-3055
Mount Washington Cruises, cruisenh.com 211 Lakeside Avenue, PO Box 5367, Laconia, NH 03247, 603-366-5531, 603-366-2007
See ad, pg. 21
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION Alpine Grove Banquet & BBQ Facility, alpinegrove.com 19 South Depot Road, Route 111A, Hollis, NH 03049, 603-882-9051
See ad, pg. 15
Bedford Village Inn, bedfordvillageinn.com 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110, 603-472-2001, 603-472-2379 Bektash Shriners Function Center, bektashshriners.org 189 Pembroke Road, PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302, 603-225-5372, 603-225-9430
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Meet at the Lake.
Nothing square about this footage! Experienced Events Team • Event Spaces for up to 230 • 4 Inns • 5 Restaurants 10 Marketplace Shops • Cascade Spa & Salon • Lake Activity Center • Lake Winnipesaukee
Mill Falls at the Lake . 312 Daniel Webster Highway . Meredith, NH . (800) 508-4598 . millfalls.com
recharge
meet engage
Unparalleled golf, exceptional dining, and stunning mountain views await. Corporate and private events are welcome.
1 Lake Winnipesaukee Drive New Durham, NH www.lwgcnh.com (603) 569-3055
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Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
Birch Wood Vineyards, birchwoodvineyards.com 199 Rockingham Road, Derry, NH 03038, 603-965-4359, 603-965-4349
N/A
2
220
N/A
N/A
N/A
Brookstone Event Center, brookstone-park.com 14 Route 111, Derry, NH 03038, 603-328-9255, 603-328-9269
N/A
3
350
250
250
150
Candia Woods Golf Links, candiawoods.com 313 South Road, Candia, NH 03034, 603-483-2307, 603-483-0590
N/A
1
140
N/A
140
N/A
Canterbury Shaker Village, shakers.org 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224, 603-783-9511
N/A
5
125
100
125
100
Canterbury Woods Country Club, canterburywoodscc.com 15 West Road, Canterbury, NH 03224, 603-783-9400
N/A
2
20150
N/A
150
N/A
Capitol Center for the Arts, ccanh.com 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-225-1111 ext. 124, 603-224-3408
N/A
5
422
1,304
250
N/A
Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, castletonbcc.com 58 Enterprise Drive, PO Box 957, Windham, NH 03087, 603-898-6300, 603-894-6503
N/A
7
500
500
500
500
32
5
85
85
70
80
N/A
3
15-2560
N/A
60
N/A
Colby Hill Inn, colbyhillinn.com 33 The Oaks Street, PO Box 779, Henniker, NH 03242, 603-428-3281, 603-428-9218
14
2
26
N/A
120
25
Comfort Inn Concord, comfortinnconcord.com 71 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-226-4100, 603-228-2106
100
2
33
33
0
22
Comfort Inn Airport, comfortinn.com/hotel-manchester-new_hampshire-NH002 298 Queen City Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102, 603-668-2600, 603-625-2081
95
1
N/A
42
N/A
28
Common Man Concord, thecman.com 25 Water Street, 1 Gulf Street (for GPS directions), Concord, NH 03301, 603-228-3463
N/A
3
15-3264
N/A
64
50
Copper Door Restaurant, copperdoorrestaurant.com 15 Leavy Drive, Bedford, NH 03110, 603-488-2677
N/A
2
20-40
N/A
20-40
N/A
Country Tavern Restaurant & Pub, countrytavern.org 452 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-889-5871
N/A
4
N/A
N/A
35-75
N/A
Courtyard by Marriott & Grappone Conference Center, courtyardconcord.com 70 Constitution Avenue, Concord, NH 03301, 603-225-0303, 603-225-8916
90
8
700
700
500
400
Courtyard Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, marriott.com/mhtcy 700 Huse Road, Manchester, NH 03103, 603-641-4900, 603-641-0001
139
2
70
70
64
32
N/A
5
200
180210
150
60
The Derryfield, www.thederryfield.com 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH 03104, 603-623-2880, 603-623-6850
N/A
1
200
200
200
160
See ad, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, doubletree3.hilton.com/Manchester pg. 23 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-625-1000, 603-206-4000
248
17
1,400
1,000
1,300
1,400
DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua, dtnashua.doubletreebyhilton.com 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-886-1200, 603-595-4199
230
12
600
500
400
300
EastPoint Executive Center, nhofficespace.com 99 Pine Hill Road, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-880-3223
N/A
2
6-12
N/A
N/A
6-12
The Event Center at Courtyard by Marriott Nashua, eventcenternashua.com 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-579-6055, 603-886-9489
239
14
150
540
360
250
0
8
255,500
255,500
254,800
252,500
Firefly American Bistro & Bar, fireflynh.com 22 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-935-9740
N/A
1
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
Fireside Inn & Suites, firesideinnnashua.com 10 St. Laurent Street, Nashua, NH 03064, 603-883-7700
100
1
15
N/A
N/A
N/A
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION continued
The Centennial Hotel, thecentennialhotel.com 96 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-227-9000, 603-225-5031 Chen Yang Li Restaurant, chenyangli.com 124 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110, 603-228-8508, 603-228-8308
See ad, Currier Museum of Art, currier.org pg. 23 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104, 603-669-6144 ext. 110, 603-669-7194
See ad, pg. 21
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The Event Center at Hampshire Hills/The Hampshire Dome, hampshirehills.com 50 Emerson Road, PO Box 404, Milford, NH 03055, 603-673-7123, 603-673-0797
MEETINGS & CONVENTION PLANNER 2020
Main Room Up To 6000 Banquet & Meeting Rooms for 20-1700 Fabulous Food & Beverage Services Event & Activities Planning & Staff Close To Nashua & Manchester
NEW AMAZING SPACES
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EVENT CENTER AT HAMPSHIRE HILLS
hampshirehills.com
Beautiful Intimate Spaces For Small Groups & The Largest Event Rooms In New Hampshire
We Excel In Making Events Spectacular!
50 Emerson Rd, Milford, NH 03055
603.673.7123
Let us help you plan your next event. FULL-SERVICE CONFERENCE CENTER Plymouth State University has a central, easily reached location just off Interstate 93; a beautiful campus with a mix of historic and state-of-the-art facilities; experienced conference planners; and very competitive rates. From receptions and retreats to major conferences and camps, PSU has everything needed for successful events.
CONTACT Tamara Hebert Cocchiarella, director Events and Conference Planning Office (603) 535-EVNT (3868) tcocchiarella@plymouth.edu
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Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
Fratello’s Events in the Millyard, eventsinthemillyard.com 155 Dow Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-641-6776
N/A
3
N/A
N/A
180
N/A
Fratello’s Italian Grille, fratellos.com 194 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060, 603-889-2022
N/A
1
30
N/A
30
N/A
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - Manchester/Bedford, manchesterbedfordsuites.hamptoninn.com 8 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford, NH 03110, 603-623-2040, 603-623-2041
92
1
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hampton Inn by Hilton Concord/Bow, hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-hampshire/ hampton-inn-concord-bow-CCDNHHX/index.html 515 South Street, Bow, NH 03304, 603-224-5322, 603-224-4282
142
2
40
50
40
40
Hampton Inn by Hilton Nashua, nashua.hamptoninn.com 407 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-883-5333, 603-883-5334
102
1
40
50
40
20
Holiday Inn & Suites - Nashua, holidayinn.com/nashuanh 9 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-888-1551, 603-888-7193
198
6
225
350
220
200
Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, ihg.com/holidayinn/concordnh 172 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-9534, 603-224-8266
122
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Manchester Airport, hiexpress.com/esmanchester 1298 South Porter Street, Manchester, NH 03103, 603-669-6800, 603-647-3197
108
1
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
Holiday Inn Manchester Airport, holidayinn.com/manchesternh 2280 Brown Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103, 603-641-6466, 603-641-5655
91
1
50
50
40
35
Holiday Inn Salem, holidayinn.com/salemnh 1 Keewaydin Drive, Salem, NH 03079, 603-893-5511, 603-894-6728
109
1
40
35
40
24
Homewood Suites by Hilton Gateway Hills Nashua, gatewayhillsnashua.homewoodsuites.com 15 Tara Boulevard, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-546-7470, 603-897-0080
105
1
16
16
16
16
Kimball-Jenkins Estate, kimballjenkins.com 266 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-225-3932, 603-225-9288
N/A
7
N/A
90
80
50
LaBelle Winery, labellewinerynh.com 345 Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031, 603-672-9898, 603-554-1853
N/A
2
230
300
230
230
League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters, nhcrafts.org 49 South Main Street, Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-3375, 603-225-8452
N/A
2
100
N/A
N/A
60
Londonderry Country Club, londonderrycountryclub.com 56 Kimball Road, Londonderry, NH 03053, 603-432-9789
N/A
2
175
130
175
N/A
Lui Lui of Nashua, luilui.com 259 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua, NH 03060, 603-888-2588, 603-888-7297
N/A
2
45-90
40
45-90
N/A
Manchester Community College, mccnh.edu/wdc/renting-our-facilities 1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102, 603-206-8163, 603-624-1576
N/A
2
450
100
250
30
Manchester Country Club, manchestercountryclub.com 180 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110, 603-624-4096
N/A
4
300
260
300
180
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, starhop.com 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301, 603-271-7827, 603-271-7832
N/A
4
600
103
300
120
1
2
75190
60100
55-80
3040-60
New England College, nec.edu 98 Bridge Street, Henniker, NH 03242, 603-428-2000
N/A
15
150
100
125
80
New England Executive Center, newenglandexec.com 264 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110, 603-644-4554, 603-628-2227
N/A
5
8-25
N/A
N/A
25
New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center, nhaudubon.org 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-9909, 603-226-0902
N/A
3
150
100
100
75
New Hampshire Fisher Cats, www.nhfishercats.com 1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-641-2005, 603-641-2055
N/A
14
6,000
6,000
1,000
200
Pats Peak Banquet Center, patspeak.com 686 Flanders Road, PO Box 2448, Henniker, NH 03242, 603-428-3245, 603-428-7821
N/A
3
200
200
200
200
Puritan Conference Ctr. & Function Facility, puritanbackroom.com 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester, NH 03104, 603-666-9893, 603-669-3199
N/A
6
200
250
200
150
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION continued
See ad, pg. 31
Millyard Museum, manchesterhistoric.org 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-622-7531
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Number  Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
Quality Inn Manchester Airport, choicehotels.com/nh054 55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester, NH 03103, 603-668-6110, 603-668-6116
113
2
N/A
65
50
30
Radisson Hotel Nashua, radisson.com/nashuanh 11 Tara Boulevard, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-888-9970, 603-888-4112
336
19
999
1,000
500
500
0
32
156
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
5-10
N/A
N/A
N/A
0
1
80
100
100
70
Saint Anselm College, anselm.edu/administrative-offices-services/human-resources/conferenceevents-services, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Box #1800, Manchester, NH 03102, 603-222-4280
1,500
13
2,000
575
450
12167
Searles Castle at Windham, searlescastle.com 23 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087, 603-898-6597, 603-893-4608
N/A
2
20250
70
50
50
Sky Meadow Country Club, skymeadow.com 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-888-9000, 603-888-2166
N/A
4
25+
300
250
25+
SNHU Arena/SMG, snhuarena.com 555 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-644-5000, 603-644-1575
N/A
5
10,000 10,000
N/A
N/A
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, forestsociety.org 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-9945, 603-228-0423
N/A
4
16-50
N/A
N/A
50
Southern New Hampshire University, snhuconferences.com 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03106, 603-645-9612, 603-645-9712
N/A
N/A
N/A
400
275
32
Stonebridge Country Club, golfstonebridgecc.com 161 Gorham Pond Road, Goffstown, NH 03045, 603-497-8633, 603-497-4612
N/A
2
50
60
200
65
Walnut Hill, walnuthillnh.com 81 Chester Road, NH Route 102, Raymond, NH 03077, 603-895-2437, 603-895-2437
N/A
2
50
N/A
N/A
50
Best Western Plus Keene Hotel, bestwesternpluskeene.com 401 Winchester Street, Keene, NH 03431, 603-357-3038, 603-357-4776
128
4
300
350
250
220
Chesterfield Inn, chesterfieldinn.com 20 Cross Road, PO Box 155, West Chesterfield, NH 03466, 603-256-3211, 603-256-6131
15
1
12
12
50
12
Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride Area, crotchedmtn.com 615 Francestown Road, Bennington, NH 03442, 603-588-3668, 603-588-3667
N/A
1
400
N/A
400
N/A
Franklin Pierce University, franklinpierce.edu/institutes/conference_ctr/ 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461, 603-899-4000
600
20
600
815
300
100
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Keene Downtown marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtkn-fairfield-inn-andsuites-keene-downtown, 30 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431, 603-357-7070, 603-357-7075
40
2
8-15
15
15
15
N/A
3
400
400
300
400
The Inn at Crotched Mountain, innatcrotchedmt.com 534 Mountain Road, Francestown, NH 03043, 603-588-6840
13
2
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Inn at East Hill Farm, east-hill-farm.com 460 Monadnock Street, Troy, NH 03465, 603-242-6495, 603-242-7709
70
3
N/A
N/A
150
N/A
Keene Country Club, keenecountryclub.com 755 West Hill Road, Keene, NH 03431, 603-352-0135, 603-355-6681
N/A
7
250
300
350
150
0
1
175
200
175
200
N/A
1
100
N/A
100
100
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION continued
Red River Theatres, redrivertheatres.org 11 South Main Street, Suite L1-1, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-4697 ext. 12 Regus, regus.com 1 Tara Boulevard, Suite 200, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-324-7100, 603-324-7101 Riverside Room, tidewatercatering.com 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-668-6111
See ad, pg. 25
MONADNOCK REGION
Hidden Hills/Four Star Catering, weddingsathiddenhills.com 18 Lisa Drive, PO Box 369, Rindge, NH 03461, 603-899-5001, 603-899-2037
The Monadnock Room at Hilltop Golf Course, hilltopgolf.net 49 High Street, Peterborough, NH 03458, 603-924-7769 Papagallos Restaurant, papagallos.com 9 Monadnock Highway, Keene, NH 03431, 603-352-9400, 603-352-1447
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Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
40
3
150
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
6
200
200
135
40
Anchorage Inn & Suites, anchorageinns.com 417 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-8111, 603-431-4443
88
1
15
N/A
N/A
15
Ashworth by the Sea Hotel, ashworthhotel.com 295 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH 03842, 603-926-6762, 603-926-2002
107
4
400
350
300
140
N/A
4
250
200
160
100
Best Western Hampshire Inn & Suites, Bestwestern.com 20 Spur Road, Seabrook, NH 03874, 603-474-5700, 603-474-2886
46
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites, bwportsmouth.com 580 US Highway 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-436-7600
169
4
5-50300
300
190
150
Best Western Plus, The Inn at Hampton, theinnathampton.com 815 Lafayette Road, Route 1, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-926-6771, 603-929-2160
71
3
110315
315
184
178
The Carriage House, carriagehouserye.com 2263 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870, 603-964-8251
N/A
1
50
N/A
50
N/A
Coastal Video Conference Center, coastaledc.org 4 Merrill Industrial Drive, Suite 201, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-929-9244, 603-929-3502
N/A
1
12
N/A
N/A
12
CR’s The Restaurant, crstherestaurant.com 287 Exeter Road, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-929-7972, 603-929-0122
N/A
1
50
N/A
40
N/A
The Exeter Inn, theexeterinn.com 90 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833, 603-772-5901, 603-778-8757
46
5
4-100
130
100
50
Flag Hill Distillery & Winery / Flag Hill Catering & Events, flaghill.com 297 North River Road, Lee, NH 03861, 603-659-2949, 603-659-5107
0
2
250
300
250
N/A
The Governor’s Inn, governorsinn.com 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867, 603-332-0107, 603-335-1984
20
10
175
N/A
175
N/A
Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter, exetersuites.hamptoninn.com 59 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter, NH 03833, 603-658-5555, 603-658-5556
111
1
65
65
56
55
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown, hgiportsmouth.com 100 High Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-1499, 603-431-1477
131
3
100
100
72
64
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester, hiexpress.com 77 Farmington Road, Route 11, Rochester, NH 03867, 603-994-1175, 603-994-1176
77
1
50
20
30
20
Holiday Inn Express Durham/UNH, holidayinnexpress/durhamnh.com 2 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824, 603-868-1234, 603-590-1315
67
0
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, holidayinn.com/portsmouthnh 300 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-8000, 603-431-2065
130
2
175
175
100
110
Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth, portsmouth.homewoodsuites.com 100 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-427-5400, 603-427-5410
116
1
40
40
32
24
The Hotel Portsmouth, thehotelportsmouth.com/ 40 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-433-1200
32
2-4
6-1233
N/A
N/A
33
Isles of Shoals Steamship Co., islesofshoals.com 315 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-5500, 603-433-1280
N/A
1
275
N/A
120
N/A
Kingston 1686 House, thekingston1686house.com 127 Main Street, Kingston, NH 03848, 603-642-3637
N/A
6
85
N/A
100
N/A
LaBelle Winery, labellewinerynh.com 104 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-319-8035
N/A
1
32
50
32
32
Lamie’s Inn & Old Salt Restaurant, lamiesinn.com 490 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-926-0330, 603-929-0019
32
4
100
75
110
50
The Library Restaurant, libraryrestaurant.com 401 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-5202, 603-431-4678
N/A
2
25
N/A
85
30
MONADNOCK REGION continued Woodbound Inn, woodbound.com 247 Woodbound Road, Rindge, NH 03461, 603-532-8341, 603-532-4029
SEACOAST REGION See ad, Alnoba, alnoba.org pg. 27 24 Cottage Road, Kensington, NH 03833, 855-428-1985
See ad, The Atlantic Grill, theatlanticgrill.com pg. 13 5 Pioneer Road, Rye, NH 03870, 603-433-3000, 603-373-6051
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27
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
N/A
3
375
650
50350
N/A
The Music Hall, themusichall.org 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-766-2202, 603-766-1753
N/A
1
895
895
150
124895
Newick’s Seafood Restaurant, newicks.com 431 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH 03820, 603-742-3205
N/A
1
125
N/A
125
N/A
8
8
25
25
25
xs
One Liberty Lane, onelibertylane.com One Liberty Lane East, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-474-1776 , 603-758-1084
N/A
6
N/A
N/A
100
N/A
Pease Golf Course, peasegolf.com 200 Grafton Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-433-1331, 603-427-0433
N/A
2
150
75
150
50
Portsmouth Country Club, portsmouthcc.net 80 Country Club Lane, Greenland, NH 03840, 603-436-9791, 603-433-3236
N/A
1
150
180
170
N/A
Portsmouth Courtyard by Marriott, marriott.com/hotels/travel/psmcy-courtyard-portsmouth/ 1000 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-436-2121, 603-430-7666
133
2
100
100
80
60
Portsmouth Gas Light Co., portsmouthgaslight.com 64 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-430-9122
N/A
1
25200
N/A
85200
N/A
Portsmouth Harbor Events and Conference Center, portsmouthharborevents.com 100 Deer Street at 22 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-422-6114
N/A
6
300
300
300
300
Quality Inn Portsmouth, qualityinnportsmouth.com 1190 Lafayette Road (Route One), Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-433-3338, 603-431-1639
121
1
53
53
42
34
Redhook Ale Brewery, redhook.com 1 Redhook Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-501-3237, 603-430-6011
N/A
2
180
250
180
150
Residence Inn Portsmouth Downtown Waterfront, marriott.com 100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-422-9200, 603-422-9201
128
1
40
50
40
24
The River House Restaurant, riverhouse53bow.com 53 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-2600
N/A
1
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rochester Country Club, rochestercc.com 94 Church Street, Rochester, NH 03839, 603-332-0985
N/A
2
120
N/A
180
N/A
Rudi’s Portsmouth, rudisportsmouth.com 20 High Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-430-7834
4
2
65
35
50
35
Seacoast Science Center, seacoastsciencecenter.org Route 1A, Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH 03870, 603-436-8043, 603-433-2235
N/A
3
200
100
200
100
Seashell Oceanfront Pavilion at Hampton Beach State Park, nhstateparks.org/explore/ outings-events-in-the-park/oceanfront-pavilion.aspx 160 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-227-8717, 603-926-6073
N/A
2
160
160
101
N/A
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, sheratonportsmouth.com 250 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-431-2300, 603-431-7805
180
15
250
350
300
150
Strawbery Banke, strawberybankerentals.wordpress.com 17 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-422-7502
N/A
2
85
100
85
50
23
3
140
120
140
100
3,500
50
7,500
688
1,000
300
The Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast and Pavilion, thevictoriainn.com 430 High Street, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-929-1437
7
3
N/A
200
150
150
Wentworth By The Sea Country Club, wentworthbytheseacc.com 60 Wentworth Road, Rye, NH 03870, 603-433-3050, 603-431-4788
N/A
4
N/A
250
250
150
Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa - Marriott Hotel & Spa, wentworth.com 588 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH 03854, 603-422-7322, 603-422-7329
161
9
300
376
280
204
Whittemore Center Arena, campusrec.unh.edu/whittemore-center-arena 128 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824, 603-862-1379, 603-862-4801
N/A
2
6,500
6,500
1,000
150
oHIVE, ohive.com 155 Fleet Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-766-1900, 603-766-1901
See ad, pg. 2
See ad, pg. 7
Three Chimneys Inn, threechimneysinn.com 17 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824, 603-868-7800, 603-868-5011 See ad, pg. 3
28
University of New Hampshire, Conferences & Catering, unh.edu/conferences-catering Stillings Hall, 20 Ballard Street, Durham, NH 03824, 603-862-1900, 603-862-0245
MEETINGS & CONVENTION PLANNER 2020
Classroom Capacity
Number Of Rooms
Martel Roberge Function Center, mrfunctioncenter.com 551 Foundry St., Rollinsford, NH 03869, 603-781-2497
SEACOAST REGION continued
Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
Atrium Events Venue at Seven Birches Winery, sevenbirches.com 22 South Mountain Drive, Lincoln, NH 03251, 603-745-7550
N/A
1
200
200
150
100
Attitash Mountain Village Resort, attitashmtvillage.com 1 River Run Drive, PO Box 358, Bartlett, NH 03812, 603-374-6500 , 603-374-5208
400
2
50
75
N/A
80
Best Western - Silver Fox Inn, silverfoxinn.com 70 Packard’s Road, Waterville Valley, NH 03215, 603-236-3699, 603-236-4128
32
3
50
50
50
40
The Buttonwood Inn, buttonwoodinn.com 64 Mt. Surprise Road, PO Box 1817, North Conway, NH 03860, 603-356-2625, 603-356-3140
10
3
25-30
25
25
25
Cabot Inn & Suites, cabotinnandsuites.com 200 Portland Street, Lancaster, NH 03584, 603-788-3346, 603-788-2732
75
2
150300
300
300
150
Christmas Farm Inn & Spa, christmasfarminn.com 3 Blitzen Way, Black Mountain Road, PO Box 828, Jackson, NH 03846, 603-383-4313, 603-383-6495
41
1
45-60
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
30-40
N/A
30-40
15-25
Days Inn, daysinnnh.com 557 U.S. Route 3, Lincoln, NH 03251, 603-745-8118, 603-238-2410
73
2
1,000
N/A
1401,000
75100
Days Inn Campton, daysinncampton.com 1513 US Route 3, Campton, NH 03223, 603-536-3520, 603-536-8114
100
1
175
N/A
N/A
N/A
Eagle Mountain House and Golf Club, eaglemt.com 179 Carter Notch Road, PO Box 804, Jackson, NH 03846, 603-383-9111, 603-383-0854
96
3
200
275
150
200
Eastern Slope Inn Resort, easternslopeinn.com 2760 White Mtn. Highway, PO Box 359, North Conway, NH 03860, 603-356-6321, 603-356-8732
250
1
50
50
40
40
Four Seasons Motor Inn, 4seasonsmotorinn.com Route 3, PO Box 432, Twin Mountain, NH 03595, 603-846-5708
23
1
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION See ad, pg. 29
Copper Door Restaurant, copperdoorrestaurant.com 41 S Broadway, Salem, NH 03079, 603-458-2033
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29
Number Of Rooms
Number Of Meeting Rms.
Group Size
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash, grandsummitattitash.com 104 Grand Summit Road, PO Box 429, Bartlett, NH 03812, 603-374-6700, 603-374-0800
143
12
500
500
400
300
Green Granite Inn, greengranite.com 1515 White Mountain Highway, PO Box 3127, No. Conway, NH 03860, 603-356-6901, 603-356-6003
91
1
65
65
60
50
N/A
N/A
46
N/A
46
27
Highland Center Lodge at Crawford Notch, outdoors.org Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575, 603-278-4453, 603-278-4434
34
6
100
125
108
60
Horse & Hound Inn, horseandhoundnh.com 205 Wells Road, Franconia, NH 03580, 603-823-5501
9
3
50
N/A
50
50
Indian Head Resort, indianheadresort.com 664 US Route 3, Lincoln, NH 03251, 603-745-8000, 603-745-8414
98
2
200
200
160
100
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, innseason.com 33 Brookline Road, Lincoln, NH 03251, 603-745-9900, 603-745-8233
133
1
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jack O’Lantern Resort, jackolanternresort.com 1668 Daniel Webster Highway, PO Box A, Woodstock, NH 03293, 603-745-8121, 603-745-8197
17
1
95
N/A
95
60
Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch, outdoors.org/lodging/whitemountains/pinkham/ 361 Route 16, PO Box 298, Gorham, NH 03581, 603-466-2725, 603-466-3871
28
6
55
N/A
120
10-20
Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa, mtnclub.com 90 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NH 03251, 603-745-2244, 603-745-2317
234
9
250
250
170
150
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, mountainviewgrand.com 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH 03598, 603-837-0030, 603-837-8884
141
11
280
280
300
170
North Conway Grand Hotel, northconwaygrand.com 72 Common Court, PO Box 3189, North Conway, NH 03860, 603-356-9300, 603-356-6028
200
17
500
550
425
250
Omni Mount Washington Resort, omnihotels.com/mountwashington 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575, 603-278-1000, 603-278-8828
335
23
1,000
600
400
275
Purity Spring Resort, purityspring.com 1251 Eaton Road, Rte. 153, East Madison, NH 03849, 603-367-8896, 603-367-8664
49
5
300
300
200
N/A
Residence Inn by Marriott North Conway, northconwayresidenceinn.com 1801 White Mountain Highway, PO Box 10, North Conway, NH 03860, 603-356-3024, 603-356-3025
108
1
30
30
30
30
0
1
80
100
100
70
Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain, riverwalkresortatloon.com 22 South Mountain Drive, Lincoln, NH 03251, 603-745-7500, 603-745-7510
138
2
225
200
150
100
Royalty Inn, royaltyinn.com 130 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581, 603-466-3312
88
2
45
45
N/A
30
Snowy Owl Inn & Resort, snowyowlinn.com 41 Village Road, PO Box 407, Waterville Valley, NH 03215, 603-236-8383, 603-236-4890
85
3
100
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storybook Inn & Suites, storybookinnandsuites.com Glen Junction, Rtes. 16 & US 302, Glen, NH 03838, 603-383-6800, 603-383-4678
76
1
50
50
75
50
The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, innatthornhill.com 40 Thorn Hill Road, Jackson, NH 03846, 603-383-4242, 603-383-8062
25
3
50
50
50
25
Town & Country Inn and Resort, townandcountryinn.com US Route 2, PO Box 220, Gorham, NH 03581, 603-466-3315, 603-466-3316
155
4
300
300
400
150
The Valley Inn, valleyinn.com 17 Tecumseh Road, PO Box 1, Waterville Valley, NH 03215, 603-236-8425, 603-236-8429
43
2
50
50
50
30
Waterville Valley Conference & Event Center, waterville.com 1 Ski Area Road, PO Box 540, Waterville Valley, NH 03215, 1-800-468-2553, 603-236-4344
384
17
550
550
410
250
The Wentworth Inn, thewentworth.com 1 Carter Notch Road, PO Box 812, Jackson, NH 03846, 603-383-9700, 603-383-4265
61
2
200
50
200
80
The White Mountain Hotel & Resort, whitemountainhotel.com 87 Fairway Drive, PO Box 1828, North Conway, NH 03860, 603-356-7100
80
6
125
125
100
75
Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery, woodstockinnnh.com 135 Main Street, PO Box 118, No. Woodstock, NH 03262, 603-745-3951
40
2
170
250
170
170
WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION continued
Gundalow Company Piscataqua, gundalow.org 60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 603-433-9505
See ad, pg. 9
Riverside Room, tidewatercatering.com 250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03101, 603-668-6111 See ad, pg. 29
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MEETINGS & CONVENTION PLANNER 2020
Your Occasion, Our Venue Manchester Country Club
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