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The Equinox Resort in Manchester, VT.
Equinox Resort
Established in 1769, this classic New England resort and spa recently completed a $20 million renovation. Not in the mood for skiing? Hone your snow and ice driving skills at the Land Rover Experience Driving School or learn how to handle hawks at the British School of Falconry. The resort’s spa also offers facial treatments for men and woman as well as a long list of message therapies. Finish your day at the Falcon Bar with a single-malt scotch, fresh Vermont cheese, and your pick of fine chocolates. Manchester, Vermont, 800-362-4747, equinoxresort.com.
Mountainview Grand Hotel in Whittfield, NH.
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Overlooking the northern ridge of the Presidential Range in New Hampshire, the Mountain View Grand still revels in the small-town charm that families have come to love since 1865. Ice skating, snow-shoeing, skiing, and snowmobiling await adventure-seekers, while children
can learn the inner workings of a farm and make friends with the local livestock. Don’t forget to make an appointment at the resort’s award-winning spa or sample some vino from the extensive wine cellar. Whitefield, New Hampshire, 603-837-2100, mountainviewgrand.com.
The Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH.
Mt. Washington Hotel
Built in 1902, the Mount Washington Hotel was one of the most luxurious hotels of its day. Now, with new ownership and a $50 million restoration plan, the resort is hoping to bring back the elegance and romance of its past. New this season is a 25,000 square-foot spa in the all-new Presidential Wing, a wild canopy tour at nearby Bretton Woods ski area, and a “Ski and Tea” program for x-c skiers. Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, 800-314-1752, mountwashingtonresort.com.