Memorial Day: Waterville Valley Resort Offers Chili Challenge & Carnival

Waterville Valley Resort's 11th Annual Chili Challenge will be held at noon, Sunday May 24 in Town Square. Waterville Valley Resort restaurants will compete for the title of the best chili around.

Waterville Valley, NH (PRWEB) May 11, 2009 -- Waterville Valley Resort's 11th Annual Chili Challenge will be held at noon, Sunday May 24 in Town Square. Waterville Valley Resort restaurants will compete for the title of the best chili around. Visitors will pay a small fee to sample all of the entries and be given a chance to vote for their favorites. Fun for the entire family: kids carnival rides, crazy balloon twisting and close-up magic, face painting… and prepare to sweat in the hottest chili pepper eating contest. Free outdoor concert accompanies the cook-off.

Special travel packages for the Chili Challenge include Saturday and Sunday night stays, tickets to the 11th Annual Chili Challenge, $50 in Town Square Bucks, and Summer Unlimited activities. Prices start at $37 per person per night based on quad-occupancy. Visitors should ask about special prices for adding a night when they make their reservations.

The Waterville Valley Summer Unlimited package includes boating, mountain biking, tennis, golf, bike rentals, access to the White Mountain Athletic Club, use of the Waterville Valley shuttle, a scenic chair lift ride up Snow's Mountain, and access to the Waterville Valley Recreation's open gym program. With all the activities included in the price, guests who take advantage of this package will save at least 50 percent on their family vacation.

"Families love the Summer Unlimited package because it means the kids don't have to come running to Mom and Dad every time they want to do something," says Jim Wefers, of the Resort Association. "Of course, Mom and Dad like not having to pull out their wallets every time!"

The Summer Unlimited package includes:

Two hours of mountain biking daily. With 100 miles of hiking/bike trails, Waterville Valley offers biking to fit every taste, from flat and easy paths to down-and-dirty backwoods trails for experienced mountain bikers. The experts at the Adventure Center in Waterville Valley's Town Square will adjust your bike for comfort and safety.

A ride on Snow's Mountain Chair Lift. Ride to the top of Snow's Mountain and catch some stunning views of the 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest that surround Waterville Valley. Ride the lift back down, or hike or bike down-it's up to you.

Unlimited Tennis. Perfect your game on one of Waterville Valley's 18 award-winning outdoor clay courts.

Unlimited use of the White Mountain Athletic Club. Enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, and cardio & weight rooms, just a short walk or trolley ride from your accommodations.

Unlimited Ice Skating. Throughout the summer, cool mountain breezes keep Waterville Valley comfortable. But on those rare summer days when it's too hot to be outside--or you simply want to experience something different--enjoy unlimited ice skating in Waterville's indoor arena. Forgot to bring your skates? No problem--rentals are available.

Daily golf. Enjoy nine holes every day at the beautiful Waterville Valley Golf Club, a family-friendly course for players of all abilities.

Unlimited transportation. The Waterville Valley Shuttle, an open air trolley, runs daily for quick transport between activities, or for a leisurely scenic ride around the valley.

Boating on Corcoran's Pond. Take a spin around Corcoran Pond in the heart of Town Square with a kayak, pedal boat, or canoe from the adventure center. Your Summer Unlimited pass entitles you to one hour daily per person.

Open Gym Programs. Rainy day? Again, no problem. The Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department Enjoy has a full-size gym with basketball court and packed with toys, balls and mats for playing, and your Summer Unlimited pass gets you in.

For even more fun, you can add "a la carte" options to your Summer Unlimited package: skateboarding at the Waterville Valley Skate Park; day camp for kids with the Town of Waterville Valley Recreation Department; live theatre with Shakespeare in the Valley and the North Country Center for the Arts Children's Theatre; and the many arts, cultural, and nature programs offered by the Curious George Cottage and Rey Center, including nature walks and astronomy nights throughout the summer.

Then there are the summer's special events hosted at Waterville Valley, including the 11th Annual Chili Challenge (May 24), Home Town American Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks (July 3-4), 10th Annual Chocolate & Jazz (August 1), Curious George Cottage Family Festival (August 7-9), 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival (August 21-23), and the End of Summer Bash & Fireworks (September 6).

Waterville Valley was designed and planned as a self-contained, four-seasons resort. Today, in addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include both traditional favorites and elegant eateries. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com

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