Celebrate July 4th in New Hampshire with a Bang

Fourth of July in New Hampshire offers families fun, value, and some old fashion fireworks. And, in New Hampshire, families can celebrate Independence Day with family pricing, green vistas, and great memories.

Concord, NH (PRWEB) June 19, 2009 -- This Fourth of July New Hampshire offers families fun, value, and some old fashion fireworks. And, in New Hampshire, families can celebrate Independence Day with family pricing, green vistas, and great memories. The M/S Mount Washington will welcome families aboard to party while looking for fireworks on their dinner dance cruise along Lake Winnipesaukee. For a family fun weekend filled with a parade, BBQ, dunk tank, music and more families can head up 93 to Waterville Valley Resort. For an unforgettable experience families can ride the Cog Railway to the top of Mt. Washington. Families can plan a July 4th weekend to remember by visiting White Mountains Attractions where they'll find options for endless adventures.

Let the fun begin:

The M/S Mount Washington is partying on July 4th and invites families aboard to enjoy an evening of dining and dancing while cruising the lake looking for fireworks. The July 4th Fireworks Party Cruise departs from Weirs Beach, and is from 7 to 10 p.m. All tickets cost $49. The boarding time for this cruise is 6:15 p.m. The M/S Mount Washington offers dinner dance cruises four nights a week on Lake Winnipesaukee from Weirs Beach. All dinner dance cruises include a buffet dinner. The M/S Mount Washington is a smoke-free vessel. For more information about summer cruising including daytime cruises visit www.cruiseNH.com or call 888-843-6686.

Waterville Valley Resort will kick off the Independence Day weekend celebration with a town-wide Parade on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate, with float building, walking in the parade, or simply viewing from the roadside. The Home Town American Independence Day Celebration continues on Saturday, July 4, 2009, starting with a Family Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests are invited to join in on the fun on Packard's Field where there will be games, crafts, a 100' foot obstacle course, Fireman's BBQ, Band, Dunk Tank and more. This event offers great fun for the entire family. Families can spend the evening in Town Square with a free outdoor concert by Gary Lopez & Baker Street, and the annual fireworks show over Corcoran's Pond at 9:30. And, save for the 4th with a great deal: two nights lodging, parade flags at check-in, one free glow necklace, and Summer Unlimited Activities. Prices from $46 per person, per night (based on quad occupancy). For more information about Waterville Valley Resorts summer events visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com or call 800-GO-VALLEY.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway in Bretton Woods offers a daytime excursion for families celebrating July 4th. Families can celebrate with a unique ride up Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing railway and it remains, as it has for well over a century, an exciting and unforgettable experience. The railway is offering special discounts June 27 - July 31. A family pass is available for a savings of $37: 2 adults and 2 children pay $159 (additional passengers pay regular rates) on the 4 p.m. train. There's also a special $9 discount for adults. Two adults pay $109 (additional passengers pay regular rates) on the 4 p.m. train. For train ticket schedule and ticket information visit http://www.thecog.com/ or call 800-922-8825.

White Mountain Attractions offers a variety of attractions to keep families busy on July 4th including theme parks, outdoor adventures, historic attractions, nature excursions, shopping, and sporting facilities. Attraction value passes can be purchased for a group rate. Summer activities can be planned conveniently through one organization including lodging, flights, and transportation by visiting http://www.visitwhitemountains.com or call 800-FIND-MTS.

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