From sipping wine to getting a massage, apres ski activities are a great way to enjoy yourself after a day on the slopes. Whether you ski or just go along for the scenery, New Hampshire has numerous options to indulge in. Here are our favorites.
Ride the snowcat to the top of Mount Washington (it’s the only way to get there in the winter!) and spend some time visiting the observatory there. The conditions on top of the mountain rival those of Mount Everest. You’ll learn a wealth of information about the mountain, as well as climate research that is underway. Both day and overnight trips are available. This is an experience that is unrivaled. So take part of your day away from the slopes and do something equally as exciting.
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Between live entertainment on the weekends, countless promos and an apres ski menu, T-Bars at Waterville Valley is a big hit with skiers and observers. Open daily starting at 11 a.m., they serve lunch, dinner, and plenty of appetizers to accompany the cocktails, beers, and liquors that are served. The atmosphere is casual but trendy, and always exudes a sense of fun.
On Saturday nights, Cannonball Pub hosts apres ski parties for those aged 21 and up. Eat, drink and be merry while listening to live music and taking part in a variety of hosted events.
Live entertainment including music and comedians entertain skiers at Trails End Tavern at King Pine. The food is typical pub fare and the drinks are good. There’s a homey feel to the pub, so if you’re with the family and want some tavern-fare, you’re welcome to bring the whole crew in! Children, of course, must be accompanied by their parents.
Schedule a massage at Viaggio Spa when you’ve made your final run of the day. Their menu of treatments is extensive, and perfect if you’ve tweaked some muscles you haven’t used in a while. You’ll be relaxed and refreshed when you return to the slopes the next day!
Take a tour, sip some wine, and buy a bottle or two to take home from Seven Birches Winery. Located just minutes from Loon Mountain, you’ll experience classic European grapes made into wine that “embraces the spirit of New Hampshire.”
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Check out May Kelly’s Pub for delicious food and drinks near Mount Cranmore. Open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays, it’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some real homestyle cooking.
An old railroad station-turned restaurant is just minutes from the slopes at Bretton Woods. Fabyan’s Restaurant provides ambience that’s perfect for an evening of good food, drinks and friends. Enjoy classic pub fare, cocktails, beer and more.
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Just minutes from Mount Sunapee, grab some dinner and a few drinks at Mountain Spirits Tavern. Located inside the Mountain Edge Resort & Spa, the atmosphere is rustic and casual and the food is hearty and delicious. Sit at a table or at the bar, wind down with some drinks and talk about your plan to hit the slopes again the next morning.
Another place to check out after skiing Mount Washington is The Cave. You’ll find this former speakeasy in the basement level of the resort, which adds to the prohibition-era feel of the bar. Open daily from 9 p.m. until midnight, this place is the ideal place to come after a day full of snowy adventure. You’ll be surrounded by stone walls, and live entertainment on select nights. Light fare is also included on their well-curated menu., as well as craft cocktails, and other beverages.
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