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In the White Mountains, a small village big on romance

A Tank Away: Jackson, N.H.

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February 08, 2012|By Marty Basch
  • Jackson Ski Touring Foundations trails run from the flats of the village to more challenging trails in the hills.
Jackson Ski Touring Foundations trails run from the flats of the village… (JACKSON SKI TOURING FOUNDATION )

Looking for a romantic winter getaway? Cross the red covered bridge into a world of charm and indulgence. Stay in comfortable and elegant inns after cross-country or downhill skiing in the high country near Mount Washington about three hours north of Boston. Take a warming hot tub soak and follow with a massage. Then head out for quick bite, some family favorites, or a classic dining experience.

STAY

Stroll across the wraparound porch and into the Inn at Thorn Hill (Thorn Hill Road, 603-383-4242, www.innatthornhill.com, $169-$440 including dinner, breakfast and afternoon tea, spa) with mountain views, fireplaces, and outdoor hot tub. Relax in the spa with a sports massage after a day outdoors. In need of some quiet time with your significant other? The Snowflake Inn (95 Main St., 603-383-8259, www.thesnowflakeinn.com, $179-$375) has fireplaces, double showers, in-room jacuzzis, and luxurious robes. The Wentworth inn (1 Carter Notch Road, 800-637-0013, www.thewentworth.com, $139-$309) showcases the village’s marriage of country casual and upscale, with a European flair. Condos are available; the deluxe Fairlawn cottage has a private outdoor hot tub.

DINE

Yesterdays (Route 16A, 603-383-4457, www.sarahyesterdays.com, breakfast $2-$6.50) is a local haunt for a hearty start to the day. Fuel up for the trails or take a well-deserved break at the J-Town Deli and Country Store (174 Main St., 603-383-8064, j-towndeli.com, sandwiches $3.29-$6.59) with sandwiches like the jerk chicken wrap with Jamaican spice and smoked gouda. The Red Fox Bar and Grille (49 Route 16, 603-383-4949, redfoxpub.com, entrees $11.59-$19.99, brunch $7.95) is a bustling family-dinner favorite with wood-fire grilled offerings and all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet. A comfortable and laid-back elegance pervades the Thompson House Eatery (193 Main St., 603-383-9341, www.thompsonhouseatery.com, dinner $14-$32, open Thursday-Sunday) with mainstays like the grilled goat cheese in grape leaves appetizer and Tilde Paganini’s chicken cutlet. Fine dining at the Inn at Thorn Hill (www.innatthornhill.com, $37 for a three-course dinner, lounge $8-$23) is always a special occasion with seasonal contemporary creations by chef Richard B. Schmitt, a product of Newbury College who specializes in Asian fusion.

DURING THE DAY

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