Waterville Valley Resort is celebrating the 250th Birthday with an ultimate weekend packed with community events, including fireworks, parades, family activities, and mountain adventures.
The celebration features two nights of fireworks: the 4th of July Boom Boom Show on Saturday and the Pyrotecnico display on Sunday night. Additional events include the 4th of July Parade, Family Carnival, Stars, Stripes, & Neon Lights, and guided hikes, live music, and crafts throughout the weekend.
The resort also offers ongoing summer activities, including guided hikes, live music, family adventures, and campfires, many of which are included with the Freedom Pass for overnight guests.
In addition to the festivities, Waterville Valley is hosting a public information meeting regarding the proposed Gondola & Green Peak Expansion Project. This meeting will be held on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM at the Waterville Valley Conference Center, and will be live-streamed on the Waterville Valley Resort YouTube channel.
Y’all, summer is officially here, and starting this Saturday, June 20, Waterville Valley comes alive with a full lineup of weekly activities, family adventures, live entertainment, and mountain memories waiting to be made!
Looking for something to do? We have a guide for the perfect summer week in the Valley. Activities include Crafting Workshops on Wednesday, Guided Cascades Waterfall Hikes, Movie Nights, Arcade Fun, Dart Night on Thursday, building Fairy Houses and S’mores & Campfire Night on Friday, a Guided Pup Hike and Nature Adventure on Saturday, and Animal Encounters during the Animal Encounter Series on Sunday.
The weekly programming also includes daily scavenger hunts, flower & leaf collecting adventures, lawn games in Town Square, live music, shopping, dining, and much more. Many activities are free or discounted with the Freedom Pass when you stay in Waterville Valley, making it easier than ever to turn a weekend getaway into a full week of adventure.
Celine McArthur from the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa and Bretton Woods shares insights into the vast outdoor opportunities available in the White Mountains. The video highlights how guided experiences can transform a visit to the area by providing guests with firsthand knowledge of the terrain, conditions, and hidden gems that many visitors overlook.
Attractions in Franconia Notch State Park are open starting Friday, May 22nd, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation in the North Country.
Visitors can rent kayaks or pedal boats at Echo Lake and explore hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult. Camping is available at Lafayette Place Campground, which offers access to hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming.
The Flume Gorge is open daily from 9am to 5pm. This natural granite gorge extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty, featuring towering moss-covered granite walls up to 90 feet high, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools, and boulders.
Echo Lake Beach is also open starting May 22nd from 9am to 5pm, providing a spot to relax by the spring-fed lake. Pedal boats or kayaks can be rented from the Lakeside General Store for exploring the water beyond the shore.
