09/30/2026
๐ Our Dashers Are Officially Enjoying Beautiful New Hampshire! ๐
Our New Hampshire adventure actually started before we even arrived! ๐๐๐
En route to New Hampshire, we made the journey part of the fun with stops at some of our favorite travel plazas along the way. And, of course, no Dash road trip would be complete without a stop at Cracker Barrel! ๐
Because we were ahead of schedule, Lana added a fun, unexpected stop at ๐ MACK Apples โ also known as Moose Hill Orchards โ has roots stretching back to 1732, when John Mack arrived in Londonderry, New Hampshire, from Londonderry, Ireland, with his wife, Isabella Brown. The area was then known as Nutfield, and the land included property associated with Matthew Thornton, who would later become one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Mack family settled the land, raising crops and livestock and eventually planting apple trees โ beginning an agricultural tradition that has continued for nearly 300 years. Today, MACK Apples is considered New Hampshireโs oldest family-run farm and one of the stateโs largest orchards. Itโs a wonderful piece of living New Hampshire history and a beautiful place to experience a true New England fall. ๐๐๐บ๐ธ o
We also enjoyed a prepaid group meal at Applebeeโs, which was a big hit with our Dashers.
Weโre staying at the Hampton Inn, and our Dashers are loving the accommodations! Each morning begins with a delicious hot breakfast before we head out for another full day of exploring.
๐ฐ Todayโs first adventure was Castle in the Clouds!
Perched high above Lake Winnipesaukee, this beautiful mountaintop estate was built in 1913โ1914 for shoe-manufacturing millionaire Thomas Gustave Plant and his wife, Olive. Originally known as Lucknow, the Arts and Crafts-style mansion was remarkably innovative for its time and included many modern conveniences.
Castle in the Clouds is a beautiful historic estate where visitors can step back in time while taking in spectacular views of the lakes and mountains of New Hampshire. And those views certainly did not disappoint! ๐ฐ๐
๐๏ธ Next stop โ beautiful downtown Wolfeboro!
Our Dashers enjoyed shopping and lunch in the charming lakeside town of Wolfeboro, nestled along the shores of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Several Dashers treated themselves to lobster rolls, delicious ice cream, and plenty of other goodies. ๐ฆ๐ฆ
๐บ๐ธ Then it was on to the Wright Museum of World War II.
The Wright Museum offers a fascinating look at America during the World War II era, telling the story not only of those who served but also of life on the American home front. Its collections of military vehicles, uniforms, photographs, posters, and everyday artifacts help bring this important period of history to life.
๐ฝ๏ธ We finished our day with dinner at The Camp in Meredith, New Hampshire, before climbing back aboard our motorcoach.
Mother Nature has been treating us wonderfully, too. ๐โ๏ธ The weather is looking great for the days ahead, and tonight weโre enjoying a beautiful New England sunset against the beautiful fall leaves as we make our way back to the hotel.
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