There's something about late summer/early fall golf that I find exciting. Today on hole two, we saw…read morea fawn and her doe- so cool. The greens were slower than usual given last night's rain, but the course itself was in very good shape. The days are dwindling before the end of the season, and I'll look forward to playing back on longboat key real soon with flat lies.

We recently rented Maplewood Golf Resort in Bethlehem, NH, to celebrate my husband and his twin…read morebrother's 60th birthday, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. In addition to hosting the party at the resort, we reserved all 20 guest rooms for our family and friends. From the very beginning, Dana and her team were incredible to work with--accommodating, patient, responsive, and genuinely kind. Planning a large event can be stressful, but they made the entire process easy and enjoyable. A special shout-out to Mazie, Paige, and Linda for their exceptional bartending service. They were friendly, attentive, and helped make the celebration even more enjoyable for our guests. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are stunning, the views are breathtaking, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The guest rooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The golf course was outstanding as well. Trevor and his team went above and beyond throughout the weekend, constantly checking in to see if there was anything we needed and making sure our guests were taken care of. Their hospitality was exceptional. What sets Maplewood apart is the feeling you get the moment you walk through the door--you instantly feel at home. The people, the service, the scenery, and the overall experience are second to none. I highly recommend Maplewood Golf Resort for weddings, family celebrations, reunions, golf outings, or any special event. It has become my favorite venue in the North Country, and we look forward to returning.

We were told the course was sold and the old greenskeeper was back attending to this track. It's…read morebeen a year since we last played here. Although the forecast was for rain(heavy at times) we donned our rain gear and gave it a go. Happy to report the rain, for the most part, held off and St. J is coming back. The greens were consistent, the course was in good shape yet blind shots reign supreme here. Also, the elevation drop is huge back to the clubhouse. Glad to see the new owners are addressing needs and StJ will be back on our rotation. Good bbq wings and plenty of drafts offered after our round before heading home.

Very nice, quaint cigar bar with a very large selection of cigars and an extended area of smoking…read moreboth inside and outside. A great place to relax and enjoy a cigar for the afternoon or whenever time fits your schedule. Great staff, very informative and helpful.

Wow all I can say is wow , if you are a bourbon lover and walk here run !!!…read more Great selection , rob the bartender was great ! Got to meet the owners they were awesome, can't wait to go back .

Don't come here. Horrible hygiene, nasty and run down place. It looks abandoned. The workers aren't…read morevery nice at all, in fact they are nasty.

This place has nostalgic written all over it…read more The condos (or apartments, however you want to view them), are all red and white and have a "Swiss" look about them. Apparently, when you live there (which some people do) you are required to keep 4 window boxes on your deck (which everbody has) filled with red and white mums. This, I thought at first, was a bit over the edge. Then I realized, it really makes the place look like a nice community. Very quiet and nostalgic both inside and out. I came during the summer (obviously), and the fact they had a golf course on site was a great plus. About $20 each to play their small nine holes. You're not going to get to pull out the "Big Bertha" on this one, but it's very nice for your (if you have them) hybrid irons or low irons. I used the pitching wedge a lot on this course, some lofts (beware of the sand traps as well). If you play through the whole course, on the 7th hole you can literally drive (if you want) with the 1 Wood all the way to the 9th, it's a straight shot. If you're not down for that it's about a 70 yard hole to the 7th green. Very roomy inside, very quiet and pleasant on the outside. People were nice, it was like being in the cape. Everyone said hi to you as you walked by and the elderly (or not so elderly) walking by the course offered a few tips on my swing as we were playing through! ha! 10/10

My husband and I stayed in the Snowshoe cabin. The staff were wonderful. The cabin was cozy and…read morevery intentionally designed to have the essentials with comfort. The record player and well curated selection of albums to borrow was such a nice touch. Great proximity to amazing hikes! The winery was a treat and the pool and sauna were awesome after a day of hiking.

Upside, It's beautiful, love the units, we were in snowshoe. The whole area is small which is nice,…read moregorgeous grounds ect they have a great camp store and nice honor system loaded with helpful items pool and sauna amazing. Downside, not much to do, but it's NH and it's camping. For glamping and price, no tv in units, wifi is spotty, they use star link, it's not reliable in cabins, it would work with 1 bar, then not. Was told weather might affect it, idk . We feel like for the price you need good wifi and a tv to chill.

One of my favorite places in the world, because that means the hard slog up the mountain carrying…read more30 pounds of weight is halfway over. And they have NACHOS! Anyways, the observatory is at the peak of Mt. Washington and is the location of some of the wildest weather in the world. They also have a lovely visitor center that is always bustling with activity, a shop that sells t-shirts and magnets and keychains, the aforementioned nachos at the snack bar, and a museum about the Observatory. You can also send a letter with a Mt. Washington postmark! Most importantly, however, are the bathrooms that are plentiful and clean. They also have an interesting plaque that lists the cause of death of every known person to have died on the mountain. This is a fascinating thing to read after you've climbed 4 mountains already. You can get to the Observatory by being cool (hiking) or by taking the Cog Railway or the Auto Road. However, if you take the Auto Road, take it easy and bring lots of water. A lot of cars have overheated going up that thing. My fav. spot here is at the summit sign. I have pushed people (read: car drivers) aside to get a picture of my glorious tromp up the mountain, but be warned if you are hiking! Its at the top of a flight of stairs. ARG!

My favorite summer activity is climbing this mountain. It has never been easy, but there is…read morenothing like reaching the top and eating lunch while warming up inside the lodge. Plus there is a great video you can watch in the lodge at the top that showcases the Mountain's fickle weather. It's aptly called 'Breakfast of Champions' showing a man sitting at a table trying to eat breakfast while the table with everything on it is blown away off the Mountain! The Mountain is notorious for its extremely poor weather and there are signs that read 'Many have died'. SO be sure to pack enough warm layers of clothing and extra food just in case.. Also, it's best not to go if the weather is going to be bad as the rocks can get slippery! ALSO watch out for SUVs at the top who have taken the easier road up to the peak! Nothing is more disappointing than seeing a bumper sticker that says "this car climbed Mt. Washington". Be sure to buy a shirt or hat at the top to show off to your friends to prove that you made it up the hike and didn't need an SUV to do it!

I wish more of these still existed!…read more This cute little theater is the perfect hideaway on a hot summer day or cold winter afternoon in the mountains! You are immediately transported back in time when you step in. They have a small snack counter and two theaters. We saw a 3D movie and it was great. We will definitely be coming back next year when we are in the area!

I'm thrilled that this theatre reopened and offers first-run movies and fun Sunday morning…read morethrowbacks!

Wasn't sure what to expect. Walked in and found a great place for the whole family. Tons of…read morehistoric items from daily life of the past lots of them still operational. Definitely worth stopping in.