Dixville
Notch is a small village that has a population of fewer than 100
people. Dixville Notch is located about 20 miles from the Canadian
border.
Dixville Notch is
most popular for being one of the first places
to have the results of not only the NH primary
elections but the United States Presidential elections
as well. This is because at The Balsams, a
resort hotel in Dixville Notch, the polls open
at midnight. This tradition started at the 1960
elections. Voters would assemble in the ballroom
at The Balsams Hotel at midnight to cast their
votes. Polls would only stay open for one
minute. The ballot results were tallied and
broadcast around the world immediately. Dixville
Notch has gained national attention for being
the first community to vote in the Presidential
primaries.
The
Balsams Resort Hotel sits on 8,000 acres within
Dixville Notch. The hotel offers many activities
for its guests such as gold, mountain biking,
kayaking, children’s activities and tennis. The
Balsams opened shortly after the Civil War. It
was called Dix House and was a small summer inn
that had only 25 rooms. In 1918, it was enlarged
to accommodate the current 400 guests. It was
renamed The Balsams in 1895. Rates for a room at
The Balsams can range from $189-$309, depending
on the room type, package choice and time of
year. The FAP Grand Adventure Plan includes
lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner and use of all
resort facilities whereas the MAP Grand Getaway
Plan does not include lunch. Parlor Suites at
the Balsams hotel have a private lounge and a
television. Deluxe suites, family suites and
specialty suites also offer luxury
accommodations such as Jacuzzis and
entertainment centers. The Balsams offers 17 pet
friendly rooms so you can take Fido or Tabby on
vacation with you. Pet friendly accommodations
include food and water dishes, place mat, dog
bed, doggie treats and a pooper-scooper.
The Balsams offers many amenities for its guests
ranging from services inside the resort to
activities outside. Some of the amenities
include: Bike rentals,
boat rentals, church services, fitness
center, hair salon, massage services, shopping
boutiques and wireless internet. The Balsams
Resort offers several packages for its guests.
One of the packages that are offered is called
The Balsams Callaway Golf Package that includes
lodging, a Callaway Diablo Edge Driver,
breakfast, lunch, five course dinner, unlimited
greens fees, children’s camp, tennis and live
entertainment. Also see
NH Golf Courses.
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Dixville Notch!
Dixville
Notch
State Park
is located on NH Route 26. It is 127 acres of
hiking trails, waterfalls and a scenic gorge.
The park is open year round and is the perfect
spot for picnicking. See more
NH State Parks.
Beaver
Brook
Falls
Natural Area is located off Route 145. The area
has small picnic shelters with picnic tables. It
is open May through October. Beaver Brook has
one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the
state. This
NH waterfall is all natural and is several
stories high. The park rests on 7.3 acres. You
can also see the
Dixville Flume. see
more
NH Waterfalls.
The
Balsams Wilderness Ski Area is located on the
grounds of The Balsams Resort. The ski
area has 16 packed trails, five gladded areas
and a Terrain park. The trails range from
beginner trails such as Bungy to difficult
trails such as Notch. The Base Lodge is a
warm, cozy place to relax after a long day on
the slopes. There is, of course, a
fireplace and windows for viewing other skiers.
There is an outside deck with a grill and a
downstairs area for ski rentals, repairs and a
ski shop. It costs about $30 to rent skis,
boots and poles. When the ski area is
open, the hours are 9:30am-4:00pm Monday through
Friday and 9:00am-4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. A
season pass for a family of three is right
around $700. SKI magazine called the ski
area “one of the world’s poshest ski resorts."
See more
NH Ski Areas.
Current
ski conditions
Other Features Near Dixville Notch
The COHOS Trail
The COHOS Trail is 162 miles of pure nature. It is the longest single foot-trail system
created in NH history. It runs from close
to hart’s location to the Canadian border. There are not many towns or people that you will
encounter on the trails but you will see tons of
nature scenes such as over 30 mountain peaks,
several
waterfalls, ice caves, bogs, marshes,
wildlife reserves, moose, black bear, streams
and arctic tundra. See more
NH Hikes.
The Poore Family Homestead Museum
The Poore family homestead Museum is located in
Stewartstown. It is open June through
September. The
Poore
Museum
depicts family life from the 1830’s through the
1980’s for the Poore family. The house,
barn and outhouses are in their original
condition. There is a suggested $5
donation for admission and children under 12 are
free.
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Errol, NH
The Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge is located
in Errol, NH. The refuge has migratory birds,
endangered species,
wildlife and rare plants. The area is 20,500 acres that runs along
Umbagog
Lake. Some of the wildlife you will find is bobcats,
minks, American black ducks, bald eagles,
osprey,
loons, mallards, Canadian geese, painted
turtles, coyotes, red fox, American beavers and
smoky shrew. Hunting and fishing are
allowed in the wildlife area. Of course,
New Hampshire hunting season and hunting rules and regulations
must be abided by. The refuge also allows
for plenty of opportunity for exploring by
canoe, kayak or boat. Camping is also
enjoyed with shoreline campsites.
Millsfield Pond Errol, NH
Millsfield
Pond is a great place for fishing and
hunting. It also has fun ATV and
snowmobile trails. There is only one type
of fish that is stocked in the pond and that is
Brook Trout. The pond area is also a great
spot to catch a glimpse of wildlife such as
deer, moose and black bear.
L.L. Cote Errol, NH
L.L. Cote’s is located at
25 Main Street in
Errol. L.L Cote has changed over the
years. In 1937, it was a restaurant called
Umbagog Lunch. Then it turned into the
Errol Sport Shop. Now it is a store, Irving gas station, Subway
restaurant and a convenience store. The
store was named L.L. Cote
after Luc and Louise Cote.
Bull Moose Restaurant Errol, NH
Bull Moose Restaurant and Lounge is located on
Route 26 in Errol New Hampshire. Bull Moose services
local folks, tourists, RV enthusiasts and
dedicated campers. The restaurant has been
opened for six years and is open seven days a
week. Not only is Bull Moose a restaurant
but there is also efficiency apartments and a
campground as well. The lounge has a
liquor license so you can relax and order your
favorite mixed drink or draft beer. On
Saturday nights, they offer a delicious prime
rib for $19.95 that comes with salad bar, potato
and vegetable. See more
NH Resturants.
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