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Waterville Valley Resort - Fall In Love with the colors of New England

Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy family friendly fun in New England’s premier resort town.

There are two ways to do the fall foliage season in New England. The first is the bus tour, which lets you ooh and aah over the spectacular colors of ash and maple as they zip past you. Then there’s the Waterville Valley Resort way. Waterville Valley Resort is located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, a place where the brilliant colors of autumn highlight every activity--and there are more activities than you can shake a leaf at.

Let’s start with the obvious, hiking. Hikers have been exploring Waterville Valley since the 1800s, when a group of guests at Greeley's Hotel formed the Waterville Athletic and Improvement Association. The association is still in existence today and continues to oversee the valley's 100 miles of trails, which range from easy walking paths to sweat-drenching ascents. Whether you’re taking a stroll around Corcoran Pond at the center of Town Square, wandering through the woods and wildflowers on the valley floor, or hiking up the 4,315-ft. summit of Mount Osceola, you’ll be surrounded by stunning views of the valley and the 700,000 acres of the national forest.

Maybe you prefer wheels to hiking boots. There’s no better way to take in the foliage than on a bike, either your own or a rental bike from the Adventure Center in Town Square. Once again, you can take it as easy or as hard as you like. Whether it’s a leisurely ride around town or a dirt-kicking expedition through the autumn woods, you'll find plenty of trails to suit your mood--over 30 miles of them. You can even take a chair lift to the top of Snow's Mountain and ride your bike down. The Adventure Center has well-maintained rental bikes for all levels of riders, and instructors to help you get started, make sure your bike is comfortable, and suggest trails to explore. If you've never biked before, it's a great, non-threatening way to begin.

Of course, you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy the views of Waterville Valley. There’s a free open-air trolley that serves the valley and will take you just about wherever you want to go. When you arrive at Waterville Valley Resort, you can generally park your car and forget it. The Town Square is a pedestrian-only zone, and most activities are within walking distance or a short ride away on the trolley.

Fall is a Ball at Waterville If you’re the more athletic type, autumn is the perfect time to enjoy golf or tennis at Waterville Valley Resort, surrounded by the beauty of the mountains.

The Waterville Valley Golf Club is a family-friendly course surrounded by glorious 360-degree views of Mounts Tecumseh, Osceola and Sandwich. The spirit of Waterville Valley permeates the course, in contrast to more high-pressure clubs. "It's more relaxed, not intimidating," says Jim Wefers, manager of the Golden Eagle Lodge. On a typical fall day, you're likely to see as many families with children playing as adult foursomes. But don't mistake "friendly" for "unchallenging." Last year, the club completed a half-million dollar renovation designed to maintain the charm of the original course while adding new holes to challenge more experienced players. "We wanted to create a course that would provide a good golfing experience for all levels of players," says club pro Bill Baker.

Visitors to Waterville Valley Resort have been playing tennis since 1884, when there was only one court. Today there are 18, and they are among the best courts in the country. Tennis Magazine ranks the Waterville Valley Tennis Center as one of the top 50 tennis resorts in America, and Tennis Resorts Online rated it the #2 spot in America for its glorious setting amidst the White Mountains. Players as widely-known as two-time Grand Slam champion Rod Laver have enjoyed the red clay courts, along with beginners. While fall may be a bit cool for swimming, kayaking and paddle-boating on Corcoran pond are still favorite autumn activities. On the outside chance of a rainy day, you can head to the White Mountain Athletic Club, which has an indoor swimming pool, whirlpools, saunas, weight rooms, and cardiovascular room. Or try the Waterville Valley Ice Arena, which is open year-round and provides open skating, rentals and lessons for all ages. C

uriosity and Culture Beyond its many outdoor activities, Waterville Valley Resort is also an artistic and cultural center, a tradition that stretches back to its earliest days. Poets and painters have long frequented the region, and in the late 1950s, the creators of the immensely popular Curious George books, H.A. and Margret Rey, made it their part-time home.

The Rey Center also sponsors regular astronomy sessions conducted by experts from the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord and talented local amateurs. Thanks to a “dark skies” ordinance enacted by the town, Waterville Valley Resort is a perfect place to do some star-gazing, whether on your own or as part of one of the Rey Center’s events. (

The town of Waterville Valley’s recreation department hosts a wide variety of activities for residents and visitors in the fall, including foliage tours and walks, open gym sessions for all ages, open basketball, after-school activities, and special events.

Fall in to a Foliage Escape Waterville Valley Resort has a number of lodging options, from hotel rooms to condominiums for all sizes of groups. Dining options range from pizza at the Olde Waterville Pizza Company in Town Square to fine dining at the Wild Coyote Grill, or Diamond's Edge North along with other options.

What you won’t find in Waterville Valley Resort are chain stores or fast-food restaurants, traffic jams or fender benders. It’s a place to reconnect with family and friends while enjoying all that nature has to offer—and a few amenities nature didn’t think of.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained, four seasons resort. Today in addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include traditional favorites and elegant dining. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com. -- 30 --