October in the White Mountains

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October is the month for "The Return of The Pumpkin People" in both Jackson and North Conway New Hampshire. This is an event that I try to enjoy every couple of years. This year I went from October 20 to October 22. The weather was gorgeous, mid 60s every day and there was still plenty of color even though it was supposed to be past peak for fall foliage. Each time I have gone on this, what I call a mini vacation, I have stayed at the North Conway Grand Hotel. 


I can't imagine staying any where else for the Return of the Pumpkin People. My favorite part about the hotel is relaxing outside in the hot tub in the cold weather then siting by the very large fire.

Other amenities the hotel offers are laundry room, movie room with movies shown at 6 and 8 each night, a small game room, and a good size work out room.

When I wasn't relaxing in the hotel pool and hot tub I was out sightseeing. My first stop was the Jackson covered bridge where I found the map of where the pumpkin people were located. I drove over the bridge then parked and walked over the bridge, There is something special about being inside the covered bridge.

Once I had that map I was off to find all the pumpkin people I could. Businesses in the two towns put up the displays and then people vote for their favorites. These were some of my favorites.




Every year the Snowflake Inn in Jackson, NH does an elaborate display and this year they did not disappoint. They had several displays with mother goose nursery rhymes.



There is a lot more to see and do in addition to finding the pumpkin people. there is a Christmas store that I love. When you enter the store there is a talking reindeer and talking tree that welcome you to the store.

As you walk through the store you enter a mini Christmas village with the Jackson covered bridge.


The store is full of nothing but Christmas ornaments and decorations. Even if you don't buy anything, you will enjoy walking around.




The store also has a pumkin people display every year too.



Fall foliage was supposed to be past peak but I did see a little bit of color. I enjoy the mountain views regardless if there is color. While walking around North Conway, in between shopping in the many small downtown shops, I sat on one of the many benches and just admired the mountain view.


As you drive along in the area you will find many beautiful mountain views and plenty of places to stop and take pictures.



October is a beautiful time to take a trip to North Conway, NH. 






























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