Maple Syrup Madness at Mount Washington Valley inns

With Maple Syrup season in full swing, New Hampshire is coming up with some unique ways to experience our liquid gold. Using the syrup to lure you here to some of the region's best B&B's, visitors can participate on two levels with the Inn to Inn Maple Tour, March 27-29.

Option One for the low maintenance, self-directed visitor: Take a self-guided tour of participating inns within Mt. Washington Valley, where ticket holders will sample maple selections at various inns and shops and receive a booklet of participating inns with maple recipes.

Option Two for the wanting-to-be-more-involved visitor: Take part in a unique scavenger hunt in addition to participating in Option One. Gather "points" toward winning prizes by traveling on a specific route guided by directions "riddled with clues." Prizes include a stay at your favorite participating inn, a carriage or sleigh ride for two at the Farm by the River and other gifts from participating partners.

Inns participating include: Buttonwood Inn, Cabernet Inn, Covered Bridge House, The Farm by the River, Mt. Washington B&B, The Notchland Inn, Cranmore Mountain Lodge, Nereledge Inn B&B, Oxford House Inn and Spruce Moose Lodge. Visitors staying at any of these locations the weekend of March 28th and 29th will receive March Maple Madness tickets as part of their stay package, along with breakfast each morning and additional enticements ranging from maple candy to a maple-themed five-course dinner. Both options are open to non-inn guests for $15/person/ticket. Call for more info: 603-356-2694. Check online for details, or reservations.