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For Mom & Dad
Those fun, daily activities are also specifically geared toward families. Culinary demonstrations with the Balsams' Executive Chef and guest chefs give aspiring chefs and moms looking for dinner ideas tricks of the trade, such as cake decorating and flowers perfect for garnishes. Wine and cheese tastings are also available, if you'd prefer to sit back and sample the goods.
Dancing is available most every night during the summer months, and comedians and live musicians often frequent the Grand Ballroom and the Tavern during busy seasons.
A full-service salon and day spa provides hair styling, manicures and pedicures, therapeutic massage, waxing and facials, as well as signature services like its Cross Country sea salt body treatment.
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Babysitting
Babysitters are available to provide in-room sitting for all ages. Mom and dad could head downstairs for the nightly movie or drinks and live music in the Balsams Tavern and not be more than 100 yards from the kids.
The Ballot Room
Dixville Notch is the first place to cast its vote in the presidential primaries every four years at midnight (often the winner here goes on to win the actual election!). The tradition began in 1952 and Dixville Notch is proud to be "First in the Nation" to report the results of the presidential election. Every registered voter in Dixville Notch must sign in at the Balsams prior to midnight; all must be accounted for to be permitted the midnight vote. Once the clock strikes, they enter the ballot room and cast their vote. The room is filled with photos and memorabilia of past elections.
How to Get There
Dixville Notch is 11 miles from the Canadian border and, located 118 miles from Portland, Maine, 152 miles from Montreal and 210 miles from Boston. If flying directly to New Hampshire, Manchester, N.H., is three hours away by car.
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