Saving Money While Celebrating the Fourth with Family on the Roadby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 19 Jun 2008 02:46 PM Chock it up to the exorbitant price of gas, or perhaps the summer traffic, either way a new AAA report says many Americans plan to spend the Fourth of July holiday closer to home this year. The news has sparked lodgings in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. to offer amazing summer savings to families who want to hit the highway and spend the holiday weekend away from home. Take a look: NEW HAMPSHIRE Your family can take a step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July at the Sunset House in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire for less than it costs to barbeque steaks for the entire family at home. The hotel's package deal is good from July 4-6, 2008 and costs $229 per room per night. It includes a round of golf (if you play in knickers, you'll get a prize), plus an afternoon of horseshoes, croquet, and bocce. There's also a sidewalk chalk drawing contest for the kids. The package price also covers meals--breakfast each morning, an evening Fourth of July barbecue with a view of the mountains, and a $100 dining certificate redeemable at the hotel's restaurant. Sunset Hill is framed by stunning mountain ranges and also features a heated outdoor pool and numerous hiking trails that provide breathtaking views of the New Hampshire countryside. MAINE You can escape from your own zoo-ish household and enjoy a more laid-back alternative, which features real animals that you don't have to pick up after. The Meadowmere Resort in Ogunquit, Maine is offering a Fourth of July family package for just $159 per room per night. The deal includes accommodations plus discount passes to York's Wild Kingdom Zoo and Amusement Park (just a five-minute drive away from the resort) for every day of your stay. The package also includes complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi at the famed resort, which features a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and a TV room with stadium seating. Your kids will love swimming and surfing at Ogunquit Beach--a picturesque three-mile long white sand beach located just a couple of miles from the resort. You are also within walking distance of Perkins Cove, which boasts artists' shacks, gift shops, and working lobster boats. The package deal is good from July 1-6, 2008. Related Articles: Family-Friendly Summer Travel Bargains More Incredible Summer Airfare Bargains Sizzling Summer Airfare Bargains Saving on Summer Travel--More Southern Bargains Summer Travel: Saving Money Down South Where to Get an Affordable Summer Tan Summer Travel 2008-Gas Tank Getaways Part 2 Summer Travel 2008--Gas Tank Getaways Summer Travel: Unique Ways to Save Money on Gas Saving on Summer Travel-It is Possible Part 2 Saving on Summer Travel--It is Possible Cash Strapped? Check Out These California Travel Packages Kid-Friendly Hotels Getting Friendlier Fueling Your Summer Vacation with Gas Savers Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags budget travel, maine, new hampshire, summer travel, Travel Discuss this article
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