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Old 09-20-2009, 05:25 PM   #1
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We took the motorcycle for a ride today and stopped at Castle in the Clouds for a late lunch. What a beautiful day - you could see forever from the restaurant. I had the fish and chips and my wife had one of the daily specials -bacon wrapped scallops. The fish and chips was served english style with vinegar on the side. The fish was fresh and cooked perfect. The three large bacon wrapped scallops were awesome.
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:41 PM   #2
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Today, we followed three motorcycles up the carriage road in a huge (to me) RV! The gate recommended RVs of 24' go the other way to the restaurant.

Like Lakepilot, we had a perfectly clear day—but with no wind! (It was actually hot with no tree shade like back in July). It was so clear, it might have been possible to see someone on the Sandy Island beach!

Mountains, said to be in Vermont, were clearly visible.

The fish and chips was raved-about by a person who has had that meal all over the world. The jumbo shrimp were declared delicious and, at $13—tied with the scallops/bacon—were the most expensive thing on the menu.

The baked haddock, I'd previously left out, has much melted butter, a Ritz cracker breading, and arrived with a mixed leafy salad, balsamic dressing, walnuts, blue cheese, and some kind of sweet and tasty red raisins.

(Lunch is served 11:30 to 3:00).
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Old 09-22-2009, 07:14 AM   #3
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When/do they close for the winter?
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:23 AM   #4
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Arrow Fall Hours at the Castle

This fall, see the best of New Hampshire. Come up to the Castle!

Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm every day through October 24, 2009

Cafe & patio hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
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Old 09-23-2009, 03:44 PM   #5
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not 11:30 to 2:30 the hours are 11:30 to 3:00
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Old 09-26-2009, 07:11 PM   #6
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Finally got up to the castle for lunch today. Wow- I'm just sorry we waited so late in the season to get there. The view was spectacular and the food was wonderful. We got there early and got a table outside and just enjoyed the view. I could have stayed there all day. An added bonus was the antique car rally that was taking place in the field near the parking area. There were probably over 100 cars in the field and we spent a half hour just roaming around looking at these cars and taking tons of pictures.
The castle is having a Fall Foliage event on 10/4 that sounded like fun.
Thanks to all for the recommendations- we had a great day. nkiar
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Old 09-26-2009, 09:04 PM   #7
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Thumbs up wonderful afternoon

nkiar, I agree with you completely, "why did I wait so long" It was an amazing afternoon--great view, good food and wonderful company (hubby). It doesn't get much better than that
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:33 PM   #8
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LAST WEEK: Have been coming up to the Lakes Region for the past 14 years and have always known of the "existance" of the "Castle in The Clouds" but never had any interest. I was bored one day last week...and another couple said lets go to the Castle in The Clouds: So we went.: FANTASTIC.

The weather was Perfect and we first had lunch on the Patio outside at the "Carriage House" which is below (Elevation wise) the "Castle". A perfect "Pastrami Sandwhich" for $7.99....and a nice glass of red wine...and good company. Can't beat that.

On top of that..an aerobatic demo above us by a P-51 Mustang Fighter (WWII) touring with the Collings Foundation B-17 and B-24 which were then departing Laconia for Manchester.

The Castle up at the top was just the icing on the cake. NB

We will be going back again next year..maybe twice during our two weeks. NB
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