Durham, only 65 miles north of Boston, is the home of the University of New Hampshire. Accommodations in Durham include the Hickory Pond Inn (is the closest place to stay, only quarter mile from the school) on Newmarket Road. Room rates are from $99 to $149 and include deluxe continental breakfast. Contact (603) 659-2227 or 1-800-658-0065 for more information on Hickory Pond.

Just 2 miles north of our the Sculling School on Main St in Durham is The Holiday Inn Express - Durham. At The Hodiday Inn Express, there are 68 guest rooms including 2 luxury suites. Included in each room is a flat screen televisions, internet access both wired and wireless, a Express Start Breakfast. The hotel also offers a guest computer station, guest laundry and two meeting rooms. There is convenient AMTRAK access in Durham. For more information call on 603-868-1234.

Another Bed and Breakfast in Stratham, called the Maple Lodge (603-778-9833), overlooks Great Bay. They feature a full breakfast including fresh fruits and baked goods with entrees cooked by the owners. The price range of the rooms is $65 (for a single) to $75 (for a double).

Another option, on the other side of Durham, is the Pines Guest House (603-868-3361), which has an extended breakfast with room rates ranging between $85 and $129 plus taxes.

Also in Durham, the New England Center offers hotel lodging (1-800-590-4334) and fine dining with an in-town location. Room rates range from $129 to $169 plus taxes, breakfast included. If you stay at the New England Center, you are provided with a pass to the University of NH Recreational Complex at no extra charge.

For the newest Inn in town where the elegance of old world luxury and new age convenience are merged, try the Three Chimneys Inn (1-888-399-9777 or 603-868-7800). The Inn also has both a formal and informal dining at the historic ffrost Sawyer Tavern. The range of room rates, depending on time of year and room classification, is between $139 to $219 plus taxes.