Photo: WBZ CBS BostonMassachusetts resident Catherine Graham was understandably underwhelmed to learn that she hadwon a trip to neighboring New Hampshirewhile appearing onThe Price Is Rightlast week.But now, the state is stepping up to make her trip unforgettable with $6,500 of “wicked awesome” upgrades to the original prize package.“We heard that Catherine was hoping for a trip to Tahiti, but we would tell her not to take the short-haul trip to New Hampshire forgranite,” Donna Morris, a board member of the Granite State’s Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, told PEOPLE.After learning of Graham’s disappointment, she says, “chambers across the state mobilized quickly over the weekend to curate a wicked awesome visit when Catherine is ready to book.“Some of the activities and sights they’ve picked out for the winner include visits to Canobie Lake Park and Pat’s Peak, a wine tasting, jet ski rental and even a chance to throw out the first pitch at a minor league baseball game for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Double-A team for the Toronto Blue Jays.“Bottom line?” she adds, “New Hampshire believes the prize is right!“NH Travel & TourismThe New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development and multiple chambers of commerce came together to create the package of additional experiences forThePrice Is Rightwinner.Graham has free tickets waiting for her for theGreat Bay Food Truck Festivalon May 7 as well as wine tasting atLaBelle Winery. She can indulge her sweet tooth on theJingle Bell Chocolate Touror enjoy a meal at five restaurants includingGreat New Hampshire Restaurants,Tuscan Kitchen,Lilac City GrilleandSpaulding Steak & AleandValley Originals.She’ll also have the opportunity to take in a performance at seven different venues across the state, enjoy a movie atRed River Theatres(with free popcorn, of course).NH Travel & TourismGraham is also invited to spend a day atCanobie Lake Parkwhich features over 85 rides, games and attractions or visit the historicalStrawbery Banke MuseumorMillyard Museum.Depending on the season of her future visit, she can ski atPat’s PeakatCranmore Mountain Resortor hit the golf course atSky Meadow Country Club.Graham won’t need to travel far for all of these experiences. She also being offered stays atWoodstock Inn Brewery,Ash Street InnandHampton Beach.WATCH THIS: Dwyane Wade Jokes He and Gabrielle Union Would Have to Do ‘Therapy’ If Competed on New Game ShowNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.Last week, after winning a firepit and loveseat during her appearance on classic game show, Graham had the opportunity to compete in the “Side By Side” game, where she learned she would be competing for a five-night stay in New Hampshire at The Hotel Concord and a small food stipend, which she later won after correctly guessing the trip’s value.“My face says it all. I said ‘Oh, you’re kidding.’ [Host]Drew [Carey]goes, ‘Oh, that’s great. Congratulations, New Hampshire is beautiful!’ I go, ‘Drew, I live in Boston!’ " Graham recalled to Boston CBS affiliateWBZ. “I’ve been [to New Hampshire] a million times.““I just wish it was Tahiti or some place, or Bora Bora,” she added. “A cruise around the world maybe.“In addition to the trip, Graham also walked away with $1,000 after landing on the $1 when she spun the big wheel.
Photo: WBZ CBS Boston
Massachusetts resident Catherine Graham was understandably underwhelmed to learn that she hadwon a trip to neighboring New Hampshirewhile appearing onThe Price Is Rightlast week.But now, the state is stepping up to make her trip unforgettable with $6,500 of “wicked awesome” upgrades to the original prize package.“We heard that Catherine was hoping for a trip to Tahiti, but we would tell her not to take the short-haul trip to New Hampshire forgranite,” Donna Morris, a board member of the Granite State’s Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, told PEOPLE.After learning of Graham’s disappointment, she says, “chambers across the state mobilized quickly over the weekend to curate a wicked awesome visit when Catherine is ready to book.“Some of the activities and sights they’ve picked out for the winner include visits to Canobie Lake Park and Pat’s Peak, a wine tasting, jet ski rental and even a chance to throw out the first pitch at a minor league baseball game for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Double-A team for the Toronto Blue Jays.“Bottom line?” she adds, “New Hampshire believes the prize is right!“NH Travel & TourismThe New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development and multiple chambers of commerce came together to create the package of additional experiences forThePrice Is Rightwinner.Graham has free tickets waiting for her for theGreat Bay Food Truck Festivalon May 7 as well as wine tasting atLaBelle Winery. She can indulge her sweet tooth on theJingle Bell Chocolate Touror enjoy a meal at five restaurants includingGreat New Hampshire Restaurants,Tuscan Kitchen,Lilac City GrilleandSpaulding Steak & AleandValley Originals.She’ll also have the opportunity to take in a performance at seven different venues across the state, enjoy a movie atRed River Theatres(with free popcorn, of course).NH Travel & TourismGraham is also invited to spend a day atCanobie Lake Parkwhich features over 85 rides, games and attractions or visit the historicalStrawbery Banke MuseumorMillyard Museum.Depending on the season of her future visit, she can ski atPat’s PeakatCranmore Mountain Resortor hit the golf course atSky Meadow Country Club.Graham won’t need to travel far for all of these experiences. She also being offered stays atWoodstock Inn Brewery,Ash Street InnandHampton Beach.WATCH THIS: Dwyane Wade Jokes He and Gabrielle Union Would Have to Do ‘Therapy’ If Competed on New Game ShowNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.Last week, after winning a firepit and loveseat during her appearance on classic game show, Graham had the opportunity to compete in the “Side By Side” game, where she learned she would be competing for a five-night stay in New Hampshire at The Hotel Concord and a small food stipend, which she later won after correctly guessing the trip’s value.“My face says it all. I said ‘Oh, you’re kidding.’ [Host]Drew [Carey]goes, ‘Oh, that’s great. Congratulations, New Hampshire is beautiful!’ I go, ‘Drew, I live in Boston!’ " Graham recalled to Boston CBS affiliateWBZ. “I’ve been [to New Hampshire] a million times.““I just wish it was Tahiti or some place, or Bora Bora,” she added. “A cruise around the world maybe.“In addition to the trip, Graham also walked away with $1,000 after landing on the $1 when she spun the big wheel.
Massachusetts resident Catherine Graham was understandably underwhelmed to learn that she hadwon a trip to neighboring New Hampshirewhile appearing onThe Price Is Rightlast week.But now, the state is stepping up to make her trip unforgettable with $6,500 of “wicked awesome” upgrades to the original prize package.
“We heard that Catherine was hoping for a trip to Tahiti, but we would tell her not to take the short-haul trip to New Hampshire forgranite,” Donna Morris, a board member of the Granite State’s Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, told PEOPLE.
After learning of Graham’s disappointment, she says, “chambers across the state mobilized quickly over the weekend to curate a wicked awesome visit when Catherine is ready to book.”
Some of the activities and sights they’ve picked out for the winner include visits to Canobie Lake Park and Pat’s Peak, a wine tasting, jet ski rental and even a chance to throw out the first pitch at a minor league baseball game for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Double-A team for the Toronto Blue Jays.
“Bottom line?” she adds, “New Hampshire believes the prize is right!”
NH Travel & Tourism
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development and multiple chambers of commerce came together to create the package of additional experiences forThePrice Is Rightwinner.
Graham has free tickets waiting for her for theGreat Bay Food Truck Festivalon May 7 as well as wine tasting atLaBelle Winery. She can indulge her sweet tooth on theJingle Bell Chocolate Touror enjoy a meal at five restaurants includingGreat New Hampshire Restaurants,Tuscan Kitchen,Lilac City GrilleandSpaulding Steak & AleandValley Originals.
She’ll also have the opportunity to take in a performance at seven different venues across the state, enjoy a movie atRed River Theatres(with free popcorn, of course).
Graham is also invited to spend a day atCanobie Lake Parkwhich features over 85 rides, games and attractions or visit the historicalStrawbery Banke MuseumorMillyard Museum.
Depending on the season of her future visit, she can ski atPat’s PeakatCranmore Mountain Resortor hit the golf course atSky Meadow Country Club.
Graham won’t need to travel far for all of these experiences. She also being offered stays atWoodstock Inn Brewery,Ash Street InnandHampton Beach.
WATCH THIS: Dwyane Wade Jokes He and Gabrielle Union Would Have to Do ‘Therapy’ If Competed on New Game Show
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
Last week, after winning a firepit and loveseat during her appearance on classic game show, Graham had the opportunity to compete in the “Side By Side” game, where she learned she would be competing for a five-night stay in New Hampshire at The Hotel Concord and a small food stipend, which she later won after correctly guessing the trip’s value.
“My face says it all. I said ‘Oh, you’re kidding.’ [Host]Drew [Carey]goes, ‘Oh, that’s great. Congratulations, New Hampshire is beautiful!’ I go, ‘Drew, I live in Boston!’ " Graham recalled to Boston CBS affiliateWBZ. “I’ve been [to New Hampshire] a million times.”
“I just wish it was Tahiti or some place, or Bora Bora,” she added. “A cruise around the world maybe.”
In addition to the trip, Graham also walked away with $1,000 after landing on the $1 when she spun the big wheel.
source: people.com
