Reader:  I am looking for a nice Inn restaurant/tavern to spend New Years Eve. Something casual.  I would like to have a nice dinner and then have cocktails in a casual place and stay the nite and have breakfast.  Do you have any recommendations?

Lisa:  Depending on what part of the state you'd like to come to, there are various places that are celebrating New Years in a casual environment. 

In Manchester, I would recommend the Radisson Hotel on Elm Street.  They have a place called JD's Tavern downstairs (or you could hit a number of spots within walking distance that offer casual dining and
celebration), plus breakfast in the morning at Cafe on the Park (also downstairs).  It's not an inn, but most of the inns are located in more remote regions.

http://www.radisson.com/manchesternh

We have built a page that shows all of the places that are offering packages for New Year's Eve.  It's broken down by region and can be found at http://www.newhampshire.com/new-years-eve/celebrations-2008.aspx.  This page is currently being updated as we get information. 

Enjoy your holiday!