North Conway

North Conway is in the heart of the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. It is a popular vacation destination year-round. The village of North Conway is located about two hours north of Boston, Massachusetts.
North Conway is home to more than 250 alpine ski trails and hundreds of acres of White Mountain National Forest land surrounding Mt. Washington, the biggest mountain in the northeast. There is plenty to do out of doors during any season. Hiking, fishing, swimming, biking, skiing, sledding, canoeing are common activities. North Conway is home to a large strip of shopping areas including factory outlet stores, antique shops, and country stores.

By car

• From Boston - Interstate 95 North. In New Hampshire, take Exit 4 to the Spaulding Turnpike, Route 16 North, continue on Route 16 North to North Conway.
• From Concord - North on Interstate 93, take Exit 23. Follow Rt. 104 East to Meredith to Rt. 25 East. Follow Rt. 25 East to Ossipee and Rt. 16 North.
• From Montreal - South on Interstate 91 to Exit 19 to Interstate 93 South. Take Exit 40, onto Rt. 302 East in Bethlehem. Follow Rt. 302 East to Bartlett. Continue on Rt. 302 towards Glen/North Conway.
• From New York City - North on Interstate 91 to Exit 17, Wells River, Vermont. Cross over to Woodsville, NH and follow Rt. 302 to Bartlett. Continue on Rt. 302 towards Glen/North Conway.

If you fly into Laconia Airport (LCI), 50 minutes south of North Conway, rental cars are available at the airport and in nearby Gilford.

• Avis

  phone: +1 603 524-0044
  address: Laconia Municipal Airport

• Enterprise

  phone: +1 603 528-5070
  address: 51 Bisson Ave., Laconia

Passengers flying into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) or Portland International Jetport (PWM) will also find rental cars available at those airports.
Many of North Conway's shops and less interactive attractions are on the town's main road, Route 16. Even with their close proximity, a car is more convenient for travel in the wintertime, and for travel to some of the attractions and activities outside of walking distance. In North Conway, taxi companies service all local areas.
Most of the taxi services include large capacity vans, car seats for children, and airport shuttle services.

• Harris Taxi

  phone: +1 603 356-5577
  address: 170 Grove St

• Turtle Taxi

  phone: +1 603 356-7577
  address: Spruce Ave., Bartlett

• 1-800TAXICAB Inc.

  phone: +1 603 356-0000

• Fast Taxi

  phone: +1 603 356-9181

• Conway Scenic Railroad

  phone: +1 603 356-5251
  address: Rt. 16 and 302
  Enjoy the natural scenery of NH while enjoying a meal. Absorb the local history and check out North Conway station, in operation for more than 130 years.

• Mt. Washington Children's Museum

  phone: +1 603 356-2992
  address: 2936 White Mountain Highway
  Offering activities for children and the whole family. Playgroups and birthday parties are among the museum's scheduled activities.

• Mt. Washington Observatory

  phone: +1 603 356-2137
  address: P. O. Box 2310
  The Observatory offers overnight educational trips, a pleasant view of the surrounding mountains, and guided snow tractor day trips in the Valley and up to the summit of Mt. Washington.

• Snow People on ParadeFiberglass snowmen displayed all over New Hampshire. One of the 17 beautifully decorated snowmen is displayed at the Settler's Green outlet.

• Foliage and Covered Bridges

  address: Rt. 112
  Old style wooden bridges and New Hampshire's scenic Kancamagus Highway of the White Mountains.

• Earth and Fire Studio Gallery

  phone: +1 603 356-8698
  address: 2526 White Mountain Highway
  Watch glass blowing, and browse the arts and crafts of New Hampshire designers.

• White Mountain Artisans Gallery

  phone: +1 603 356-6546
  address: 3358 White Mountain Highway
  The White Mountain Artisans Gallery exhibits and retails beautiful art of all media, handcrafted furniture, and gifts displayed in a renovated 130-year-old barn.

• Cathedral Ledge

  address: 60 Echo Lake Road (Located off of West Side Road)
  Panoramic views of the Mount Washington Valley are accessed by car atop the 1000-foot tall (300 m) rock ledge. A very steep, easily driven road (Cathedral Ledge Road) leads tourists up the mountain in a matter of minutes where they are able to park and hike a 100 foot trail to the fenced viewing area. Easy access and limited area make this location slightly crowded at times. This area also attracts many experienced and novice climbers who ascend the rock face throughout the summer and winter months.

North Conway is a popular area for rock climbing and hiking with Cathedral Ledge and Diana's Baths being the most popular.

• Attitash Ski Resort

  address: Route 302
  In the wintertime, Attitash offers 74 trails and Terrain Park for skiers and snowboarders. The Nor'easter Mountain Coaster brings you up the side of the mountain; at the top you descend downward at a speed up to per hour. A single ride on this coaster is $12 without a ski ticket, or $10 with a ski ticket. First time ride is free. Requirements to ride the coaster include: children over 3 years of age, and riders must be 9 years or older to ride alone. During the summer, Attitash offers its Alpine Slide, Water Park and Scenic View ride.

• Cranmore Mountain Resort

  phone: +1 603 356-5543
  address: 1 Skimobile Rd
  Cranmore Mountain is a great beginner mountain, for those with small children learning how to ski or snowboard. It is a very family oriented resort, with a warm, cozy lodge. This mountain is also equipped for night skiing, with well lit trails for skiing or snowboarding during the night. You can rent skiing/snowboarding equipment from the resort, and take group lessons or individual lessons for beginners. There is also a tubing park located on the resort open until 9PM every day except Sunday, where it is open until 4PM. For a 2-hour tubing ticket, it is $23 for every age.

• Northern Extremes

  phone: +1 603 356-4718
  address: Main St
  Offering kayaking, canoeing, tubing, snowmobiling, and hiking.

• Saco Bound, Inc. & Rapid River Rafting

  phone: +1 603 447-3801
  address: Route 302 Center
  Canoeing, kayaking or rafting.

• Bike Shop

  phone: +1 603 356-6089
  address: Mountain Valley Mall Blvd
  Bike rentals.

• Sports Outlet

  phone: +1 603 356-3133
  address: Main St
  Bike rentals.

• Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

  phone: +1 603 356-8807
  address: Route 16

• Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire, LLC

  phone: +1 603 528-0136
  Provides guided photo tours, moose tours, hiking backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing.

• New England Dog Sledding

  phone: +1 207 731-6888
  address: Attitash Ski Area, Mailing Address: 591 Kings Highway Mason Twsp
  Dog sledding for families or couples that includes adventure and scenery (19min from North Conway).

• Farm By The River

  phone: +1 603 356-2694
  address: 2555 West Side Rd
  A Bed and Breakfast with stables for sleigh rides and horseback riding year round.

• Bretton Woods at the Mount Washington Resort

  phone: +1 603 278-3320
  address: 302 Bretton Woods
  Provides skiing, snowboarding, sleigh rides, dog sledding and snowshoeing.

• Eastern Mountain Climbing School

  phone: +1 603 356-7670
  address: Main St, Eastern Slope Inn Complex North Conway Village
  Snowshoeing, rock and ice climbing

• International Mountain Equipment and Climbing School

  phone: +1 603 356-7013
  address: 2733 Main Street North Conway Village
  Rock and Ice Climbing, year round.

• Ham Arena

  phone: +1 603 447-5886
  address: West Main Street, Conway
  In addition to public ice skating, the Ham Arena offers ice hockey programs and figure skating practice ice for children and adults. The Ham Arena also features a pro shop stocked with hockey equipment, an on-site pizza and snack shop, and a video games area.

• Northern Extremes Snowmobiling

  phone: +1 603 356-4718
  address: 1946 White Mtn. Highway
  Provides snowmobiling with guided tours, canoeing and kayaking.

• AMC Highland Center

  phone: +1 603 278-HIKE
  address: Route 302 Bretton Woods
  The Highland Center is an starting point for day hikes, paddling, snowshoe treks, skiing, and longer backcountry trips in the White Mountains.

• Alpine Slides

  phone: +1 603 374-2368
  address: Attitash P.O. Box 308 Bartlett
  Mountain slides and water slides.

• Banana Village

  phone: +1 603 356-2899
  address: 2129 White Mountain Highway
  Family fun with miniature golf, food and an arcade. Banana Village encourages birthday parties and summer camp group outings to their location as well.

• Diana's Baths

  address: West Side Road (0.5 miles north of the Cathedral Ledge access road)
  The series of waterfalls is very popular amongst tourists during the summer. Many come here to cool off in the frigid mountain water of Lucy Brook. A mild 0.6-mile hike from the parking area is required to access the falls.

• Echo Lake State Park

  phone: +1 603 356-2672
  address: 68 Echo Lake Road Conway
  Good location for family swimming and picnics. A trail around the lake provides close-up views of Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge. Pets are not permitted.

• Four Seasons Lodge

  phone: +1 603 662-5391
  address: 31 Whiskiers Lane
  Vacation rental with an indoor pool and sauna. 10 bedrooms and sleeps 20. One group rents the whole lodge. Family friendly.

Events

February

• Mt. Washington Valley Winter CarnivalVarious events held around Mt. Washington Valley. Week long event typically held mid-February through early March.

• Race to Beat Cancer

  phone: +1 603 356-3719
  address: Mt. Cranmore Resort
  Held annually in February to benefit the American Cancer Society

• Chocolate Festival Ski Tour

  phone: +1 603-356-9920

March

• Mt. Washington Valley Winter CarnivalVarious events held around Mt. Washington Valley. Week long event typically held mid-February through early March.

May

• Annual Taste of New Hampshire

  address: Mt. Washington Hotel
  Chefs of the American Culinary Federation provide culinary and beverage demonstrations throughout the weekend.

• Annual Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales

  address: Settler's Green Outlet Village Route 16

• Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair

  phone: +1 603 356-2096
  address: North Conway Community Center

June

• Mt. Washington Road Race

  phone: +1 603 466-3988
  Held in mid-June, annual hillclimb up the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

• Annual Arts Jubilee

  phone: +1 603-356-5701 ext 350
  Indoor and outdoor concert series held June–August.

July

• Independence Day Celebration

  phone: +1 603 447-5680
  address: Schouler Park
  Includes fireworks around 9PM.

August

• Annual Bach Festival

  phone: +1 603 356-5701 ext 350
  Four-day event celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

• Labor Day Weekend Lobster Bake and BBQ

  phone: +1 603 356-7100
  address: White Mountain Hotel West Side Rd

September

• Labor Day Sidewalk Sales

  address: Settler's Green Outlets, Route 16
  Back to school specials at more than 60 stores.

• Fall Festival and Scarecrow Contest

  phone: +1 603 356-7031
  address: Settler's Green Outlet Village, Route 16
  Held in late September through early October, free events for the whole family.

October

• Fryeburg Fair

  phone: +1 207 935-3268
  address: Nearby Fryeburg, Maine
  A week long historical event only 20 minutes from North Conway held in the first week of October.

• Fall Festival and Scarecrow Contest

  phone: +1 603 356-7031
  address: Settler's Green Outlet Village Route 16
  Held in late September through early October, free events for the whole family.

December

• Polar Express Event

  address: Conway Scenic Railroad 38 Norcross Circle
  This special event takes adult and children passengers on the Polar Express to the "North Pole" departing from the center of North Conway.

• New Years Festival and Party

  phone: +1 603 356-5701 ext 350
  address: Schouler Park

Golf

• Hale's Location Golf & Country Club

  phone: +1 603 356-2140
  address: West Side Rd
  18 holes. Par 36.

• North Conway Country Club

  phone: +1 603 356-9391
  18-hole par 71 course rated as one of the top ten golf courses in New Hampshire.

• White Mountain Resort

  phone: +1 603 356-7100

The numerous stores and shopping centers are located on "the strip," a stretch of road on Route 16 in North Conway. Chains including Wal-Mart and Staples. Stores tend to close early in this area of New Hampshire, so if you're shopping after dinner, shops like Zeb's General Store or the North Conway Five and Dime may be closed.

• Christmas Loft

  phone: +1 603 356-5253
  address: Route 16

• Eastern Mountain Sports

  phone: +1 603 356-5433
  address: 1498 White Mountain Highway Unit C30

• Main St Bike Rental

  phone: +1 603 986-5996
  address: Bartlett Village
  Family bike rentals. Ride the country roads or gravel forest roads. Rents Schwin bikes.

• Naked Bohemian

  phone: +1 603 356-3775
  address: 23 Reporter Ct
  Unique handmade furniture.

• North Conway Antiques and Collectibles

  phone: +1 603 356-6661

• North Conway Five and Dime

  phone: +1 603-356-3953
  address: Route 16
  The Five and Dime appears very low key, but is a very interesting store to visit. This general store differs from Zeb's in nearly every way, having old fashioned toys, utensils, and novelties that have lasted through the ages.

• Richard M. Plusch Fine Antiques

  phone: +1 603 356-3333
  address: Routes 16 and 302

• Shaw's Grocery Store

  phone: +1 603 356-5471
  address: 1150 Eastman Rd

• Simply Primitive

  phone: +1 603 356-8423
  address: 2730 Main St

• Sawyer River Knife & Trading Company

  phone: +1 603 356-4155
  address: 16 Norcross Pl
  Largest selection of quality cutlery and sporting knives. Gourmet kitchen store with the best names in small kitchen appliances, cookware and kitchen gadgets.

• Zeb's General Store

  phone: +1 603-356-9294
  address: Route 16
  Zeb's General Store is like the candy store everyone imagines when they were a kid. It has many different types of candy, honey sticks, and homemade fudge. Not only does Zeb's sell candy, but there are a variety of gift baskets, New England specialty foods, crackers, maple syrup, desserts, dips, and many, many more, all priced reasonably. It is a great place to go to make the children happy, and perhaps pick up a self-made gift basket for someone or try a different type of recipe. Zeb's is one of those stores that has a little bit of everything!

Outlets

• Settler's Green Outlet Village Plus

  phone: +1 603 356-7031
  address: Route 16
  Stores include: Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, J Crew, Nike, Old Navy, Pacific Sunwear, Children's Place, Gap, Van Heusen, Wilson's Leather, Coach, Aeropostale, Adidas, Bass, Brookstone, Carter's, Champion, Harry and David, Journeys, Reebok, Talbots. This shopping outlet has parking to access any store. During the winter season, it is busier with more people because of the tourist attractions and skiing/snowboarding resorts surrounding this area.

• White Mountain Outlets

  address: Route 16
  Stores include: L.L. Bean, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chuck Roast, Nautica, Brooks Brothers, Liz Claiborne.

• Tanger Outlet Centers

  address: Route 16

Chains including Applebees's, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Friendly's Ice Cream, McDonald's and Pizza Hut can all be found in town. Other options include:

Budget

Mid-range

• Brandli's Pizza Pasta Grille

  phone: +1 603 356-7878
  address: 29 Common Ct

• Delaney's Hole In the Wall

  phone: +1 603 356-7776
  address: 2966 White Mountain Highway
  Delaney's is a family oriented tavern with a variety of options on the menu serving lunch and dinner. Located in the heart of the White Mountain region in New Hampshire, there is always a crowd made up of skiers and snowboarders from all over in the winter. On occasion, there is entertainment at the restaurant, such as singers/bands. There are always TVs with sporting events on to watch as well. Their motto is "Big Time Portions – Big Time Drinks – Big Time Fun for the Whole Family."

• Horsefeathers

  phone: +1 603 356-2687
  address: 2679 White Mountain Highway
  Horsefeathers is a great place for a sit-down meal. They are known for having excellent seafood. They do have a small menu, but every item is great.

• Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.

  phone: +1 603 356-6381
  address: 3378 White Mountain Highway
  Moat Mountain and Brewery is an excellent place for both children and adults. They have a vast menu that varies in price from $10-15. They are known for having some of the best ribs and burgers in the area. They offer five different types of their flagship beers and have over ten different types of seasonal beer.

• Peaches RestaurantExcellent for breakfast.

• The Stairway CaféExcellent for breakfast.

• Up Country Family Restaurant & Tavern

  phone: +1 603 356-3336

• White Horse Grille & Tavern

  phone: +1 603 356-9745
  address: West Side Rd

• Muddy Moose Restaurant and Pub

  phone: +1 603 356-7696
  address: 2344 White Mountain Highway

• Peking Sunrise Restaurant

  phone: +1 603 356-6976
  address: 1179 Eastman Rd
  Lunch Specials daily 11:30-3PM.

• Panda Garden Chinese Food

  phone: +1 603 356-5009
  address: 32 White Mountain Highway

• Black Cap Grille

  address: 1498 White Mountain Highway
  Kitchen open until 10PM on weekends. Bar serves later.

• Merlino's Family Steakhouse

  phone: +1 603 356-5009
  address: 1717 White Mountain Highway

• Fiesta Jalisco

  phone: +1 603 733-5550
  address: 6 Mountain Valley Blvd

Splurge

• The 1785 Inn

  phone: +1 603 356-9025
  address: 3582 White Mountain Hwy
  At the Scenic Vista. Gourmet, innovative but casual.

• Clarendon Motel

  phone: +1 603 356-3551
  address: 3537 White Mountain Highway

• Darbyfield Inn

  phone: +1 603-447-2181
  address: 185 Chase Hill, Albany
  A full service romantic county inn that has fireplace and jacuzzi rooms and suites.

• Eastman Inn

  phone: +1 603 356-6707
  address: 2331 White Mountain Highway
  A 14-room year-round bed and breakfast. All rooms with private baths and air conditioning. $110 to $160 per night.

• Fox Ridge Resort

  phone: +1 603 356-3151
  Offers three room types: family rooms, rooms, and jacuzzi rooms.

• Green Granite Inn and Conference Center

  phone: +1 603-356-6901
  address: 1515 White Mountain Highway (Route 16)

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 603 356-2551
  address: 1732 White Mountain Hwy

• Isaac Merrill HouseThe Isaac Merrill House has only 15 rooms, with four different room styles to choose from, this hotel is about atmosphere and history.

• North Conway Grand Hotel

  phone: +1 603-356-9300
  address: Rt. 16 Settler's Green

• Red Elephant Inn

  phone: +1 603 356-3548
  address: 28 Locust Ln
  A year-round bed and breakfast located on a quiet wooded lane just off the main route. Eight rooms with private baths and air conditioning, garden and pool. $80 to $200 per night. Great views of the Moat Mountain range. The breakfasts are outstanding!

• Red Jacket Mountain View Resort & Spa

  phone: +1 603 356-5411
  address: Route 16

• Residence Inn by Marriott, North Conway

  phone: +1 603 356-3024
  address: 1801 White Mountain Highway
  Features family suites with double queen beds, high-speed Internet access and breakfast.

• Four Seasons Lodge

  phone: +1 603-662-5391
  address: 31 Whiskiers Lane
  A year-round vacation rental tucked behind the pines off a scenic byway. Private indoor pool, sauna, 10 bedrooms with sleeping for 20 guests, private back patio, football, karaoke, Wii, free Wifi, plenty of parking