Grace's Guidebook
Ski mountain
Attitash ski mountain is minutes down the road from Seasons at Attitash Resort. Mount Washington, Mt Cranmore, Wildcat, Bretton Woods and Loon are a few surround ski mountains.
Attitash Mountain Resort is more than just a ski area, it is the essence of skiing, snowboarding and the winter lifestyle.
Attitash Mountain Resort offers 68 trails and 11 lifts across two big, connected mountains (Attitash & Bear Peak) that combine traditional New England runs and challenging terrain with modern, wide-open cruisers suited for all abilities. Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Attitash Mountain Resort is considered New Hampshire's premier year-round vacation area.
195 locals recommend
Attitash Mountain Resort
775 US-302Attitash Mountain Resort is more than just a ski area, it is the essence of skiing, snowboarding and the winter lifestyle.
Attitash Mountain Resort offers 68 trails and 11 lifts across two big, connected mountains (Attitash & Bear Peak) that combine traditional New England runs and challenging terrain with modern, wide-open cruisers suited for all abilities. Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Attitash Mountain Resort is considered New Hampshire's premier year-round vacation area.
Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, 1 mile from downtown North Conway Village and just 2.5 hours from Boston. Cranmore is a 4-season, family-friendly ski resort known for its ski school, sunny, south-facing slopes, and a festive atmosphere geared for skiers and non-skiers alike. Cranmore has 56 trails and glades with a variety of terrain for all ability levels from a beginners-only ski area, to classic New England trails and steeps. In addition to some of New England's best skiing and snowboarding, our ski resort features activities such as New Hampshire’s #1 Snow Tubing Park, a year-round Mountain Adventure Park, and many seasonal events. Cranmore truly has something for the entire family.
163 locals recommend
Cranmore Mountain Resort
239 Skimobile RdLocated in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, 1 mile from downtown North Conway Village and just 2.5 hours from Boston. Cranmore is a 4-season, family-friendly ski resort known for its ski school, sunny, south-facing slopes, and a festive atmosphere geared for skiers and non-skiers alike. Cranmore has 56 trails and glades with a variety of terrain for all ability levels from a beginners-only ski area, to classic New England trails and steeps. In addition to some of New England's best skiing and snowboarding, our ski resort features activities such as New Hampshire’s #1 Snow Tubing Park, a year-round Mountain Adventure Park, and many seasonal events. Cranmore truly has something for the entire family.
Loon Mountain Resort offers four seasons of fun for your New Hampshire vacation, with dependable snow and terrain variety in winter, and summer activities
110 locals recommend
Loon Mountain
Loon Mountain Resort offers four seasons of fun for your New Hampshire vacation, with dependable snow and terrain variety in winter, and summer activities
Sightseeing
Diana’s Baths are a must see any time of the year when you are in the North Conway area and want to experience nature at its finest. Located in Bartlett, just minutes from North Conway Village, Diana’s baths lie along Lucy Brook in Bartlett which is fed from Big Attitash Mountain. During the summer the baths are a great place for children and grown-ups alike to enjoy the tranquility of nature, and explore the many rocks, ledges, cascading falls and pools in the brook.
244 locals recommend
Diana's Baths
Diana’s Baths are a must see any time of the year when you are in the North Conway area and want to experience nature at its finest. Located in Bartlett, just minutes from North Conway Village, Diana’s baths lie along Lucy Brook in Bartlett which is fed from Big Attitash Mountain. During the summer the baths are a great place for children and grown-ups alike to enjoy the tranquility of nature, and explore the many rocks, ledges, cascading falls and pools in the brook.
Echo Lake State Park is a great place to take the family for a swim and picnic. Several hiking trails originate in the park including a scenic trail around the lake and others which lead to Cathedral Ledge State Park where views of the Saco River Valley are spectacular.
42 locals recommend
Echo Lake
Echo Lake State Park is a great place to take the family for a swim and picnic. Several hiking trails originate in the park including a scenic trail around the lake and others which lead to Cathedral Ledge State Park where views of the Saco River Valley are spectacular.
A mile-long auto road leads to the top of 700-foot Cathedral Ledge where views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains can be enjoyed. The park can be also be accessed from hiking trails at Echo Lake State Park. Once on the top, a new accessible hiking trail leads to a view of the valley. Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock and ice climbing walls.
19 locals recommend
Cathedral Ledge Road
Cathedral Ledge RoadA mile-long auto road leads to the top of 700-foot Cathedral Ledge where views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains can be enjoyed. The park can be also be accessed from hiking trails at Echo Lake State Park. Once on the top, a new accessible hiking trail leads to a view of the valley. Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock and ice climbing walls.
This awesome swimming area is just off RT 302, on the north side of the road on the Saco river. Deep pools, cascading water, and cliff diving are available. There is a small sandy beach, and shallow area for youngsters. The full afternoon sun makes this a very warm swim, well into the late afternoon.
Sawyer Rock
This awesome swimming area is just off RT 302, on the north side of the road on the Saco river. Deep pools, cascading water, and cliff diving are available. There is a small sandy beach, and shallow area for youngsters. The full afternoon sun makes this a very warm swim, well into the late afternoon.
Enjoy an old-fashioned railroading experience with all trains departing from an 1874 train station in North Conway Village. Whether you choose one of Heritage Valley Excursions on the Valley Train or take the Mountaineer to Crawford Notch, this is a journey back in time the whole family is sure to enjoy.
180 locals recommend
Conway Scenic Railroad
38 Norcross CirEnjoy an old-fashioned railroading experience with all trains departing from an 1874 train station in North Conway Village. Whether you choose one of Heritage Valley Excursions on the Valley Train or take the Mountaineer to Crawford Notch, this is a journey back in time the whole family is sure to enjoy.
Kancamagus Pass
Amusement Parks and Activities
The Mt. Washington Valley is one of the most popular four season destinations in New England. The towns of Bartlett, Glen, Jackson and North Conway are the home to many of the regions best known attractions- Storyland, Attitash and The Conway Scenic Railroad. All of these charming villages have restaurants, shops, scenic walks and drives. The Five Mile Circuit and the “loop” that rings the town of Jackson, Diana’s Bath and Cathedral Ledge are favorites to locals and tourists alike.
Story Land is the best children's theme park in New Hampshire, offering rides and entertainment to thousands of families with young children for over 65 years. New generations of children, their parents, and grandparents visit year after year to share past memories and create new ones in the Land Where Fantasy Lives!
This kid friendly amusement park features over 30 attractions perfect for making your little ones smile, from the Polar Coaster to Cinderella's Castle. With special events and family dining options including character dinners and tea time, Story Land is the perfect fairy tale fun amusement park for kids!
324 locals recommend
Story Land
850 NH-16Story Land is the best children's theme park in New Hampshire, offering rides and entertainment to thousands of families with young children for over 65 years. New generations of children, their parents, and grandparents visit year after year to share past memories and create new ones in the Land Where Fantasy Lives!
This kid friendly amusement park features over 30 attractions perfect for making your little ones smile, from the Polar Coaster to Cinderella's Castle. With special events and family dining options including character dinners and tea time, Story Land is the perfect fairy tale fun amusement park for kids!
Santa's Village is a Christmas-themed amusement park located in Jefferson, New Hampshire. Most of the 23 rides have Christmas or winter-themed names, such as "Rudy's Rapid Transit Coaster" and "The Great Humbug Adventure". The rides are designed for families with children under age 13.
235 locals recommend
Santa's Village
528 Presidential HwySanta's Village is a Christmas-themed amusement park located in Jefferson, New Hampshire. Most of the 23 rides have Christmas or winter-themed names, such as "Rudy's Rapid Transit Coaster" and "The Great Humbug Adventure". The rides are designed for families with children under age 13.
Slides, tubes, pools, waves, buckets, tree houses, bridges, fountains, and more. There’s so much to do in the water park that you’ll want to do it all! Get all the stats on Kahuna Laguna’s slides and attractions.
29 locals recommend
Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park
2251 White Mountain HwySlides, tubes, pools, waves, buckets, tree houses, bridges, fountains, and more. There’s so much to do in the water park that you’ll want to do it all! Get all the stats on Kahuna Laguna’s slides and attractions.
Shopping
Settlers Green is an outlet shopping center in North Conway, New Hampshire, United States. The center was built on the location of the former White Mountain Airport and opened in February 1988. It has since expanded to a former industrial site and a former competing shopping center
Settlers Green Drive
Settlers Green DriveSaco River Rentals
Known for its sandy beaches and crystal clear water, the Saco River provides outdoor recreation opportunities for the whole family. Tubing and paddling on the Saco River creates a lifetime of memories and brings family and friends together.
During the summer season, the Saco River averages 3 feet deep (some short sections are deeper) with some small rapids, lots of sandy beaches and some rope swings for the more adventurous.
558 White Mountain Hwy
Saco River Tubing / Kayak / Canoe Rentals