North Conway, NH Road Trips

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.

Conway Scenic Railroad, Rt. 16 and 302, ☏ +1 603 356-5251, toll-free: +1-800-232-5251, [email protected]. 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. Adult $14.50, Children under 3 free, Child (4-12) $10. Mt. Washington Children's Museum, 2936 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-2992, [email protected]. Offering activities for children and the whole family. Playgroups and birthday parties are among the museum's scheduled activities. $5, children under 1: Free. Mt. Washington Observatory, P. O. Box 2310, ☏ +1 603 356-2137, fax: +1 603-356-0307. 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. Daytrips: $159, Educational Trips: $459. Foliage and Covered Bridges, Rt. 112. Old style wooden bridges and New Hampshire's scenic Kancamagus Highway of the White Mountains. Cathedral Ledge, 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.

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, Route 302, toll-free: +1 800-223-SNOW (7669) (7669). In the wintertime, Attitash offers 74 trails and Terrain Park for skiers and snowboarders. The Nor'easter Mountain Coaster brings you 1,420 ft (430 m) up the side of the mountain; at the top you descend 2,880 ft (880 m) downward at a speed up to 25 mi (40 km) 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, 1 Skimobile Rd, ☏ +1 603 356-5543. 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. Saco Bound, Inc. & Rapid River Rafting, Route 302 Center, ☏ +1 603 447-3801, [email protected]. Canoeing, kayaking or rafting.

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: Delaney's Hole In the Wall, 2966 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-7776. 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." 1 Horsefeathers, 2679 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-2687. 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. 2 Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co., 3378 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-6381. 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 Restaurant. Excellent for breakfast. The Stairway Café. Excellent for breakfast. Muddy Moose Restaurant and Pub, 2344 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-7696. 11:30AM-10PM.

1 Starlight Lodge North Conway, 3537 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-3551. $199. Fox Ridge Resort, ☏ +1 603 356-3151. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11PM. Offers three room types: family rooms, rooms, and jacuzzi rooms. $75 to $200. Green Granite Inn and Conference Center, 1515 White Mountain Highway (Route 16), ☏ +1 603-356-6901, toll-free: +1-800-468-3666. $100-270 per night. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1732 White Mountain Hwy, ☏ +1 603 356-2551. Isaac Merrill House, toll-free: +1 800-328-9041. The Isaac Merrill House has only 15 rooms, with four different room styles to choose from, this hotel is about atmosphere and history. $99 to $159. North Conway Grand Hotel, Rt. 16 Settler's Green, ☏ +1 603-356-9300, toll-free: +1-800-655-1452, [email protected]. $89 to $199, meals not included. Red Elephant Inn (formerly Victorian Harvest Inn), 28 Locust Ln, ☏ +1 603 356-3548, toll-free: +1-800-642-0749. 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! Residence Inn by Marriott, North Conway, 1801 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-3024. Features family suites with double queen beds, high-speed Internet access and breakfast. 2 Cranmore Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast (CML), 859 Kearsarge Rd, ☏ +1-603-356-2044, [email protected]. Check-in: 4 pm, check-out: 11 am. (updated Feb 2026)

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 IATA), 50 minutes south of North Conway, rental cars are available at the airport and in nearby Gilford. Avis, Laconia Municipal Airport, ☏ +1 603 524-0044. Su-Sa 8AM-6PM. Enterprise, 51 Bisson Ave., Laconia, ☏ +1 603 528-5070. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-noon. Passengers flying into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT IATA) or Portland International Jetport (PWM IATA) 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. Fast Taxi, ☏ +1 603-356-0000, fax: +1 603-356-6729, [email protected].