You won’t have any problem finding things to do around our cozy little inn. We are right in the center of the Mt. Washington Valley; New England’s most popular four-season resort.

Winter

• 6 major downhill ski areas are located within a short drive of the inn:  Attitash/Bear Peak (2 minutes), Cranmore (10 minutes), Black Mountain (15 minutes), Wildcat (20 minutes), Bretton Woods (25 minutes) and Cannon (30 minutes).
• 4 nordic networks offering hundreds of kilometers of groomed cross-country trails are also nearby:  Bear Notch Ski Touring (10 minutes), Jackson Ski Touring (10 minutes), Great Glen Trails (25 minutes) and Bretton Woods (25 minutes).
• Miles of beautiful snowmobile trails – rentals and guided tours available at Northern Extremes
• Back country snow shoeing and cross-country skiing; miles and miles of trails are available at no cost!
• Ice-climbing at Cathedral Ledge, White Horse Ledge and Frankenstein Cliff.
• Ice skating – from the indoor ice arena in Conway, to the outdoor rink in Schouler Park, North Conway to the picturesque pond at Nestlenook Farm in Jackson, there is a setting to suit everyone.
• Seasonal Events such as the Holiday Inn-to-Inn Cookie Tour,  Snow Sculpting Contest in Jackson and the Polar Express.

Spring & Summer

• Miles of hiking trails will take you to a scenic outlook, a hidden pond or a mountain summit.
• There are over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains; some are easily seen from the road while others require a hike.
• Mountain bikers can choose from old logging roads and mountain trails or lift-served biking at some of the region’s downhill ski areas.
• Tour the covered bridges of Carroll County, starting with our very own Bartlett Covered Bridge!
• Rock climbing at Cathedral Ledge, White Horse Ledge and Frankenstein Cliff.
• Fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing and, of course, swimming in the many rivers and lakes, including the Saco River which is just behind our Inn.
• Wildlife viewing – particularly moose and black bears.
• Take a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad.
• Golf courses, regulation as well as mini.
• Travel to the summit of Mt. Washington (the highest peak in the Northeastern United States) via the Auto Road or the Cog Railway.
• Amusement parks for the whole family to enjoy, caves to explore, scenic gondola rides and even a water park.
• Seasonal Events such as the March Maple Madness Inn-to-Inn tour,  Wildquack Duck race in Jackson,  Bicknells Thrush Tours on Mt. Washington and popular Auto, Bicycle & Footrace Events on Mt. Washington. 

Autumn

• Scenic drives are enjoyable in all seasons but absolutely spectacular in the Fall.
• Seasonal Events such as the Fryeburg Fair, the Mud Bowl, Return of the Pumpkin People, The Corn Maize at Sherman Farm and the Ghost & Goblin Trail.

 

Any Season

• Tax-free shopping at the many factory outlet stores, antique shope and handicraft shops in the valley, as well as our very own Covered Bridge Shoppe.
• Numerous restaurants offering a variety of foods to delight your taste buds!

 

Helpful Links

• For more detailed information on dining, shopping and local events -  mtwashingtonvalley.org
• For more detailed information on our areas family attractions – visitwhitemountains.com
• For our local weather forecast - Mount Washington Observatory