Nicole’s Conway Guidebook
Ski Area
Family mountain with tons of activities to do even if you aren't planning on skiing or snowboarding.
75 locals recommend
Cranmore Mountain
Family mountain with tons of activities to do even if you aren't planning on skiing or snowboarding.
Bretton Woods
Another great ski area!
King Pine Ski Area
1251 Eaton RdPerfect for families
Wildcat offers some of the longest trails in the Valley, some of the best skiing in New Hampshire, and it takes the cake for beautiful views from the top.
152 locals recommend
Wildcat Mountain
542 NH-16Wildcat offers some of the longest trails in the Valley, some of the best skiing in New Hampshire, and it takes the cake for beautiful views from the top.
Attitash is the 2nd closest ski resort aside from Cranmore. Short runs and great views here!
195 locals recommend
Attitash Mountain Resort
775 US-302Attitash is the 2nd closest ski resort aside from Cranmore. Short runs and great views here!
Sunday River Resort
15 S Ridge RdSightseeing
This private, non-profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions on Mount Washington. Through guided tours and exhibits, visitors learn more about the science of meteorology.
56 locals recommend
Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
2779 White Mountain HwyThis private, non-profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions on Mount Washington. Through guided tours and exhibits, visitors learn more about the science of meteorology.
Conway Scenic Railroad
38 Norcross CirFlume Gorge Visitor Center
852 Daniel Webster HighwayFlume Gorge
852 Daniel Webster HighwayEcho Lake, Conway, NH 03860, USA
Mount Washington Valley Rec Path Trailhead
Bike path that was recently added! Scenic views as well.
Hiking
Amazing views and a great hike if you're looking to get out an explore.
Hurricane Mountain Road, North Conway, Conway, NH 03860
14 locals recommend
Black Cap
Amazing views and a great hike if you're looking to get out an explore.
Hurricane Mountain Road, North Conway, Conway, NH 03860
This is situated just outside North Conway and when you get to the car park it is only a short hike, 10 minutes, to the area. It is a series of rocks and falls which everyone climbs. Lots of good photo opportunities.
244 locals recommend
Diana's Baths
This is situated just outside North Conway and when you get to the car park it is only a short hike, 10 minutes, to the area. It is a series of rocks and falls which everyone climbs. Lots of good photo opportunities.
Drive up to the top (or hike from the bottom) and you will see quite a beautiful view of Cranmore mountain.
Cathedral Ledge Rd, Conway, NH, USA
Drive up to the top (or hike from the bottom) and you will see quite a beautiful view of Cranmore mountain.
Food scene
Great Irish pub with awesome food. Gets very busy so try to get there early.
67 locals recommend
May Kelly's Cottage
3002 White Mountain HwyGreat Irish pub with awesome food. Gets very busy so try to get there early.
Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.
3378 White Mountain HwyOne of my favorites!
Tuckerman Brewing Co
66 Hobbs StThe BEST pizza
Tuckerman's Restaurant & Tavern
336 NH-16AGreat food spot here and really fun in the summer
Delaney's Hole In the Wall
2966 White Mountain HwyGreat wings and believe it or not... sushi
Peach's Restaurant
2506 White Mountain HwyBreakfast recommendation
Dining on the nicer side. Amazing menu. You need to get here AT 5pm if you want a seat. Reservations highly encouraged.
84 locals recommend
White Mountain Cider Co
207 US-302Dining on the nicer side. Amazing menu. You need to get here AT 5pm if you want a seat. Reservations highly encouraged.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Travel Info; Scenic Drives
Scenic Drives
There are countless scenic drives in the area that are great during any season, although some are closed during the winter months as indicated. Plug these sites into your GPS and enjoy the ride!
-Cathedral Ledge (access road closed to top in winter, base road open to gate)
-Hurricane Mountain Road (closed in winter)
-Kancamagus Highway, Route 112 Conway to Lincoln
-Presidential Loop: Crawford Notch and Pinkham Notch via Route 16 and Route 302
-East Conway Road to Evans Notch
-Route 153 to Eaton Village and the Little White Church
-Route 16B Carter Notch Road in Jackson
Don't miss
Travel Info; Photography!
Insta-Worthy Spots
Sometimes a great view or beautiful spot isn't at the top of a mountain or off in the woods. Here are a few Instagram-worthy spots to get great views by car, bike or bus.
-Intervale Scenic Vista (an official Visit New Hampshire Information site)
-Chocorua Lake in Tamworth
-Jackson Falls
-The Flume at Crawford Notch
-Schouler Park, The Conway Scenic Railroad and Moat Mountain Range in North Conway Village
-Echo Lake State Park (fee)
-Jackson Covered Bridge, Saco River Covered Bridge and Swift River Covered Bridge (the latter is closed in winter)
Traveling with kids
Travel Info; Recreation!
Hiking, biking, sight-seeing and skiing are some of the most popular and well-known area activities. Rock and ice climbing are popular at at Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge, some of the country's most difficult climbing surfaces. River canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, swimming and river tubing are highly popular in the summer months on the nearby Saco River.
Attitash Mountain Resort, Story Land and the Conway Scenic Railroad are very popular for young families in the warm months.
What to pack
Travel info; Weather!
Spring and Fall are glorious with temperatures from the 50s to 70s Farenheit. Nights can dip into the 30s. Summer averages high 70s to low 80s with a sprinkling of 90 degree days. Nights are apt to be cooler. Winter weather can be extreme with lows in the teens and highs in the 30s.