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.

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.

• Harris Taxi, 170 Grove St, ☏ +1 603 356-5577. 
• Turtle Taxi, Spruce Ave., Bartlett, ☏ +1 603 356-7577. 
• 1-800TAXICAB Inc., ☏ +1 603 356-0000, info@1800taxicab.com. 
• Fast Taxi, ☏ +1 603 356-9181, fax: +1 603-356-6729, fastservice@ncia.net. 

• Conway Scenic Railroad, Rt. 16 and 302, ☏ +1 603 356-5251, toll-free: +1-800-232-5251, info@conwayscenic.com. 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, smorin@mwvchildrensmuseum.org. 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. 
• Snow People on Parade. Fiberglass 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, Rt. 112. Old style wooden bridges and New Hampshire's scenic Kancamagus Highway of the White Mountains. 
• Earth and Fire Studio Gallery, 2526 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-8698, earthandfirestudio@msn.com. Watch glass blowing, and browse the arts and crafts of New Hampshire designers. 
• White Mountain Artisans Gallery, 3358 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-6546, toll-free: +1-800-451-0255, fax: +1 603-356-3365, wtmtartgallery@verizon.net. 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, 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, 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. 
• Northern Extremes, Main St, ☏ +1 603 356-4718. Offering kayaking, canoeing, tubing, snowmobiling, and hiking. 
• Saco Bound, Inc. & Rapid River Rafting, Route 302 Center, ☏ +1 603 447-3801, rivers@sacobound.com. Canoeing, kayaking or rafting. 
• Bike Shop, Mountain Valley Mall Blvd, ☏ +1 603 356-6089. Bike rentals. 
• Sports Outlet, Main St, ☏ +1 603 356-3133. Bike rentals. 
• Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, Route 16, ☏ +1 603 356-8807. 
• Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire, LLC, ☏ +1 603 528-0136, naturenut@outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com. Provides guided photo tours, moose tours, hiking backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. 
• New England Dog Sledding, Attitash Ski Area, Mailing Address: 591 Kings Highway Mason Twsp, ☏ +1 207 731-6888, toll-free: +1-800-951-6681, telemark@megalink.net. Dog sledding for families or couples that includes adventure and scenery (19min from North Conway). 
• Farm By The River, 2555 West Side Rd, ☏ +1 603 356-2694, toll-free: +1-888-414-8353, info@farmbytheriver.com. A Bed and Breakfast with stables for sleigh rides and horseback riding year round. 
• Bretton Woods at the Mount Washington Resort, 302 Bretton Woods, ☏ +1 603 278-3320, toll-free: +1-800-258-0330, fax: +1 603-278-3337, skibw@brettonwoods.com. Provides skiing, snowboarding, sleigh rides, dog sledding and snowshoeing. 
• Eastern Mountain Climbing School, Main St, Eastern Slope Inn Complex North Conway Village, ☏ +1 603 356-7670, toll-free: +1-800-310-4504, dkelly@ems.com. Snowshoeing, rock and ice climbing 
• International Mountain Equipment and Climbing School, 2733 Main Street North Conway Village, ☏ +1 603 356-7013, fax: +1 603-356-6492, guides@ime-usa.com. Rock and Ice Climbing, year round. 
• Ham Arena, West Main Street, Conway, ☏ +1 603 447-5886, fax: +1 603-447-5888, skatemail@hamarena.com. 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, 1946 White Mtn. Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-4718, toll-free: +1-877-722-6748, fax: +1 603-356-7152, info@northernextremes.com. Provides snowmobiling with guided tours, canoeing and kayaking. 
• AMC Highland Center, Route 302 Bretton Woods, ☏ +1 603 278-HIKE (4453), amclodging@outdoors.org. The Highland Center is a starting point for day hikes, paddling, snowshoe treks, skiing, and longer backcountry trips in the White Mountains. 
• Alpine Slides, Attitash P.O. Box 308 Bartlett, ☏ +1 603 374-2368, toll-free: +1-877-677-7669. Mountain slides and water slides. 
• Banana Village, 2129 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-2899, john@bananavillage.com. 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, 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. $3 honor system for parking. 
• Echo Lake State Park, 68 Echo Lake Road Conway, ☏ +1 603 356-2672. M-F: 9AM-sunset Sa/Su: 8:30AM-sunset. 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. Adults (12-65) $4; Children (6-11) $2. 
• 🌍 Four Seasons Lodge, 31 Whiskiers Lane, ☏ +1 603 662-5391, Teena@FourSeasonsLodge.com. 9AM-10PM. Vacation rental with an indoor pool and sauna. 10 bedrooms and sleeps 20. One group rents the whole lodge. Family friendly. (updated May 2017)

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, Route 16, ☏ +1 603 356-5253. 
• Eastern Mountain Sports, 1498 White Mountain Highway Unit C30, ☏ +1 603 356-5433. 
• Main St Bike Rental, Bartlett Village (2 mile west pf attitash), ☏ +1 603 986-5996. Family bike rentals. Ride the country roads or gravel forest roads. Rents Schwin bikes. 
• Naked Bohemian, 23 Reporter Ct, ☏ +1 603 356-3775. Unique handmade furniture. 
• North Conway Antiques and Collectibles (Routes 16 and 302), ☏ +1 603 356-6661. 
• North Conway Five and Dime, Route 16, ☏ +1 603-356-3953. 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, Routes 16 and 302, ☏ +1 603 356-3333, rmpant@earthlink.net. 
• Shaw's Grocery Store, 1150 Eastman Rd, ☏ +1 603 356-5471. 
• Simply Primitive, 2730 Main St, ☏ +1 603 356-8423. 
• Sawyer River Knife & Trading Company, 16 Norcross Pl (north of the Park in the Village), ☏ +1 603 356-4155. 11AM-5PM. 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, Route 16, ☏ +1 603-356-9294, toll-free: +1-800-676-9294. 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! 

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:

• 🌍 Clarendon Motel, 3537 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-3551, info@clarendonmotel.com. $55 to $130. 
• Darbyfield Inn, 185 Chase Hill, Albany, ☏ +1 603-447-2181, toll-free: +1-800-426-4147, fax: +1 603-447-5726, marc@darbyfield.com. A full service romantic county inn that has fireplace and jacuzzi rooms and suites. 
• Eastman Inn, 2331 White Mountain Highway, ☏ +1 603 356-6707, toll-free: +1-800-626-5855. A 14-room year-round bed and breakfast. All rooms with private baths and air conditioning. $110 to $160 per night. 
• 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, ncgres@northconwaygrand.com. $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. 
• Four Seasons Lodge (Whiskiers Ski Club), 31 Whiskiers Lane (off West Side Road), ☏ +1 603-662-5391, Teena@FourSeasonsLodge.com. Check-in: 4 PM, check-out: 11 AM. 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 (updated Apr 2017)