EXPLORE THE AREA
Winter, summer, spring, or fall – it doesn’t matter the season. Enjoy fresh mountain air as you experience the surrounding outdoor activities. Ski some slopes or hop on a train; whatever excursion you choose you’ll remember for a lifetime.
We recommend trying the following places.
Nestled in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, Waterville Valley Resort is a destination that features world-class skiing & snowboarding. Just 25 minutes from Owl’s Nest and the site of the new USSA Training Center (one of only three in the USA, including Park City, UT and Lake Placid, NY). With a summit elevation of 4,004 feet (1,220 m) above sea level, the ski area has 11 lifts and is located in the town of the same name. Waterville Valley Resort offers a variety of terrain for every skier or rider, whether a first-timer or an expert.
Location: 1 Ski Area Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Phone: (603) 236-8311
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Take in beautiful White Mountain scenery on NH’s longest scenic Gondola Skyride, explore Glacial Caves and a mountaintop playground, visit with local artisans and enjoy family dining with spectacular views. Soar above the Pemigewasset River on the Zipline, unleash your inner Tarzan in the Aerial Forest Adventure Park; beat the clock in the LogJam Maze, plus: mountain bike rentals, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, spider web, lodging, spa & wellness center, festivals and special events. It’s just 15 minutes from Owl’s Nest.
Location: 60 Loon Mountain Road, Route 112, Kancamagus Highway, Lincoln 03251
Phone: (603) 745-8111
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Location: 193 Mittersill Rd, Franconia, NH 03580 (15 minutes from Owl’s Nest)
Phone: (603) 823-8800
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Visit North Conway’s Playground and experience adventures in our Mountain Adventure Park and Aerial Adventure Parks. Zoom down 1000`s of feet of twisting, turning fun flying through the woods on the Mountain Coaster, zip on the Soaring Eagle while accelerating 700 feet down the mountainside on a suspended cable, arc high into the sky on the Giant Swing, race down the summer tubing hill, and enjoy lunch at the Meister hut after a scenic chairlift ride to the summit. Take to the trees in the Aerial Adventure ropes course for fun challenges like zip lines, air bridges, cargo nets, and more. Little ones can test the Kids Course.
Location: 1 Skimobile Road, North Conway 03860
Phone: (603) 356-5544
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Soar high above our trails and tree canopy from the summit of Bear Peak to the base of Attitash Mountain on the rider-controlled ZipTour, including the longest single zip span in the East! Enjoy the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster or experience North America’s longest Alpine Slide. Attitash is also home to guided horseback rides, cross-country and lift-serviced downhill mountain biking, Slacklines, a free fall Airbag Jump and the only outdoor waterpark in the Mt. Washington Valley.
Location: 775 Route 302, Bartlett 03812
Phone: (603) 374-2368
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Paddle the Pemi with Ski Fanatics! Rent a kayak, canoe, or tube and take their shuttle to the Pemigewasset River for a scenic paddle/float in the White Mountains. In the winter, Ski Fanatics has rental equipment for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Enjoy year-round the great shopping Ski Fanatics has to offer for all your outdoor activities! Ski Fanatics is a preferred partner of Owl’s Nest Resort.
Location: 23 Vintinner Road, Campton, NH
Phone: (603) 726-4327
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45km of trails connecting Intervale with North Conway Village for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Explore trails winding through riverside hayfields or mountainside forests offering diverse terrain for all abilities with mountain and river views. Designated trails also available for fat tire biking. Events include annual Snowshoe Scramble and Inn-to-Inn Chocolate Festival, and weekly guided Snowshoe Tours.
Location: 279 Route 16/302, Intervale 03845
Phone: (603) 356-9920
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Bretton Woods is New Hampshire’s largest ski area with 464 acres of skiing and snowboarding. There are 62 trails and 35 glades along with three terrain parks. Bretton Woods’ slopes also offer night skiing and riding. Their long groomed trails allow for you to enjoy spectacular views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
Location: 99 Ski Area Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Phone: (603) 278-3320
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“#1 Scenery in the East” (SKI Magazine). Experience New Hampshire’s ZipRider and soar 1/2-mile over trees, trails and the Peabody River at speeds up to 45 mph! Then leisurely ride the Wildcat Express Gondola Skyride to the 4,000+ foot summit of Wildcat Mountain. Views of Mt. Washington, Tuckerman Ravine, and Presidential Range offer memories, a unique picnic, and great photo opportunities. Explore and learn about natural surroundings of Wildcat Mountain located 100% on U.S. National Forest land. Café, 9-hole lift-serviced disc golf, special events available all summer.
Location: Route 16, Pinkham Notch 03846
Phone: (603) 466-3326
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Join us for an old-fashioned railroading experience! Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, this is a journey back in time the whole family will enjoy! On the Valley Train, choose Coach, First Class, or experience dining on the rails aboard the dining car Chocorua. The “Notch Train” offers Coach, First-Class, or Dome seating. With the First Class package, enjoy lunch in the elegant dining car Hattie Evans.
Location: 38 Norcross Circle, Route 16 & 302, North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: (603) 356-5251
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Enjoy a 2-mile self-guided nature walk through the Flume Gorge, a spectacular natural chasm. Along the walk you will discover covered bridges, amazing waterfalls, a scenic pool, and incredible mountain views. Kids can crawl through and explore caves along the way. The Visitor’s Center offers a free 20-minute movie on Franconia Notch State Park, information, gift shop, cafeteria, and interpretive exhibits.
Location: Route 3, Off I-93 Exit 34A, Franconia NH 03580
Phone: (603) 745-8391
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The legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road – America’s original man-made attraction! The timeless and dramatic beauty of the Presidential Range and the highest peak in the Northeast is yours to enjoy when you drive yourself or take a comfortable, two-hour guided tour to the summit of Mt. Washington. Adventure can be found along the 7.6 mile Auto Road with five different ecological zones to explore. At the 6,288-foot summit enjoy panoramic views spanning distant mountains and valleys or experience the world-famous weather extremes that Mt. Washington is so well known for!
Location: 1 Mount Washington Auto Road / Route 16 Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581
Phone: (603) 466-3988
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The 80-passenger aerial tramway whisks you above timberline to the 4,100-foot summit for outstanding views of the White Mountains and into Maine, Vermont and even Canada. Take as little as an hour or as long as a day to enjoy summit walking paths, an observation deck, cafeterias, swimming at Echo Lake, boat rentals, a free eight-mile recreation path, “Old Man of the Mountain” Museum, and the New England Ski Museum.
Location: I-93, Exit 34B, Franconia Notch 03580
Phone: (603) 823-8800
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Ride to the top of Mount Washington on the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway – built in 1869. Choose eco- friendly biodiesel or historic steam locomotives for a thrilling train ride to New England’s highest peak. 3-hour round-trip adventure includes time at the summit and free admission to the Observatory Museum. On-board guided tour provides an entertaining narrative. A unique experience and a must- do when in the White Mountains.
Location: Base Station Road, 6 miles off Rt. 302 near historic Bretton Woods, Marshfield Station 03589
Phone: (603) 278-5404
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Guided Zipline Canopy Tours, Off-Road Adventures, Guided Backcountry Snowshoe and Nature Hikes & more! Soar 200’ above the forest floor at speeds up to 60 mph at the largest & most award-winning Zipline destination in New England. Three different Zipline courses to choose from. Fabulous views of the White Mountains & professional guide staff. Off-road adventures feature custom, 6-wheel drive vehicles and private 300 acre terrain with spectacular views. Challenge yourself in the Thrillsville Aerial Park and new BigAirBag Stuntzone. Tours run year round.
Location: 41 Main Street, Lincoln 03251
Phone: (603) 745-9911
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Offering a wide array of outdoor recreation including warm weather activities like mountain biking, swimming, fishing, tennis, glider rides, and horseback riding. Winter brings popular activities such as horse drawn sleigh rides, snow shoeing and snow tubing. Our own cross-country ski center boasts 65km of woodsy trails.
Location: 1172 Easton Road, Franconia 03580
Phone: (603) 823-5542
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A great ATV or Snowmobile adventure based on your level of riding ability. Sure to be an exciting adventure on wheels or tracks with friendly service, all necessary gear and professional guides.
Location: 514 US Route 3, Lincoln 03251
Phone: (603) 238-2571
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Enjoy the White Mountains on horseback! Located next to the Franconia Inn, offering group and private horseback, carriage rides and sleigh rides through beautiful fields, forests and streams.
Location: 1172 Easton Road, Franconia 03580
Phone: (603) 823-5542
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At the base of Mount Washington you’ll discover the magnificent setting of Great Glen Trails Outdoors Center. Enjoy a guided kayak trip along scenic lakes and rivers of northern NH with brilliant mountain views and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Bring your own bike or rent one, walk or hike along on our scenic trail system with amazing views of the Presidential Mountain Range. The Glen View Café is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy breakfast or lunch.
Location: Route 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581
Phone: (603) 466-2333
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With trips ranging from family-friendly class II to wild class IV there is a whitewater rafting experience for everyone! Ages 6+ welcome, no experience necessary. Be sure to ask about our signature “Paws and Paddles” package that combines rafting and rolling dog sledding all into one adventurous day!
Location: 196 Main Street, Gorham 03581
Phone: (603) 545-4533
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6,440 acre park between the towering Franconia and Kinsman mountain ranges. Swimming, picnicking, biking, hiking. Former home of the Old Man of the Mountain, a natural granite profile; Echo Lake; the Basin, a deep glacial pothole; the Cannon Aerial Tramway; the Flume Gorge, a natural 800-foot gorge and Lafayette Campground.
Location: I-93 Franconia 03580
Phone: (603) 823-8800
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A 60.3-acre parcel perched on the summit of the Northeast`s highest peak, is surrounded by the extensive White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day, views from the 6,288-foot summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Off Route 16, Pinkham Notch 03581
Phone: (603) 466-3347
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John Wingate Weeks Historic Site`s Mt. Prospect estate was built at the direction of John Wingate Weeks. The 420-acre Mt. Prospect estate was given to the state of New Hampshire in 1941 by John Weeks` children. Set at the very top of Mt. Prospect, the house and grounds provide a 360-degree panorama of mountain splendor, including the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Kilkenny Range, the Percy Peaks, and the upper Connecticut River Valley.
Location: 200 Weeks State Park Rd, Lancaster 03584
Phone: (603) 788-4004
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Beside Route 112, 1.6 miles west of North Woodstock. Small but beautiful 10 foot waterfall, also called Indian Leap. Series of potholes on Moosilauke Brook.
Location: Off Rt. 112W, 1.6 miles west of North Woodstock NH 03262
Discover our NEW forest adventure trail, bird cage overlook, treehouse and suspension bridge. Follow the Lost River to explore jagged rock walls, gigantic boulders, rock-strewn glacial caves, and cascading waterfalls. Complete your experience by panning for gemstones or a stroll through the nature garden and gift shop. See why Lost River Gorge is considered one of New Hampshire’s greatest natural wonders.
Location: 1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W, North Woodstock 03262
Phone: (603) 745-8031
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Come experience pristine Squam Lake in a way that is personalized to your liking. Relax aboard a 23` Sea Ray Bow-Rider. Bask in the sun or stay shaded under the boat`s canopy. Zoom fast around the lake or putter along. Anchor in quiet coves or off sandy beaches, swim or jump off the boat. Be daring and jump off infamous “Jumping Rock”. View wildlife, tour historic Church Island and On Golden Pond movie sites. Stroll along a boarded swamp-walk or pick native blueberries in season.
Location: 859 US Route 3, Holderness NH 03245
Phone: (603) 968-3990
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Location: Rumney, NH
At the base of Mount Washington you’ll discover the magnificent setting of Great Glen Trails Outdoors Center. Enjoy a guided kayak trip along scenic lakes and rivers of northern NH with brilliant mountain views and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Bring your own bike or rent one, walk or hike along on our scenic trail system with amazing views of the Presidential Mountain Range. The Glen View Café is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy breakfast or lunch, or visit Great Glen Outfitters.
Location: Route 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581
Phone: (603) 466-2333
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Explore the more peaceful corners of northern New Hampshire and Vermont with unique, customized Kayaking, Hiking and Snowshoe Tours. Groups from 2-8 people, ages 12 and up. All tours include equipment, basic instruction, transportation and a picnic lunch. Try our specialty trips in hand-crafted cedar kayaks, made piece by piece by a Native Vermonter. Also, visit the Still Waters Herbal Gift Shop for Reiki treatments, herbal products, hand-crafted items, gemstones and more.
Location: 376 Coppermine Road, Monroe, NH 03771
Phone: (603) 638-3017
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The clear, cold water of the White Mountains region is ideal for trout fishing, and Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout are abundant. Notable rivers and streams include the Swift River along the Kancamagus Highway, the East and West Branches of the Pemigewasset, the Saco, Ellis, and Wildcat Rivers, and the Ammonoosuc River. Prefer lake fishing? Cast your line at Moore Reservoir on the Connecticut River, Big and Little Squam, Stinson, and Echo Lake; and Profile Lake (fly fishing only).
Phone: (603) 536-6100
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At Echo Lake enjoy swimming and picnic sites. Take a short drive along the scenic Cathedral Ledge Road and a easy/brief walk to the 700` Cathedral Ledge overlooking the Mt. Washington Valley.
Location: West Side Road, North Conway 03860
Phone: (603) 356-2672
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One of the 10 original state parks. The park spans 397 acres and its 200-foot sandy beach lies on the shore of Forest Lake. Popular activities in the park include swimming, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing, and boating.
Location: Off Route 116, Dalton 03598
Phone: (603) 837-9150
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This 48-acre undeveloped park is easy to find. Lake Tarleton, at 315 acres, offers an unguarded swimming beach, picnic area and opportunities for fishing and hunting in season.
Location: Route 25C, Piermont 03779
Phone: (603) 323-2087
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140-acres of some of the best swimming in the White Mountain region. The park lies along the shore of White Lake, which is an example of a typical glacial lake. Guests are welcome to enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake on a well-maintained foot path.
Location: 72 Fire Tower Road, Milan 03588
Phone: (603) 449-2429
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Location: Crawford Notch
Location: Center Sandwich, NH 03227
Phone: (619) 218-0845
Location: Buffalo Rd, Rumney, NH 0326
Location: Waterville Valley, NH 03259
Location: 23 Science Center Rd, Holderness, NH 03245
Phone: (603) 968-7194
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Phone: (603) 536-6100
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Location: Lincoln, NH
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Location: Belknap County
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Location: Holderness, NH
Location: Conway, NH
Phone: (603) 447-4275
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