North Conway :

In 1865, Champney, a summer resident of North Conway, painted " Mount Washington From The Intervale " and wrote "The view from Intervale can not be surpassed for living, glowing beauty by anything in New England."

Spend time amongst the presidential mountains of New Hampshire in Mt. Washington Valley. New Hampshire's White Mountains are timeless with many views that have changed little in hundreds of years. On 6,288 foot high Mount Washington you can find the world's first cog railway still operating (the model for the Swiss railways) and weather that can change instantly. The highest wind on earth, 231 miles per hour was recorded in April 1934. From the summit of Mt Washinton, on a clear day, you can see into five states (New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York), Canada, and as far away as the Atlantic Ocean.

Tuckerman Ravine, the "bowl" on the eastern side of Mt. Washington is a glacial cirque. Named for Dr. Edward Tuckerman, Professor of Botany at Amherst College from 1858 to 1886. In spring and early summer, "Tuck's" is a magnet for expert skiers who take the "Cog" up or must carry their equipment up in order to ski down. The Ravine Trail is also a popular summer hike.

When Europeans first arrived, the Abenakis, part of the Algonquin family, lived in foothills and valleys of the White Mountains. The Abenakis, who included the Sokokis and Pequawket tribes, never climbed the mountains, believing gods lived on their summits. To appease these gods, they held fire dances and sacrificed game to the fires. Today many places carry names derived from their language, including: the Saco (meaning 'flowing out') River; the Ammonoosuc ('fish place') River; Passaconaway, and Kancamagus, chiefs of the Penacooks; and Chocorua, chief of the Pequawkets.

  • Attitash Bear Peak, Bartlett, 03812
    603-374-2368 - www.attitash.com

  • Cannon Aerial Tram, Franconia Notch, 03580
    603-823-8800 - www.cannonmt.com

  • Castle in the Clouds, Rte 171, Moultonboro, 03254
    1-800-729-2468 - www.castlesprings.com

  • Clark's Trading Post, Lincoln, 03251
    603-745-8913 - www.ClarksTradingPost.com

  • Conway Scenic Railroad, N Conway, 03860
    603-356-5251 - www.ConwayScenic.com

  • Flume Gorge, Franconia Notch, 03580
    603-745-8391 - www.FlumeGorge.com

  • Golden Pond Tours (Squam L), Rte 25&113, Holderness,
    1-603-968-7194 - www.nhnature.org

  • Heritage NH, Glen, 03838
    603-383-4186 - www.heritageNH.com

  • Hobo Railroad, Lincoln, 03251
    603-745-2135 - www.hoborr.com

  • Loon Mountain, Lincoln, 03251
    603-7445-8111 - www.loonmtn.com

  • Lost River Gorge, North Woodstock, 03262
    603-745-8031 - www.FindLostRiver.com

  • Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, 03581
    603-466-3988 - www.mt-washington.com

  • Mount Washington Cog Railway, Bretton Woods, 03589
    1-800-922-8825 - www.theCog.com

  • Mount Washington Observatory, 03860-2310
    1-800-706-0432 - www.MountWashington.org

  • Polar Caves Park, Plymouth, 03264
    603-563-1888 - www.PolarCaves.com

  • Santa's Village, Jefferson, 03583
    603-586-4445 - www.SantasVillage.com

  • Six Gun City, Jefferson, 03583
    603-586-4592 - www.SixGunCity.com

  • Story Land, Glen, 03838
    603-383-4186 - www.StoryLandNH.com

  • Whale's Tale Waterpark, Lincoln, 03251
    603-745-8810 - www.GetSettoGetWet.com

  • Wildcat Mountain Gondola, Pinkham Notch, 03846
    1-800-255-6439 - www.skiWildcat.com

  • Wolfeboro Trolley & Boat rides, 60N Main St, Wolfeboro, 603-569-1080

INNS

Historic Inn to Inn Tour
September 7, 8
In keeping with its long tradition of hospitality, Jackson and the surrounding villages will offer a historic individual driving tour to county inns throughout the village of Jackson. Time 11 AM - 4 PM.
(603) 383-9356
info: www.jacksonnh.com

  • The Bernerhof Inn - www.bernerhofinn.com
  • The Cabernet Inn - www.cabernetinn.com
  • Covered Bridge House - www.coveredbridgehouse.com
  • Dana Place Inn & Resort - www.danaplace.com
  • The Darby Field Country Inn & Restaurant - www.darbyfield.com
  • Eastern Slope Inn - www.easternslopeinn.com
  • The Eastman Inn - www.eastmaninn.com
  • The Forest, A Country Inn - www.forest-inn.com
  • Inn at Crystal Lake - www.innatcrystallake.com
  • Inn at Thorn Hill - www.innatthornhill.com
  • Maple Grove House - www.maplegrovehouse.com
  • New England Inn - www.newenglandinn.com
  • Notchland Inn - www.notchland.com
  • The Presidential Inn - www.thepresidentialinn.com
  • The 1785 Inn - www.the1785inn.com
  • Snow Village Inn - www.snowvillageinn.com
  • Spirtried Journey Inn - www.SpiritedJourneyInn.com
  • Staffords In The Field - www.staffordsinthefield.com
  • Swiss Chalets Village Inn - www.swisschaletsvillage.com
  • Old Red Inn & Cottages - www.oldredinn.com
  • The Oxen Yoke Inn - www.theoxenyoke.com
  • The Oxford House Inn - www.oxfordhouseinn.com
  • Village House Jackson - www.villagehouse.com
  • The Wentworth - www.thewentworth.com
  • Whitneys' Inn - www.whitneysinn.com
  • Wyatt House Country Inn - www.wyatthouseinn.com

Nature & Gardens

  • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, call 447-6991.

  • Tamworth Conservation Commission and Tamworth Historical Society, call 323-7793.

  • Annual White Mountain Flower, Home & Garden Show
    May 3, 4 at the Ham Arena; admission $5 adults, $4 for seniors, children under 10 are free. Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
    (603) 356-7750

  • Markus/Loon Center, Rte 109S, Moultonborough, 03245, www.loon.org 603-476-5666

  • Maple Sugar Houses, Chocura 03817, Center Sandwich 03227, Ossipee 03864
  • Olkkola Farm, 30 Walker Hill Rd, Ossipee, 03864, www.okkolafarm.com 603-539-4072