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Woodland cabins offer the best of both winter worlds: proximity to outdoor fun – and indoor heating
Our wood Cabins blend authenticity and modern comfort in the heart of the White Mountains. Untreated hardwood construction, environmentally respectful and perfectly integrated into the forest landscape. Two floors with separate bedrooms, equipped kitchen, and cozy living room around the wood or gas stove. The new wooden Frontier Wagons offer a unique experience with two bedrooms, kitchenette, and private outdoor space with BBQ. Each accommodation features a terrace to admire the surrounding nature and relax after the day’s adventures.
On-site spa and wellness center ensure your resort visit is relaxing, rejuvenating
At the Mountain Club on Loon, they want you to do more than have a good time: They also want you to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. And that’s where the Mountain Club Spa & Wellness Center comes in. Check into the spa for an aromatherapy, hot stone or deep tissue massage. Choose from a variety of facials to make your skin firmer, brighter, calmer – or age-defying. The spa also offers reflexology, waxing services, manicures and pedicures and a variety of soothing body treatments for men and women. The resort’s wellness center features an indoor lap and leisure pool, seasonal outdoor pool, workout and cardio equipment, and classes including yoga, water aerobics, spin, meditation and pilates. Personal training and nutrition consulting are also offered.
From the spa to the Roman hot tubs and sauna, this resort is a wellness destination
With views of Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, and rolling mountain ridgelines, Steele Hill Resorts offers spacious rooms, suites, and townhouses. Begin your day with quiet walks through the resort’s fields and hardwood forest, followed by a swims in the resort’s 4 indoor and outdoor pools, time in the roman spa and sauna, or a round on the 9-hole executive golf course. At the heart of the wellness experience is Vantage Day Spa, where skilled therapists use premium products for massages, facials, and body treatments designed to restore energy and ease tension. From hiking and snowshoeing to serene spa hours, Steele Hill encourages a slower, wellness-focused escape.
Mountain inn’s cottage offers the best of both worlds: privacy and access to amenities, activities
Perhaps the only thing better than staying at a picturesque White Mountains inn is staying in a cottage at that inn. At the Franconia Inn, nestled into 65 scenic acres in the mountains, you can enjoy classic New England comfort in your own cottage while enjoying all the amenities of a full-service resort. Each floor of the cottage can accommodate six to eight people; each has a kitchenette, with designer bedding. The cottage loft has spectacular mountain views. The Inn features a large, heated pool, an outdoor hot tub, a game room, an elegant restaurant and a cozy pub. A wealth of activities await you, from clay tennis courts and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails to horseback riding and, in the winter, horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Celebrate together at The NASWA Resort on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee—perfect for family reunions, bachelorette weekends, group getaways, and special celebrations. Our spacious rooms, colorful cottages, and private beach create an unforgettable setting for any gathering. We’re happy to help coordinate small group reservations at both on-site dining options, the NazBar & Grill and the Blue Bistro, making planning easy and stress-free. With lakefront views, fun amenities, and the vibrant energy of Weirs Beach just steps away, The NASWA is the ideal destination for groups looking to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories in the heart of the Lakes Region.
Cottages provide privacy and all the comforts of home during your lakeside vacation
There’s nothing like a vacation by the lake in summer, by a ski area in winter. At the Purity Spring Resort, activities range from paddle boarding and tennis in the summer to skiing and tubing at King Pine Ski Area in the winter. After a full day of fun, you can come back to your cottage for all the comforts of home, like full kitchens. Other amenities include fireplaces, screened porches or grassy seating areas overlooking the lake. You’ll enjoy resort amenities including an indoor pool and hot tub, playgrounds, lawn games and dining on Italian classics at Traditions Restaurant or, in the summer, at the resort’s fabulous cookouts. Or, get a Grillin’ Kit or Family Meal Package to prepare in the comfort of your home away from home.
Premium amenities, award-winning dining, and more.
The Bedford Village Inn offers an extraordinary escape in the heart of southern New Hampshire. Choose between the Inn at the Great Hall’s 14 uniquely designed suites or the Grand Boutique Hotel’s 50 luxurious accommodations. Each of the property’s 64 guest rooms and suites blend timeless New England charm with elegant details like spacious marble bathrooms, magnificent four-poster beds, and custom fabrics. Guests enjoy access to premium amenities, including a fitness center, outdoor saltwater pool, hot tub, and cozy outdoor fireplace. Savor locally inspired, AAA™ Four Diamond-rated cuisine at the Bedford Village Inn Restaurant, or indulge in fine wines at the property’s signature wine bar, Corks. Enhance your stay with treatments at the Luxe Salon & Spa or freshly baked treats from the onsite pastry and bakeshop.
Beach area a beacon for those seeking to unwind from daily stress and relax by the sea
Nothing calms the mind and body quite like a sunset stroll on the beach, or the sound of water lapping against the shore. Relaxing by the water is what drew visitors to Hampton Beach when the first hotels opened in 1840s, and it is still drawing them today. Rated the third cleanest beach in the United States, this unique region is ideal for those seeking to unwind. To help in that regard, Hampton Beach Yoga & Mindfulness offers yoga on the beach as well as yoga on the deck of the Ashworth by the Sea hotel. You can also work on your strength and mobility while gazing out at the sea from the studio – or actually practice yoga on a paddle board in the ocean.
Resort spa, with a full slate of luxurious treatments, is that mountain respite you need
With your busy lifestyle, you deserve a respite in the mountains, and there’s no better place for that than the Balance Spa at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort. This peaceful, luxurious, newly renovated spa offers a variety of soothing, relaxing and rejuvenating treatments, all of which can be performed as individual and couples sessions. Relaxing services include Swedish, hot stone, aromatherapy, deep tissue, prenatal and CBD massages; detoxifying mud wraps, hydrating body wraps; body and foot scrubs including exfoliating salt scrubs; vegan face treatments; scalp massages; and reflexology. The four-season resort, surrounded by forests with spectacular views, also has a year-round, outdoor heated pool and hot tub as well as a modern fitness center, Finnish sauna, and recreational courts featuring pickleball, basketball, cornhole and shuffleboard.
White Mountain Hotel is honored to now be a AAA® Four Diamond™ designated lodging!
Creative menu, comfortable surroundings hallmarks of this popular restaurant and tavern
It all starts with the food at the 1869 Room, The Wentworth’s popular restaurant. With its Certified Local designation from the New Hampshire Farm-to-Restaurant Connection, the restaurant, with its inviting fireplace and crystal chandeliers, relies heavily on locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses and other products for its ever-changing menu catering to all tastes. Start with Mama’s Meatballs or a delicious burrata, then move to a slow-braised short rib of beef or a black bean and chickpea stew. Finish with homemade ice cream or an apple gateau or a dessert cocktail like a peanut butter cup martini. (The restaurant also offers wonderful breakfasts.) After dinner, adjourn to the Alpine tavern, a convivial bar and lounge with a light-bites menu, creative cocktails and, in season, local live music on the deck. - Book your table On-Line today!
Dine on seasonal favorites, signature cocktails while enjoying breathtaking lake views
With a tempting menu, superior service from a professional wait staff and a soothing waterside atmosphere, the Gazebo Beach Bar at The Margate on Winnipesaukee has been a guest favorite for summertime lunches and dinners for years. Dine on popular seasonal favorites, including Angus beef burgers, fish tacos and a selection of fresh salads. Enjoy specialty cocktails as well as a selection of wines and seasonal and craft beers while you look out over the picturesque lake, perhaps enjoying a spectacular sunset. There’s a kids’ menu – and some delectable desserts. The resort also serves a hot breakfast buffet during the summer season and other high-occupancy periods, and complimentary coffee and fresh fruit in the Courtyard Bistro area adjacent to the main lobby.
Panoramic views makes dining in the Carriage House Restaurant at Castle in the Clouds truly unforgettable
The only thing better than a great meal is a dining experience with magnificent scenery, and visitors have been admiring the view from the Carriage House Restaurant terrace at Castle in the Clouds for years. The seasonal restaurant looks out over Lake Winnipesaukee, with mountain peaks in the distance. The menu features a combination of classic favorites and original recipes. The Music Night Series takes place in summer, with genres from folk musicians to tribute bands. Watching the sun set over Lake Winnipesaukee while dining and listening to live music makes for the perfect evening. Visitors also enjoy the ice cream offered over at Café in the Clouds near The Meadows at Shannon Pond.
A welcoming brewery with hearty meals and beers that are distinctly New Hampshire
If you’re in or planning a visit to New Hampshire, why not grab a beer that represents all we love about the state. At the Woodstock Inn Brewery, they’ve been producing distinctly New Hampshire beer for more than 25 years, from the 4000 Footer IPA, the official beer of hiking, to Lost River Light, for those lazy days at the swimming hole. (Check the website for the current tap list.) Voted the White Mountains’ favorite restaurant for eight years, the warm, inviting Main Bar at the inn and brewery is the place to enjoy live music, livelier conversation, great brews and hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Warm weather means sipping and dining on the seasonal Dam Bar’s patio, where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Elegant cuisine and breathtaking scenery are always on the menu at this mountain inn restaurant
You’re staying at an inn set on 65 scenic acres in the White Mountains. You’ve had the perfect day skiing, or antiquing, or hiking. Now you want a quiet, delicious meal in surroundings that take advantage of the mountain vistas. Welcome to the dining room at the Franconia Inn, where award-winning elegant American cuisine is served against the breathtaking backdrop of the White Mountains. Tables are intimate and candlelit, and the seasonal menus feature locally sourced ingredients. In the fall or winter, you might dine on steak frites, pork chops with wild mushrooms and maple apple gastrique, or apple bourbon chicken. After dinner, adjourn to Peaks Pub for a nightcap, a handcrafted cocktail or draft beer, and enjoy the crackling fire.
On-site dining at mountain resort one more reason guests return year after year
Excellent on-site dining at Ledges Restaurant at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort is just one more reason that this full-service resort, close to all the attractions that make this region of New Hampshire popular with vacationers around the world, a first-class getaway. There really is something to please the palate of every guest. Breakfast is included with every room reservation, and lunch and dinner feature tantalizing seasonal options from chowders and salads to great burgers, steamed lobsters, rack of lamb and Prime filet mignon cooked just the way you ordered. Desserts are homemade, and service is exceptional. The Ledges Restaurant and Tullamore Tavern have been recently renovated to make the dining experience even more welcoming, including the popular seasonal veranda.
White Mountain Hotel is honored to be a AAA® Four Diamond™ property!
Brilliantly crafted cuisine, creative cocktails will draw you to this restaurant with lake views
Enjoy exceptional Lake Winnipesaukee dining at The NASWA Resort, where fresh seafood, lake views, and family friendly menus come together. The Blue Bistro is our signature waterfront restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner with options ranging from perfectly cooked Angus steaks and seafood specialties to creative vegetarian dishes and a full kids’ menu. Start your morning with guest favorites like the Big Wake, Egg McMakris, or Caribbean French Toast. For casual lakeside lunch or dinner, visit the NazBar & Grill—our beachfront bar known for tropical cocktails, lobster rolls, burgers, and unbeatable sunset views. Finish your day with classic New England entrées and homemade desserts. Whether you’re looking for romantic waterfront dining or a relaxed beach bar, The NASWA offers one of the best dining experiences on Lake Winnipesaukee.
If you have a taste for casual, fun dining with an ocean view, there’s an eatery here for you
Hampton Beach, NH is not only a feast for the eyes — it’s also a feast, period, with the variety of restaurants, cafes, taverns and take-out eateries available to lucky vacationers. Stop in a popular tavern for a burger and a beer, or enjoy authentic Mexican food, fresh local seafood and New Orleans-style beignets, subs in homemade Syrian bread, or award-winning lobster rolls and “chowdah.” Start your morning with fresh donuts and local coffee or a full beach breakfast. Marvel at the ocean view from several waterfront restaurants, or head inside for live music. Sip a frozen concoction at a tiki bar or a creative coffee drink at a neighborhood coffee shop. Pick up a bucket of famous pressure-cooked chicken for the beach, or stroll the boardwalk with oh-so-good fried dough.
Great Vacations on the Ocean, the Lakes, and the White Mountains
New Hampshire offers great vacations. People travel from everywhere to enjoy the state's vacation attractions and activities. From the Great North Woods to the Lakes Region to the ocean beaches, New Hampshire is a vacation destination beloved by adults and families for its outdoor activities, mountains, beaches, and fun family attractions. Generations of families travel to vacation spots like North Conway, Lake Winnipesaukee and Hampton Beach, NH. In the Seacoast and White Mountains, outdoor activities go on winter and summer. It's a vacation land for all tastes.
This serene region is a place of outdoor activities in all seasons. There's numerous lakes in the region, but the largest is Lake Sunapee, which stretches north from Newbury, NH to New London, NH and provides a excellent backdrop for water sports and back-to-nature vacations. Winter sports enthusiasts travel to Mt. Kearsarge and Mt. Sunapee for skiing and snowmobiling. Covered bridge fans find the Cornish-Windsor, NH Bridge a charming attraction. Dartmouth College is a center of top-caliber arts & entertainment, for locals, students, and vacationers.
This region is comprised of the northernmost reaches of New Hampshire, beyond the White Mountain National Forest to the Connecticut Lakes, and finally the Canadian border. It's a vacation dream for people who love lakes, rivers, wildlife and towering forests. Outdoor enthusiasts travel from far and wide to enjoy rugged vacation activities like hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating, ATV riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and moose watching. Festivals and other activities and attractions are plentiful in the towns of Colebrook, Columbia, and Pittsburg.
The greatest namesake of a Lakes Region, NH vacation is beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, a large body of water including islands, bays and sandy beaches that is a year-round attraction. Activities in the area naturally include water sports and fishing, with entertainment and dining at local resorts, while the nearby forests and hills host plenty of land-based outdoor fun. Other grand lakes in the area include Big Squam and Little Squam Lakes near Holderness, NH, and Lake Winnisquam near Laconia, NH. The town of Wolfeboro, NH on the southern side of Winnipesaukee is rustic and homey, and popular for families with children who travel there yearly. Other lakeside towns include Moultonborough, NH and Meredith, NH, where vacationers can rest, walk, dine, shop and enjoy the local attractions.
Manchester, NH, a thriving mill town a century ago, is enjoying a revival as a vacation destination, fueled by attractions like performing arts and museums. Entertainment activities are always happening at the Verizon Arena. The Palace Theater presents Broadway shows and live concerts. The state capitol, Concord, NH, is home to the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, where children can learn about exploring the universe. Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, NH is a living history museum with costumed interpreters.
This region, located in the southeast corner of New Hampshire, takes its name from Mount Monadnock near Jaffrey, NH. Sometimes called the most-climbed mountain in the world, it's explored by over 100,000 hikers and campers each year. The mountain has 40 miles of trails, and on a clear day the summit provides a view of every New England state! For children and families, Friendly Farm in Dublin, NH and Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH are great attractions that offer fun activities for kids, like visiting farm animals and taking hay rides.
New Hampshire's slice of Atlantic Ocean waterfront is packed with fun, beauty, and history for travelers and vacationers. Hampton Beach, NH is a family beach with activities and attractions for everyone. Portsmouth, NH is a mellow city of cobblestoned streets, historic buildings with dining and shopping, and Prescott Park with great views of the waterfront. One major attraction, Strawbery Banke Museum, is an immersion into history as well as nature and local events.
The majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire features plenty of great family attractions, outdoor sports & recreation, grand historic hotels and rustic lodges, and during the winter becomes a hub for snowy fun! Enjoy a drive along the spectacular Kancamagus Highway between Lincoln and Conway, NH. Stop off in North Conway, NH for some excellent outlet shopping and dining.
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