Make an Inn or B&B in the White Mountains your base camp

A charming inn whose hospitality goes back a century and a half, with relaxing accommodations and a full slate of activities and amenities: That’s what returning guests love about the Franconia Inn. Individually decorated rooms and suites have space to stretch out and enjoy the White Mountains. On-site amenities include an outdoor hot tub, heated swimming pool, clay tennis courts, game room and a cross-country skiing center where you can access a network of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. You can also go fat-biking, snow-tubing and ice-skating. Area activities range from alpine skiing at several nearby resorts, hiking, biking, kayaking, antiquing and shopping. Dine at the inn on intimate, candlelit tables, then head to Peaks Pub for a nightcap. Filling breakfasts are served every morning in the beautiful dining room.

Relaxed, rustic with all the comforts of home, the accommodations at the Woodstock Inn Brewery have been winning rave reviews from guests for years. One of New Hampshire’s most visited country inns, the picturesque inn includes over 40 distinctly styled rooms and suites in six buildings, featuring everything from furniture made from logs in Adirondack-style rooms to Victorian rooms with four-poster beds. Many rooms and suites have whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces, and most include a full country breakfast. Some have mountain and river views. Guests have access to an off-property indoor pool and health club, and area activities include skiing, hiking, biking, antiquing, golfing and tax-free shopping. Or take the tour at the brewery, then settle in for a beer and a burger in the popular bar or pub.

Nestled in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley, NH, the Inn at Ellis River is a delightful, tranquil site for vacations and romantic getaways. Its 20 rooms are decorated with antiques and period furniture; most have fireplaces or wood stoves, and many have two-person whirlpool tubs. There's also a romantic cottage suitable for two. The stroll-able grounds feature gardens, a gazebo and Adirondack chairs by the river. Play darts in the game room, or enjoy a glass of wine by a roaring fire. A hearty breakfast, with delicious sweet and savory offerings, is served every morning, as are afternoon goodies. There’s a seasonal heated outdoor pool and sauna. Area activities include skiing and snowshoeing in winter; hiking (to a waterfall!), biking, kayaking in the warmer months, and tax-free shopping all year long.