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  • Lincoln, NH

    Mountain Club on Loon

    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.

    90 Loon Mountain Road 800-229-7829
  • Lincoln, NH

    RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain

    RiverWalk Resort puts White Mountain National Forest at your doorstep

    At RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH, the trails and peaks of the White Mountain National Forest are minutes away. The Kancamagus Highway is a National Scenic Byway which begins right in town. And the Appalachian National Scenic Trail crosses nearby Franconia Notch State Park, where you can also visit the famous Glume Gorge, Echo Lake Beach, and stunning mountain views surrounding Cannon Mountain Ski Area. Afterward, unwind by a crackling fireplace in your spacious suite, soak in the outdoor hot tub under the mountain stars, or book a massage at Peak Elements Day Spa. Then raise a glass at the on-site winery before a wood-fired dinner at La Vista or a hearty meal at Rhythm Tap & Grille.

    Our classically elegant Grand Ballroom offers stunning views and seating for up to 400. It's the perfect location for weddings, corporate events and more.

    22 South Mountain Drive 603-745-7525
  • Bartlett, NH

    Nordic Village Resort

    A family-friendly White Mountains resort with plenty to do

    Open year-round, Nordic Village Resort offers a family-friendly stay in the heart of the White Mountains. With a variety of accommodations, families can choose a space that fits their stay, with many featuring full kitchens, fireplaces, and private patios, decks, or balconies with mountain views.

    There's plenty to keep kids entertained right at the resort, including indoor and outdoor heated pools, a playground, game room, easy hiking trails, tennis, and visits with the resort's resident sheep. Seasonal activities at the resort include row boating, ice skating, and nightly bonfires with s'mores. When you're ready to explore, Nordic Village is close to Story Land, Santa's Village, North Conway, the Kancamagus Highway, and some of the area's best skiing, making it an easy home base for a family getaway in any season.

    Visit our sister properties – Lafayette Hotels

    1 Nordic Village Ln, 603-383-9101

Woodland cabins offer the best of both winter worlds: proximity to outdoor fun – and indoor heating

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  • Jackson, NH

    Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club

    Comfort food with a creative twist, and stunning views, all on this restaurant’s menu

    One of the delights of vacationing in the White Mountains is dining with a mountain view. At the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, the Eagle Landing Tavern has been providing that service to guests and locals for years. Today, the restaurant offers a modern, and local, twist on classic comfort food along with panoramic views of the mountains and the Wildcat River. Enjoy everything from fish and chips ad lobster ravioli to ginger chili crispy duck legs in the restaurant’s dining room. (Save room for desserts like the maple bread pudding) Or, enjoy a cocktail (there’s a “mojito of the day, for instance) and some light bites in the quaint, historic bar. The restaurant also serves hearty country breakfasts, so ask about the resort’s bed-and-breakfast and other dining packages.

    179 Carter Notch Road 603-383-9111
  • Hampton Beach, NH

    Hampton Beach Village District

    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.

    115 Ocean Boulevard 603-926-8717
  • Laconia, NH

    Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

    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.

    76 Lake Street 603-524-5210

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About New Hampshire

Welcome to Visit New Hampshire

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.

New Hampshire Regions and Highlights

Dartmouth NH & Lake Sunapee Area

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.

The Great North Woods

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 Lakes Region

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.

Merrimack Valley NH & The State Capitol Area

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.

The Monadnock Region

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.

Seacoast Region

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 White Mountains

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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