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Places to stay in New Hampshire

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  • Albany, NH

    Huttopia - White Mountains

    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.

    57 Pine Knoll Road 603-447-3131
  • 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
  • Laconia, NH

    Naswa Resort

    Unforgettable Group Stays on Lake Winnipesaukee

    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.

    1086 Weirs Boulevard 603-366-4341

Incredible natural beauty, first-class amenities make this resort a must for your couples getaway

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Eat and drink in New Hampshire

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  • North Woodstock, NH

    Woodstock Inn Brewery

    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.

    135 Main Street 603-745-3951
  • Jackson Village, NH

    The Wentworth

    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!

    1 Carter Notch Road 603-383-9700
  • North Conway, NH

    White Mountain Hotel & Resort

    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!

    87 Fairway Drive 603-356-7100

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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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