Great North Woods

Now the oldest surviving grand hotel in New Hampshire, the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa began its proud tradition of hospitality in 1865, when William and Mary Jane Dodge welcomed guests to their family farm. The White Mountains resort, known for its sunny yellow exterior, floor-to-ceiling vistas and impeccable service, has hosted celebrities, presidents Harding and Eisenhower, and other guests seeking luxurious accommodations and amenities. The AAA 4-Diamond hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and is on the National Register of Historic Places. In a timeless setting, guests can enjoy fine dining, play golf on the nine-hole course, get a massage in the Tower Spa, and swim in the indoor and outdoor pools.

You’ll sense the romantic history of the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant when you pass by stately pines, gleaming birches and stone walls on your drive up to the white colonial-style inn. The country estate was built in 1927 by Frank Hogan as a wedding gift for his only daughter, Dorothy Adair Hogan. The intricate, colorful gardens on the 200-acre estate were designed by the Olmsted Brothers and still welcome visitors seeking an idyllic retreat. The 11-room inn’s Carriage House was the original estate innkeeper’s quarters; the post-and-beam 1811 House retains its historic atmosphere (but adds a a jetted spa tub and large eat-in kitchen). Dine in casual comfort by the fire in the cozy on-site restaurant.