Family friendly New Hampshire hotels and resorts make for great vacations

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Family friendly hotels and motels and other lodgings in New Hampshire offer comfortable lodgings and easy access to a large number of great entertainments for children and families. Many lodgings welcome your pet dog. Every region of NH offers accommodations close to an assortment of attractions for the kids, such as beaches on the Seacoast; Santa’s Village, Storyland, and Six Gun City in the White Mountains; skiing in the northern and western mountains; and swimming and boating in the fabulous Lakes region.

Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH, 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-373-3754

Kids sleep well after days on beach, boats, bikes, and trails

Bring the family to this wonderful resort on scenic Purity Lake in the White Mountains. For more than 100 years, families have been enjoying affordable vacations and great hospitality in a nature-blessed setting, There’s the lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and exploring and mountains for hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding and sightseeing. Stay together in cozy rooms, rustic lodges, mountainside and slope side retreats and lakeside and wooded cottages and condos. Each offers complimentary WiFi, microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker with some offering common rooms and lounges. There’s a sandy beach, boat docks, an indoor pool and fitness center. Seasonal rate options include lodging, meals, recreation programs and use of all resort facilities. Meals at our on-site restaurant & pub and family relaxation included.

Franconia Inn

1172 Easton Road Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-5542 Toll-Free: 800-473-5299

Book your family escape at this mountain inn, with activities from horseback riding to mountain biking

Reconnect with your family at the welcoming Franconia Inn, nestled upon 65 acres in the beautiful White Mountains. Rooms and suites are spacious, and, for even more room, consider the private cottage with a kitchenette and living area. The Inn has a game room, hot tub, heated pool, clay tennis courts and groomed cross-country ski and snowshoeing trails. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, go horseback-riding, rent a bike and hit the trails, or go hiking to a waterfall or swimming hole. Nearby, there’s downhill skiing and snow-tubing in winter, zip-lining and waterparks in the summer, leaf peeping in the fall, and mountain-biking in the spring. Parents will enjoy the TV-free tranquility, but don’t worry, there is a cozy movie room in the pub and Wi-Fi is free. Enjoy casual fare and draft beer by the fire in the pub or reserve a candlelit table in the beautiful dining room.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 888-260-4929

Grand resort in the White Mountains is like a fairy tale come true for families

Don’t blame your children for thinking that the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, in the heart of the White Mountains, is like something out of a storybook. The breathtaking mountain setting, spacious rooms and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, game room, movie theater, campfires with s’mores: It all adds up to a perfect family vacation your kids will want to repeat. There’s an on-site spa for moms and dads, family and camp activities and contests, from cardboard-boat races in the pool to bingo. Wintertime means skiing, snow-tubing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding and skating. Ask about the Journey to the North Pole package, with Christmas cookies on arrival and a magical train trip to see Santa and his workshop. (And Santa’s Village is just 20 minutes away!)

Huttopia - White Mountains

57 Pine Knoll Road Albany, NH, 03818 Phone: 603-447-3131 Toll-Free: 844-488-8674

Your family will never go back to ordinary vacations after they go glamping

Once your family experiences camping at Huttopia White Mountains, they won’t want to vacation any other way. The 102 ready-to-camp sites on 50 acres of meandering creeks and rolling woodlands come with real beds, linens, private or shared bathrooms and electricity. Family tents have kitchenettes, fire pits and barbecue grills. Chalets have full kitchens, decks, microwaves and dishwashers. Pets are welcome. The recreational offerings are endless, from kids’ activities and foosball in the recreation tent to swimming and paddling off a private lake beach. There’s a heated saltwater pool, and a converted Airstream trailer serves up fresh meals including pizza. Nearby off-site activities include water tubing, adventure parks with zip lines and water slides, outlet shopping, mountain coasters and mountain biking.

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Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283

Lots of room, lots of things to do: That’s the formula for a successful family vacation

Plenty of room to stretch out and lots of activities: the perfect combination for a great family vacation. At Margate on Winnipesaukee, accommodations include lake-view lodgings and motel-style rooms just steps from the private, sandy beach. More affordable rooms, renovated and ideal for families, are right next to the outdoor pool. All rooms have mini fridges and comfy bedding. In addition to the large outdoor pool and beach, where you can rent a kayak or paddle board, there’s also an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna and fitness facility. Kids will love the arcade game room and the children’s menu at the Gazebo Beach Bar. Area activities include boat cruises, skiing, a scenic railroad, hiking and biking trails and tax-free shopping.

Christmas Farm Inn & Spa

3 Blitzen Way Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-4313

N.H. inn has the amenities, and nearby attractions, to please everyone in the family

The Christmas Farm Inn & Spa may not be holiday-themed (the name comes from its history as a Christmas gift years ago), but the spirit of Christmas is still celebrated: friends, love, adventure, inspiration, well-being – and family. Stay in a family suite (a hayloft converted into a large two-story condo-like space for up to eight people) or in a spacious private cottage. Enjoy inn amenities including an indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool and cozy restaurant (with kids’ menus). Area activities include hiking, zip-lining, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, adventure parks, tubing, and tax-free shopping. In the winter, enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing, sleigh rides and snowmobiling. And don’t forget Story Land and Santa’s Village. Come back to the inn for s’mores by the fire pit.

White Mountain Hotel & Resort

2560 West Side Road North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-7100 Toll-Free: 800-533-6301

Your kids will love all the attractions, activities at and near this popular mountain resort

Whether your family is crazy for skiing in the winter, hiking in autumn foliage, biking in the spring or zip lining in the summer, the White Mountain Hotel & Resort is your headquarters for the perfect fun vacation. Stay in a spacious room or suite, enjoy breakfast (included with your stay), lunch and dinner at Ledges Restaurant and the Tullamore Tavern, take a dip in the four-season, heated outdoor pool, relax by the fire pit and play ping pong and video games in the resort game room. The North Conway area is full of exciting activities and attractions, including scenic railways, Storyland, Santa’s Village, hiking and biking trails and mountain gondolas. In the winter, several nearby ski resorts and snowboard parks beckon.

Naswa Resort

1086 Weirs Boulevard Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-366-4341 Toll-Free: 888-556-2792

Hit the beach, launch your kayak or head out for Lake Regions attractions from this popular resort

Families love coming to the Lakes District, with its almost unending selection of activities and attractions, from arcades and mini golf to Santa’s Village and Story Land. The key is finding the perfect place to serve as your vacation headquarters, and that’s where the NASWA Resort really shines. Right on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, the resort has the longest private sandy beach on the lake, ideal for strolling, sun-bathing or as a launching site for a kayak or paddle board. It’s also a great place to grab a cocktail from the NazBar, or to enjoy a campfire and s’mores in the evenings. Stay in a comfy double suite with a kitchen or in a two-bedroom cottage with a kitchen and screened-in porch with a lake view.

Steele Hill Resorts

516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH, 03269 Phone: 603-524-0500 Toll-Free: 855-475-4372

Space to stretch out, activities to keep everyone busy, gorgeous scenery – resort has it all for families

Ready for a family vacation? The Steele Hill Resorts has suites and townhouses where everyone has room to stretch and relax, activities to ensure no one gets bored and nearby attractions to satisfy everyone’s “must do this” list. Stay in a two-bedroom suite or townhouse and enjoy that full kitchen, in-room washer and dryer and balcony with mountain and lake views. Dine in comfort at the Hilltop Restaurant (don’t miss weekend breakfast buffets), and take advantage of on-site activities like hiking, snowshoeing, ice skating on a custom rink, laser tag in a state-of-the-art battlefield, fishing, tennis, and swimming in two indoor and two outdoor pools. Indoor activities include corn hole and trivia contests. Nearby are museums, shopping, bowling, movies, scenic railways, alpine skiing, boat excursions and Santa’s Village.

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Summit Resort

177 Mentor Avenue Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-556-7028 Toll-Free: 855-474-4360

Spacious suites welcome families looking to have fun in this lake-centric vacationland

With its spacious two-bedroom suites, the Summit Resort, close to Lake Winnipesaukee, is ideal for families who want to have fun but not be on top of each other! The large suites, which can sleep up to six, have full kitchens and dining areas, a washer and dryer and a private balcony or patio. There’s an outdoor and a heated indoor pool (with water slide!), as well as a fitness center, racquetball court and kids’ playground. Nearby activities include skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, and water activities off nearby Weirs Beach in the summer. There’s golf, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, a drive-in theater, a water park, Santa’s Village, Story Land and so much more for families to love in this vibrant vacationland.

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RiverWalk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7500

There’s no place like a home in the White Mountains

RiverWalk is your home away from home in the Western White Mountains that the entire family will enjoy. This seven story, 79 unit resort hotel offers spacious and furnished studios, one, two or three bedroom condominiums with all the creature comforts plus the services and amenities of a great resort hotel. The kids will love the game room, the indoor/outdoor heated pool, skating rink, skiing at Loon Mountain and four season fun in the White Mountains. Mom and Dad will appreciate the fitness room and spa, the onsite Italian restaurant and winery, plus entertainment and shops in nearby Lincoln, NH. You’re near the highest concentration of natural and man-made attractions in the White Mountains. Photo Credit: Kathereine Betts Launch Video

Mountain Club on Loon

90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 800-229-7829

Fun days on the mountain, indoor and outdoor pools, casual dining make resort a favorite with families

It won’t take you long once you arrive at the Mountain Club on Loon to see why families love the resort at the base of Loon Mountain. From your studio, grand suite or multi-level townhome with a private balcony and kitchen, plan your active day. In the winter, that means skiing, skating, tubing and snowboarding at New Hampshire’s largest ski resort, right outside your door. In the warmer weather, go for a gondola ride, a hike, biking, shopping – or take a moose tour! An on-site spa and wellness center offers spa services and has a indoor lap and leisure pool and seasonal outdoor pool. Dine on classic New England fare at the restaurant and pub, which offer children’s menus designed to please even your pickiest eater.

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61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537

Space to stretch out in and fun activities for every member of the family are easily found

On family vacations, lots of activities and room for everyone to have their own space are both important. In the Lakes Region, lodging options provide both. Stay in a condo or cabin community, a rustic cottage, a resort or vacation home and enjoy amenities including beach access, pools, full kitchens, on-site skiing, hiking trails and exceptional dining. Choose something close to the region’s activities, from mountain bike parks and zip-lining courses to boat cruises, kayaking and horseback riding. Or, choose to spend your vacation in a more private location, like a cottage or chalet with mountain or forest views, private courtyards and evening campfires. From fall leaf-peeping to winter snowshoeing to spring and summer canoe trips, family fun is everywhere in the Lakes Region.

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