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Family Friendly Lodging - NH Statewide

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 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 and Story Land 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

You’ll be a hero to your kids when you plan a vacation at popular lakeside resort

You can be the vacation hero to your family when you book accommodations at the Purity Spring Resort, where they have been providing picture-perfect family vacations for 110 years and counting. Choose a condo with a screened porch, a cottage with access to the beach, or a family suite with a balcony. A pristine lake beckons, with a sandy beach, great swimming and complimentary stand-up paddle boards. Or, bring your own canoe or kayak for pleasant paddling. There’s fishing for all ages, and you can book a private charter for waterskiing and wakeboarding. In the winter, there’s superior skiing, skating, snowboarding and tubing at King Pine Ski Area. The resort has an indoor pool and hot tub, tennis and pickle ball courts and playgrounds.

Summit Resort

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

You’ll need a list to narrow down all the fun things to do from your suite at this Lakes Region resort

Start making your list now of fun things to do if you’re booking a vacation at the Summit Resort, in the heart of the Lakes Region NH. At the resort, there’s the heated indoor pool with water slides, waterfall and cave, a kids’ playground, an outdoor pool and a PlayStation gaming system in the lobby. You can grab snowshoes and head out on trails right on the property or drive 10 minutes to Gunstock Mountain for great skiing, boarding and tubing. In the warmer months, walk to Weirs Beach, NH, take a boat ride out on Lake Winnipesaukee, go kayaking or fishing. Area attractions include scenic railroads, Santa’s Village, Story Land, a water park and giant arcade. Back at the resort, relax in your spacious two-bedroom suite with a full kitchen.

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RiverWalk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7525

You’ll soon see why families come back to Loon Mountain – and this friendly resort

You know you have found a great family vacation spot when you hear about families who come back year after year. And what makes a family-friendly resort? At the RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain, it starts with suites that provide space for everyone. One-, two- and three-bedroom suites have full kitchens, fireplaces and comfortable dining and living rooms. Some have mountain-view balconies and washer/dryers. Then there are the on-site amenities: multiple pools and hot tubs (including one of the largest lagoon pools in the Northeast), a game room, fitness center, skating rink in the winter, an onsite spa, dining at La Vista restaurant and even a winery. Nearby activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, zip lining, disc golf, kayaking and canoeing, a climbing wall – even an outdoor ninja course with wilderness-themed obstacles.

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Lakes Region Tourism Association

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

Plenty of options for family accommodations, from budget hotels to luxury resorts

You want a budget-friendly option for your family vacation in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, or you want to splurge with a classic resort with lots of activities and amenities. You can relax: This region boasts accommodations to suit every taste. There are hotels with heated pools and hot tubs and state-of-the-art fitness centers, resorts with everything from day spas to arcades and game rooms, and cottages with full kitchens and kayaks to take out onto the lake right outside your door. Look for resorts and hotels with basketball and tennis courts, hiking trails and kids’ activities or for that affordable hotel near ski slopes or your favorite lake. Seek out a place where you can dine on a rooftop terrace or walk to a selection of restaurants. It’s all here.

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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.
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Huttopia - White Mountains

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

Plan a vacation everyone will love by booking a mountain cabin as your home base

Why cram everyone into a small hotel room when you can spread out and really enjoy your winter break in a cabin at Huttopia White Mountains? The two-floor wooden cabins, nestled in the wilderness a short walk to Iona Lake, have two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen with a stove, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Each has a wood stove and electrical heating. And they’re close to everything you and the kids will love: downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mountain coasters and winter zip-lining at your choice of ski resorts; groomed trails perfect for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and hiking; and a fun choice of restaurants and interesting shops. And imagine coming home at the end of your active day to your cozy cabin, where everyone has space to stretch out and relax.

Franconia Inn

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

Time for a family vacation? Head for the hills (or mountains) of New Hampshire!

If it’s family vacation time, head for the mountains! Stay in the cottage or a spacious suite at the Franconia Inn and prepare to relax – and have fun! On-site activities include a heated swimming pool, an outdoor hot tub, clay tennis courts and a game room. Set on 65 acres in the White Mountains, the inn also features 40 kilometers of groomed trails and ungroomed terrain for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and biking. You can go snow tubing and ice skating – or just sit by the crackling fire in the inn’s pub. Nearby seasonal activities include kayaking and fishing, snowmobiling, and alpine skiing at ski resorts only a short drive away. Visit the area’s quaint villages, go antiquing and tax-free shopping.

White Mountain Hotel & Resort

87 Fairway Drive North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-7100 Toll-Free: 800-533-6301

Launch your perfect family vacation from resort with lots of amenities and a location close to attractions

What makes the White Mountain Hotel & Resort so popular with families? Let's start with the year-round outdoor heated swimming pool. There’s also a game room (maybe they can play ping-pong while you book a massage at the spa!), convenient on-site dining, a complimentary full breakfast each morning and rooms and suites where everyone can stretch out. You’re close to cross-country and snowmobiling trails, several ski resorts, hiking, biking and attractions galore. There are gorges to visit, water parks to conquer, beaches to relax on or launch a kayak from. There’s Santa’s Village and Story Land and scenic railroads. And don’t forget a visit to North Conway, NH, with its delightful mix of shops and restaurants.

Steele Hill Resorts

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

Full-service family-friendly resort has fun on-site activities, restaurant, pools, tennis courts

Steele Hill Resorts, the Lakes Region NH’s friendliest family resort, is the kind of place where memories of having fun together are made. Set on 500 acres of unspoiled fields and hardwood forests, the resort offers great snowshoeing, hiking, ice skating on the pond and sledding in winter. In the warmer months, you can explore miles of thrilling electric bike trails on a guided tour or challenge each other in a state-of-the-art outdoor laser tag battlefield. There are indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball and tennis courts, scheduled activities like craft sessions and video game tournaments. Indoor activities include ping pong, air hockey, a fitness center and gaming systems. There’s a great on-site restaurant, and the suites, studios and townhouses have washer-dryers, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, full kitchens and plenty of room.

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Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Street 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.

Mountain Club on Loon

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

So many things to do at this mountain resort, you might want to start a list

You might want to start a list. At the Mountain Club on Loon, there are so many things to do! After all, it’s the only full-service ski-in/ski-out resort on the slopes of Loon Mountain, so skiing, snowboarding, tubing at New Hampshire’s largest ski resort are right outside your door. Go snowshoeing, skating or visit Santa’s Village! Warmer months bring mountain biking, ATV riding, fishing in a glassy pond, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating. There’s rock climbing, moose tours, outlet shopping, concerts and plays and so many other attractions. At the resort, there’s an on-site spa and wellness center with two pools. Dining is easy, and accommodations spacious – ask for a suite with a fully equipped kitchen.

Naswa Resort

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

Family-run resort with large private beach a popular place for adults and kids for decades

It’s not surprising that a resort run by the same family for 89 years provides the best family vacations on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. At The NASWA Resort right on the lake, kids and adults alike fall in love with the lake’s longest private sandy beach, where you can take out a kayak, paddleboard, swim, or just relax with a frosty tropical drink from the NazBar. There are campfires and s’mores on the beach, beachside craft sessions, and discounts for area attractions from the Polar Caves to waterskiing lessons and mini golf. Casual dining with lake views is on tap at the Blue Bistro, which provides a kids’ menu. Stay in a spacious suite or a one- or two-bedroom cottage. (Two-bedroom cottages have full kitchens.)

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