The entertainments that the people of this mountain region have devised for tourists and visitors – in all four seasons of the year – boggles the mind. In winter, several ski areas --- Attitash Mountain, Bretton Woods, Waterville Valley, Wildcat Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain -- offer downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowboarding, snow tubing, and terrain parks. The other seasons of the year, too, are rich with activities, particularly for families and children.
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The region has 17 family attractions, among them are:
Many of the ski areas host warm-weather activities like gondola rides, biking, climbing walls, horseback riding, and golf. Towns and ski areas also put on many festivals throughout the seasons, devoted to entertainments like music, food, wine, antique cars, and more. Stay late if you can: evening fireworks shows are becoming a frequent way to end a day of fun.
The White Mountains is a place simply to drive, gaze, step out of the car, walk, take photos, and gaze some more. A spectacular drive is the Kancamagus Highway, which traverses between the towns of Lincoln and Conway, NH. North Conway, NH is a very pretty mountain town with a main street lined with interesting stores. It's also a hub of outlet shopping in this tax-free state. At the end of the day it is easy to find an assortment of accommodations like lodges, motels, hotels and campgrounds and enjoy fine cuisine at one of many restaurants here in the White Mountains.
