North Conway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Conway which includes street scenes
North Conway which includes street scenes
North Conway featuring forests, a house and autumn leaves
North Conway showing a house and autumn colours
North Conway featuring a house and autumn colours

This resort town is known for its antique shops and nearby ski slopes, mountain scenery and annual fall colours.

North Conway is a resort town bordered by national forests and state parks. Browse antique stores, hit the surrounding ski slopes, hike through mountain wilderness or explore the area on a scenic railroad trip.

Make the most of North Conway’s close proximity to the northeast America’s most renowned ski mountains, including Attitash Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain, Wildcat Mountain and Sunday River. Bus services run from town to the ski slopes in winter.

Wander between the antique stores and art galleries that line North Conway’s Main Street. Shop for bargains at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village, which has 60 factory stores as well as plenty of cafés, restaurants and bakeries.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities that North Conway and the surrounding area offers. The town is nestled within White Mountain National Forest, an area defined by lush forests and rolling peaks. North Conway is less than 30 miles (48 kilometres) from Mount Washington, one of the most visited peaks in the northeast. Hike to the top of Mount Washington or take the Auto Road to climb to the summit by car or bicycle.

A leisurely way to enjoy the surrounding area is on the Conway Scenic Railroad. Board the train at North Conway Station, a registered Historic Landmark. Watch the scenery move past from your seat in the immaculately preserved train and enjoy a cocktail and a snack in the dining car.

New England is famous for its fall colours. Visit between September and November when the colours of the falling leaves are at their best. In winter the town is populated by skiers and snowboarders. Come in summer to hike through the mountains and enjoy the annual Arts Jubilee, an outdoor music festival.

Located on the east border of New Hampshire and along the scenic U.S. Route 302, North Conway is 136 miles (220 kilometres) from Boston and 62 miles (100 kilometres) from Portland. Once in the city, driving is the best way to see the sights.

Where to stay in North Conway

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North Conway Village

If you're spending some time in North Conway Village, Conway Scenic Railway and North Conway Depot Railroad Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North Conway Village
Mt Cranmore Summer Aventure Park

Brookside

While visiting Brookside, you might make a stop by sights like Cranmore Mountain Resort and Skimobile Express Ski Lift.

Brookside
North Conway Village NH

Settlers Green

If you're spending some time in Settlers Green, Settlers' Green Outlet Village and Saco River are top sights worth seeing.

Settlers Green
Intervale New Hampshire

Intervale

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Intervale and surrounding area, you can visit MWV Children's Museum and North Conway Country Club.

Intervale
Franconia Notch State Park scenic view from Canon Mountain with Echo Lake and highway on foggy fall day

Cranmore Birches

When in Cranmore Birches, you can plan a visit to Conway Scenic Railway and North Conway Depot Railroad Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cranmore Birches
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Birch Hill

While Birch Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Echo Lake State Park and Kahuna Laguna.

Birch Hill
North Conway Grand Hotel

North Conway Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
72 Common Court North Conway NH
The price is NZ$242 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$242
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in North Conway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Great trip,great facilities,no complaints

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

North Conway Grand Hotel
Cambria Hotel North Conway

Cambria Hotel North Conway

3 out of 5
1858 White Mountain Highway North Conway NH
The price is NZ$175 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$175
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Conway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions M&D Playhouse and Pirate's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
Friendly staff, very clean. Very nice location

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Cambria Hotel North Conway
Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway

Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway

2.5 out of 5
1788 White Mountain Hwy North Conway NH
The price is NZ$194 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$194
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in North Conway. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing. Better than any hotel we’ve stayed. Very safe atmosphere inside and out. We will return next winter thank you for making our stay so easy and comfortable 2 miles to cranmo mountain. Make sure you buy tickets tubing for day or night 1 week in advance as the sell out instantly ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites North Conway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
White Mountain Cottages

White Mountain Cottages

3 out of 5
2406 White Mountain Hwy North Conway NH
Stay at this cabin in North Conway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Story Land and Attitash Mountain Resort are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (109 reviews)
We would definitely stay here again. The cabin was definitely a little rustic, but that was part of the charm.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

White Mountain Cottages
Birchmont Townhouses

Birchmont Townhouses

3.5 out of 5
2251 White Mountain Hwy North Conway NH
Stay at this holiday home in North Conway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Story Land and Attitash Mountain Resort are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
The property was a great space for a family of five with three older teens. Clean, quiet, great location.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Birchmont Townhouses
2 miles to downtown North Conway. Close to Ski Resorts, Game Room

2 miles to downtown North Conway. Close to Ski Resorts, Game Room

Conway NH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in North Conway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Attitash Mountain Resort and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Dawn was a great Host, very attentive and quick to respond. The house was exactly as advertised. Our family enjoyed a great holiday weekend.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

2 miles to downtown North Conway. Close to Ski Resorts, Game Room
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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