North Conway Travel Guide

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Flights to North Conway

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 Everything good about New England... foliage, friendly welcomes, crafts, maple syrup, the great outdoors 


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 Very conjested traffic in all seasons! 


In a nutshell

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 Not bad as a stop off point or a base for the surrounding area. 

 

Explore North Conway

Things to Do  

Local football good enough to play on Sunday

Local football good enough to play on Sunday, North Conway

 850prc Says:  This "tongue in cheek" comment will probably only be understood by Americans, so let me explain....Sunday is generally the day in the fall that PROFESSIONAL football (the NFL) plays its games. When a college or high school player is very very good, it's often said "he'll... 

Be a leaf peeper....

Be a leaf peeper...., North Conway

 850prc Says:  One of THE biggest tourist draws to New Hampshire and New England is the annual fall foliage explosion of colors. Huge dollars are made in the tourist industry, catering to what the locals call "the peepers", as in "leaf peepers". These are folks who slide into the area to... 

Hotels  

Red Jacket Mountain View Resort North Conway

 3 Reviews and 670 Opinions  I've stayed at the Red Jacket twice and will never make that mistake. First the whole facility is... 

The Stonehurst Manor

 1 Review and 341 Opinions  Wonderful location. The Stonehurst Manor has hotel room accommodations plus a superb restaurant.... 

Restaurants  

Moat Mountain Smoking House & Brewing Co.: what a BBQ!

Moat Mountain Smoking House & Brewing Co.: what a BBQ!, North Conway

 PALLINA Says:  Breathtaking BBQ in a simple but friendly ambience, very kind and attentive service, outstanding beers, as they brew by theirself. The choice of beers is really huge and BBQ was great. Moreover, the waiter suggested us to order just one portion because it was enough for both... 

Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub: "Good food & good times" is their motto.

Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub: "Good food & good times" is their motto., North Conway

 RhondaRuth Says:  After our day on the train we picked a place to go to eat that would be close to the condo and would be a short drive afterward. So looking thru the restaurant guide, we picked the Red Parka in Glen which was right down the street from Bartlett. We made a good choice. We... 

The Darbyfield Inn/Littlefield's Tavern: Fine dining just up the Kankamagus Highway

The Darbyfield Inn/Littlefield's Tavern: Fine dining just up the Kankamagus Highway, North Conway

 850prc Says:  I've already written an extensive "hotel" reservation for the Darbyfield Inn. I think they also deserve to have a special "restaurant" tip logged as well.There are quite a few decent places to eat in the Conway area, as well as in the surrounding towns and villages. But, if... 

The Met Coffeehouse: A fine cup of Joe

The Met Coffeehouse: A fine cup of Joe, North Conway

 850prc Says:  If you enjoy a good cup of coffee, you'll have zero problem finding solutions in North Conway. Let me recommend highly the place we stopped during our little shopping adventure - the Met Coffeehouse. Located on the main road through town, and just abeam the Kankamagus Scenic... 

Nightlife  

The Ghoullog: Fight or flight at the Ghoullog

The Ghoullog: Fight or flight at the Ghoullog, North Conway

 ilyathemuromets Says:  On a cold night around Halloween time be sure to get your blood going into the world of the deathly horror of Ghoullog. It is a maze of rooms where all kinds of creatures, dead and alive, try to scare the living wits out of you. But stay strong and they will back off and you... 

Nightlife for the under 30 crowd!

Nightlife for the under 30 crowd!, North Conway

 lil_sis_1173 Says:  If you're looking for crazy dancing til the wee hours and looking to get a little crazy.. There's a few places that really get going after 10pm..There's The Club550 and The UpCountry Tavern right on the strip..they have billiards and dancing with great DJ music on friday and... 

Transportation  

Snow, Snow, Snow!

Snow, Snow, Snow!, North Conway

 ElaineCatherine Says:  Well, let's just say that it snows alot in New Hampshire. Please be prepared at all times to drive in snow. And remember even if you have 4 Wheel Drive, that doesnt mean you have 4 Wheel Stop! So be careful driving in snow. 

Shopping  

Go and shop in New Hempshire!

Go and shop in New Hempshire!, North Conway

 PALLINA Says:  In New Hempshire, no taxes are to be paid on clothes until 176 usd, since it is considered "first necessity" item. Please note that, on North Conway main street, you can find a plenty of outlets, many of them similar to Freeport's and Kittery's ones. But you do not have to... 

The Handcrafters' Barn: Lots of local crafts

The Handcrafters' Barn: Lots of local crafts, North Conway

 850prc Says:  There are many shops in and around North Conway that feature local craftsmen and artists' work. One of the most-well stocked would be the Handcrafters' Barn, just a bit south of North Conway village center. The barn is - in fact - one building with a basement, ground floor... 

White Birch Books: A well-regarded (by the industry) indy bookstore

White Birch Books: A well-regarded (by the industry) indy bookstore, North Conway

 850prc Says:  Primarily in my life, I've been a healthcare professional. However, my post-retirement occupations have tended more towards the publishing industry. For approximately one year, I was marketing director for an up and coming independent publishing house, Behler Publications.... 

Where was that maple syrup produced?: Maple syrup? location, location, location

Where was that maple syrup produced?: Maple syrup?  location, location, location, North Conway

 850prc Says:  People in New England - as well as the Canadian Maritimes - seem VERY particular about their maple syrup. They will always insist that THEIR local product is THE very best available. And while there's nothing wrong with civic pride, it's almost amusing HOW MUCH BETTER they... 

The Bavarian Chocolate Haus: Eines gutes Platz für Schokolade

The Bavarian Chocolate Haus: Eines gutes Platz für Schokolade, North Conway

 850prc Says:  Excellent homemade chocolate - the food of the Gods.There's a nice little chocolate candies shop at the southern edge of North Conway. It's called the Bavarian Chocolate Haus, and from the moment you clear the door and hear the alpine music and smell the chocolates, you'll... 

Zeb's General Store: "Moose Products" to Maple Syrup

Zeb's General Store: "Moose Products" to Maple Syrup, North Conway

 850prc Says:  Zeb's - much in the same way as the North Conway 5 and 10 cent store - is a blast from the past. In days gone by, small villages became small towns when they could boast a good "General Store" within their midst. A general store was a place that sold most of the essentials... 

The North Conway 5 & 10 Cent Store: Shopping for Slinky in a time machine

The North Conway 5 & 10 Cent Store: Shopping for Slinky in a time machine, North Conway

 850prc Says:  Some of the younger VTers perhaps don't know what a "5 and 10" store is. We older Americans do remember the day of the general store "5 and 10". Basically, it was a place where darn near everything in the store cost between five and ten cents. And sadly, they're a thing of... 

Local Customs  

Real Yankees do Say "Ayuh"

Real Yankees do Say "Ayuh", North Conway

 ElaineCatherine Says:  Yea, some people do actually say "Ayuh" - Ive been known to say it myself from time to time.Please dont tease us New Hampshire-ites because of the way we talk! I know it's tempting though!ha ha ha 

Tourist Traps  

Route 16 Outlets

Route 16 Outlets, North Conway

 RhondaRuth Says:  Oh ya, the outlets along Route 16 can be considered a tourist trap as well. It's certainly a pain to drive thru in stop & go traffic all the way thru town! Park and walk from store to store along the way. Stop & eat while your at it, LOL. 

Favorites  

The summit of Mount Washington

The summit of Mount Washington, North Conway

 goingsolo Says:  This July day began with sunny skies and a temperature of above 80 degrees. At the summit, the temperature registered somewhere in the 40s and light rain fell. When you hear that the conditions on Mount Washington can change dramatically, believe it. 

Tuckerman's Ravine

Tuckerman's Ravine, North Conway

 goingsolo Says:  This was supposed to be a shortcut and an easier way down. But the entire mountain is covered in those dreaded rocks. I know this is the granite state, but is it too much to ask for to find a dirt trail?Again, I am kidding. This little segue lead to a cool area within the... 

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