Aspen Chalet of NH Guidebook
Things to Do
A great 2-3 hour activity for a rainy day. Small, but mighty. My kids love it here!
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Living Shores Aquarium
New Hampshire 16A great 2-3 hour activity for a rainy day. Small, but mighty. My kids love it here!
Great place to spend a day in NH with kids. Rides and entertainment are appropriate for kids 2-12 or so. Pro tip: Go on a gloomy day -- it will be less busy!
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Story Land
850 NH-16Great place to spend a day in NH with kids. Rides and entertainment are appropriate for kids 2-12 or so. Pro tip: Go on a gloomy day -- it will be less busy!
Looking for a puzzle? You'll find one of every shape and size here. A great way to spend a lazy day in NH. Stop by Autumn Nomad Cafe for breakfast or lunch first because it's right next door.
White Mountain Puzzles-Posters
18 Black Mountain RoadLooking for a puzzle? You'll find one of every shape and size here. A great way to spend a lazy day in NH. Stop by Autumn Nomad Cafe for breakfast or lunch first because it's right next door.
Spending a week and your kids loved Storyland? Check out Santa's Village, our other local theme park! It's always Christmas here.
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Village du Père Noël
528 Presidential HwySpending a week and your kids loved Storyland? Check out Santa's Village, our other local theme park! It's always Christmas here.
Beautiful 1 mile or so hike that ends at a gorgeous waterfall (or the baths, as they call it). In the summer, you can splash around in the water if it's not too high or busy. Does tend to get busy so recommend going early or later.
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Diana's Baths
Beautiful 1 mile or so hike that ends at a gorgeous waterfall (or the baths, as they call it). In the summer, you can splash around in the water if it's not too high or busy. Does tend to get busy so recommend going early or later.
Beautiful lake for swimming and relaxing and only 25 minutes or so away.
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Conway Lake
Beautiful lake for swimming and relaxing and only 25 minutes or so away.
Nestlenook Farm
66 Dinsmore RdSleigh riding! Need I say more?!
Toy Chest - North Conway New Hampshire
2703 White Mountain HwyMy children's favorite place to go in NH.
3/4 or so mile out and back hike with a HUGE boulder at the end of it. Looks like it dropped out of the sky! Great for kids.
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Madison Boulder
3/4 or so mile out and back hike with a HUGE boulder at the end of it. Looks like it dropped out of the sky! Great for kids.
CURRENTLY CLOSED: A great rainy day activity for kids. Slides for bigger kids and age-appropriate areas for the smaller ones. Everyone will be happy.
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Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park
2251 White Mountain HwyCURRENTLY CLOSED: A great rainy day activity for kids. Slides for bigger kids and age-appropriate areas for the smaller ones. Everyone will be happy.
In the summer, Cranmore has downhill mountain biking, a scenic chairlift, and a Mountain Adventure Park that includes the Mountain Coaster, Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, and Giant Swing.
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Cranmore Mountain
In the summer, Cranmore has downhill mountain biking, a scenic chairlift, and a Mountain Adventure Park that includes the Mountain Coaster, Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, and Giant Swing.
In the Summer and Fall, take a train ride to the top of Mount Washington and enjoy one of the best views in the Northeast at the top. It's 3-hours roundtrip with plenty of time to explore the summit in between.
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Chemin de fer à crémaillère du Mont Washington
3168 Base Station RdIn the Summer and Fall, take a train ride to the top of Mount Washington and enjoy one of the best views in the Northeast at the top. It's 3-hours roundtrip with plenty of time to explore the summit in between.
Head out on this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail right from our neighborhood! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Mt. Stanton Trailhead
Covered Bridge LaneHead out on this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail right from our neighborhood! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
About an hour from the house is Flume Gorge, a natural gorge extending 800 ft horizontally at the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park. The Flume Trail is a 2-mile loop starting at the check-in booths located in front of the Flume Building. The entire loop takes approximately 1.5 hours and finishes at the Flume Building.
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Gorges de Flume
852 Daniel Webster HighwayAbout an hour from the house is Flume Gorge, a natural gorge extending 800 ft horizontally at the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park. The Flume Trail is a 2-mile loop starting at the check-in booths located in front of the Flume Building. The entire loop takes approximately 1.5 hours and finishes at the Flume Building.
A beautiful place to swim that's less crowded than Diana's Baths and other local swimming holes.
Winniweta Falls
A beautiful place to swim that's less crowded than Diana's Baths and other local swimming holes.
Westons Beach
River StreetLocal swimming hole -- good for kids!
The Piper Trail is a challenging trail that summits Mt. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) in 4.3 miles and 2,700 ft. of elevation gain. 8.5-mile out-and-back trail near Albany, New Hampshire. It's generally considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 5 h 22 min to complete.
Piper Trail Road
Piper Trail RoadThe Piper Trail is a challenging trail that summits Mt. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) in 4.3 miles and 2,700 ft. of elevation gain. 8.5-mile out-and-back trail near Albany, New Hampshire. It's generally considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 5 h 22 min to complete.
Try locally-made vodka, gin, and whiskey at the Cathedral Ledge Distillery tasting room.
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Cathedral Ledge Distillery
3340 White Mountain HwyTry locally-made vodka, gin, and whiskey at the Cathedral Ledge Distillery tasting room.
Small craft brewery just a few miles down the road from the house. Nice outdoor space to play games in the summer!
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Ledge Brewing Company
15 Town Hall RdSmall craft brewery just a few miles down the road from the house. Nice outdoor space to play games in the summer!
Candy store in Littleton, NH (about 45 minutes from the house or so) with the World's Longest Candy Counter!
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Chutters
43 Main StCandy store in Littleton, NH (about 45 minutes from the house or so) with the World's Longest Candy Counter!
Care for a swim? Great indoor pool nearby with affordable drop-in rates. Recommend!
White Mountain Aquatic Center
336 NH-16ACare for a swim? Great indoor pool nearby with affordable drop-in rates. Recommend!
Just a few minutes from the house, this looped 1 or so-mile trail is flat and scenic. Veer off the path and take a dip in the Saco if you’re feeling adventurous.
Thorne Pond Conservation Area, Bartlett, NH, États-Unis
Just a few minutes from the house, this looped 1 or so-mile trail is flat and scenic. Veer off the path and take a dip in the Saco if you’re feeling adventurous.
Yogis will love this local gem. Lots of different classes available. Located in the basement of The Local Grocer. A very cool space to practice.
Mountain Kula Yoga
3358 White Mountain HwyYogis will love this local gem. Lots of different classes available. Located in the basement of The Local Grocer. A very cool space to practice.
Favorite Restaurants
Consistently good food, and good for kids. A touristy hotspot, but a good one, nonetheless.
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Tuckerman's Restaurant & Tavern
336 NH-16AConsistently good food, and good for kids. A touristy hotspot, but a good one, nonetheless.
Wood-fired pizza made right in the middle of the restaurant for all to see. Entertaining and delicious.
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Flatbread Company
2760 White Mountain HwyWood-fired pizza made right in the middle of the restaurant for all to see. Entertaining and delicious.
One of the best places to get coffee in the area. Highly recommend because it's tasty, albeit pricy.
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Autumn Nomad, Cakes & Cafe
18 Black Mountain RdOne of the best places to get coffee in the area. Highly recommend because it's tasty, albeit pricy.
Another excellent place for coffee and breakfast in the area. We travel the 12 minutes here happily for this coffee!
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Frontside Coffee Roasters
2697 White Mountain HwyAnother excellent place for coffee and breakfast in the area. We travel the 12 minutes here happily for this coffee!
One of the "fancier" restaurants in the NH area, although things don't get too fancy up here. Food is delicious. Feels chain-like, but you'll have a good meal, for sure.
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Black Cap Grille
1498 White Mountain HwyOne of the "fancier" restaurants in the NH area, although things don't get too fancy up here. Food is delicious. Feels chain-like, but you'll have a good meal, for sure.
A must-see. Views from the back deck are staggering. Highly recommend grabbing a cocktail and staring out over Mount Washington at this historic hotel.
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Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mount Washington Hotel RdA must-see. Views from the back deck are staggering. Highly recommend grabbing a cocktail and staring out over Mount Washington at this historic hotel.
THE place to eat dinner after Storyland (but be prepared to wait). This place has good food, is fast, and caters to kids. There's even a little play room there to help pass your waiting time.
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Red Fox Bar and Grille
49 US Route 16THE place to eat dinner after Storyland (but be prepared to wait). This place has good food, is fast, and caters to kids. There's even a little play room there to help pass your waiting time.
Great restaurant, bakery, and market. A definite spot to stop and grab a cider donut!
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White Mountain Cider Co
207 US-302Great restaurant, bakery, and market. A definite spot to stop and grab a cider donut!
Live music, kid-friendly, good food. What more could you ask for?! (As a parent 😂)
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Shovel Handle Pub
357 Black Mountain RdLive music, kid-friendly, good food. What more could you ask for?! (As a parent 😂)
Live music and yummy food. Fun place to be on a Friday night!
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Wildcat Tavern
94 Main StreetLive music and yummy food. Fun place to be on a Friday night!
The chocolate croissants here are TO DIE FOR. You can find us here grabbing lattes and pastries most Saturday mornings during our stays. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Pro tip: Order online in advance and skip the line.
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Vintage Baking Co.
41 US-302The chocolate croissants here are TO DIE FOR. You can find us here grabbing lattes and pastries most Saturday mornings during our stays. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Pro tip: Order online in advance and skip the line.
Killer brunch and just a few short minutes from the house. Small, but cozy accommodations with friendly staff.
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The Sunrise Shack
644 White Mountain HwyKiller brunch and just a few short minutes from the house. Small, but cozy accommodations with friendly staff.
45-minutes from the house, but an awesome spot for beers, pizza, and burgers overlooking a river. Littleton is a cute little town to peruse for a day.
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Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill St45-minutes from the house, but an awesome spot for beers, pizza, and burgers overlooking a river. Littleton is a cute little town to peruse for a day.
Best Skiing Areas
Family-friendly and right next to downtown North Conway.
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Cranmore Mountain
Family-friendly and right next to downtown North Conway.
Our family's favorite place to ski (and where our son learned!). We highly recommend this mountain. Big, lots of groomers, and a gondola that takes you up to the top of the mountain for a great view and a cold beer.
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Bretton Woods
Our family's favorite place to ski (and where our son learned!). We highly recommend this mountain. Big, lots of groomers, and a gondola that takes you up to the top of the mountain for a great view and a cold beer.
Our local ski resort, just 4 minutes down the road. You can't beat that!
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Attitash Mountain Resort
775 US-302Our local ski resort, just 4 minutes down the road. You can't beat that!
One of the most difficult mountains in NH. Steep and well known for its high-level of skiing.
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Montagne Cannon
One of the most difficult mountains in NH. Steep and well known for its high-level of skiing.
Part of the Epic pass and steep in places. Great skiing here. We love their bunny hill for newbies.
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Wildcat Mountain
542 NH-16Part of the Epic pass and steep in places. Great skiing here. We love their bunny hill for newbies.
Necessities
Our local grocery store only a mile away from the house. They have everything you'll need for your trip.
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Grant's Supermarket
9 US-302Our local grocery store only a mile away from the house. They have everything you'll need for your trip.
Lucy Hardware
239 NH-16If you like hanging out at hardware stores like I do.
United States Postal Service
69 US-302Need to ship a package? Stop here.
Your local liquor, beer, and wine store. Right near the post office and the grocery store for convenience's sake.
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NH Liquor & Wine Outlet
U.S. 302Your local liquor, beer, and wine store. Right near the post office and the grocery store for convenience's sake.