Don't Cry...  There are LOTS of Things to DO in North Conway, NH!

​Vacationing in North Conway, NH is fun, picturesque, and usually outdoorsy. If you've traveled to town expecting to hike, bike, or tube and Mother Nature throws a few inches of rain into the mix - fear not! There are plenty of kid friendly, indoor and outdoor things to do on a rainy day in North Conway, NH.

Our favorite rainy day activities include; Diana's Baths, Mt Washington Valley Children's Museum, Uberblast, M&D Productions, Saco Valley Sports Center, Remick Country Doctor Museum, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, and Ham Arena.

My head spins when I think about how many family friendly things to do in North Conway, NH there are. Most of them are budget friendly too!

All kinds of folks vacation in North Conway, NH; ones that would freak out if a bug landed on them, some that would get sweaty just thinking about spending a whole day indoors, man that save all year to enjoy the outdoor activities in winter, and just as many that are freeze pops and like to be outside in summer. All those plus some days, Mother Nature doesn't cooperate and you'll need some suggestions of things to do in North Conway, NH on a rainy day.

When folks think of North Conway, visions of ski slopes and outlet malls dance in their heads.  North Conway and the surrounding towns have much more than that to offer and most of it is family friendly and affordable!

I have so many wonderful memories of time spent in the White Mountains and more specifically, North Conway, NH!  As soon as I could, I migrated to North Conway to live and have never looked back!

My folks loved the mountains of the Presidential Range.  Every time we drove north we were subjected to the trip down memory lane of their wedding and subsequent honeymoon in North Conway.  If I do the math correctly, my family's passion for the area started 70 years ago!

My memory of North Conway goes back more than 50 years...  ouch!  It's funny though, the things I remember most are the things I love to do with my family!

For years my young (and now all grown up) family enjoyed splashing around in waterfalls, hiking lots of the local mountains, spending a leisurely day floating in a canoe, gazing at the stars from the top of Cathedral Ledge, exploring all the local covered bridges, squishing our toes in the sand at local beaches and winding drives along the "Kanc" to peek at foliage.

If your kids are not nature nuts, there are kid friendly activities that will delight even hard to please kids!  These days, there is a laundry list of attractions in North Conway that are more high tech and commercial...  and fun, don't forget the FUN!

Come on for the ride and explore with me all the Things to Do in North Conway, NH!

North Conway started expanding in the 19th century due to its' popularity with artists that flocked to the area to paint the rugged terrain.  Their paintings were collectively known as "White Mountain Art" became popular in other areas and ultimately, attracted tourists to the area.

It wasn't until the 1930's and the advent of the snow train that skiing became the major draw of the area.  North Conway is often referred to as the birthplace of American skiing.

Since those days, passenger trains have ceased, the airport closed and became the site of ​​Settler's Green Outlet Village and Conway Scenic Railroad was established.

Along with these major changes there were more subtle ones happening; local homes were transformed into antique shops, vacation rentals and restaurants, White Mountain Highway was widened and a parallel byway called North South Road was constructed.

Today, North Conway is a bustling tourist town with activities and entertainment for all ages surrounded by the beauty of the Presidential Range, Cranmore Mountain and the Moat Mountain Range.

If rain is predicted for your vacation dates, check out our suggestions for "10 Kid Friendly Secrets for a Rainy Day in North Conway" and for great weather, "Where to Hike with Tykes" or "Doesn't Everyone Feel Happy Playing in a Waterfall?"

The Saco River is a very important part of the White Mountains. It provides a rite of passage sport for newbie vacationers to the area - Saco River tubing. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that it's one of the most popular outdoor fun things to do in North Conway, NH! I know I probably just upset a few die-hard hikers but come on, who doesn't like kicking back on a sunny day, enjoying an adult beverage or two, having Mother Nature's power propel you down a waterway, knowing the kids are having fun too?

What most folks don't realize is that the Saco River has a rich and interesting history and is a kind of life-blood for NH and Maine residents too. Read on for some interesting factoids you can tuck away to impress someone at your next dinner party!

So, you think you know about covered bridges? Well, you don't! But New Hampshire sure does... well, maybe you build bridges and I shouldn't jump to conclusions but then, you must be interested in North Conway's historic covered bridges!

The White Mountains covered bridge history is wildly interesting. My favorite is the Jackson Kissing Covered Bridge. If you're looking for things to do in North Conway and photo ops, head to the Saco River Covered Bridge in summer, Albany Covered Birdge in winter, and the Swift River Bridge in a snowstorm!
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If you want to enjoy all the covered bridges that the White Mountains have to offer, you can easily create your very own White Mountains Covered Bridge Tour!

North Conway, New Hampshire is perfect for group and corporate retreats!  We have an abundance of indoor activities here in North Conway as well as outdoor things to do in North Conway, NH!  There are several awesome North Conway Restaurants, White Mountain attractions that are perfect for groups and Four Seasons Lodge should be your next destination for your corporate retreat!

Most vacationers that come to North Conway have a rough idea of what they want to do on vacation - after all, you picked a vacation in the White Mountains and not the beach!

If you're like me, you spent lots of time in northern NH as a kid.  My folks were not athletic but they loved going for rides through the mountains and pick a place to stay along the way!  I guess that's when I got my desire to live and work in North Conway!

I am a hiker, biker, horseback rider (call me anytime to talk about horses!), kayaker, canoer, explorer, love waterfalls, shop when I need to, LOVE to eat out, am very social so we frequently can be seen enjoying a drink with friends, raised children here and now get to enjoy all the "kid stuff" with the grand babies, and lover of any activity the gets me outdoors summer, fall, winter or spring!

Follow along my journey around North Conway and the White Mountains and benefit from the fact that I've wasted time and money on activities and you don't need to make the same mistakes as me.  I've included the best of the best in value and fun, things to do in North Conway.  I hope you agree!
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If you play your cards right, you can arrive early and stay late to enjoy 8 perfect summer days with plenty of things to do in North Conway, NH!

Thinking of heading to North Conway, NH and need a summer fun list of things to do? There are lots of indoor and outdoor things to do in North Conway, NH that will make everyone smile (even cousin Richard). Get your pencil and start taking notes. My top picks include; Saco River Tubing for all ages, hikes for tykes in North Conway, Diana's Baths in summer, relaxing on the Conway Scenic Railroad, enjoying the White Mountain National Forest, and Story Land for folks on a budget.

Remember folks, North Conway, NH is a tourist town so you can bet that there will be things to do that will slap a smile on everyone's face! 
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I took a chance naming my lodge "Four Seasons Lodge" because 28 years ago, we were essentially a one horse town.  Skiing was what we were known for and Settlers Green and North Conway outlets were Johnny Come Lately's!

Over the years, folks have become way more outdoorsy, (even though gaming seems to be the #1 sport among teens) and hiking, ice climbing, dog sled races, snowmobiling and more have become a thing.

Combine those sports with all the new and super fun White Mountain Attractions, and you'll need two pages for your list!

So, let's start.

Planning a gay family vacation in North Conway, NH? You've picked a perfect spot for it. North Conway, NH is an inclusive, welcoming, and family friendly town with many things to do. We have many gay family vacation tips for out LGBTQ friends. I've lived in North Conway, NH for a long time and like most vacation destinations, it's very gay friendly. Some of the events and highlights for you to consider are; Gay Pride Week in North Conway, NH, all the summer fun you can have in North Conway, NH, delicious North Conway restaurants, and last but not least, the Be Kind Festival at Schouler Park.

Have you started planning your summer vacation? I have many suggestions of fun things to do in North Conway, NH but Saco River tubing tops this list!

Many things that folks like to do in North Conway require you to be physically fit.  Not everyone is buff enough to climb a mountain or jog a few miles.  I dare to say that even the couchiest of couch potatoes can climb into a canoe or kayak and float down a lazy, perfectly clear, refreshing river and go Saco River Tubing!

Family vacations in North Conway, NH are a huge portion of tourists during every season. There are several great North Conway restaurants when you’re on a budget. Some folks are looking for tips for Saco River tubing and Conway Scenic Railroad for families. Are you worried about surviving North Conway weather? Most visitors don’t know that Mt Washington Auto Road is family friendly and you can enjoy Story Land on a budget too!

North Conway, NH is a very family friendly spot to host your family reunion or friend getaway. Four Seasons Lodge is a wonderful North Conway lodge and perfect for a large group gathering.

I have 7 favorite restaurants in North Conway, NH and they are a mix of family friendly, foodie, moderately priced, and local North Conway restaurants.

In no particular order, my tip picks for restaurants in North Conway are; Stonehurst Tavern, Almost There, Red Fox Bar and Grill, Taste of Thai, Jalisco, North Conway Country Club, and Horsefeather’s and are all within minutes of Four Seasons Lodge - the best North Conway lodge.

Food is not that important to me plus I'm not a foodie and I'm cheap so so those characteristics are absolutely going to influence my top 7 picks.

In no particular order, here are my top 7 North Conway restaurants.

Saco River tubing with kids in summer is an amazing experience for everyone! There are lots of places but we know the best places to tube on the Saco River.  Saco River put-in and take-out can be tricky to check out our articles for Saco River tubing tips. My best tip is not to put-in at First Bridge in North Conway. It's very crowded and the water quality is iffy due to all the pee pee (if you get my drift).

You'll want to pick a really hot summer day to partake in one of my favorite things to do in North Conway, NH - Saco River Tubing.  The Saco River is the hottest location for tourists and locals alike during the summer--and by hottest, I mean coolest!

Planning a family reunion can be stressful, annoying, and awful...but they typically lead to some great laughs and wonderful memories!  Once the planning part of a family reunion is out of the way it's on to enjoying time with loved ones that you, typically, don't get to see very often.

In this day and age we all lead extremely busy lives and our family members move all over the place.  That means you see much less of each other as time goes by and family reunions rarely get planned--and no one wants that!  Or maybe you do, I don't know you so who am I to say?  But you have to see them at some point and with a family reunion you can get it all out of the way at once!

Oh, I could go on an on about this and that because there are SO many really fun things to do in North Conway. Instead, I'm going to pretend you are my favorite cousins coming for a 3 day visit and want to be wow'd with scenery and have tons of fun!

If you've rented one of the great vacation rentals in North Conway, your check in time is about 4 PM.  Be smart and make the most of your vacation by pulling the kids out of school for the day and get on the road early!

Plan to arrive at about 9 AM, drive directly ​Profile Motor Sports in Conway, NH.  They are friends of ours.  

Save 15% when you phone to make your mid-week reservation when you mention you are staying at Four Seasons Lodge.

The staff at Profile Motor Sports is friendly and knowledgeable. Feel free to ask questions and make sure you buy a map.  

They will suggest an appropriate route for you to take based on weather conditions, your ability, and the amount of time you're renting the sled.  They have a great selection of well cared for sleds and their rates are great.  

**Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day**

You are in for a real treat sledding on a mid-week day!  There won't be crowds on the trails and you'll be able to stop and enjoy lunch will taking in the views all around you.  

​The White Mountains are my favorite place to snowmobile and I'm sure it will be yours too!

Have fun and tell them that Teena says hi!

Now you can head to the best vacation rental in North Conway (Four Seasons Lodge) and check in!  Once you've picked your bedrooms and settled in, you can call one of the North Conway Restaurants that deliver rather than slave over a hot stove!  Remember - you are on vacation!

Finish off the night with a swim in our 81 degree INDOOR pool and then relax in our toasty sauna.  

Have you ever ridden the Polar Express in North Conway?  The Conway Scenic Railroad does an amazing job with the help of several hundred volunteers every yeaour!

Come decked out in your matching pj's, bring Grammy and Grampy, and you'll have the time of your life on the Journey to the North Pole that recreates in a magical way, the story of "The Polar Express".

​Let's get started...

We've all read the brillaint book, "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburgh, either to your children or you had it read to you as a child! And if you have not done at least that then I'm sure you've seen the movie with Tom Hanks.  Either way, we've all longed to ride along Allsburgh's magical train in our coziest Christmas pajamas and we've all dreamed of what treasures we would ask Santa Claus for. 

​North Conway, NH is full of great locations to partake in some casual drinking such as wine tastings, craft beers, North Conway brewery, and of course a classic pub crawl.

​I know I talk about family stuff to do all of the time, but if you're looking for an adult getaway or just an evening getaway, there are great things to do in North Conway for you too!

Leave the kids at home, grab the girls or guys and take the adults up to the White Mountains for some fun over 21 times!

​Just throw on a nice casual outfit with some comfy, or not so comfy, shoes and head out to one of our many local watering holes. 

North Conway is full of gorgeous views that are completely worth exploring to get those great Instagram moments

Let's be real, Instagram has taken over as one of the leading social media outlets that we have available today--and if you're looking for views, likes, and hashtags then New England is the choice for you! North Conway, NH is stock full of locations to capture all of the pictures, Boomerangs, and videos worth showing off to the world, or just to your close friends and families. 

Come to North Conway, NH for a great getaway and great spots to take beautiful shots! Whew...all that rhyming is exhausting. Back to our list!

As you may well know, New England is the haven of four seasons of weather and the Four Seasons Lodge isn't named that by accident.

Yes, we have long winters followed by muddy springs, with a quick spout of gorgeous summer weather and we finish it off with our infamous autumn.

Once fall hits you just have to walk outside and look around to see why we've made this haven our home. 

In the winter we are well equipped to deal with snow and we provide numerous things to do in North Conway for any age.

Springtime brings beautiful rainstorms and earthy smells of soil and trees blossoming while summer gives us wonderful temperatures, insane amounts of greenery and a great excuse to go outside and enjoy some fresh air. 

Well folks, summer is here! We can't let it escape without taking a hold of it and reaping the benefits it brings us. 

Here is a list of things to do in North Conway, NH that embrace our beautiful summer weather with open arms (and some bug spray)!

We all just watched the Royal Wedding, but is your dream a little different? If so, Four Seasons Lodge is the perfect North Conway wedding venue for you! 

​If you're planning to elope, renew your vows, or celebrate at a New Hampshire cabin rental, North Conway, NH has a place for you!
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North Conway, New Hampshire has some beautiful scenery and locations to plan your elopement, vow renewal, or any other wedding celebrations whether they are grand like the Royal Wedding or between you, you're love of your life a judge and a witness. 

Eloping is not the same it used to be. Couples used to sneak off alone and stand in front of a judge and profess their commitment to each other.

In stark contrast, large (and not to mention expensive) weddings are all the rage--and marriage is becoming one of the most stressful events in a persons life.

​Planning a vacation at a New Hampshire cabin rental opens up two worlds; one is a world of opportunities and the other is a world of tough decisions.  This happens to us all, especially if you're planning a large family vacation at a NH cabin rental.

How do you know that North Conway, NH or a North Conway lodge is best for you?

How do you choose between a hotel or a North Conway lodge?

How do you know which option will make everyone in your party happy?

How do you find a cabin rental in New Hampshire?

What are some things to do in North Conway?

​Let's be real, you don't know anything until you do some research.  Unfortunately, a decision needs to be made at some point!

Once you decide to go on a friend getaway, you have to plan which things to do in North Conway, NH will be fun for everyone!

How about Saco River Tubing, Diana's Baths, North Conway restaurants, hiking and North Conway Outlets. all while you're vacationing at a perfect North Conway Lodge called Four Seasons Lodge!

Sometimes we need a break from the kids, work, and life in general.

A guy or girlfriend getaway weekend is always refreshing and fun in North Conway, NH!

Girlfriend getaways at a North Conway Lodge are great to let loose and have fun with friends you may not see very oftern, because we all know that finding time for friends is hard once you reach adulthood.

You won't have to worry about having enough really fun things to do in North Conway, NH on your girls getaway but you will hear...

"I'm free on Mondays!"
"I'm only free on weekends..."
"Ugh, I'll see you... never."
"Can't find a sitter for the kids!"

We've all had conversations exactly like that...  because life is crazy!

We're offering you a chance to spend time with your long-lost compadres on a girls getaway at a North Conway Lodge using our list of really fun things to do!

Besides, summer/fall/winter/spring is just around the corner and there are so many things to do in North Conway in any season! 

If you're looking for a great vacation spot that will provide things to do in North Conway with kids, elders and everyone in between then Four Seasons Lodge is for you!

Grab your family and bring them to North Conway, NH where there are endless things to do and adventures year-round.

If this list doesn't give you perfect suggestions for you and your group, type in "things to do near me" and you'll get an endless list of activities in North Conway.

Take this historic scenic route up the Mt Washington Auto Road and breathe in the panoramic views. It is an adventure for the whole family and can be remembered through gorgeous photos, videos and an earned bumper sticker that says "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" which you earn only if you drive yourself.

The Auto Road has been open since 1861 and starts just north of Pinkham Notch. It is a measly 7.6 miles of winding, narrow road all the way up to Mount Washington's Summit.

You can take your own car up there a jump on a guided tour and witness the beauty of the White Mountains while to traversing up this 4618 foot road. 

Usually when you think of a relaxing, pampered, vacation you immediately jump to the Caribbean, the Hampton’s, or even Los Angeles. Sometimes you don’t want to spend all that money or travel that far away, or you don’t have the time to travel that far!

North Conway can still give you all the getaway benefits that you need. You can still enjoy a change of scenery and taking a step away from the stress of your everyday life whether it's kids, work, family, or just life getting the best of you. Conway New Hampshire can provide some pampering so that you can reach the utmost amount of relaxation.

Here are some great places to go and things to do in the town of North Conway to appease your inner poodle!