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Before you go
Your trip to North Conway.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
North Conway – New Hampshire Destination White Mountains
How to get there
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Portland International Jetport (PWM) Portland · 95 km
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston · 220 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Portland (PWM) it’s about 95 km, roughly an hour and a half by car. From Boston, about two and a half hours via Route 16. Buses from Boston stop in the village.
How many days
Two days: one for Mount Washington, another for the scenic train and the valley’s waterfalls and viewpoints. With children, add a day for Story Land.
When to go
June to October, when the Mount Washington road and cog railway operate; late September and early October typically bring peak colors and the largest crowds. In winter there is skiing in the nearby mountains, with temperatures below −10 °C on many days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The village is walkable, but the Mount Washington road, the cog railway, Story Land and the trails are several kilometers away with no regular public transport. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in North Conway
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Morning
Mount Washington
Go up early on the Mount Washington Auto Road and spend the morning at the summit, with the museum and observatory.
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Afternoon
Village and Cathedral Ledge
Return to North Conway, walk the main street and drive up to the Cathedral Ledge viewpoint overlooking the valley.
2 days in North Conway
Day 1
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Morning
Summit of Mount Washington
Auto Road to the summit, before the clouds roll in.
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Afternoon
Conway Scenic Railroad
Scenic train departing from North Conway station along the Saco Valley.
Day 2
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Morning
Cog railway
Continue to Bretton Woods and ride the cog railway, viewing the mountain’s west slope.
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Afternoon
Story Land
With children, spend the afternoon at Story Land in Glen on the way back.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in North Conway?
Drive or ride the cog railway up Mount Washington, take the Conway Scenic Railroad trip, see the Cathedral Ledge valley and, with children, visit Story Land.
Is North Conway far from Mount Washington?
The base of the Auto Road is about 35 km to the north, roughly a 40-minute drive. The cog railway departs from Bretton Woods, about an hour away.
What’s the best route from North Conway to Lincoln?
The Kancamagus Highway, about 55 km of mountain road between Conway and Lincoln, with viewpoints and waterfalls. Without stops it takes a little over an hour.
Is there sales tax in New Hampshire?
There is no state sales tax on general purchases, which is why North Conway’s shops attract visitors from other states. Lodging and meals have their own taxes.