North Conway · Mt Washington Valley · NH

Things to do in the White Mountains

Local picks from people who live here. Tell us who you're coming with and we'll point you to the good stuff.

Plan your trip

Everything you need before you leave the house.

01Book a placeCabins, inns and hotels by part of the valley 02What's onLive music, festivals and holiday events 03Check the mountain weatherThe summit forecast from the Mount Washington Observatory 04Have a bad weather planRain, a cold snap or mud season, backups for every season

The valley voted

Winners of the 2026 Best of Mt Washington Valley Readers' Choice awards. Locals picked these, not advertisers.

BreakfastBanners Restaurant

CoffeeFrontside Coffee Roasters

BagelsBig Dave's Bagels & Deli

BreweryTuckerman Brewing

PizzaFlatbread Company

ItalianVito Marcello's Italian Bistro

Family dinnerThe Shannon Door Pub

Best overallRed Fox Bar and Grille

Ice creamTrails End Ice Cream Shop

Après skiBlack Mountain Ski Area

CocktailsChef's Bistro

Candy and giftsZeb's General Store

Zeb's also won Best Gift Shop in New Hampshire in NH Magazine's 2026 readers' poll.

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Get tattooed in the White Mountains

Bring home something that lasts longer than a T-shirt. Book a local flash piece with a North Conway artist.

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