25th Annual (almost!) World Famous Labor Day Rubber Ducky Regatta takes place on Monday, September 6th! IN PERSON THIS YEAR! This is one event you won’t want to “duck out on”! The Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce will hold its 25th Annual (Almost) World Famous Labor Day Rubber Ducky […]
Multigenerational Travel
Floating the Western White Mountains
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Waterfalls and Covered Bridges in the Western White Mountains
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Know Before You Go!
Know Before You Go! BE Granite State Safe! Here in the Granite State, we welcome residents and New Hampshire guests alike to enjoy the natural wonders and plentiful attractions and experiences that the state has to offer in a safe and respectful way. We want these opportunities to remain available […]
Explore the White Mountains with your camera and win prizes!
Here’s your chance to explore White Mountain back roads and small towns, support local businesses and win prizes with the White Mountains 100-Mile Challenge. The six chambers and associations of the White Mountains region have collaborated to create the White Mountains 100-Mile Challenge, an exhilarating new way to explore the […]
5 Best Fall Activities in the Western White Mountains
There is no question that 2020 has been an interesting year, but there is one thing that we can count on, and that’s another beautiful fall foliage season in the Western White Mountains. Peak foliage is just around the corner, and you’ll want to start planning all your favorite fall […]
All Aboard the Dinner Train!
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Top 12 Selfie Spots in the Western White Mountains
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Winter Adventures for Non-Skiers
During the winter months, the western White Mountains becomes a mecca for skiers and snowboarders looking for affordable, world-class skiing. Both Loon Mountain and Cannon Mountain are family-friendly ski resorts offering exceptional skiing, but not everyone skis or snowboards, and that’s okay. There’s plenty of winter activities for non-skiers and […]
Things To Do When You’re Here for the Ice Castles
For Ice Castle ticket information and purchasing please visit their website. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Ice Castles are back again for its sixth season in New Hampshire. Since 2014, the famous Ice Castles have attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors every winter to explore over […]
Hop Aboard the Journey to the North Pole™ this Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us and that means another season of family fun, merriment, and magic. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Journey to the North Pole™ is a unique experience for the whole family. Hop aboard the train at Hobo Railroad in Lincoln and enjoy the two-hour adventure to Santa’s […]
Ice Castles New Hampshire: A Frozen Wonderland
For Ice Castle ticket information and purchasing please visit their website. During the dark and snowy New England winter months, it can be tough to adventure outside into the cold. Unless you’re a skier or snowboarder, you might think winter is best spent reading a book next to the fireplace […]
Winter Adventures on the Franconia Notch Recreation Trail
Rain, snow, or sun, the Franconia Notch Recreation Trail is always open for fun. The year-round 8.8-mile paved recreation trail passes some of New Hampshire’s most iconic attractions and is a very popular destination during the summer and fall months with runners, hikers, and cyclists. But during the snowy winter […]
Delicious and Unique Dining Options in the Western White Mountains
A trip to the western White Mountains is a culinary delight. While the area might not be a foodie destination like other cities in New England, we’re spoiled with many delicious and unique dining options. From organic, locally sourced sandwiches from the Purple Tomato Farmer’s Market to a gourmet five-course […]
Geological Family Attractions
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Franconia Notch Recreational Path: Four Season Fun – Summer
Explore the best of Franconia by bike or foot this summer. Running the length of Franconia Notch State Park, the 8.7-mile paved Franconia Notch Recreation Path passes by several of the Western White Mountain’s best attractions. Break a sweat, dip your toes in the cool waters of Echo Lake, and […]
Summer Attractions for the Whole Family
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Everything is Sweet at Fadden’s Maple Syrup
For over 120 years, Fadden’s General Store has been producing award-winning maple syrup for the western White Mountains. Like most early settlers in the White Mountains, the Fadden Family harvested maple sap and sugar to consume and trade for supplies. James H. Fadden and his wife, Ida, opened Fadden’s General […]
One of Kind Lodging in the Western White Mountains
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Sugar Hill: New Hampshire’s Best Kept Secret
With a population of just over 500 people, it’s easy to overlook the small mountain town of Sugar Hill as you drive north through Franconia to Littleton up I-93. But, this small town packs a real punch. Sugar Hill may be New Hampshire’s newest town, but its history runs deep […]
Loon Mountain Ministry: Bringing God Outdoors
Marcus Corey grew up on the small ski slopes of Titcomb Mountain in Farmington, Maine. As the son of a part-time pastor, he found God through his love of the outdoors. Fast forward a few years, Marcus and his new wife moved to Jackman, Maine where he was the retreat […]
10 Reasons to Make Your Ski Day a Ski Weekend
Ask the Locals – Fall Edition
Autumn is one of the best times to visit the western White Mountains of New Hampshire. The temperature has dropped, the air is crisp, and the leaves have turned into a kaleidoscope of colors. While many people just look at fall as the time between ski season, fall is a […]
Fall Fun in the Western White Mountains
Soon the leaves will change color, and the temperature will drop. You’ll take out the sweaters and boots and make sure there’s plenty of space for pictures on your camera. Fall is one of the best times to visit the western White Mountains. It’s the perfect time for a drive […]
Choo, Choo, All Aboard the White Mountain Train Express
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
Lace Up: Hiking the Western White Mountains
Every year, millions of people discover the beauty of the western White Mountains by foot. With incredible panoramic views, classic New England hiking trails, and beautiful native wildlife, the area has become a popular year-round destination. Summer is the perfect time to get out on the trails – the days […]
Ask the Locals – Spring Edition
Spring in the White Mountains is a beautiful time of the year. The temperature starts to rise, the flowers start blooming, but you’ll still be able to find some snow left for the last turns of the ski season. The summer crowds have yet to arrive, so you’ll have much […]
Family Getaways in the Western White Mtns for the Whole Family
Know Before You Go – Plan Ahead. Play It Safe. Pack Your Patience. Because businesses are constantly updating their Covid policies and making changes to their business operations, you’ll want to learn what’s happening at the places you plan to visit and make advanced reservations when necessary. By working together, our attractions, businesses and […]
The Dead Man’s Hand: Murder Mystery Weekend in April
Join us on April 7-8, 2018 for our 9th annual Murder Mystery Weekend in the Western White Mountains. This year, our theme is “The Dead Man’s Hand,” where a poker game ends in cold-blooded murder. Channel the likes of Scooby Doo, Gibbs and the rest of the NCIS team, and […]
Ask the Locals – Winter Activity Edition
Holiday Traditions
It’s the perfect time to carry on traditions or start new ones and there’s no better place to get in the holiday spirit than the Western White Mountains. You’ll find snow covered mountains and slopes for skiing, ice skating rinks and horse drawn carriages for traditional winter experiences, a good […]
Fall Foliage Season
The Western White Mountains is home to some pretty amazing scenery the fall foliage season is one of the best times to take in the scenery. The mountains are transformed with an array of colors and the rivers glisten in the fall sun creating picture perfect backdrops for photos.
NH Highland Games
The 42nd NH Highland Games and Festival at Loon Mountain Resort are quickly approaching. The air will be filled with the sounds of bagpipes and you’ll see a lot of tartan out and about town. This event is one of the biggest Scottish gatherings in the Northeast with over 60 […]
Father’s Day Fun & Deals
Father’s Day is this weekend and while you can get him the tradition gifts like ties, golf balls, or “World’s Greatest Dad” t-shirts, we’ve come up with a few other ideas for you. Some dad’s like to get out explore the woods, enjoy a day with the family or seek […]
Welcome to the Basecamp of the White Mountains!
Lincoln, Woodstock, & Franconia Notch, New Hampshire
Why Lincoln, Woodstock, Franconia Notch?
Whether you are looking to step away from the office to release your inner child while zip-lining through our lush green forests, or you just want to have a relaxing spa day, this is the place for you.
