#1 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Waterville Valley Resort Waterville Valley NH ~1.74 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Waterville Valley Resort Waterville Valley is located in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.Directions from Manchester, NH70 miles, 1 1/4 hours. Take I-293 to I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.Directions from Boston130 miles, 2 hours. Take I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.Providence, RI160 miles, 2 1/2 hours. Take Rt. 1-95 to 128 to Rt. 3 to 1-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.New York, NY325 miles, 6 hours. Take 1-95 to I-91 to I-84 to Mass. Turnpike to I-290 to I-495 to Rt. 3 N to I-93 N to Exit 28, then 11 miles via Rt. 49 to resort village.Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa225 miles, 3 1/2 hours from Montreal. (525 miles, 8 hours from Toronto; 340 miles, 5 hours from Ottawa.) Take Rt. 10 to R... | #2 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Loon Mountain Ski Resort Lincoln NH ~8.78 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Loon Mountain Ski Resort Experience New Hampshire's biggest skiing. Loon Mountain is New England's most accessible mountain resort destination offering 2,100 ft. of vertical, plenty of terrain and program variety, great snow, superior service, many lodging and dining options-and it's easy and convenient to get to! Loon has terrain everyone will enjoy, from steep bump runs, long cruisers, tree skiing, the Loon Mountain Park and superpipe, to gentle beginner runs and a Burton Progression Park. Loon's newest peak, South Peak, features five trails and two lifts. Known for great snow, Loon has a veteran team of snowmakers and groomers who take pride in bringing you the best snow possible. Our Unconditional Guarantee backs up that promise, so if you're not satisfied with the snow, you can come back and visit Loon anothe... | #3 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Campton Mountain Ski Area Rr 2 Box 1241-36 Campton NH - 603-726-3349 ~9.77 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Campton Mountain Ski Area
| #4 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Flume Gorge Franconia Notch Rt. 3 Lincoln NH ~10.75 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Flume Gorge
| #5 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Village of Loon Mountain Po Box 639 Lincoln NH - 603-745-3401 ~10.84 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Village of Loon Mountain One reviewer writes:This place has a great location! Units have been updated, and very clean. The pools are great too. The staff is wonderful, helpful, and very friendly 5 star service!. I can't wait to bring my family back to the White Mountains, and to the Village of Loon. | #6 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Village Swim Tennis and Fitness Po Box 669 Lincoln NH - 603-745-3160 ~10.84 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Village Swim Tennis and Fitness
| #7 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley White Mountain 93 Assn Po Box 517 Lincoln NH - 603-745-8101 ~10.84 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to White Mountain 93 Assn
| #8 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Clark’s Trading Post 110 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH ~11.47 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Clark’s Trading Post
| #9 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Whales Tail Water Park 481 Daniel Webster Hwy Lincoln NH ~12.59 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Whales Tail Water Park
| #10 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Franconia Notch State Park Franconia NH ~13.37 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch State Park is located in the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire and straddles 8 miles (13 km) of Interstate 93 as it passes through Franconia Notch, a mountain pass between the Kinsman Range and Franconia Range. Attractions in the state park include the Flume Gorge and visitor center, the Old Man of the Mountain historical site, fishing in Echo Lake and Profile Lake, and miles of hiking, biking and ski trails.The park is also home to Cannon Mountain, a state-owned ski resort started in the 1930s. The mountain is named for a rock formation in the shape of a cannon found on the summit, but the "Old Man of the Mountain" formation was by far the more famous; it collapsed in May of 2003. Cannon is also famous for being one of the most challenging hills in New England. I... | #11 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Plymouth State College 17 High Street Plymouth NH - 1-800-842-6900 ~16.12 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Plymouth State College Plymouth State University, formerly Plymouth State College, is a regional comprehensive university located in Plymouth, New Hampshire and part of the University System of New Hampshire.Plymouth State University is a coeducational, residential university with an enrollment of approximately 4,300 undergraduate students and 2,262 graduate students. The school was founded as Plymouth Normal School in 1871. Since that time it has evolved to a Teachers College, a State College, and finally to a State University in 2003.It was founded as a teacher's college, and it still retains a distinguished teaching program/major to this day. Since that time however, it has diversified its academic profile, adding many new majors and fields of study. The school has become known in recent years for its met... http://www.plymouth.edu/ | #12 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Plymouth Historical Museum 1 Court St Plymouth NH - 603-536-2337 ~16.21 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Plymouth Historical Museum Travel back in time through the Plymouth community's example of the American Experience. Learn how the growth of American industry, the advent of the railroad and the invention of the automobile changed America's small towns, especially Plymouth, Michigan. The Plymouth Historical Museum features a late 19th-century Victorian recreation of Main Street, tracing the growth of the small town from the railroad depot to the general store. The largest Lincoln collection in the state of Michigan is housed in a separate room off of Main Street. And a Timeline of Plymouth History is the newest permanent exhibit, featuring displays on the Daisy Air Rifle, the Alter Motor Car, World War II, communication history, and much more. The Plymouth Historical Museum is owned by the Plymouth Hist... | #13 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Attitash Bartlett NH ~16.26 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Attitash
| #14 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Cannon Mountain Ski Area White Mountains NH ~17.44 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Cannon Mountain Ski Area Cannon Mountain Ski Area, located on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is a state-owned area (within Franconia Notch State Park) that offers nine lifts servicing 165 acres (0.67 km2) of skiing (158 with snowmaking). Cannon Mountain has the most vertical of any ski area in New Hampshire and also has the only aerial tram in New Hampshire. Cannon has 22 miles (35 km) of trails and a north-northeast exposure; its season extends from early December to early April. US Olympic skier Bode Miller grew up skiing at Cannon. | #15 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley StoryLand Bartlett NH ~19.51 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to StoryLand
| #16 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Hillbilly's Southern BBQ Conway NH ~19.93 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Hillbilly's Southern BBQ
| #17 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Cranmore Resort Ski Area Po Box 1640 North Conway NH - 603-356-5543 ~20.31 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Cranmore Resort Ski Area Pros:Great for families (lots of easy trails)Near the North Conway Outlets (so if someone doesn't ski there's plenty to do nearby)Restaurants and Bars are close byGreat snowmakingFriendly StaffNight Skiing on the weekends and HolidaysCons:Really easySometimes there are long lines and it gets packedYou'll probably blow a lot of money on your way home (so many shops you have to drive by)Not off the highway (either drive up the Kangamangus from the Lincoln exit on I-93 or take the back roads from Meredith)Overall it's a great mountain though and the PERFECT place for families. I've been to every ski resort in NH and this is the best one for families, especially if you have little kids or one family member who doesn't want to ski. Plus, there's plenty to do after an... http://www.cranmore.com/winter | #18 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Cranmore Mountain Resort North Conway NH ~20.75 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Cranmore Mountain Resort Cranmore Mountain Resort is located in North Conway, New Hampshire. Currently, it is one of New Hampshire's most successful ski resorts.It was founded in 1937 by a group of businessmen, led by Harvey Dow Gibson of Fryeburg, Maine, who wanted to establish North Conway as the ski capital of the world. Picking land on Lookout Mountain, they began the construction of a small ski resort there.Cranmore probably would have faded into obscurity if it weren't for Hitler and the German annexation of Austria, where Hannes Schneider had created his ski school. Schneider was an outspoken critic of the Nazis, and they stripped him of his title in 1938. Gibson arranged for Schneider's release to the United States. | #19 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley King Pine East Madison NH ~21.14 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to King Pine King Pine and Purity Spring Resort continue to lead the way for families and winter sport enthusiasts alike. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, impeccable grooming and consistent snow conditions, King Pine has been an affordable tradition for families throughout New England for decades. Located just 15 minutes south of Conway, King Pine offers 17 trails and glades, 75 percent of which are suited for beginners and intermediates. Advanced skiers and riders will love the steeps of Pitch Pine and the double-black diamond, Pine Brule. The Twisted Pine Terrain Park offers updated elements and weekly events making it a favorite with kids of all ages. Additional amenities include night skiing, snowtubing and an indoor pool and fitness center. Adding additional value to the EV... | #20 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Bretton Woods Mountain Resort Bretton Woods NH ~21.47 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Bretton Woods Mountain Resort Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is a ski area located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, across from the Mount Washington Hotel.Contents [hide]1 Location and terrain2 On-mountain food3 Awards4 External links[edit]Location and terrainThe resort is located on Rt. 302 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The terrain occupies 434 acres (1.76 km2) adjacent to the White Mountain National Forest. The resort is expanding and will soon cover three mountain peaks. The addition of another village is also being discussed. The village would feature restaurants and more Bretton Woods condos. 97% of the trails have snowmaking. There are 101 trails currently, and the resort receives an average of 200 inches (5,100 mm) of snow per year. The resort includes 9 lifts, four of which are high sp... | #21 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley White Mountain National Forest Bethlehem NH ~22.39 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to White Mountain National Forest The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) is a forest contained within the White Mountains in the northeastern United States. It was initially established in 1918. It has a total area of 784,505 acres (1,225 sq mi, or 3,175 km²). Most of the WMNF is in New Hampshire; a small part (about 5.65% of the forest) is in the neighboring state of Maine. While often casually referred to as a park, this is a National Forest, used not only for hiking, camping, and skiing, but for logging and other limited commercial purposes. The WMNF is the only National Forest located in either New Hampshire or Maine. Most of the major peaks over 4,000 feet high for peak-bagging in New Hampshire are located in the National Forest. Over 100 miles (160 km) of the Appalachian Trail traverses the White Mountain National... | #22 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Black Mountain Ski Area Jackson NH ~22.50 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Black Mountain Ski Area Black Mountain Ski Area is located in Jackson, New Hampshire, with 40 ski trails, served by 4 lifts. Black Mountain is the oldest ski area in New Hampshire.Black Mountain Directions / Location:Black Mountain is located in Jackson, New Hampshire, about 2 and 1/2 hours from Boston and 6 hours from New York City. Major airline service is to Portland, Maine. | #23 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Weirs Beach Waterslide 76 Endicotte Street North, Route 3 Weirs Beach NH - 603-366-5161 ~23.88 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Weirs Beach Waterslide Waterslide park, volcano mini golf, and drive-in theatre.Unlike other waterslide parks, the Weirs Beach WaterSlide does not have a general admission fee. Our patrons pay for only those members of their family who will be sliding, while those who are not sliding can comfortably watch their sliders by the pool as they come off the slides. Another unique feature of the Weirs Beach WaterSlide is that our all day pass is not void upon leaving the property. Our patrons can come and go and explore Weirs Beach, and come back for more sliding when they are ready.Lastly, although the all day pass is certainly the best deal, it is not our only pass. Stay for two hours (beginning on the hour) of unlimited sliding or pay per ride. The passes allow our patrons great flexibility in their plan... http://www.weirsbeach.net | #24 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Mount Washington State Park White Mountains NH ~24.21 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Mount Washington State Park Mount Washington State Park is a 59-acre (240,000 m²) parcel perched on the summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States. Summer seasonal amenities include a cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory and its museum. The historic Tip Top House is located adjacent to the summit building and is open (small fee) to visitors from early May to early October. The park is accessible by the Mount Washington Auto Road, the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the Appalachian Trail, or numerous other hiking trails from surrounding trailheads including Pinkham Notch, Crawford Notch and the Cog Railway base station.The land forming the park was originally given to Dartmouth College in 1951 by the estate of the owner of the Cog Railway. Dartmouth sol... | #25 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Wildcat Mountain Ski Area White Mountains NH ~25.25 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Wildcat Mountain Ski Area Wildcat Mountain Ski Area is a ski area located on Wildcat Mountain near Jackson, New Hampshire in the Mount Washington Valley.Wildcat is one of the best-known alpine skiing resorts in New England, with lifts from the base on NH Rt. 16 in Pinkham Notch 2,112 ft (644 m) up to the summit ridge. The area has 47 trails on 225 acres (91 ha), including the 2 and 3/4 mile Polecat Trail — the longest ski trail in New Hampshire. Also, the Wildcat Valley Trail, an ungroomed cross-country ski trail, leads from the summit down to the town of Jackson, New Hampshire and are co-operated in part by the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, dropping 3,240 ft in 11.1 miles (988 m in 17.8 km). | #26 of 26 Things To Do in Waterville Valley Fryeburg Fairgrounds 1154 Main St Fryeburg ME ~26.09 miles from Waterville Valley city center Hotels Close to Fryeburg Fairgrounds The Fryeburg Fair is a large agricultural fair held annually in Fryeburg in the U.S. state of Maine.The fairgrounds are located in the southwestern Maine town of Fryeburg, 20 miles northwest of Point Sebago off Route 302.The fairgrounds are situated on flat, sandy land with hundreds of native pine trees and encompasses more than 180 acres with approximately 100 buildings. Over 40 different departments managed by a slate of officers, department superintendents, and 3 dozen trustees the fair runs for 8 days in early October during the spectacular foliage season. http://www.fryeburgfair.com |
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