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White-Mountains Tourism and Sightseeing
The White Mountains region has something for everyone. For families there are plenty of activities, miniature golf, wave Pools, swimming and lots of attractions like Story Land and Santa's Village. For the shopper there is tax free shopping at more than 200 outlets, boutiques and shops. Whether you visit the White Mts. for the leaf peeping, scenic drives through the mountains, exciting selection of major attractions, numerous covered bridges and waterfalls, or just here on a day trip, this region is full of things to do.

Set in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, White Mountains and the surrounding Mt. Washington Valley offers hundreds of hiking and biking trails, rushing waterfalls and easily accessible natural swimming holes. This is a rock climber's heaven and in the winter ice climbers rush here for the terrain and the outfitters.

Oh yes, and did we mention golf? There are 10 courses within a 30-or-less minute drive from the White-Mountains. In the Fall people from all over the world come for scenic drives and the color which blankets every turn. Enjoy the 100-mile Kancamagus Highway, one of the country's only scenic by-way loops. Look for moose and wildlife all along this route too. In the winter there are 7 ski resorts and 6 XC Centers all offering everything from easy to thrilling terrain. Each of these also offer rental shops and lessons too, plus a packed calendar of events. Add to that tubing hills, mountain coasters (not one but two!) and giant swings, plus sledding, ice skating and....well...you're getting the picture - the possibilities are endless!

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New England Ski Museum
New England Ski Museum things to do on a rainy day in White-Mountains, NH
Museum in Franconia, NH USA

Exhibits on history of skiing; research library and collections; Museum Shop; vintage ski films.


New Hampshire Rivers Guide Service
New Hampshire Rivers Guide Service
Fishing in Lincoln, NH USA

New Hampshire Rivers Guide Service Fly Fishing Offering instruction and guided fly fishing trips throughout New Hampshire. Drift boat and wading trips available. Fly fishing in the Great North Woods, White Mountains, Monadnock Region and Lakes Region.

Santa Express Trains at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH
Santa Express Trains at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH things to do on a rainy day in White-Mountains, NH
Excursion in Lincoln, NH USA

Ride the Hobo RR's Santa Express Train w/Santa & Mrs. Claus! The Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH recently announced the schedule for their 2020 Santa Express Trains which begin the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27, and depart weekends at 1:00pm through Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Settlers' Green Outlet Village
Settlers' Green Outlet Village
Shopping in North Conway, NH USA

Tax-free shopping in the White Mountains.

Tuckerman Brewing
Tuckerman Brewing things to do on a rainy day in White-Mountains, NH
Brewery or Distillery in Conway, NH USA

Tuckerman Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in Conway, NH. We brew Tuckerman Pale Ale, Headwall Alt, ALTitude, and 6288 Stout. We are open for free brewery tours and tastings every Sat. at 3 p.m.


Albany Covered Bridge
Albany Covered Bridge
Scenic in Conway, NH USA

The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. At that time, Amzi Russell and Leandre Morton entered into an agreement with the town to build a new bridge for $1,300 minus the amount previously paid for the original bridge.

Bartlett Covered Bridge
Bartlett Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bartlett, NH USA

The bridge was abandoned and closed to traffic in 1939. It was later rebuilt for $20,000. In the 1950s, it was used to store snow fence. In 1966 the bridge and land around it was sold to a private individual. It was repaired by Milton Graton that same year.

Bath Covered Bridge
Bath Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bath, NH USA

The current structure is the fifth bridge to stand on this site. The first was constructed in 1794 at a cost of $366.66. That bridge was demolished by a flood and replaced in 1806 at a cost of $1,000.

Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge
Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bath, NH USA

According to New Hampshire Department of Transportation records, this is the oldest covered bridge still in use in New Hampshire. It is the first and only bridge to be erected at this site.


Bump Covered Bridge
Bump Covered Bridge
Scenic in Campton, NH USA

The original Queenpost structure at this site was built in 1877. At one time the bridge was known as the Webber Bridge.

Clark's Covered Bridge
Clark's Covered Bridge
Scenic in North Woodstock, NH USA

Clark's Bridge was originally built in Barre, Vermont as a part of the Barre Railroad, a short line railroad which ran between Montpelier and Barre, Vermont. The bridge was built to span the Winooski River.

Conway Scenic Railroad
Conway Scenic Railroad things to do on a rainy day in White-Mountains, NH
Historic Site in North Conway, NH USA

Conway Scenic Enjoy an authentic railroading experience as you travel on historical routes from our 1874 train station in North Conway Village to either Conway or Bartlett. Conway route is an 11 mile round trip train ride for visitors wanting an shorter train ride.

Guided Evening Lantern Tour
Guided Evening Lantern Tour
Recreation in North Woodstock, NH USA

Explore Lost River Gorge at night! Explore Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves at night by the light of lanterns and headlamps. Experience the same thrill and wonder of those who discovered the gorge in 1852.

Honeymoon Covered Bridge
Honeymoon Covered Bridge
Scenic in Jackson, NH USA

This covered bridge was built by Charles Austin Broughton and his son Frank. Charles Broughton lived on the Broughton dairy farm on the east side of the Saco River. During the Civil War he was a sergeant in the 18th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteers, Company E.

Saco River Covered Bridge
Saco River Covered Bridge
Scenic in Conway, NH USA

In 1850, Jacob Berry and Peter Paddleford built a covered bridge to replace a crudely framed log bridge that had collapsed at this site. The 1850 bridge stood until the Swift River covered bridge crashed into it in 1869.

Swift River Covered Bridge
Swift River Covered Bridge
Scenic in Conway, NH USA

The first bridge on this site was built by John Douglass in 1850. It gave much needed access to the north using West Side Road and served local commerce well until the spring of 1869.


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Best Time to Visit White-Mountains


The best time to visit White-Mountains, New Hampshire is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the low 50's.

Spring Visit White-Mountains in the summerSummer Visit White-Mountains in the fallFall Winter


Monthly Temperatures in White-Mountains


Month Low Avg High
January 6.9 18.1 29.3
February 9.2 21.4 33.5
March 20.1 31.0 41.9
April 31.3 42.6 53.8
May 42.4 55.0 67.5
June 52.0 64.2 76.3
July 56.9 69.1 81.3
August 54.8 67.1 79.3
September 45.3 58.0 70.7
October 34.2 46.6 58.9
November 26.9 36.4 45.8
December 14.6 24.5 34.3

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