Winter Getaways
Winter Getaway Lodging - NH Statewide
Winter in the White Mountains and among the lakes of New Hampshire is idea for snow sports from skiing to snowmobiling to dog sledding, and more. You don’t need to bring your own snowmobile or string of Huskies – the New Hampshire winter tourism industry is reading to provide all the equipment, lessons and guidance you may need. You indoor people, don’t fret. Hotels and inns know exactly how to make you comfortable; luxury spas are easy to find; and shopping is plentiful and tax-free!
13 places to visit
Mountain Club on Loon
Ski-in/Ski-Out at Loon’s Only Slop-Side Four-Season Resort
90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH 03251 800-229-7829 The Mountain Club on Loon is the only ski-in/ski-out resort directly on the slopes of Loon Mountain, offering immediate access to skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and other winter adventures in the heart of the White Mountains. Accommodations range from cozy rooms with balconies or hot tubs to spacious townhome-style suites that sleep up to ten and include full kitchens and separate living areas—ideal for families or groups. After a day outdoors, relax at the on-site spa, enjoy swimming in the pool, or join a fitness class. Dining includes farm-to-table fare at Seasons Restaurant and live entertainment at the Black Diamond Pub. Guests can also enjoy snowshoeing, skating, and nearby attractions like Santa’s Village and Ice Castles, making this a well-rounded destination for a true winter escape.
Inn at Ellis River
Charming riverside inn, in the heart of Mt. Washington Valley, is especially welcoming in winter
17 Harriman Road Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-9339 Embrace the inner winter-loving you by escaping to the Inn at Ellis River. In the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley, NH area, the inn is particularly inviting in the winter. Sixteen of its 20 comfortable guest rooms have fireplaces or wood stoves, and many have two-person whirlpool tubs and scenic balconies or patios (including the two-person Ellis River Cottage). The fresh mountain air will ensure you are ready each morning for a complimentary hearty breakfast, with homemade sweet and savory offerings, in the sunny dining room. In the afternoon, enjoy freshly baked cookies ad seasonal beverages, or relax with a glass of wine by the fire in the game room and pub. Area activities include hiking, world-class cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, sleigh rides and activities at five alpine ski centers.
White Mountain Hotel & Resort
If the mountains are calling you in the winter, listen – and book into this breathtaking resort
87 Fairway Drive North Conway, NH 03860 603-356-7100 Do the mountains call your name in the winter? Escape to the White Mountain Hotel & Resort, where you are surrounded by mountain magic. Breathtaking views are seen from many of the resort’s 80 luxurious rooms and suites as well as from the Ledges Restaurant, where you can enjoy a great meal while looking out over the astonishing vistas. The resort has a cozy tavern, a four-season heated outdoor pool and deck, hot tub, Finnish sauna and fitness center as well as a game room with ping-pong table and video games. It’s near several downhill ski resorts, snowboarding parks and skating venues. Kids will love Santa’s Village as well as nearby dogsledding and horseback-riding opportunities. Couples and families will love horse-drawn sleigh rides.
White Mountain Hotel is honored to be a AAA® Four Diamond™ property!
White Mountain Hotel is honored to be a AAA® Four Diamond™ property!
Franconia Inn
Ski, snowshoe, skate – or just relax by a crackling fire – at this welcoming mountain inn
1172 Easton Road Franconia, NH 03580 603-823-5542 Whether your idea of a winter getaway is skiing across newly fallen snow or relaxing with a handcrafted cocktail before a crackling fireplace in a comfortable pub, the Franconia Inn is the place to be. Located on 65 acres in the White Mountains, the inn offers a variety of snow-season activities right on its own property, including 40 kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, fat-biking trails, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow tubing and ice skating on a lighted rink. Great alpine skiing at Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain and Bretton Woods is just a short drive away, as are quaint shopping areas, antiquing and dining. Relax in the inn’s hot tub at day’s end, then enjoy a candlelit dinner in the restaurant with mountain views, followed by a nightcap in the rustic pub.
Steele Hill Resorts
Snow-covered paradise, Lakes Region resort offers on-site snowshoeing, skating, sledding with skiing nearby
516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH 03269 603-524-0500 The Lakes Region NH is a snow-covered paradise in winter, and you’re in the heart of it all when you stay at the Steele Hill Resorts. From your luxurious suite or studio’s private balcony or patio, you’ll breathe in fresh mountain air as you look out over the Belknap and White Mountains and Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam. Enjoy your day skiing, snowboarding or tubing at nearby Gunstock Mountain, or stay at the resort and go sledding, ice skating on the pond or hiking and snowshoeing on groomed trails. Come back for a hot drink at Tova’s Tavern or relax in the hot tub, indoor pool or sauna. A variety of special winter packages include everything from discounted ski tickets to dining credits and cocoa waiting for you in your room.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Visit our sister properties, Summit Resort, Center Harbor Inn.
Summit Resort
Lakes Region resort has amenities, special packages to elevate your winter getaway
177 Mentor Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 603-556-7028 If you’re wondering where to go and what to do on that winter getaway, the Summit Resort, in the heart of New Hampshire’s vibrant Lakes Region, has some suggestions – and some incentives. Stay in a condo-style suite at the resort and enjoy a heated indoor pool with water slides, a Roman spa and saunas, a fitness center, racquet ball courts and snowshoe trails. A Winter Family Getaway package includes hot chocolate and souvenir mugs in your room; a Winter Stay & Play package includes a “movie bucket” and snowshoe rentals. The Shop & Stay package includes a gift card and discounts at the Tanger Outlet Mall. Gunstock Mountain’s downhill and cross-country skiing, terrain parks and tubing hill are nearby, and there’s a Ski & Stay package for that, too, with discount ski tickets.
Visit our sister properties, Steele Hill Resorts, Center Harbor Inn.
Visit our sister properties, Steele Hill Resorts, Center Harbor Inn.
Center Harbor Inn
Celebrate winter at resort on Lake Winnipesaukee, close to seasonal activities
294 Whittier Highway Center Harbor, NH 03226 603-253-4347 Winter is such a celebrated season at the Center Harbor Inn by Lake Winnipesaukee that they have special packages for their guests. The Winnipesaukee Winter Adventure package offers discounted rates, free snowshoe rentals to explore local trails, and hot chocolate and souvenir mugs waiting for you in your comfortable guest quarters. There’s also a Ski & Stay package that includes discounted tickets to ski Gunstock Mountain. And romantic retreat packages feature gift certificates to local restaurants. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, antiquing and shopping are favorite area activities, but you also might just want to soak in an outdoor hot tub at the resort while watching the stars come out over a snowy harbor, or enjoy a glass of wine on your patio overlooking the lake and mountains.
Visit our sister properties, Steele Hill Resorts,Summit Resort.
Visit our sister properties, Steele Hill Resorts,Summit Resort.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Plan your White Mountains adventures from this charming, popular country inn
135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH 03262 603-745-3951 It’s winter, and you are ready for a much-needed escape – and for some fun. The Woodstock Inn Brewery can provide both! Stay in this popular country inn and relax in your room’s two-person whirlpool tub, or perhaps in its outdoor hot tub, or by its gas fireplace. Guests have access to an indoor pool and health club. Head over to the brewery for craft beers while listening to live entertainment or playing music bingo. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner in the Main Bar or cozy tap room or pub. Head out to the area’s many activities and attractions, from ski resorts and hiking trails to dog-sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating and snowshoeing. Ask about the inn’s midweek and weekend ski packages.
Huttopia - White Mountains
For your winter break, explore the great outdoors then come home to your cozy mountain cabin
57 Pine Knoll Road Albany, NH 03818 603-447-3131 Winter transforms Huttopia White Mountains into a cozy refuge facing snow-covered mountains. Our heated Cabins with wood stoves become your perfect base for exploring winter activities. Alpine skiing at Cranmore Mountain and Attitash, cross-country skiing on the region’s marked trails. Snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and winter hiking in magical landscapes facing Mount Washington. After your adventures in powder snow, return to the warmth of your cabin and the magical atmosphere of the White Mountains in winter, Romantic or family stays in an exceptional setting.
Town of Bethlehem
Charming town is the perfect location from which to launch your White Mountains exploration
Bethlehem, NH A quaint village in the heart of the glorious White Mountains: Of course Bethlehem, NH is a must-stay destination for your winter getaway! Close to alpine and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking trails, Bethlehem is the perfect place to serve as a central hub for your White Mountains exploration. Go snowboarding, fat biking, visit a brewery or antiques shop, or plan time at one of the many neighboring attractions including Santa’s Village, Story Land and the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Lodging choices range from inviting boutique country inns to mountain resorts with activities like snow tubing and ice skating. In Bethlehem, relax in a charming restaurant or just stop in for a coffee or cocoa after a day on the trails and slopes.
Bedford Village Inn
Escape to a Winter Wonderland at The Bedford Village Inn
2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford, NH 03110 603-472-2001 The Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, NH, offers a luxurious retreat in southern New Hampshire's rolling green hills. Each of the AAA™ Four Diamond-rated hotel’s guest rooms feature spacious marble bathrooms and magnificent four-poster beds. Guests can indulge in premium amenities, including a fitness center, Grand Study, patio, outdoor fireplace, outdoor hot tub, and a heated, naturally-formed outdoor saltwater pool (open from May until Columbus Day). During the holiday season, the inn collaborates with talented local florists and designers to transform its spaces into a festive winter wonderland. With fireplaces glowing and holiday décor gracing every dining room, guests will enjoy a memorable getaway.
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club
Timeless Winter Charm at this Grand White Mountains Retreat
179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH 03846 603-383-9111 Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club in Jackson, NH delivers an unforgettable winter getaway in the heart of the White Mountains. One of New Hampshire’s last remaining grand hotels, it offers spacious guest rooms and suites with mountain, river, or golf course views, plush bedding, and classic New England style. Guests can dine at Eagle Landing Tavern, where hearty comfort food meets sweeping panoramic views of the White Mountains, or relax after a day on the nearby ski slopes in the game room or tavern. Cross-country ski and snowshoe trails begin right outside your doorstep. Pet-friendly rooms, family-friendly amenities, and timeless charm make this a true four-season classic for winter travelers.
Purity Spring Resort
A true ski-in, ski-out winter escape
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH 03849 603-367-8896 Purity Spring Resort offers a true ski-in, ski-out winter escape with cozy rooms, suites, and slope-side lodging designed for easy days on the mountain. Its King Pine Ski Area lets guests ski, snowboard, tube, snowshoe, or ice skate from morning through après-ski without ever getting in the car. Between mid-December and late March, King Pine offers 17 trails served by four lifts, with terrain ranging from beginner-friendly greens to challenging double black diamonds. Beyond downhill skiing, 20 kilometers of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails provide scenic winter workouts, while a rope-pull tubing hill and ice-skating rink round out a full day of cold-weather fun. At the end of the day, relax in the indoor pool or hot tub, catch dinner at the Pine Cone Cafe or a drink at the Trail End Tavern.