Visit New Hampshire’s White Mountains Region

Beautiful little red covered bridge in Fanconia New Hampshire during Fall season
Above, one of New Hampshire's 58 officially numbered covered bridges, this one at the Flume Gorge in Lincoln.
Red covered bridge labeled "Jackson, N.H." with trees showing autumn foliage in the background under a clear blue sky.
Jackson's iconic Honeymoon Bridge
The Omni Mount Washington Ski Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The Mount Washingon, Bretton Woods
Aerial view of a small town with green areas, buildings, and parked cars. A train passes through, and forested hills are visible in the background.
Downtown North Conway, Looking North

Much of what the White Mountains Region is world-famous for, including such world-class hotels and resorts as the Omni Mount Washington and the Mountain View Grand, as well the RiverWalk at Loon Mountain, and ten of the best ski resorts east of the Mississippi (see Top Ten Ski Resorts below), is clustered in a 99-mile loop, within and along a route from Lincoln, off I-93, the White Mountains’ western gateway.


The loop begins and ends in Lincoln, and extends from Lincoln eastbound across the Kancamagus Highway to Conway, then up Route 16 to North Conway (below right), the eastern gateway, then back across Route 302, through Crawford Notch (pictured at top), to Bretton Woods (pictured in the center below), and finally down Route 3 and I-93 to Lincoln. (MAP)

The reverse is true, of course, for visitors arriving in Conway from the Portsmouth area via Interstate-95 and Route 16.

For additional information about where to sleep, what to do, and where to eat in North Conway, Bretton Woods or Lincoln, click on the blue Visitor Information buttons beneath the corresponding images, above.

New Hampshire's Top Ten Ski Resorts

A skier in a red jacket and helmet gracefully descends a snowy slope, with the majestic snow-capped mountains of New Hampshire in the background on a clear day. It's an inviting scene, beckoning adventurers to visit New Hampshire for its breathtaking winter sports.
Cannon Mountain
Skiers stand at the top of a snowy slope in picturesque New Hampshire, preparing to descend. A line of spectators is visible at the bottom near a building, surrounded by trees, ready to welcome you to visit this winter wonderland.
Dartmouth Skiway
A person skis on a snowy path in New Hampshire, gliding past large white buildings with snow-covered hills and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Waterville Valley
Two snowboarders in red jackets descend a snowy slope, framed by the scenic winter landscape that makes New Hampshire a must-visit destination.
Mount Sunapee
Aerial view of a snow-covered mountain in New Hampshire, with ski trails winding through dense forests and a lodge at the base—an invitation to Visit New Hampshire's winter wonderland.
Loon Mountain
Three people in winter gear ride a ski lift on a snowy mountain, surrounded by trees and distant peaks—a perfect snapshot of why you should visit New Hampshire.
Attitash Mountain
A snowboarder in an orange outfit performs a breathtaking jump in mid-air, set against the snowy hills and serene lake of New Hampshire at sunset—a scene that beckons you to visit and embrace its winter wonderland.
Gunstock Mountain
A person wearing a green helmet and a patterned jacket is skiing down a snowy slope, with New Hampshire's mountainous landscape in the background, inviting you to visit.
Cranmore Mountain
Two people skiing on a snowy mountain slope with snow-covered trees in the background, capturing the essence of a perfect winter day. Visit New Hampshire for this serene Alpine experience that promises adventure and breathtaking landscapes.
Bretton Woods
Skiing downhill on a snowy mountain slope, with the majestic, snow-covered peaks of New Hampshire in the background, is an experience that beckons adventure and awe.
Wildcat Mountain

Driving to Bretton Woods, the epicenter of the White Mountains Region, is easy.