Guide to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley | Eat, Stay, Shop & Play
Here’s where to eat, what to do, and where to stay when you visit the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire, including Jackson, Glen, and North Conway.
When the snow flies in the Mount Washington Valley, there are countless ways to get out and have fun — from skiing and snowshoeing to heading up its namesake mountain by foot or by snow coach. In the January/February 2021 feature by Ian Aldrich (“Winter’s Playground”), we explore this unique area and its endless options for making the most of snow season. Planning a visit to enjoy this magical New Hampshire outdoors mecca? Here’s a guide to where to eat, what to do, and where to stay when you visit New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley.
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Guide to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley
Mount Washington Valley Restaurants & Where to Eat
An elegant libation at North Conway’s Table + Tonic. Photo Credit : Erin Little
Youth-run food trucks that take grilled cheese to new levels with healthy and unexpected ingredients, many locally sourced. Don’t miss the signature New England–style lemonade. Conway and North Conway
A skier’s refueling stop for wraps, sandwiches, and baked goods covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also stock up on local crafts and craft beers alike.
Après-ski favorite where the must-try dishes include chicken and waffles and the dining room is full of ski memorabilia, so the mountains are never far from mind.
A restaurant and a farm. You can’t go wrong with the roast chicken and artisanal cheese board, nor the array of house-made breads, sauces, pickles, and pastas.
Beloved AMC property located smack-dab in Crawford Notch. Take advantage of the gear room, filled with everything needed for all-season outdoor recreation.
Funky and fun gifts, decor, jewelry, cards, kitchenware, and, well anything else you may want to bring home for a gift. Check out the “made in New Hampshire” room.
The Mount Washington Observatory hosts this, the only museum in the country dedicated to weather. (Check out the wind room and see what it feels like when 231 mph winds are howling outside.) The gift shop is a must-stop for hard-to-find items for weather buffs.