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These
six white mountain Nordic ski centers are within minutes of one
another and conveniently located to many other winter activities
including snowtubing, downhill skiing, ice skating, winter sightseeing
on Mt. Washington, horse-drawn
sleigh
rides, massages, health clubs,
tax free shopping at name brand outlets and a number
of
unique
craft
and gift shops. Four areas (Bear Notch, Jackson, Purity Spring Resort, and
Mt. Washington Valley) are located within fifteen minutes from
North Conway Village. Bretton Woods and Great Glen are about 30
minutes from the Village.
You'll
find a wide selection of lodging properties including small intimate
B&Bs, award-winning country inns, hostels,
motels, condos, resorts and grand hotels some of which may be
located trailside. Dining options include casual cafes to fine
dining as
well as many ethnic choices. Many area pubs and lounges offer
apres-ski entertainment and dining specials.
Whether
you are looking for a destination with something for everyone in
the family or
a romantic getaway with all the luxuries, you'll find it surrounding
these six white mountain Nordic centers.
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1
- Bear Notch
2 - Bretton Woods
3 - Great Glen Trails
Outdoor Center
4 - Jackson Ski Touring Center
5 - Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation
6 - Purity Spring Resort |
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Approximate
Mileages to North Conway from. . .
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Boston, MA - 130 miles
Burlington, VT - 150 miles
Canadian Border - 125 miles
Hartford, CT - 235 miles
Manchester, NH - 105 miles
Montreal, PQ - 245 miles |
New York City - 345 miles
Ottawa, ON - 335 miles
Portsmouth, NH - 75 miles
Portland, ME - 60 miles
Providence, RI - 190 miles
Washington, DC - 540 miles |
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BY
AIR... |
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Air
service is available into the following airports: 
Portland,
Maine (70 miles) Manchester,
NH ( 115 miles)
Boston, MA (140 miles) Burlington,
VT (140 miles)
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BY
BUS... |
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Concord
Trailways offers service from Logan Airport and South Station in
Boston
to Conway just south of Route 153 and the Glen Ledge Corner Store located on
Route 16, just one mile south of the Jackson Covered Bridge on Route
16.
Generally
advance
arrangements
can be made with your lodging property for pick up. There are many trailside
lodging properties available for easy trail access.
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SAMPLE
DIRECTIONS TO NORTH CONWAY ... |
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Southern
approach to North Conway from I-95:
Exit Interstate Route 95 in Portsmouth following signs for the Spaulding Turnpike
and White Mountains. Continue on the Spaulding Turnpike which becomes Route 16.
Continue traveling North on Route 16 through Conway to North Conway
Village which
you will reach in about 2 hours. About 8 miles north of North Conway Village
in Glen,
Route 16 will bear to the right towards Jackson. Continue traveling North on
Route 16 to get to Jackson Ski Touring and Great Glen Trails. You
will
see
signs
for
Jackson
about 2.5 miles after this intersection. Enter through the covered bridge or
continue 1/2 mile north and follow signs for Jackson Scenic Loop. For Great Glen
Trails, continue
traveling
on Route 16 to Pinkham Notch.
Southern
approach to North Conway From I-93:
Take Exit 35 onto Route 3 North. Follow this road for approximately 10 miles
until it intersects with Route 302 at Twin Mountain. Make
a right turn onto Route 302 East and continue past the Mt. Washington
Hotel into the National Forest, through Crawford Notch and Glen for about 35
miles. To get to Great Glen Trails or Jackson Ski Touring, in Glen watch for
signs for Route 16 North. At the intersection in Glen, turn left and
approximately 2.5 miles north of this intersection you will see the signs for
Jackson. Enter through the covered bridge or continue 1/2 mile north and follow
signs for Jackson Scenic Loop or continue North on Route 16 to Pinkham Notch.
Northern approach to North Conway From I-93:
Get off at Exit 40 (Bethlehem) and follow Route 302 East (your only choice).
Go
through the town of Bethlehem following signs for Twin Mountain and Bretton Woods
where you will pass the Mt. Washington Hotel on your left. Continuet traveling
east on Route 302 through Crawford Notch and Bartlett to North Conway
Village.
To
get to Great Glen Trails or Jackson Ski Touring, in Glen watch for
signs for Route 16 North. At the intersection in Glen, turn left
and
approximately 2.5 miles north of this intersection you will see the signs for
Jackson. Enter through the covered bridge or continue 1/2 mile north and follow
signs for Jackson Scenic Loop or continue North on Route 16 to Pinkham Notch.
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