Nh winter vacation
New Hampshire is a winter vacation destination that offers visitors plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. From hiking and skiing to snowshoeing and ice fishing, there are hundreds of activities for you to enjoy. Plus, New Hampshire’s scenery alone is worth the trip—especially when you get to experience it from atop a mountain or by walking along the shoreline of a frozen lake.
In addition to its natural beauty, New Hampshire offers plenty of opportunities for indoor fun as well. You can visit museums, tour historic buildings and sites, go shopping at outlets malls or outlet stores, and even take in a Broadway show. The options are endless!
Things to do in New Hampshire in winter
Giant Swing | Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway
It’s like a fair ride but much bigger, and in the middle of winter. The Giant Swing at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway allows up to four people at a time to swing high into the sky — a thrilling new way to enjoy mountain views.
Cross Country Skiing | Jackson XC, Jackson
If immersing yourself in a winter wonderland sounds tempting, head to Jackson, where you’ll find 56 expertly groomed cross-country skiing trails, including easier backcountry skiing and more intense skate skiing on an international race course. Cold? Stop at the warming cabin, grab a hot beverage at Cocoa Café, or try out any of the pubs, inns, and eateries right off the trails.
Snowshoeing | Bear Notch Ski Touring Center, Bartlett
Strap on some snowshoes and go for a walk among waterfalls, meadows, riverside views, and hills along the 40-plus miles of groomed trails at Bear Notch Ski Touring Center in northern New Hampshire. Grab some rentals if you don’t have equipment, and be sure to warm those fingers and toes afterward with hot chocolate or soup in the warming hut.
SnowCoach Tour | Great Glen Trails, Gorham
Mount Washington in the winter is an awe-inspiring place. Given that it’s home to some of the most extreme winds and weather in the world, getting above its tree line in the winter is only for expert mountaineers. Less experienced adventurers, however, can hop aboard the SnowCoach, a 12-passenger vehicle that rides on four tracks rather than wheels, for a trip into the subarctic environment as it journeys two-thirds of the way to the summit and back down again.
Mountain Coaster | Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford
Can’t make it to Florida? Meet New Hampshire’s winter take on Disney World. The Mountain Coaster’s two-person carts chug uphill through the forest before plunging down and around at speeds of up to 25 mph. You can use the cart’s braking system to slow the ride to a pace of your comfort.
Ice Skating | Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, Portsmouth
There’s plenty of great shopping and dining to be had in the beautiful Seacoast region of New Hampshire, but a great addition to any winter day here involves putting on some skates and gliding out onto Puddle Dock Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. Rentals and lessons are available.
Fat Biking | Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Center, Intervale
Does biking through the Mount Washington Valley sound like a dream? Add the elements of winter and a bike with supersized tires, and you’ve got yourself a terrific way to do some wintertime exploration. Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Center in Intervale has groomed trails in the Whitaker Woods specifically for biking, making it a perfect place to try out this relatively new winter sport.
Ice Castles | Ice Castles, North Woodstock
If you’re in the Woodstock area and are up for a chilling but delightful experience, Ice Castles is a magical place where you can wander through towering ice structures or play on ice slides. Since all the attractions here are carved from approximately 25,000 pounds of ice, the start and end dates each year are weather-dependent, but recent seasons have run from mid-January until early March.
Snowmobiling | Pittsburg Ridge Runners, Pittsburg
Northern New Hampshire has some of the best snowmobiling in the country, so if you prefer to get your winter fix at high speed, consider heading to the Great North Woods. The Pittsburg Ridge Runners, the state’s largest snowmobile club, grooms more than 200 miles of trails connecting to Canada, Vermont, and Maine.
Sled Dog Adventure | Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel, Jefferson
Hurtle through snowy scenes of the White Mountains behind a team of rescue dogs at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel in Jefferson. There’s a variety of tour options, and guests are given the opportunity to harness and hitch the team — and maybe even help drive the sled.
New hampshire winter vacation ideas
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