About North Conway, NH
North Conway, New Hampshire is located north of Rochester and north of Conway on route 16. Portland International Jetport is the nearest airport and is 64.28 miles and takes 1 hour 43 minutes. A Comfort Inn, Best Western, and Hampton Inn are located here. The White Mountain Hotel and Resort is a luxury AAA three-diamond resort with 254 acres of picturesque views of the mountains and Echo Lake. The hotel has meeting rooms, a restaurant, and meets all of your needs. It is located in the Echo Lake State Forest and The White Mountain National Forest. Here there are many sight seeing attractions that include covered bridges, national forests, historic attractions, waterfalls, and state parks. The local attractions include swimming, hiking and biking, horseback riding, theatre and arts, and shopping. North Conway is considered a year round resort area. It is nestled directly in the heart of the White Mountains, with Maine to the east border. Artists had come to the White Mountains to paint in the 19th century. The paintings were known as the White Mountain paintings which brought in tourists. The Railroads extended service into North Conway in 1872. In 1932 the railroads brought in snow trains with tourists who started the first American skiing. North Conway has many restaurants, where you may be able to enjoy these views and attractions. Elsa's White Mountain Restaurant, Stonhurst Manor, Moat Mountain Smokehouse, Merlino's Steakhouse, and the White Mountain Hotel, are some of the restaurants in North Conway.