The White Mountain region offers adventure around every corner. There are amazing attractions, easy walks, intense hiking trails, golf courses by Donald-Ross, mountain lakes and streams, sandy beaches, and gorgeous scenery. The White Mountains offer just about everything you could need in a vacation.
Things To Do in the White Mountains
Skiing
The White Mountains are a skier’s dream. They are home to several popular and diverse downhill ski areas. Some of the resorts include Attitash Mountain Resort, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Bretton Woods, King Pine, Waterville Valley, Sunday River Ski Resort, Black Mountain of Maine, Mount Abrams and others. Cross-country skiing is also a popular activity. Many of the XC trail systems are connected to resorts and downhill ski areas that operate as cross country touring centers too. The Nordic centers also offer snowshoeing, along with snowshoe rentals and lessons.
Adventures and Activities
Hiking is a popular activity in the White Mountains. There are trails for just about everyone from short hikes, that can take you to a waterfall, and long hikes to scenic outlooks and mountain summits. Some of the other attractions in the area include ziplines, trains, helicoptor rides, and much more. If you don’t like the outdoors then their 200 shops and stores will impress you. The White Mountain’s best kept secret are the tax-free shopping opportunities. Downtown Littleton is a haven of unique shops, Bethlehem is a favorite with antique lovers, and Franconia and Sugar Hill offer the work of local artisans and craftsmen. There is something for everyone in the White Mountains.
