
		Bretton Woods Local Attractions

Bretton Woods - Attractions

Bretton Woods Whatever road you choose to travel in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, you'll find easy driving, fabulous scenery, a wealth of sports and recreation, the Northeast's finest family attractions and vacation activities, and tax-free shopping! North Conway Shopping- 30 miles Storyland - 25 miles Santa's Village - 18 miles Cog Railway - .07 miles Flume Gorge - 20 miles Cannon Mountain - 17 miles. From spring to fall enjoy fabulous scenic drives, some of the counties finest hiking, breathtaking biking, marvelous fishing, challenging golf, horseback riding, thrilling moose watching adventures and much more fun. In winter, go skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating at the nearby Mt. Washington Hotel!

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Dining:: Beal House Inn (***highly recommended by homeowner John!); www.coldmountaincafe.com(owned by 2 sisters - funky/casual); The Wayside Inn; Ammonoosuc Inn; Dining in Littleton, NH
20 minutes from Bretton Woods:: Tim-bur alley restaurant(no website); Rosa Flamingo's(casual for pizza and big salads, quite good)
North Conway Dining 25 min ride away (where the shopping is): www.stonehurstmanor.com (wood burning oven, pizzas and aged prime rib); www.flatbreadcompany.com (maybe the best pizza ever!); www.bellinis.com (family Italian and quite good in new location); www.moatmountain.com (excellent BBQ, ribs, and beers brewed on the premises)
Other:: www.pollyspancakeparlor.com (If you have time to kill and want an outstanding breakfast, take a ride 30 minutes east for the best pancakes in the world); Gold House Pizza and Greek RestaurantLittleton, NH 03561
Phone: 603-444-6190; Upcoming Mount Washington Resort Events
Golf Courses:: www.maplewoodgolfresort.com18 hole championship course plus banquet facilities for 250 people (10 minute ride from our house) (donald ross designed course); www.bethlehemccnhgolf.comNearby 18 hole Course, open to the public and a best buy; www.sunsethillhouse.comClassic, old world 9 hole golf course with outstanding gourmet dining 25 min. ride from our houses (member Chaine des Rotisserie fine dining and wine); http://www.mountainviewgrand.com9 hole classic old hotel course at Mountain View Grand Hotel (gorgeous views plus a spa on premise) ( 20 minute ride from our houses)

The new issue of Ski Magazine (Oct 2006) has named both Bretton Woods and Stowe VT as being in
the "Top 10 Ski Resorts"

July 23, 2007 photo 5pm this black mommy bear and her 2 cubs were walking Near 5 Presidential. Photo taken by our guest.

If you're renting ski gear, or buying hats, mittens, skis, snowboards, etc. Definitely stop at Drummonds, right before the Mountain Entrance.
Jim and Bob Drummonds the owners, are terrific guys and will give you a great deal, especially if you tell them you're renting one of John Gallagher's 2 houses. Excellent rental equipment and you'll be in and out in 5 minutes or less.

Bretton Woods is seldom crowded as it's NH's largest Ski area by acreage. It gets more natural snow than any place in NH due to its Proximity to Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in all six New England states.

This authentic Italian restaurant in nearby Littleton NH, is Owned by a restauranteur from Boston's north end. Food is Outstanding and very casual and not expensive.

Local Attractions:: brettonwoods.com; www.clarkstradingpost.comHas the bear show and train; Mt. Washington Cog RailwayCool railroad that climbs Mt. Washington
Shopping: Shopping at North Conway outlet stores (half hour ride from Bretton woods): www.settlersgreen.com; www.northconwayvillage.net; www.northconwayareaconnect.com
Things To Do:: Chutters General Store; Littleton Chamber of Commerce; Discover Littleton, NH; Littleton Main Street; Visit Storyland; www.conwayscenic.comTrain ride and dinner train; www.sixguncity.comTourist trap for kids/summer; www.mountwashington.orgIf you want to climb Mt. Washington (summer only as it's unbelievably cold up there)check the weather as it's usually frigid (at 6,200 feet the highest peak in New England); Mt. Washington Winter SportsVisit Bretton Woods, New Hampshire's largest ski area with 434 acres of ski and snowboard terrain, 101 trails and glades, as well as four terrain parks! Nine lifts, including four high-speed quads, make your ride up the mountain almost as fun as the ride down.