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Things To Do
Hike to a Waterfall
Crawford Notch is home to some of the best hiking in the White Mountains. Want to enjoy nature at its finest? Hike to Arethusa Falls! The 2.8-mile hike is moderately challenging and takes an average of 2 hours to complete. The 140-foot waterfall is one of the tallest and we think one of the most beautiful in New England.
Echo Lake State Park
Echo Lake State Park in North Conway is a lovely spot for a relaxing visit near North Conway. This state park is a day destination, and many visitors come here to have a picnic and swim in the lake. Outside the summer season, few people swim and you can enjoy glassy reflections of the surrounding ledges. Arguably the easiest hike in the White Mountains is around Echo Lake — it’s about a 10-minute flat walk. If you’ve got young kids, this can be a good spot to introduce the concept of hiking with very low stakes! It costs $4 for adults and $2 for children to visit the state park. Parking is limited but you can make reservations ahead of time, which we especially recommend if it’s a summer weekend.
Visit Zeb's General Store
Zeb's is located in Downtown North Conway. This quirky nostalgic general store sells homemade soda, fudge, snacks, and more. Zeb’s is a place where you can still get “penny candy” (no longer a penny a piece, but close). It's truly a fun experience for families. The goal of the store is to take you back in time to when general stores were more commonplace in the US. Here you can enjoy the old-fashioned candy counter and antique displays with over 5,000 different New England made specialty products.
Shopping at Settlers Green
Settler's Green is New England's largest tax-free shopping outlet. Enjoy mountain views as you shop nationally known brands, local boutiques, and local eats.
Visit Jockey Cap
A Luke & Lex Local Favorite! Jockey Cap is a country store located down the road from camp. Jockey Cap has self-serve iced/hot coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pizza slices, fresh grab-n-go cold sandwiches and salads, fresh pastries, whoopie pies, and other tasty treats. Behind the store, you can walk up a 10-minute trail and reach the top of Jockey Cap, a historical landlord with panoramic mountain views and also the place where Luke proposed to Lex!
Frontside Coffee Roasters
An independent coffee roastery in the heart of downtown North Conway with great coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, pastries, and drinks. You can order to-go and walk to neighboring shops or relax and catch up with friends. Their south facing patio is also a plus!
Brunch at Peaches
Peaches is an adorable and delicious brunch restaurant in Downtown North Conway serving breakfast all day. Call ahead to see if they have availability. If you're waiting for a table, check out the cool vintage/antique store next door.
Eat at the Moat
Are you a big craft beer & BBQ fan? Moat Mountain is a brewery and restaurant in North Conway with a large, extensive menu. If you want to sample an authentic beer flight, this is the place. You should also come here for a full meal, because we love the food at Moat Mountain. The only downside - they don't take reservations. We recommend calling ahead to see if they have availability or depending on the size of your party, be prepared to grab a drink at the bar or wait outside!
Eat at 302
Looking for a local place in Fryeburg with amazing food? We always go to 302 for their brisket nachos and chocolate chip cookie sizzlers.
Dine at the Oxford House Inn
Looking for a fine dining experience with local farm to table food? Dine at the Oxford House Inn!