Things To Do
HIKING
Here are some of our favorites, but this only scratches the surface of the many hiking trails in the area: - Elephant Rock & Bugle Cliff (1 mi. Hike; 7 min drive to Omni Mt.Washington) - Arethusa Falls (2.8 m. hike; 14 min. drive from Omni Mt. Washington) - The Flume Gorge (2.2 mi hike; 32 min. drive from Omni Mt. Washington) - Diana’s Baths (1.1 mi hike w/ natural swimming pools; 39 min. drive from Omni Mt. Washington)
The Cog Railway
For more than 150 years, the Mount Washington Cog Railway has thrilled passengers from all over the world with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world. With an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest! 11 min drive from Omni Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington Auto Road
No visit to the White Mountains is complete without a drive on the legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road. First opened in 1861, the Auto Road is America’s oldest man-made tourist attraction. You’ll experience the dramatic beauty of the mountains, or the weather that Mount Washington is so famous for. Bonus: Earn the iconic “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” bumper sticker! 50 min. drive from Omni Mt. Washington
Summer Activities in Bretton Woods
Managed by the Omni Mt. Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods Ski Area offers exciting activities during the summer season. Golfing, biking, fly fishing, zip lining, tennis, gondola rides, spa treatments, horseback riding and more are available. Visit the link below to learn more.
Shopping in North Conway
North Conway is a favorite of anyone who visits the White Mountains. A great restaurant and bar scene, along with shopping of all kinds (may we suggest Zeb's General Store?), is located just 35 min south of the Omni Mt. Washington Hotel.