Things To Do
Owl's Nest Resort
The Owl's Nest Resort offers a variety of activities for guests including Golf, Racquet Sports (Tennis, Pickleball, Platform Tennis), a Wellness Spa, Yoga, Heated Saltwater Pool and a Jacuzzi on-site. On property you will also find a local coffee shop, restaurant, deli, pizzeria and live music from local musicians every Wednesday Night from 5:00-8:00pm!
Franconia Notch
Less than a half hour drive from Owl's Nest you'll find Franconia Notch State Park - a must-see! Franconia Notch is a major mountain pass located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. The State Park offers travelers swimming, fishing, boating at Echo Lake, riding the aerial tramway at Cannon Mountain or even hike on the Appalachian Trail.
Mt. Washington State Park
An hour and a half from Thornton you'll find Mt. Washington - the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft. The Mount Washington State Park is surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day, views from the 6,288-foot summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Mt. Washington Cog Railway
An hour outside of Owl's Nest is The Mount Washington Cog Railway. The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway and the second steepest rack railway in the world after the Pilatus Railway in Switzerland. The railway is approximately 3 miles long and ascends Mount Washington's western slope, beginning at an elevation of approximately 2,700 feet above sea level and ending just short of the mountain's summit peak of 6,288 feet.
Kancamagus Scenic Byway
Starting about a half hour from Thornton, you can view the Kancamagus Highway - a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Highway is now designated an American Scenic Byway for its rich history, aesthetic beauty and culture.
Scenic Driving Tour
To get a glimpse of all the area has to offer not on foot, check out the scenic driving tour with an audio download available! A scenic drive through the White Mountains of New Hampshire epitomizes the raw beauty of New England.
Hiking & Walking Trails
For our outdoorsy crew, check out some of the fan-favorite trails in the area to hike or walk!