What's Around
The whole White Mountains, from your front door.
One condo. Half a state's worth of trails, peaks, slopes, and small-town adventures within easy reach.
Skiing & winter mountains
Four major resorts within 40 minutes.
Loon is right across the street with a free winter shuttle. Three more big mountains are an easy half-hour drive when you want to mix it up. Add Gunstock or the Cog Railway for something different.
- Loon Mountain Resort — free shuttle in winter, four-season resort5 min drive
- Cannon Mountain — in Franconia Notch18 min drive
- Waterville Valley Resort38 min drive
- Bretton Woods38 min drive
- Gunstock Mountain Resort — ski, tubing, night skiing, near Winnipesaukee~1 hr drive
- Mount Washington Cog Railway (winter) — rides to Waumbek Station with a firepit & hot drinks~1 hr drive
Hiking
Trails for every level — from a riverside walk to the Presidential Traverse.
We're hikers first. The trails here are the whole reason we built this place.
- J.E. Henry Trail along the Pemi River — a quiet stroll, swim spotswalk from property
- Lincoln Woods Trailhead — gateway to White Mountain National Forest, river views10 min drive
- Artist Bluff — short hike, big payoff view19 min drive
- Franconia Ridge / Notch — iconic ridge hike25 min drive
- Mt. Washington — Northeast's highest peak~1 hr drive
- Presidential Range traverse — for the truly committedtrailheads ~1 hr
Endless local trails. The White Mountains have routes for every skill level. Stop by The Mountain Wanderer in Lincoln (one of our favorite shops) for trail guides, maps, and the kind of advice you can't get from an app.
Outdoors & scenic
Waterfalls, gorges, notches — the greatest hits.
The kind of iconic natural stops that put the White Mountains on the map. Most are short drives with easy walks and dramatic payoff.
- Franconia Notch State Park — 8-mile mountain pass, Echo & Profile Lakes, Cannon cliffs~15 min drive
- Flume Gorge — 800-ft granite gorge with a 2-mile boardwalk loop14 min drive
- The Basin — sculpted rock pool in Franconia Notch20 min drive
- Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves — 11 caves, suspension bridge, kids love it15 min drive
- Sabbaday Falls, Rocky Gorge & Lower Falls — classic Kanc waterfall stopson the Kanc
- Echo Lake Beach — swimming, kayak rentals, mountain views18 min drive
- Diana's Baths — waterfall series with an easy half-mile walk in~45 min drive
Family attractions
The classics — and the kid-approved deep cuts.
A ridiculous number of family attractions within an hour. From bear shows and waterparks to ice castles and cog railways.
- Downtown Lincoln — shops & dining5 min drive
- Clark's Bears — bear show, White Mtn Central Railroad, gemstone mining, candle dipping8 min drive
- Granite State Scenic Railway8 min drive
- Ice Castles — winter only10 min drive
- Whale's Tale Waterpark — summer only, right in Lincoln11 min drive
- Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park — year-round, indoor, N. Conway~45 min drive
- Conway Scenic Railroad — heritage train rides through Crawford Notch~45 min drive
- Mount Washington Cog Railway — world's first cog railway; climbs toward the summit~1 hr drive
- Story Land — classic White Mountains theme park50 min drive
- Living Shores Aquarium — indoor aquarium, right next to Story Land50 min drive
- Santa's Village50 min drive
Rainy day & sweet stops
For the day the weather turns — or just because.
Candy counters, ice cream, toy shops, indoor water parks. The kind of stops that turn a "we can't hike today" into "actually, this was the best day of the trip."
- Chutters Candy Counter — in Lincoln; the Littleton location has the famous 112-ft counterLincoln in town
- Pine Cones Ice Cream — N. Woodstock, easy after Lost River or Clark's10 min drive
- Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park — warm-water rescue for cold or rainy days~45 min drive
- North Conway 5 & 10 — historic 5-and-dime, penny candy, homemade fudge, classic toys~45 min drive
- Toy Chest — family toy shop, Intervale/N. Conway~45 min drive
- Tricks & Treats at The Christmas Loft — over-the-top shakes, candy, year-round Halloween room~45 min drive
- The Mountain Wanderer — books, maps, custom gifts; our favorite Lincoln shopLincoln in town
Golf
Four courses inside 40 minutes.
- Jack O'Lantern Resort14 min drive
- Owl's Nest Resort25 min drive
- Waterville Valley Clubhouse35 min drive
- Mount Washington Resort Golf Club40 min drive
Day trips
Full-day adventures worth the drive.
Six curated day plans. Mix and match, or use them as a starting point for your own.
Full day — scenic
Kanc + North Conway
Drive the Kancamagus with stops at waterfalls and overlooks, then explore North Conway Village for shopping, the Scenic Railroad, and treats. The best-known day trip from Lincoln for a reason.
Full day — nature
Franconia Notch deep dive
Flume Gorge in the morning, The Basin, Echo Lake for lunch, and the recreation bike path to close out. One notch, one full day, zero wasted miles.
Full day — lake
Lake Winnipesaukee
Head south for cruises, beaches, boating, arcades, and lake-town shopping. Weirs Beach for the classic boardwalk, Meredith for walkable charm.
Half day — small town
Littleton main street
Walkable downtown, local shops and galleries, the famous 112-foot Chutters candy counter. Great for a slower-paced day with excellent fall foliage.
Full day — iconic
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Historic cog climb toward the highest peak in the Northeast. Summer runs go to the summit; winter runs to Waumbek Station with a firepit and hot drinks.
Full day — local loop
Lincoln / Woodstock family loop
Keep the driving short: Clark's Bears, Lost River Gorge, Whale's Tale, Chutters, and Pine Cones Ice Cream. A full vacation day without leaving the neighborhood.
Kid-approved shortlist
The stops kids remember most.
Chutters candy (Lincoln or Littleton), Whale's Tale Waterpark, Clark's Bears, Lost River Gorge, Story Land, Living Shores Aquarium, Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park, North Conway 5 & 10, Toy Chest, Tricks & Treats, Pine Cones Ice Cream, Conway Scenic Railroad, and lake-day adventures around Weirs Beach and Meredith. Easy to mix into bigger day trips or use as quick rewards after hikes, drives, and ski days.
Where we eat & drink
Our favorite local food & drink spots.
Support the local businesses that make this town what it is. These are our go-to spots — the ones we send friends to and eat and drink at ourselves.
Pizza
Alpine Pizza
The Lincoln pizza spot. When someone asks "where should we eat tonight?" — this is our first answer.
Sandwiches
Fresh Tracks
Grab-and-go sandwiches worth planning your day around. Perfect for stashing in the pack before a hike.
Pub food & burgers
Black Mountain Burger
The after-a-long-hike-or-ski-day answer. Big burgers, good beer, easy vibe.
Coffee, breakfast & pastries
Mountainside Café & Moon Café / Bakery
Same owner, both worth the stop. Coffee that keeps up with an early trailhead, and pastries you'll be thinking about back home.
Local breweries
The White Mountains have a serious beer scene.
Lincoln
Basecamp Brewing
Right in town. Local brewery, mountain vibe, easy walk-in for a beer after a day on the trails or the mountain.
Woodstock — 10 min drive
Woodstock Inn Brewery
A White Mountains institution. Big menu, wide beer lineup, always packed for a reason.
Meredith — ~1 hr drive
Twin Barns Brewing
Worth the drive south toward Lake Winnipesaukee — the setting alone is a reason to go. Great pairing with a lake day.
Ask us and we'll keep adding — ice cream, cocktail spots, fine dining. There's always more to try.
Favorite shops & brands
Where we shop, where we send everyone.
Two picks we always tell guests about — one hyper-local, one bigger. Both do it right.
The Mountain Wanderer
Lincoln's iconic map & book shop — and our favorite place in town to learn about hiking and skiing in the area. Trail guides, maps, and some really cool custom gifts. You walk in with a question and walk out an hour later with a head full of new trails.
REI
99% of our outdoor gear and clothing comes from REI. Boots, packs, layers, you name it — their co-op model and gear knowledge are the real deal. If you need to fill a gap in your kit before a hike, this is the move.