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New Hampshire, United States

White Mountains

Bretton Woods, Crawford Notch and Jackson village; 2 nights under Mount Washington. Below: 1 sight, 5 activities and 1 outdoor spot, plus how White Mountains fits into a longer trip.

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White Mountains, New Hampshire, United States
Places
9

1 See · 5 Do · 1 Outdoors · 1 Eat · 1 Stay

Curated routes
1

Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains

Best season
Dec – Mar

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

14°C / 58°F avg high

Coolest month
January

-15°C / 5°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 132 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in White Mountains

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in White Mountains in Jackson.

  • Honeymoon Bridge in White MountainsPhoto: Tony Hisgett · CC BY 2.0
    See

    Honeymoon Bridge

    Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.

    • Jackson
    • Free
    • 15 min

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in White Mountains across Bretton Woods, Marshfield Base Station and Jefferson.

  • Do

    Bretton Woods

    New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.

    Tip The Bethlehem Express summit has the best view of the Presidentials on a clear morning.

    • Bretton Woods
    • $$$
    • 6 hr
    • Clear mornings
  • Do

    Mount Washington Cog Railway

    The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, from 1869; winter trains climb partway up to Waumbek Station.

    Tip Winter trips don't reach the summit; dress for wind at the turnaround.

    • Marshfield Base Station
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
  • Do

    Santa's Village

    Christmas-themed park in Jefferson, open since 1953, with reindeer, rides and a holiday season of lights.

    Tip Holiday dates are limited to select days from late November to December; check the calendar and buy tickets ahead.

    • Jefferson
    • $$
    • 4 hr
    • After dark
  • Do

    Wildcat Mountain

    Ski area in Pinkham Notch with direct views across to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.

    Tip On the Epic Pass, like Stowe.

    • Pinkham Notch
    • $$$
    • 5 hr
    • Clear mornings
  • Do

    Jackson XC

    Nonprofit cross-country ski center with a large groomed trail network running right through Jackson village.

    Tip Rent skis at the center on Main Street and ski the river trails; the village inns sit along the network.

    • Jackson
    • $$
    • 3 hr
    • Morning

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around White Mountains.

  • Crawford Notch State Park in White MountainsPhoto: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Crawford Notch State Park

    Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.

    Tip Pull off at the top of the notch by the Gateway for the view down the valley.

    • Crawford Notch
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Midday

Eat

1 place to eat in North Conway, picked for groups who care about the food.

Stay

Places to stay in White Mountains in Bretton Woods.

  • Mount Washington Hotel in White MountainsPhoto: Šarūnas Burdulis · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Stay

    Mount Washington Hotel

    Red-roofed 1902 grand hotel at Bretton Woods, now the Omni Mount Washington Resort, facing the Presidential Range.

    Tip Non-guests can have a drink by the fire in the Cave or on the veranda for the mountain view.

    • Bretton Woods
    • $$$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Sunset

How to fit White Mountains into a trip

White Mountains is stop 3 of 3 on our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route. Follow it as-is or lift White Mountains into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

White Mountains month by month

Average daily highs run from -15°C / 5°F in January to 14°C / 58°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 132 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. White Mountains weather and the best time to visit →

Near White Mountains

8 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

White Mountains questions, answered

How many days do you need in White Mountains?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in White Mountains. On our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 6-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 23 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is White Mountains best known for?

Bretton Woods, Crawford Notch and Jackson village; 2 nights under Mount Washington. Standouts on our list: Honeymoon Bridge (Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village); Crawford Notch State Park (Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter); Bretton Woods (New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center).

When is the best time to visit White Mountains?

Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route is best Dec – Mar. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (14°C / 58°F), the coolest in January (-15°C / 5°F) and the most rain in June (about 132 mm).

What are the best things to do in White Mountains?

Start with Bretton Woods, Mount Washington Cog Railway, Crawford Notch State Park, Santa's Village and Wildcat Mountain. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 5 activities, 1 outdoor spot, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay.

What is near White Mountains?

The closest destinations in our guides are Vermont (about 106 km / 66 mi), Portland, Maine (about 108 km / 67 mi) and Stowe (about 112 km / 70 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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