There is so much to discover and explore here in the White Mountains. The area is a true wilderness wonderland and offers a variety of activities for every season. Crystal-clear lakes, dense forests, hiking trails, gorgeous fall foliage, and world-class skiing are just a few of the reasons to visit the area. The hotel is a perfectly positioned “launchpoint” for your White Mountain adventures.
Looking for the best hiking trails in Lincoln? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 78 scenic trails in the Lincoln area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
With a wide range of scenic backroads and trail systems throughout the region, the White Mountains is a great place for beginner to expert bike enthusiasts. Whether you are a biking pro or haven’t been on a bike since you were a kid, the White Mountains is the perfect destination to hop back on and take a scenic ride.
With all the beautiful rivers and lakes, kayaking in the Lincoln area offers an unmatched and stunning experience. Trips can be planned for beginner or experienced visitors.
Experience a bird’s-eye view of the New Hampshire’s breathtaking mountains and lakes. Zip-lining offers a thrilling way to take in the scenery and Lincoln offers world-class courses including a Zipline across a 1500’ ravine 240’ above ground at speeds up to 60 MPH!!
The clear, cold water of the White Mountains region is ideal for trout fishing, and Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout are abundant. Notable rivers and streams include the Swift River along the Kancamagus Highway, the East and West Branches of the Pemigewasset, the Saco, Ellis, and Wildcat Rivers, and the Ammonoosuc River.
Golfing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains isn't appealing just because of the variety of places where you can hit the links; each White Mountains golf course offers something different. As you play 9 or 18 holes at courses that border rivers, lie at the base of a mountain range or overlook such classic New England features as a covered bridge, you will be astonished by the scenery and the challenge.
New Hampshire is a skier’s paradise! Home to some of the best skiing conditions in New England, the White Mountains offer a wide selection of mountains to enjoy this classic winter sport. Three excellent, distinctive resorts -Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, and Cannon Mountain — lie within easy driving distance of Lincoln.
The White Mountains is home to several popular and diverse snowboarding areas for all skill levels. Kick back, take in the beautiful winter landscape at your own pace and enjoy the slopes!
The area offers a great variety of indoor and outdoor skating rinks where visitors can bring their skating fantasies to life! The RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain has one of the best ice skating rinks in New England and is just minutes from the Lodge!
Winter walks in the woods are simply magical and there are so many amazing trails to explore in the White Mountains this time of year. While hiking in the higher elevations in the winter can be a challenge and sometimes even dangerous, there are plenty of hikes that do not require a lot of effort and can be great for first-time winter explorers.
During the winter season take advantage of the thrill of tubing and sledding in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Listen to the glee from all ages and take in the scenic views of the surrounding mountains as you take hold of the handles, and your winter hat, and go gliding down the side of a mountain or hill.
New Hampshire’s North Country is one of New England’s premier snowmobiling destinations. During the snowy winter months, the White Mountain National Forest is open to snowmobilers. The miles of forested trails are maintained beautifully by the many snowmobile clubs in the area.
Our Valley routes include our runs through the Mount Washington Valley to Conway or Sawyer River that recreate the experience of traveling from town to town by train. Our scenic Mountaineer offers a 4.5-5.5 hour excursion over Crawford Notch, complete with premium Budd Vista Dome seating that offers 360-degree panoramic views.
Enjoy a 2-mile self-guided nature walk through the Flume Gorge, a spectacular natural chasm. You’ll find covered bridges, amazing waterfalls, a scenic natural pool, and gorgeous mountain views. Kids can crawl through the “Wolf’s Den” cave along the way.
Clark’s Bears is a Lincoln classic, offering visitor attractions for almost a hundred years. It features several museums, rides, and circus performers. It is known for its live North American Black Bear show and for the White Mountains Central Railroad, a 30-minute steam-powered train ride.
Ice Castles is an award-winning, must-see frozen attraction located in only a few cities across North America. The experience is built entirely from ice and gives visitors a unique way to experience winter at its finest. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains.
Renowned as New England’s most accessible mountain resort, Loon Mountain offers world-class skiing, ziplining, ice skating, gondola rides, mountain biking, rock climbing and so much more!
The NH Highland Games & Festival (NHHG&F) is one of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. This celebration of Scottish heritage is held the third Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Highland Games are as symbolically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky.
Many people participate in the White Mountain Oktoberfest during early October at Loon Mountain. Get a taste of the Bavarian Alps during White Mountain Oktoberfest, the region's largest celebration of German food, drink, and music.
