Location: Conway
Top Things to do in Conway
10 Sights & Landmarks in Conway That You Shouldn't Miss
Conway is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. It is the most populous community in the county, and the most populous in the state north of Lake Winnipesaukee. The population was 10,115 at the 2010 census, more than 1/5 of the total population of Carroll County. The town is near the southeastern edge of White Mountain National Forest. Cathedral Ledge (popular with climbers) and Echo Lake State Park are in the west. There are five villages in the town: Conway, North Conway, Center Conway, Redstone and Kearsarge. Additionally, it shares a portion of the village of Intervale with the neighboring town of Bartlett.
Restaurants in Conway
1. Our Lady of the Mountains Parish
2. Kancamagus Highway
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4.5 based on 3,459 reviews
Highway 112 runs from Center Conway to North Woodstock, just south of Franconia Notch. Passing through the White Mountain National Forest, it is considered one of the most scenic highways in the U.S. and offers a number of interesting stopping off points.
Reviewed By harpazhadar - Haifa, Israel
We had only 4 hours to experience this amazing road so had to focus on few specific spots. Made some research online beforehand and decided on these 4 stops which did not disappoint! Started from the North Conway eastern entrance we stopped at the Saco Ranger Station and paid 5$ for a parking daily pass. (You have to pay only if you plan on stopping and parking on the way). There were also self service - pay your fee on site stations but you had to have the exact amount in cash to use them. Our Top stops were: 1. Albany Covered Bridge 2. Lower Falls Scenic Area 3. Rocky Gorge Scenic Area 4. Sabbaday Falls We were traveling on the beginning of the Foliage season and the colors and ambiance were perfect! Not much to eat on the way so it is best to make some sandwiches and stock on some snacks and water before entering. On the other side near Lincoln we had a terrific dinner at Black Mt. Burger Co – highly recommended!!!
3. Cathedral Ledge
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4.5 based on 1,003 reviews
A rock cliff that is popular with climbers.
Reviewed By kafiagirl - Woonsocket, United States
After viewing the ledge from Echo lake we took the short drive up to the ledge. It was a beautiful clear day - views were beautiful, mountains in the distance, Echo lake from the top, rock climbers making their way up.
4. Sherman Farm
5. Saco River Covered Bridge
6. Swift River Bridge
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States
The Swift River Bridge is about 1/2 mile north of Conway Village and an even shorter distance NNW of the Saco River Bridge which is on East Side Road near the junction of Washington Street. Although the nearby Saco River Bridge is more interesting to look at from an architectural viewpoint, I think that the Swift River Bridge is prettier for viewing and photographing from different angles. And, that’s mainly due to the fact that vehicular traffic cannot drive through it and that it's off-road in a scenic setting. There are picnic tables inside which is an uncommon feature. There are only a couple of parking spaces near the main road; but, there are many more if one passes that area and goes a short distance, then turns right onto a spur road that leads directly to the backside of the bridge. At the time of my visit, three local senior folks were having a picnic lunch at a picnic table inside the bridge. They were very friendly. They enjoyed sharing this lesser-known gem with visitors. The Swift River Bridge is NH Bridge #47. Like many others, it was built after 1850. It was built in 1870. And, also like many others, it was built in the Paddleford truss style with added arches. It is 129+ feet long and 17+ feet wide inside. Like its neighbor, the Saco River Bridge, flooding waters from heavy rains in 1869 swept it away. It struck the Saco River Bridge. Both were destroyed and rebuilt. This bridge was restored in 1991. This is one of my favorite covered bridges. Its appeal to me is the off-road location, its colorful red sides, the angled end posts, the white part of the roof over the portal with the large name board, and its accessibility for photography. Additionally, the dirt walkway leading to the front portal creates an old-time 1800’s setting before paved roads. Standing in front of the bridge transports the visitor back in time to that era. I rate the Swift River Bridge at 5.0 and highly recommend a visit to this bridge and the Saco River Bridge. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
7. Russell-Colbath Homestead
8. White Mountain School of Art
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Swift River Bridge
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Journey Church Conway
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