Location: North Conway
Top Things to do in North Conway
Top 6 Museums in North Conway, New Hampshire (NH)
North Conway, part of New Hampshire's scenic Mount Washington Valley, has been dubbed the offspring of a quintessential New England village and a Gap outlet. Historic buildings, quaint antique shops, bookstores and bakeries coexist peacefully with big name outlet stores like J. Jill, Nike and Dansk. For seasoned shoppers, it represents the best of worlds, part old-country charm, part new-world bargains. Plagued for years by busy routes and traffic jams, the new North-South road has made it somewhat easier to get around and enjoy all the area has to offer. In addition to shopping, visitors will find ample opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing and rock climbing in the majestic White Mountains. In fact, North Conway is home to the renowned International Mountain Climbing School, which attracts climbers from around the world. Accommodations range from cozy inns and historic bed and breakfasts, to full-service resorts, ensuring a comfortable haven for all tastes and budgets.
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1. New England Ski Museum Eastern Slope Branch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The New Eastern Slope Branch of the New England Ski Museum is located in the former North Conway Community Center that was created by Harvey Dow Gibson, a giant in the history of skiing.
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States
On a trip to North Conway, I made it a point to visit the North Conway branch of the New England Ski Museum. It’d been on my List of Places to Go for quite awhile. Admission was free; however, there was a donation box at the front desk. Although small, this branch of the Franconia Notch-based museum had very good exhibits. I thought that there was a well-balanced mix of photographs, ski clothing, ski gear, rescue equipment, and videos. One video was about a man who was a climber and an expert skier. He’d climbed to the top of a high, steep, ragged mountain with a lot of exposed, jagged rock. On the way down, he fell and lost his backpack. He watched it go over a precipice and tumble down the mountain hundreds and hundreds of feet. I was thinking that he’d never see that again. But, incredibly, he later managed to retrieve it. I was amazed that someone else was with him to film it all. The videographer must also have been a skilled climber and skier. I particularly liked the display of the red two-person gondola from the mid-1950’s used at Wildcat Mountain. It was compact by today’s standards. I also liked the display of skis from over the years. I didn’t see anything like my metal-edged Fiberglas Salomons from about 30 years ago. The four-seater chair lift used as a couch for video viewing left an impression on me. In my years of skiing, I never rode one of those. The bunny hills I skied used old-fashioned tow ropes, T-Bars, and J-Bars as lift equipment. The gift shop was small but had a number of interesting items. I enjoyed my visit to the New England Ski Museum. I rate it at 5.0. I recommend a visit to anyone with an interest in skiing. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
2. Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,079 reviews
This private, non-profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions on Mount Washington. Through guided tours and exhibits, visitors learn more about the science of meteorology.
Reviewed By debbrapilgrim - Cleveland, United States
We drove to the observatory via the auto road. A CD is provided for both the ascent and descent which imparts information about Mount Washington, the building of the road, the structures at the top and features of the area. The road is narrow with several pull out opportunities. The views along the way and at the top of the mountain are gorgeous. Along with the observatory, there is a post office, gift shop, small cafe and museum which provides displays about the topography of the area and the research completed and ongoing at the observatory. The first structure ever built remains chained to the top the Mountain. The Tip Top House, the original hotel, is available for touring and is quite interesting when compared to today’s accommodation. The surrounding areas can be viewed from inside the glass observatory or the outdoor observation deck. It was quite windy and a little cool when we visited the first week of October. The fall foliage was just beginning and it was so beautiful. Ample photo opportunities are available.
3. MWV Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By MountainsToAscend
Our granddaughter LOVES going to the Children’s Museum every week, but RESISTS leaving! Why? Because of the wonderful, supportive, welcoming staff. Because of the positive environment and wonderful, learning activities and opportunities, like the Trains, the Cars, the Sand boxes, the Slides, the Tree house, the Kitchens, the Puzzles, etc.
4. Main Street Art!
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Cooperative artists gallery featuring rotating exhibits of 2 and 3 dimensional art, jewelry and fine crafts.
5. North Conway Model Railroad Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By fireguy1989 - Vernon, United States
I have been to the North Conway Club on several different occasions, and have not experienced the atmosphere the lower rated reviewers described. Given the atmosphere described, as well as mention of an outside train, it sounds like they may have confused the club with a hobby store which was formerly located a few miles up the road. The folks at this club have worked hard to accurately model scenes from the railroad which their club is located next to. Some of the scratch built models are fantastic!
6. North Conway League of NH Craftsmen Fine Arts Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Slauce - Topsham, United States
We have bought Matt Brown's excellent woodblock prints here several times, and the gallery is filled with one-of-a-kind treasures that are leagues beyond the usual gift shop junk. Be sure to visit!
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