North Conway is an iconic ski town surrounded by charming mountain villages. North Conway NH is a village district in the Town of Conway.
The area around North Conway has about 5 different ski resorts depending on how you count and how far you will drive. All of these towns are part of the Mount Washington Valley and there are a few towns in-between. Each offers a different take on the vacation property.
The Mount Washington Valley is very unique to the vacation hubs around the lakes and the other hamlets around the White Mountains in that the interest in The Valley continues 52 weeks of the year. No matter what your outdoor interests are, the dining and shopping in the Mount Washington Valley add to all of the outdoor opportunities to make this the best vacation destination within 3 hrs of Boston MA and 4 - 5 hours from Providence RI and most of Eastern New England and New York.
North Conway was also named the 2025 Best Ski Town in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Cranmore Mountain Resort: The Heart of North Conway
North Conway is home to Cranmore Mountain Resort for the best downhill skiing in town. Cranmore Mountain Resort is the only downhill aka alpine ski resort actually in the Town of Conway NH at all. Cranmore Mountain Resort, located in the heart of North Conway Village offers 170+ acres of skiing & riding for all ages and ability levels, award winning learn to ski and snowboard programs with dedicated learning area, NHs #1 Tubing Park with Mountain Adventure Park rides, and signature events for the whole family.
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Cranmore provides state of the art ski and snowboard instruction utilizing Terrain Based Learning. In addition to Get Skiing and Snowboarding for adults 13+ and KidsRule Mountain Camps for kids 4-14, Cranmores Discover Zone offers a place where first time skiers and riders can practice in the Terrain Based Learning Area, with complimentary tips from trained staff.
A Resort for All Seasons
Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, 1 mile from downtown North Conway Village and just 2.5 hours from Boston. Cranmore is a 4-season, family-friendly ski resort known for its ski school, sunny, south-facing slopes, and a festive atmosphere geared for skiers and non-skiers alike. With endless family activities from learning to ski or ride, resort wide Cranapalooza festivals, live music, family entertainment and more, Cranmore is the place to play this winter.
Cranmore has 56 trails and glades with a variety of terrain for all ability levels from a beginners-only ski area, to classic New England trails and steeps. In addition to some of New England's best skiing and snowboarding, our ski resort features activities such as New Hampshire’s #1 Snow Tubing Park, a year-round Mountain Adventure Park, Lift Serviced Mountain Biking, and many seasonal events.
The fun doesnt stop when the sun goes down. Cranmore is open until 8pm on Saturday and daily during holiday periods with night skiing, tubing and rides, and fun and festive events. Join C-more the Penguin, Cranmores mascot, for Cranapalooza. Youll find smores in Schneider Square, outdoor family games and activities, live music for adults in Zips Pub & Grill, and fireworks on select nights.
The year-round Mountain Adventure Park offers fun for the whole family, skier or non-skier. Zoom down the Mountain Coaster, zip on the Soaring Eagle Zip Line, fly through the air on the Giant Swing, and race on a snow tube in NHs largest tubing park, featuring up to 10 lanes sliding.
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Skiing Beyond Cranmore
Just north of Conway the Town of Bartlett NH is home to Attitash - Bear Peak Ski Resort and just a little further north is Jackson NH, with Black Mtn ski resort.
The ski areas in the Mt. Washington Valley and North Conway area are steeped in rich history and offer options for everyone. In addition to seven alpine resorts with over 335 trails totaling 1,600 skiable acres, the Mt. Washington Valley also features six unique cross-country networks with over 450 km of groomed trails.
Skiing the weekend at Cranmore
Lodging and Real Estate Opportunities
Cranmore Mountain Area Condos in North Conway NH - Keller Williams Realty local expert Bill Barbin offers the best in North Conway NH slopeside properties. For $325,000 you can walk out onto the slope or just watch the skiing or the mountain views from your deck.
You can have ski in ski out condo living or you can find a 4 season camp on a pond.
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Cambria Hotel North Conway offers modern comfort near top New Hampshire ski destinations. Experience the iconic Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway Village!
Historical Significance
The Village of North Conway NH grew as a direct relationship to the proximity of Cranmore Mountain to the North Conway NH train station, once serving weekend ski trains from North Station in Boston.
| Resort | Trails | Skiable Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Mountain Resort | 56 | 170+ |
| Attitash - Bear Peak | N/A | N/A |
| Mt. Washington Valley | 335+ | 1,600 |