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Chartered in 1765 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, North Conway, New Hampshire is named for Henry Seymour Conway, ambitious son of a prominent English family, who was elected to the House of Commons at age twenty, fought at Culloden, and became Secretary of State. Early settlers called the North Conway area Pequawket (known colloquially as Pigwacket), adopting the name of the Abenaki Indian village which stretched down the Saco River to its stockaded center at Fryeburg, Maine.
North Conway is located in the White Mountains, with Mount Washington located to the northwest. The rugged terrain became popular in the 19th century with artists. Their paintings were known collectively as White Mountain art, which in turn attracted tourists to the area, particularly after the Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway Railroad extended service in 1872 to North Conway. In 1874, the line built an Second Empire depot, designed by Nathaniel J. Bradlee.
In 1932, "snow trains" began carrying enthusiasts to "the birthplace of American skiing," as North Conway is known.[citation needed] Increasing automobile travel brought the decline of trains. The railroad, then part of the Boston & Maine, abandoned passenger service to the area in 1961, and freight service in 1972. Subsequently, the Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway, NH was established. Today, the line offers visitors a tour of the region, including Crawford Notch. The station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the late 1980s, the White Mountain Airport closed and was redeveloped as a large outlet mall called Settlers' Green Outlet Village. Continued growth through the 1990s and 2000s in North Conway and the villages nearby made Conway the most populous community in Carroll County. Traffic issues led to an overhaul of the road system, including widening Route 16 through North Conway village and constructing a road parallel to Route 16 to allow traffic to move between Redstone and Intervale uninterrupted. North Conway remains a popular destination due to its shopping, recreation, and attractions.
North Conway, New Hampshire is set just an hour from Portland, Maine and an easy 2 Hour drive from Boston. And it is certainly worth the drive because there is so much to do in North Conway, you just have to keep visiting to get it all in. You can spend the day driving around the beautiful Mount Washington Valley or simply setup camp at one of our great campgrounds. There are miles of biking trails available and, of course, numerous golf courses in both North Conway, NH and Jackson, NH. If Tennis is your game, we have multiple areas which you can play as well as rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), Water sports and plenty of attractions for kids and parents alike!
Once you arrive in North Conway, New Hampshire there are dozens of places and literally thousands of beds in which to lay your head. We even offer a comfortable place for your animals to stay! If you are interested in roughing it, we have campgrounds and cottages and even a couple hostels that will fit your needs. For the more discerning traveler North Conway offers quaint Bed and Breakfasts, Luxury Hotels Inns with Fine Dining. There are condos, vacation rentals and cottages for those of you who would like to make your stay a little more lengthy. And trust me, we are thrilled you are going to stay! and Resorts and a couple distinguished
If you've just arrived HERE, or you're home planning your trip to North Conway, NH, you're going to have to eat! And eat we do! :) Everything from Bakeries and Coffee Shops to fine dining and International/Specialty cuisine. If you're like me, you have a hard time passing up a comfortable family restaurant and are always in the mood for a pub and some locally brewed beer. If you have an event that will incorporate more people than YOU care to cook for, there are a few catering businesses scattered about the Mount Washington Valley that will suit your needs just fine.
Is there any better way to work up an appetite than by shopping!? As you might be aware, North Conway, NH is well known as the outlet capital of New Hampshire! (at least WE think so!) You can shop for art, books, clothing, knitting supplies, gifts, souveniers, jewelry, home furnishings, sporting goods, pet supplies and office supplies all in one little town! There are outlet malls, factory stores, ski shops and department stores all within walking distance. Of course with Conway to our South and Jackson to our North, there are so many choices, you'll inevitably want to drive so you can take it all in!
As far as keeping busy in North Conway, NH, THAT is something you will not have any trouble doing. Kids are not allowed to be bored when they visit and there's not a chance they will be! For the little ones there's a fantastic children's museum which is also a great option for those less than stellar days we sometimes get. When the sun comes out there's a water park, guided hikes, guided canoe and kayak trips and a beautiful scenic railroad through the Mount Washington Valley. I would highly recommend you check out our North Conway Events Calendar on a regular occasion. There is always something fun to do in the valley!
For those of you interested in a little more cerebral getaway, we have a few options in the North Conway area that we are confident will satiate your needs of the body, mind and spirit. You can treat yourself to a day spa at a number of different botiques in the area, there are also massage therapists, fitness instructors and trainers and health food stores for you to enrich yourself and continue on your path of personal development. We offer churches for the Sunday service crowds and the Luna Gallery for the more metaphysical leaning folks.
Now, because North Conway, NH is a fully functioning year-round bedroom community and vacation destination area, we offer a bevy of services that should be able to satisfy your every need. For the professionals we offer accounting, marketing, financial and business, employment, insurance, lawyer, tax, web development and telecommunication services. Basically anything you need to either start up your business or keep it running. If you are just here for a short stay, we should also be able to fulfill any need you may have in order to conduct your business effectively while you are here. There are also auto-repair shops, rentals of any kind, construction companies, salons, fitness centers, locksmiths, non-profits, painters, wedding planners and even a delivery service! The North Conway area truly has it covered.
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