Nearby Attractions
Bay Haven Lobster Pound
24 minutes away in Cornish, ME
Dine in or take out live Maine lobsters and enjoy a family dining tradition on the screened-in porch. Or, pick up a few lobster rolls for lunch. They pack a lot of meat in those lobster rolls.
Jena's Lobster Quest
15 minutes away in Ossipee
Located in the other direction on Route 16, this a great place for take out of lobsters and New England clams, a.k.a. steamers.
Krista's Restaurant
25 Minutes away in Cornish Village, ME
Sometimes, you just need to go out to dinner. We are a family of foodies. Krista's is, by far, the best restaurant in the area and is also close by.
"We feel that a dining experience is made up of more than just food… it’s the atmosphere, the river off our back porch, the hibiscus blooming on the patio… but mostly, it’s the staff that knows my mission and executes it well. Our head chef Mike Pirinni makes sure that there are plenty of top notch specials available, Krista heads up the baking department and Tammy McNeil makes sure that all your servers are taking care of you in the best possible way…"
Abbott & Staples General Store
5 minutes away across the highway
Even though our cottage is at the end of a dreamy dirt road, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, you can find the basics at Abbott's, which is right across Highway 25 from the cottage exit, Leavitt Road. There are local supermarkets 15-20 minutes away, too.
Storyland
53 minutes away on Route 16, Glen, NH
(north of North Conway)
Story Land is a theme park located in Glen, New Hampshire.
In the few years prior to opening in 1954, the founders, Bob and Ruth Morrell, had purchased a large number of dolls from Germany based on storybook characters. This was the basis for the park. When it opened, it had just one ride: an old fire truck. By the end of the 20th century, the park spanned some 35 acres and had over 20 rides.
North Conway
45 minutes away
North Conway is a charming New Hampshire village in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley, at the foothills of the White Mountains. Its historic downtown is full of beautifully restored old buildings, such as the one that houses North Conway 5 and 10, charming coffee shops like Frontside Grind, wonderful from-scratch bakeries like Old Village Bakery, antique stores, bookstores, galleries, and outlets. Very popular with tourists, North Conway is a great starting point for skiing, hiking, taking a tour of the magnificent White Mountains and, if you so desire, looking for moose.
Hiking the White Mountains
Hiking and climbing in New Hampshire will lead to scenes you will return to often in your daydreams. No matter what your ability, we have thousands of trail miles to explore, including 1,200 in White Mountain National Forest and the most popular backcountry stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
5 Great Hikes in the White Mountains
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Franconia Ridge Loop Trail....one of the best
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Artists Bluff Trail. The Artists Bluff Trail on Bald Mountain is a relatively easy 1.5 mile hike, and is accessible to most hikers.
You can always save your energy and experience the majesty of Mount Washington on The Cog Railway, or drive up the Mount Washington Auto Road.
