The Riverside Inn - www.riverside-nh.com

The Riverside Inn in Intervale is just off the beaten path. This quiet setting is perfect for a casual road bike, or a hike in nearby Merriman Forest, which has two adjacent Upper Saco Valley Land Trust easements. The Osgood and Burnell easements combine to provide a 635-acre sanctuary, which is protected in perpetuity. If you visit in winter the Riverside Inn is ideal for accessing the Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring trails. The beautiful East Branch River is adjacent to the property also.

 

Darby Field Inn - www.darbyfieldinn.com

The Darby Field Inn located in Albany NH above the Kancamaugus Highway has beautiful views of the Moat Mountains from its guest rooms and dining room. The inn offers private XC skiing to its guests and has sleigh rides. Located above the Swift River for a refreshing dip in summer, there are numerous hiking opportunities throughout the year plus excellent snowshoeing, XC skiing and mountain biking on the nearby Nanamocomuck trail. Their restaurant has fine evening dining and the property is located near Tin Mountain Conservation Center, which has put 138 acres in a conservation easement with the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust. This land protects a unique Appalachian mountain oak laurel forest.

 

Nereledge Inn - www.nereledgeinn.com

The Nereledge has long been a center for the climbing and mountain biking community. It is also just several hundred yards from the Saco River for fly fisherman and an equal distance to the heart of North Conway for local dining and shopping. Ice climbers , women's rock day and fly fishing classes are all centered here. In the winter the Mount Washington Valley ski touring trails start just up the hill at Whittaker woods. This is a great location for all your recreational interests.

 

Ragged Mountain Equipment - www.raggedmountain.com

Ragged Mountain Equipment has been manufacturing clothing since 1978. They support many local programs like the Polar Express with product. Ragged will have small donations on their branded clothing, which customers can opt out of if they wish. If you need a XC or back country ski wax or mount this is the place to head. Some local climbing guide services can also be reached through Ragged.

 

Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring - www.raggedmountain.com

The Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment participates in Contribute to Place. In the past trails have been cut on the Osgood property, which is one of the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust's easements. The touring associations trails encompass many private landowner's properties. The views are fabulous from the Saco River flood plain and the trails are in close proximity to several Contribute To Place™ businesses and North Conway.

 

Inn at Crystal Lake - www.innatcrystallake.com

The Inn at Crystal Lake sits in the idyllic little town of Eaton. Nearby Crystal Lake offers a cool swim in summer or ice fishing in winter. The inn is well known for its Palmer House pub, fine dining and a series of opera nights. They run a shuttle to and from Stone Mountain Arts Center events for inn guests. Springtime brings birders to seek the returning avian species of the area. Anytime of year is great for a short hike or snowshoe up nearby Foss Mountain, which has commanding views of the entire valley and most of the easements of the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust.

 

Café Noche - www.cafenoche.net

Café Noche is our first restaurant to work with Contribute To Place™. Serving creations inspired by owner Tom Kugel's many adventures to Mexico, you can find a wide selection of great tequilas and hot sauces. The festive atmosphere is an ideal stop for the winter skier, on their way to local lodging or vacation homes. Summer customers come from all walks of life but its central location is great for climbers, hikers and mountain bikers just getting off the trail.

 

Farm by the River B&B with Stables - www.farmbytheriver.com

Farm By The River B&B with Stables is classic farm along the Saco River passed down through the Davis family since 1771. It was present when the original covered bridges spanned the northern expanses of the Saco River. Each room, some with Jacuzzi and fireplaces features excellent views and historic photos of the past. The farm today is well known for its beautiful lights on the barns at holiday time and public stables with 24 horses. With 10 acres on the West Side Road and 60 acres below on the Saco River flood plain the inn offers a unique experience with panoramic mountain views, river swimming and fly-fishing and year-round horseback riding, wagon, carriage and sleigh rides. A great place for elopements and weddings also. It is in close proximity to Cathedral and Whitehorse ledges, Echo Lake, the Saco River, and hiking opportunities abound from this centrally located B&B.

 

The White Mountain Hotel - www.whitemountainhotel.com

The White Mountain Hotel is located below the impressive Whitehorse ledge. Wander out the front door for a walk on beautiful trails over to Echo Lake or take a more bracing hike up the Bryce path. A fine 9-hole golf course has a different view from every fairway and excellent cross-country skiing is found here in winter. The Ledges restaurant and Tullimore Tavern in the hotel have fine dining or pub snacks and are probably best known in the area for the impressive Friday night seafood buffet and Sunday brunches. Either spot is perfect way to end a day while looking out to spectacular views to the east of Mt Kearsarge or the Cranmore Ski area established in 1937. You will also be able to view several Upper Saco Valley Land Trust easements to the left and right of these peaks. If you like many different activities or are planning a business or small group gathering like a wedding this is an excellent choice.

 

Attitash Grand Summit - www.attitash.com

The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel is located slopeside at the Attitash ski area; it is also close to Bear Notch Ski Touring and limitless snowshoeing. Hiking and exploring Crawford Notch just to the north is readily available for the remaining three seasons. Hikes to Arethusa falls, Nancy Brook or to Sawyer Pond are all great for short family trips or moderate to difficult days out on extended itineraries. This is an excellent facility for corporate groups, wedding parties or other convention groups.

 

Kearsage Inn - www.kearsargeinn.com

The Kearsarge Inn name is inspired by the original grand hotel, which operated from the mid 1800's until 1917 when it was lost to fire. The inn is located in downtown North Conway, fine dining, events in Schuler Park and smaller shops can all be enjoyed within easy walking distance. The inn is central to XC skiing access at nearby Whittaker woods, or numerous hikes or mountain and road bike rides, which conveniently pass by the front door. Local climbing guides and outdoor equipment suppliers are also blocks away.

 

Wildcat Tavern - www.wildcatinn.com

The Wildcat Tavern is located in downtown Jackson village. Literally across the street is XC skiing and golf. Jackson has excellent fly-fishing on the Ellis River and is the heart of fine hiking. The Wildcat is well known for hosting small bands in the bar and the restaurant has fine dining for special occasions or the convenience of relaxing after an action packed day.

 

Locust Hill Bed and Breakfast - locusthillnh.com

The Locust Hill Bed and Breakfast is located just off the beaten path in a quite neighborhood several blocks above North Conway. If you want a quite run or a nice walk down to dinner in town this is the spot. Close proximity to nice hikes like the walk up Black Cap on the east side of the valley with its spectacular views or mountain biking in this area of the valley are popular. The inn is also located between the two entrance roads to Mt. Cranmore so winter activities are just minutes away.

 

Thompson House Eatery - www.thompsonhouseatery.com

The Thompson House Eatery restaurant in Jackson NH is located in beautiful center chimney cape, circa 1790 — 1810. Owners Larry Baima and Leslie Fletcher are passionate about their unique menu, which features organic beef and vegetables. The restaurant is uniquely located adjacent to the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation in winter and Wentworth golf in the summer so it is convenient to linger over lunch or have a post activity dinner. The Ellis and Wildcat rivers also within walking distance offer fine fly-fishing. If you are planning a day out hiking, snowshoeing, road biking or skiing the Thompson House is central to your activities.

 

The Inn at Thorn Hill - www.innatthornhill.com

The Inn at Thorn Hill combines elegant lodging, dining and a world-class spa under one roof. The Inn has received numerous diverse awards from Wine Enthusiast "most wine friendly" to Travel in Leisure "#7 of 15 under $250." Conde Naste in 2005 ranked the inn and spa as #22 on its gold list of places to stay in the USA and in 2003 their reader’s choice poll ranked the restaurant as #1 in the world for food. Like other businesses in Jackson it is central to hundreds of miles of hiking, great skiing, golf and fishing. However if you have over taxed yourself in pursuit of outdoor activities you can pamper yourself in their spa facilities, which their international clientele revisits often.