SENIORS TRAVEL THROUGH NEW HAMPSHIRE



Seniors Enjoy Tiny North Conway

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North Conway is a year-round resort area located in the White Mountains, with Mount Washington just to the northwest. Senior travelers will find the White Mountain National Forest to the west and north.

The town is home to the Cathedral Ledge in Echo Lake State Park, popular as a major rock climbing destination in the northeast. North Conway is also known for its 200 outlets stores. The Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center is an interactive science museum.

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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.

Hiking Trails, Rock and Ice Climbing and Ski Attract Senior Enthusiasts

Echo Lake State Park is a great place for a swim and a picnic. A scenic trail around the lake provides great views of sheer, 700-foot Cathedral Ledge which towers over the lake. A mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to the top of Cathedral Ledge where views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains can be enjoyed.

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Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock and ice climbing walls. There are nearly a dozen world class ski areas and attractions like Attitash, Sunday River, Wildcat, Cranmore, Storyland and the Conway Scenic Railroad as well as the best swimming and fishing holes in the North Country.

The 500-foot cliff overlooks Echo Lake and North Conway from the west. Unlike nearby White Horse Ledge, another rock climbing site, Cathedral Ledge has an automobile road to the summit, which provides fine views of the Saco River Valley.

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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.

A Most Scenic Highway Passes By

Historically chartered in 1765 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, it is named for Henry Seymour Conway, the son of a prominent English family.  Historic buildings, quaint antique shops, bookstores and bakeries coexist peacefully with big name outlet stores like J. Jill, Nike and Dansk.

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Passing through the White Mountain National Forest is one of the most scenic highways in the U.S. and offers a number of interesting stopping off points. Seniors, when you are cruising around the northeast, stop by North Conway and take in all that is offered in this small community.  -jeb

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