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A large majority of visitors to Will's Inn during the summer months are families who visit the many theme parks, such as Story Land (2 minutes away) and Santa's Village (a 45 minute drive).
In the early spring and late fall many motorcyclists, mostly retired couples and businessmen, visit Will's Inn and enjoy the relaxed comfort and exciting drives along the roadway & byways of the White Mountains.
Will's Inn offers special group rates, so always ask about these when you make your reservations for two days or longer. We're close to everything.
In the winter, it's all about skiing and snomobiling. But there are also lots of snowshow and cross country trails -- just minutes from the Inn. Eight minutes from Will's Inn, North Conway is known for it tax free shopping at many famous brand factory outlet stores. Visitors come from Canada and Europe to take advantage of the bargains, quality and diversity of the shops. When the clean mountain air affects your appetite, there are hundreds of great restaurants service up every kind of food imaginable! From fresh steamed Maine lobster... ...to Chinese, Thai and Indian cuisine... ... to the more familiar restaurant chains, offering everything to appease your palate and sweet tooth! See you soon!
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Conway Scenic Railroad -- With two great trains and three unique train rides, there's good old fashioned railroading fun for everyone. The "Valley Train" offers trips through the countryside to Conway (55 minutes) and Bartlett (1-3/4 hrs). For a truly unique dining experience, the Dining Car "Chocurua" offers lunch and dinner on selected "Valley Train" departures. The familiar whistle of the Conway Scenic Railroad can also be heard throughout Crawford Notch, as the "Notch Train" carries passengers past the finest natural scenery in the East. Trains run rain or shine, are round trip, and depart from the historic North Conway train station. -- Open Weekends only from April 19 to May 11; daily from May 12 to October 19; weekends only from October 17 -19 and 24 - 26 ("Pumpkin Patch Express")
Flume Gorge - A spectacular walk through a natural chasm, over covered bridhes and through waterfalls. There's a Visitor's Center which offers an informative 20 minute movie. Open daily from May 10 to October 26 (weather permitting).(603-745-8391)
Hobo Railroad - Free from work, free from play... come be a hobo for the day! Weekends only from May 24 to June 15, then open daily June 28 to October 19. Santa Train is November 28-29, December 607, 13-14.(603-745-2135)
Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves -- Guests of all ages have marvelled at its beauty, tranquility and mystery. Lots of wooden walkways, caves, a place to pan for gemstones... and so much more! Open daily May 10 to October 19.(603-745-8031)
Mt. Washington Auto Road -- Journey up the Mt. Washington Auto Road to the summit of 6,288 foot Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Opened in 1861, we're America's oldest man made attraction. Take a guided tour in an Auto Road van and learn about the mountain's history and lore or drive your own vehicle and receive an audio tour on CD or cassette -- and the world famous "This car climbed Mt. Washington" bumper sticker. -- Open daily May 3 to October 19 (weather permitting). Call 603-466-3988 for details.
Mount Washington Cog Railway - Weekends only from May 3 to May 23 and from November 26 to March 29. Open daily May 24 to November 21. Last day to summit is November 2 (weather permitting).(800-921-8825)
Polar Caves Park - Experience the world's first mounatin cog railway with a 3-hour round trip adventure to the summit of Mt. Washington. Open daily from May 10 to October 19 (weather permitting).(603-536-1888)
Santa's Village - Santa has oodles of festivals, fun-filled live shows and rides galore -- all in a land filled with the excitement of Christmas morning! Weekends only from May 24 to June 8 and September 6 to October 12. Open daily from June 14 to September 1. Christmastime at Santa's, weekends only from November 28 to December 26. Park opens at 9:30 AM.(603-586-4445)
Six Gun City - Ride, slide, race and play all day! See the Western Village and the Water Park, go-karts, laser tag... Six Gun City has it all! (Also Fort Splash) Weekends only from May 24 to June 8. Open daily from June 14 to September 1.(603-536-4592)
Wildcat Mountain - Open weekends May 24 to June 7; open daily June 14 to October 19.(800-255-6439)
The Polar Express - This experience includes a wonderful evening train ride, a sea of elves, and of course, Santa himself! This adventure is our rendition of the children's book, The Polar Express, written by Chris Van Allsburg and published by the Houghton Mifflin Company. Will's Inn has tickets for $40 each, with a 2 night minimum at the summer rates. This year we have tickets for December 6th, 13th, 19th, and 20th. To reserve your tickets and accommodations, please call Leslie at 800 233-6780 after 3 PM. For more detailed information please see the polar express web site.
Guided Wilderness Trips & Expeditions, Shamantic Healing, Healing in Nature, Reiki, with your personal guide, Jamal Lee-Elkin.
On your own? There are many trails in the area, but for families, especially with small children, two are especially memorable.
Horse Riding at Attitash -- The one hour tour winds through forests and meadows bordering the Saco River with views of Attitash, Crawford Notch and the surrounding mountains. All for $49 per person. Call 603 374-0961 for details.
Moose Tours -- There are at least two established companies who offer moose safaris:
Water Slides -- There are many water parks in the area. Here are some to consider:
We are ALL snowmobilers here at WILL'S INN so if you need trail
Whether you are an experienced rider or looking to try out the sport for the first time, you will receive a special welcome and lots of enthusiasm at Will's Inn.
Northern Extremes Canoe & Kayak -- At Northern Extremes you'll find summer fun for everyone. They have Saco River rentals, canoes, kayaks and river tubes for fun on the river of the White Mountains. Give them a call for details: 877-722-6748 -- Rt. 16 in North Conway, NH.
Saco Bound -- Take a leisurely trip doen the beautiful and pleasurable Saco River and enjoy cool, crystal clear waters, gently flowing over a white sand bottom flanked by miles of beaches. Saco Bound offers complete canoe and kayak rental programs and accessories, private access, no-fee parking, camping and transportation return to our Center Conway Saco River base in North Conway (8 minutes from Will's Inn). For details see www.sacobound.com.
SKI THE WHOLE MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY
Hot coffee and Muffins early in the morning gets everyone awake and ski reports are always available. We also carry DISCOUNT SKI TICKETS to many of the mountains and can advise on the best deals.
Motorcycling in the White Mountains -- Will's Inn often hosts a group of motorcyclist who come to enjoy the bucolic, winding roads that zip through the mountains and vistas. The usual tour begins in the South of New Hampshire, in the Lake Winnipesaukee area, going North on I-93 or Rt. 16 North, followed by the "grand loop" which starts at North Conway on Rt. 16 and follows North, past the Mt. Washington Auto Road, to Gorham. Riders then turn left on Rt. 2 West and follow this beautiful mountain road to I-93 South, then connect with either Rt.302 or Rt. 112 East, the famous Kangamagus Highway, which returns back to Will's Inn by way of Bear Notch Road and Rt. 302.
Meredith Harley Davidson Shop of Conway -- Nested right in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley, it's the premier place to find all your motorcycling gear. Rt. 16 in Conway, NH
Hungry? Will's Inn is just minutes from North Conway, where there are familiar restaurants such as McDonalds, Wendy's, Burger King, The 99, Applebees, Dunkin Donuts, D'Angellos as well as a couple of excellent Thai restaurants, Chinese restaurants and an Indian restaurant. If you like Italian food, try Bellini's.
About a mile South of Will's Inn, on Rt. 302, there's an excellent Mexican restaurant called Margarita's, the Glen Junction Diner, a breakfast restaurant called Fresh Start (they'll give you a discount if you're staying with us) and a supermarket called Grant's.
If you want pizza, try Matty-B's or the Spaghetti Shed. You can even get a steamed lobster dinner to go! Just ask the front desk to give you the details.
Tax Free Shopping-- Thousands of people visit New Hampshire every day to go shopping. New Hampshire offers a tremendous selection of quality stores, but the primary reason that brings shoppers to this Northern New England state is the absence of a sales tax. The North Conway area has a wide range of stores, malls, and factory outlets that offer low prices and high values. Below are just a few of the stores and factory outlets that are all within minutes of Will's Inn:
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Story Land - Enjoy a memorable visit filled with wonderfully themed rides, lively shows, familiar storybook characters, a friendly cast, and numerous unique play areas on 35 acres of clean, beautifully landscaped grounds in New Hampshire's White Mountains -- just 2 miles from Will's Inn! Whether it's a family first or a family tradition, a day at Story Land becomes a life long memory. So, too, does your vacation at Will's Inn. Story Land is open on weekends only from May 24 to June 8 and September 6 to October 13 (9 AM to 5 PM); open daily from June 16 to September 1 (9 AM to 6 PM).(603-383-4186), Located on Rt. 16 in Glen, NH.
Loon Mountain -- Loon's scenic sky ride whisks you to the summit and to glacial caves. Enjoy trekking, mountain biking and wall climbing. Open daily June 21 to October 19.(603-745-8111)
Clark's Trading Post - Entertainment: Weekends only May 24 to June 15, Sept. 6 - Oct. 13; Open daily June 20 - Sept. 1. Gift shop open daily May 17 - Oct. 13. 
Wills Inn is surrounded by five major Ski Areas and is only 2 minutes from Attitash Ski Mountain. Black Mountain, Cranmore and Wildcat are also minutes drive for Alpine and we are also minutes away from Bear Notch Ski Touring and Jackson XC for Cross country and snowshoeing. Your adventure base at Wills Inn could not be any more central for all of the Winter Activities and being avid winter sports enthusiasts ourselves (here you see Damian defying Gravity!!!) You will be greeted with a warm welcome and lots of information if you should need assistance.
