Enjoy and Explore

Area Attractions

Whether you are visiting with your family, on a romantic escape or up here to play in the many natural playgrounds any time of year Nordic Village is the perfect place to stay. You can get there from here – we’ll show you the way! Our friendly and knowledgable staff is happy to help you plan your visit to the White Mountains.

Family Activities

area attractions Story Land

Story Land

Story Land – Glen, NH – 1 mile – Story Land is the children’s theme park where fantasy lives! There’s a smile and adventure around every corner: ride in a pumpkin coach to Cinderella’s Castle, spin through…

Santas Village

Santa’s Village

Santa’s Village – Jefferson, NH – 40 miles – Welcome to a magical land where reindeer talk, snowmen are tall as trees, and you can ride the Reindeer Coaster and splash down the Yule Log Flume! You’ll visit…

Whales Tale Water Park

Whale’s Tale Water Park

Whale’s Tale Water Park – Lincoln, NH – 45 miles – The Whale’s Tale Water Park recently named Best in Class Waterpark in America by Aquatics International Magazine. Whether you’re looking to…

Clarks Trading Post

Clarks Trading Post

Clarks Trading Post – Lincoln, NH – 51 miles – Enjoy a trained bear performance, Steam Train ride through Wolfman’s Territory and the Seyranyan Family Circus. Experience Merlin’s Mystical Mansion, Tuttle’s…

Golf Courses | Nordic Village Resort

Golf Courses

Golfing in the White Mountains has been a favorite activity to visitors and with good reason. If you’re a golfer, you’re in for a treat; some of the best views in the mountains can be seen from the links of the region’s many golf…

Outdoor Recreation

White Mountain National Forest

White Mountain National Forest

Sometimes vacation means slowing down and taking in the world around. At Nordic Village Resort, the world around includes the White Mountain National Forest and the moose, deer, coyotes, foxes, birds, trout and even black bear that live…

Waterfalls | Nordic Village Resort

Waterfalls

There are over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains, and more in the nearby Lakes Region. Some like Silver and Flume Cascades are easily seen from the road, while others require a hike. Here are several waterfalls that are near Nordic…

Mt. Washington

Mt. Washington

With an elevation of 6,228 feet, Mt. Washington is the highest peak in the northeastern United States. The Mt. Washington Auto Road or Cog Railway are two great ways to enjoy the spectacular views. Considering the ever-changing weather conditions…

Attitash Mountain

Attitash Mountain

Attitash – King of the Valley – Bartlet, NH – 5 miles – Attitash excels in providing you the opportunity to ride, slide, climb, jump, pedal, and grind. Ride down the resort’s mile-long Alpine Slides, flip on the Eurobungy…

Skiing | Nordic Village Resort

Skiing

Winter means skiing in New Hampshire. Nordic Village Resort in Jackson, NH is the perfect base from which to experience all that New Hampshire skiing has to offer. We are a short drive away from some of the best alpine and Nordic skiing…

Wildcat Mountain

Wildcat Mountain

Wild Cat Mountain – Pinkham Notch, NH – 12 miles – “#1 scenery in North America!” (SKI Magazine) Experience the ZipRider,™ NH’s newest thrill ride—soar ½ mile over trees, ski trails, and a river at up to 45…

Polar Caves Park

Polar Caves Park

Polar Caves Park – Plymouth, NH – 78 miles – A Family Adventure Since 1922. Cave Tours continuously, Nature Trails, Waterfowl and Animal Exhibits, Maple Sugar Museum, the Glacial Boulder Maze, and the Polar Mining Expedition…

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Cave

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves – North Woodstock, NH – 55 miles – Since 1853, thousands of guests of all ages have marveled at the beauty, mystery, and tranquility of Lost River Gorge. Lit by lanterns and guided…

Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola Skyride

Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola Skyride

Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola Skyride – Lincoln, NH – 48 miles – Loon’s scenic Summit Skyride—New Hampshire’s longest—comfortably transports all ages to a mountaintop area featuring one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful…

The Flume Gorge

The Flume Gorge

The Flume Gorge – Franconia Notch, NH – 49 miles – The Flume Gorge offers a 2-mile self-guided spectacular walk through a natural chasm, over covered bridges and past waterfalls, a scenic pool and mountain views. A new…

Cannon Aerial Tramway

Cannon Aerial Tramway

Cannon Aerial Tramway – Franconia Notch, NH – 43 miles – The 80-passenger aerial tramway whisks you above timberline to the 4,200-foot summit for outstanding views of the White Mountains and into Maine, Vermont and even…

Other Resources

Jackson Chamber of Commerce Resources

Jackson Chamber of Commerce

The Jackson area offers classic New Hampshire White Mountain Villages–such as Jackson, Intervale, Bartlett, Glen, and Hart’s Location–which have held a special attraction for visitors from around the globe for decades.

Visit White Mountains

Visit White Mountains

Step aboard three unique railroads, experience panoramic views as you drive/ride to the highest peak in the Northeast, spend some time above the rest on four aerial sky rides as they whisk you to some of the highest mountain peaks…

MWV Chamber of Commerce

MWV Chamber of Commerce

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce provides resources on the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore, and relax in the region during any season. Learn about the things that visitors love and locals can’t get enough of!

Railroad Fun

Conway Scenic Railroad

Conway Scenic Railroad

Conway Scenic Railroad – North Conway, NH – 7 miles – The “Valley Train” offers departures to Conway and Bartlett, while the “Notch Train” carries passengers through spectacular Crawford Notch and past the finest…

Cog Railway

Cog Railway

Cog Railway – Bretton Woods, NH – 26 miles – Ride to the top of Mt. Washington on the world’s first mountain-climbing railway! This round-trip journey is New England’s most unique vacation experience. Step aboard an authentic…

Hobo Railroad

Hobo Railroad

Hobo Railroad – Lincoln, NH – 49 miles – All aboard for a 15-mile, 1 hr. & 20 min. roundtrip train excursion in a picturesque, woodsy setting along the Pemigewasset River in restored vintage coaches. Hobo picnic lunches…

Scenic Drives

Covered Bridges | Nordic Village Resort

Covered Bridges

New Hampshire is famous for its covered bridges and Jackson’s own Covered Bridge is less than a mile from Nordic Village Resort. The historic Honeymoon Bridge is located in the town of Jackson in Jackson Village. It carries Village…

Scenic Driving Tours | Nordic Village Resort

Scenic Driving Tours

Whether your travels take you along the White Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway, the Northern Loop, or the Southern Loop, you’re in for a treat. Along the way, you’ll discover spectacular scenery, beautiful foliage, covered bridges,…

Mt. Washington Auto Road

Mt. Washington Auto Road

Mount Washington Auto Road – Pinkham Notch, NH – 13 miles – A drive on the Mount Washington Auto Road is a drive unlike any other. With the ever-changing weather conditions on New England’s highest peak, no two trips are the same.