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Winter Living in the White Mountains: What Locals Love About the Season | Badger Peabody & Smith RealtyLocals love the winter season in the White Mountains. There's always plenty to do, especially if you're into skiing and other winter sports. Here are some of our favorite winter spots near Plymouth homes for sale.

What to Do in the White Mountains

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort - Bretton Woods, NH

Address: 99 Ski Area Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575

One of the best places for skiing is Bretton Woods Mountain Resort. Their award-winning slopes near Bretton Woods area homes for sale have both Nordic and alpine skiing, as well as:

  • Snowshoeing
  • Scenic gondola rides
  • Sleigh and carriage rides

When you're finished, check out the Slopeside Restaurant and Pub, or Switchback Grille, to relax and have a bite. It's a fun weekend outing any time of year.

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center - Gorham, NH

Address: 1 Mt. Washington Auto Road, Gorham, NH 03581

If you're looking for outdoor adventures near Gorham homes for sale, you'll find everything you need at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. They offer cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, fat biking, and more. Plus, there are events throughout the year. Check out their snow sculpting competition at the end of the month, or learn to ski from expert instructors at Women's Winter Escape. The trails are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through early winter, and until 4:30 p.m. January 24th through the end of March. Whatever winter sports you're into, it's a great place to bring the whole family.

Franconia Inn - Franconia, NH

Address: 1172 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580

If you're into ice skating, check out Franconia Inn. They have a beautiful skating pond and a tubing hill, both great for a family outing. Availability varies depending on weather conditions, so check the website. They also offer other winter sports, such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, as well as picturesque horse-drawn sleigh rides. Then, when it's time to warm up, they have:

  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Game room
  • Pub with a fireplace

It's a cozy, winter escape you need to experience for yourself.

White Mountain Ski Coffee Co - Jackson, NH

Address: 211 Main St., Jackson, NH 03846

There's nothing better, after a morning spent on the slopes, than warming yourself with a hot cup of coffee. And there's no better place to find one than White Mountain Ski Coffee Co. Right next to the White Mountain Ski Co. slopes, it's a relaxing place to sip on a warm mug of your favorite brew. They have a variety of delicious, fresh-roasted coffees available near Jackson homes for sale, including fair trade and organic options.

Ledge Brewing Company - Intervale, NH

Address: 15 Town Hall Road, Intervale, NH 03845

Skiing is great, but where can you go in the White Mountains for a beer and something to eat? You want Ledge Brewing Company. A craft brewery near North Conway homes for sale, they have a variety of delicious beers available, including:

  • IPAs
  • Pale ales
  • Stouts

They also have a taco bar, where they serve up pork carnitas al pastor, beef chile Colorado, and plenty of other delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine. Plus, enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday, and free chips and salsa on Tuesdays for those who work at the local ski areas.

Your New Home in the White Mountains

The White Mountains are an amazing place to live, not just in the winter, but throughout the year. Contact us if you're ready to make your new home here. Our real estate agents will help you find a house you'll love.

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