White Mts. area resorts

[OLDWESTBUFF]

4 adults planning our annual fall trip, decided on the White Mts., NH this year (someplace different every year), 10/5-10/11/23. Suggestions on a great resort, things to do, etc. Already have a wish list for Cathedral Lodge but wondering if there is any others that someone may suggest instead. Opinions, comments, suggestions, etc appreciated.

 

[mdurette]

IMO, the time period you are looking at is the one of the highest demand time periods to go to the White Mountains, over Columbus Day weekend. Honestly, at this point is may be a take what you can get, if you can even find a time share for that period, it will be hard and even if you find one, it won't cover your entire stay as I don't believe any of the resorts up there have a Thursday start (I could be wrong). If you can switch it to 10/8 start then you may be lucky and find something with a Sunday start. Columbus day weekend is insane, with major traffic jams. Then it all goes away on Monday. Would you be looking at RCI or II?

 

[missyrcrews]

Columbus Day weekend is a tough time. There are a few timeshares that do points (Eastern Slope Inn and the Attitash resorts come to mind) so a Thursday start might be easier to do there. BUT, I agree with mdurette...take what you can find. Cathedral Ledge is an older resort, but one of the most spacious that I've come across. The location is great. Any of the resorts at Attitash would be nice. They are in Bartlett...out of the fray of North Conway, and would be my preference. Then there are several resorts in Lincoln, NH that would be fine as well. Keep asking questions as you have them. There are several of us who frequent that area and we'd be happy to help!

 

[Brett]

4 adults planning our annual fall trip, decided on the White Mts., NH this year (someplace different every year), 10/5-10/11/23. Suggestions on a great resort, things to do, etc. Already have a wish list for Cathedral Lodge but wondering if there is any others that someone may suggest instead. Opinions, comments, suggestions, etc appreciated.

under "things to do" - https://kancamagushighway.com
and https://www.conwayscenic.com/

 

[WinniWoman]

I live in NH. I prefer Lincoln/ Woodstock as it’s more central to everything. As others have stated, it’s a tough time of year to get an exchange reservation. You might have more luck just renting- retail. Lots of non timeshare resorts as well. ( Indian Head is one). But they book quickly.

As for timeshares-Innseason Pollard Brook ( where we own), South Mountain, in Lincoln. Loon also, but not as nice. On the other side in North Conway ( lovely town, which will be super crowded then) is Eastern Slope Inn- also a timeshare.

To do: all the stops along the Kanc Highway. Franconia Notch- The Flume, The Basin, the Old Man in the Mountain Park, Echo Lake in Franconia Notch. Lost River Gorge. Visit beautiful Sugar Hill. Crawford Notch area. Pinkham Notch. The Mt Washington Valley and historic Omni Mt Washington Hotel. The Cog railway to the summit of Mt Washington. There’s a lot to do outdoors. Hiking, kayaking, swimming. Town of Littleton is worth a drive.

In Lincoln there is a nice visitor center right off the exit with tons of information.

Hope you get something. Good luck.

 

[OLDWESTBUFF]

Very informative everyone and appreciated. Thank you so much.

 

[jme]

In OCTOBER 2019 we did our "Vermont/NH Fall trip".....(Two hotels with bookend 2-night stays in Boston at Marriott's Custom House).
In Boston we rented a car and drove north. After the two stays as listed below, we drove back to Boston.

Stayed at Woodstock, VT's Woodstock Inn for 4 nights, one of the most charming and wonderful stays we've ever had. Still talk about that.
(Might be tied for our favorite with a resort in NC....Grove Park Inn.)
Photos:

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Set in the heart of the Green Mountains, our Woodstock, Vermont, hotel invites you to wander along a welcoming main street, browse restaurants and charming boutiques, and relish in an area rich in recreation and abundant in adventure in the surrounding Green Mountains. Here, thoughtful...

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We then drove to Bretton Woods NH's Omni Mount Washington Resort Hotel and stayed 4 more nights.....
It's a grand old hotel, gorgeous and breathtaking views. Expensive but a real treat....unforgettable.

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[mdurette]

Yeah - The Mount Washington is impressive. Many moons ago, when they first reopened for winter use we use to get awesome ski deals there, I remember them well. $199 a night, included skiiing, huge breakfast buffet and main dining room dinner. The Bretton Arms Inn on the same property is also very charming and we have stayed there alot. But, now you are correct, alot of money. We will still stop in though while in the area for lunch or a cockail and snacks in in the lobby!

 

[jme]

Yeah - The Mount Washington is impressive. Many moons ago, when they first reopened for winter use we use to get awesome ski deals there, I remember them well. $199 a night, included skiiing, huge breakfast buffet and main dining room dinner. The Bretton Arms Inn on the same property is also very charming and we have stayed there alot. But, now you are correct, alot of money. We will still stop in though while in the area for lunch or a cockail and snacks in in the lobby!

The sunset views in October from the Veranda at Omni Mt. Washington Resort are spectacular......they happen each day at precisely X:YY pm,
and everybody knows the time,
so the crowd is there awaiting with mouths already propped open. It's always better than expected, tho, and you'll hear a lot of gasps.
As the sun passes over the mountainside, the colors change drastically every minute as shown, from orange to purple
as the angle of the sun changes, thereby reflecting the peculiar foliage colors differently.
My pictures HAVE NOT been changed or enhanced.....these colors are EXACTLY what you see....... and I'll agree, they're almost surreal.

 

[OLDWESTBUFF]

WOW the view and the colors are outstanding. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Brett]

The sunset views in October from the Veranda at Omni Mt. Washington Resort are spectacular......they happen each day at precisely X:YY pm,
and everybody knows the time,
so the crowd is there awaiting with mouths already propped open. It's always better than expected, tho, and you'll hear a lot of gasps.
As the sun passes over the mountainside, the colors change drastically every minute as shown, from orange to purple
as the angle of the sun changes, thereby reflecting the peculiar foliage colors differently.
My pictures HAVE NOT been changed or enhanced.....these colors are EXACTLY what you see....... and I'll agree, they're almost surreal.

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and you don't need to have room reservations, anyone can stop by and sit on the back deck at the historic Mount Washington Hotel.