Cranmore Mountain Lodge Blog

Have you ever had real maple syrup? If you’re part of the lucky minority who has, did you get to taste it in the same place where it was made, maybe even standing next to the tree where it was tapped while snow gently falls on your shoulders? If this sounds like an experience you’d like to have, then you’re spoiled for choice in North Conway, as you have two distinctly different but incredible maple sugaring experiences to choose between.

While most people use vacation as an opportunity to relax, the idea of lounging by a beach makes you yawn just thinking about it. Guided by the International Mountain Climbing School (IMCS) expert Jeni Calzaretta, Women’s Ice Weekend offers a rare opportunity for like-minded ladies to immerse themselves in the sport of ice climbing. This intimate group setting fosters both personalized coaching and a strong sense of camaraderie, making it an ideal environment for learning and adventure.

Just as you think you’re settling into your typical routine for the new year, Valentine’s Day is suddenly around the corner, and you need to come up with some ideas. Whether you want to go the traditional flowers and chocolate route or do something a little more original, North Conway has everything you need and more to turn the occasion into a stress-free experience and warm memory you’ll cherish for years to come.

While “Virginia is for lovers,” North Conway is tailor-made for couples. Here, you and your partner or spouse can put reality on pause for a few days, unwind, and indulge all five senses in a cozy mountain town laden with natural wonders and hidden gems. No matter your tastes or preferences when it comes to how you spend your time together, you’ll find something here that will feel like it was created just for the two of you.

The excitement of the holidays inevitably gives way to January, but while the rest of the world is getting back to work, North Conway, NH still offers a wonderful retreat from your day-to-day. If you’re not ready for “real life” to begin again, a quick trip north might be all you need to make sure you start making timeless memories in 2025 as soon as possible.

If you’re into winter sports and recreation, then North Conway is probably already on your radar. The small New Hampshire town features 13 ski resorts and Nordic centers all within a 30-minute drive, leading to over 300 trails you can experience on skis, in snowshoes, or snowboarding. It has been named as one of America’s top ski towns by USA Today, but this just scratches the surface when it comes to everything you could do while staying active and taking in the gorgeous White Mountains.