Fresh intel from the Whites
Trail notes, restaurant calls, weekend ideas, and local updates that help you make the most of the next trip.
By WMI Staff · 7 min read
From North Conway to Littleton, the White Mountains have enough serious breweries and taprooms to build a proper weekend beer circuit.
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By WMI Staff · 5 min read
Mountain Thrift & Coffee is not just a coffee shop and not just a thrift store. It is a useful White Mountains stop where caffeine, browsing, and community overlap.
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By WMI Staff · 9 min read
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of White Mountains summer — trails clear out, resorts shift to warm-weather mode, and the crowds haven't peaked yet. Here's where locals point visitors for the long weekend.
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By WMI Staff · 6 min read
Lincoln has only a handful of pizza options, and Timber is the hard #1 — driven by a crust that's chewy, never floppy, and exactly right.
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By WMI Staff · 5 min read
Down an alley in Plymouth, you'll find a pub that's been beloved by college kids and locals for years. The beer list is serious. The vibe is real. The food is honest — and that's the whole point.
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Pemi Public House on Main Street in North Woodstock is the kind of anchor a mountain town doesn't take for granted. The Pub Burger is the best in the Whites. The rum punch is not innocent. And yes, they own the arcade next door.
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By WMI Staff · 5 min read
The snow is melting fast at lower elevations, but the Presidentials are still buried. Here's your complete guide to what's hikeable right now.
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By WMI Staff · 12 min read
From the legendary Muddy Moose to the highest-rated grilled cheese spot in the valley — here are the 15 North Conway restaurants pulling in the best ratings from over 30,000 combined reviews.
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By WMI Staff · 6 min read
The town voted last week to cap new STR permits and require safety inspections. Here's what it means for property owners and the rental market.
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By WMI Staff · 10 min read
From family-friendly waterfall walks to multi-day Presidential Traverse attempts — everything you need to plan your White Mountains hiking season.
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By WMI Staff · 8 min read
From a burger joint racking up 4,100+ reviews to a pancake house locals swear by — the top-rated restaurants along the I-93 corridor in North Woodstock and Lincoln, NH.
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By WMI Staff · 8 min read
From Flume Gorge to Clark's Bears — the top-rated family attractions in and around Lincoln, NH, ranked by thousands of visitor reviews.
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By WMI Staff · 8 min read
From the iconic Omni Mount Washington Resort to cozy mountain lodges — the top-rated places to stay in Bretton Woods, NH, for every budget and travel style.
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By WMI Staff · 6 min read
From a specialty roaster earning 940 reviews to a beloved local bakery — the best coffee shops and cafes in North Conway, NH, ranked by visitor reviews.
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By WMI Staff · 9 min read
From a family-friendly loop with panoramic notch views to the iconic Franconia Ridge traverse — the top-rated hikes in Franconia Notch State Park, organized by difficulty.
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By WMI Staff · 4 min read
A $2.3M investment will rebuild the Falling Waters Trail, add new parking, and install composting toilets at Lafayette Place. Construction starts in May.
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By White Mountains Insider · 4 min read
Cannon Mountain's Tram II completed its final runs in fall 2025, and a third-generation aerial tramway is now in planning.
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