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Conway Scenic Railroad
Vintage trains right out of the North Conway station. Short valley rides for little kids, longer Crawford Notch trips for bigger ones, holiday trains in December.
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Visiting with kids
North Conway with kids
The family stuff locals actually send their friends to, plus what to do when it rains and where to stay so nobody's sharing a bed.
Things to do with kids
Drive times are from the middle of North Conway village.
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Story Land
The classic White Mountains kid park in Glen. Gentle rides and themed play areas. Best for younger kids, and worth a full day.
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Diana's Baths
A flat, wide trail to granite pools and small waterfalls. Kids can scramble and splash. Go early on summer weekends because the lot fills.
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Cranmore Mountain
Right in North Conway. Learn to ski in winter, and a mountain coaster plus warm weather activities the rest of the year.
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Echo Lake State Park
A small sandy beach under Cathedral Ledge with calm water for little swimmers. Drive the road up the ledge after for the view over the whole valley.
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Mount Washington Auto Road
Drive to the top of the tallest peak in the Northeast, 6,288 ft. Pack layers, it can be winter up there in July. Guided van tours if you'd rather not drive it.
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Ryan's Family Amusement
Fifty plus arcade, skill and video games, plus virtual reality. Voted the valley's best indoor kids' spot in 2026. The answer to a rainy afternoon or a too-cold-to-ski day.
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Living Shores Aquarium
A big indoor aquarium next to Story Land with reef and New Hampshire trout exhibits, touch pools and daily talks. Open year round, so it's the winter answer to Story Land.
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Weather Discovery Center
The Mount Washington Observatory's hands-on museum on Main Street. Great rainy day stop for curious kids who want to know why the summit wind is so wild.
Local tip
Your tip goes here, in your own words. For example: which day of the week Diana's Baths is quiet, where to grab breakfast before the train, or the playground we stop at on the way home.
Where families should stay
The two things that matter most with kids: separate sleeping space and somewhere to burn off energy at night.
Cabins with bunk rooms
A kitchen, a yard and a door between you and the kids. The best value for families staying three nights or more.
Browse cabins on VrboThemed suites the kids will talk about
Adventure Suites in Conway has rooms built like tree houses, caves and castles. NH Magazine readers voted it the best family-friendly hotel in the state for 2026.
Check datesHotels with indoor pools
The rainy day lifesaver. Several of the bigger North Conway hotels have them, plus breakfast so you can skip the morning cooking.
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North Conway village puts you walking distance to the train and shops. Glen and Bartlett put you closer to Story Land and quieter nights.
Where to eat with kids
The places locals voted best in the valley this year.
Pancake breakfastBanners Restaurant
Family dinnerThe Shannon Door Pub
Pizza nightFlatbread Company
Ice cream stopTrails End Ice Cream Shop
Candy briberyZeb's General Store
Bakery treatLeavitt's Country Bakery
Parents need a souvenir too
Grab a small flash tattoo from a local artist while the kids are at the pool.