Donna’s guidebook
Food scene
Rek-Lis Brewing Company
2085 Main StGreat local brewery in Bethlehem with fun vibe!
Great brewery, with delicious pizzas, on the river in Littleton. It's about a 10 minute drive.
146 locals recommend
Schilling Beer Co.
18 Mill StGreat brewery, with delicious pizzas, on the river in Littleton. It's about a 10 minute drive.
Large space with large menu. Something for everyone! Great drinks and a large selection of beers.
51 locals recommend
Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery
28 Cottage StLarge space with large menu. Something for everyone! Great drinks and a large selection of beers.
Great local spot with farm to table menu. Small and intimate! The drinks and food are delicious! Check their hours. Also, they usually close for 2 months, November and April.
35 locals recommend
Cold Mountain Cafe
2015 Main StGreat local spot with farm to table menu. Small and intimate! The drinks and food are delicious! Check their hours. Also, they usually close for 2 months, November and April.
The Maia Papaya
2161 Main StGreat local coffee shop with breakfast and lunch. Vegetarian.
This is a new spot at the Bethlehem Country Club. The food is fresh and delicious! Casual scene with eat in or out on the porch. Great after a round of golf!
El Mirador Restaurante
1901 Main StreetThis is a new spot at the Bethlehem Country Club. The food is fresh and delicious! Casual scene with eat in or out on the porch. Great after a round of golf!
Iron Furnace Brewing
115 Main StAnother great local brewery! Located in Franconia.
I like this spot in the summer and fall when the outside patio is open.
65 locals recommend
Rosa Flamingos
2312 Main StI like this spot in the summer and fall when the outside patio is open.
Great coffee/tea shop in Littleton with delicious sandwiches and baked goods. Locally sourced, Vegan/GF. Check for their new address.
12 locals recommend
The Inkwell Coffee & Tea House
24 Mill StGreat coffee/tea shop in Littleton with delicious sandwiches and baked goods. Locally sourced, Vegan/GF. Check for their new address.
Chang Thai Cafe
77 Main StReally good Thai restaurant in Littleton.
Jack & Fin's
42 Main StCupcakes!!! Also good sandwiches :)
This is a landmark in this area! A must especially for families!
104 locals recommend
Polly's Pancake Parlor
672 Sugar Hill RdThis is a landmark in this area! A must especially for families!
The Coffee Pot Restaurant
30 Main StTraditional all American breakfast place.
This is a great local market with amazing local farms selling their produce as well as vendors selling amazing baked goods, floral arrangements and crafts. Held each Sunday morning spring through fall.
8 locals recommend
Littleton Farmer’s Market
This is a great local market with amazing local farms selling their produce as well as vendors selling amazing baked goods, floral arrangements and crafts. Held each Sunday morning spring through fall.
The best ice cream around! Made with only local ingredients. Recently nominated for a James Beard award!
Super Secret Ice Cream
The best ice cream around! Made with only local ingredients. Recently nominated for a James Beard award!
Recently featured on Restaurant Impossible, The Dutch Treat has been remodeled and has a great new menu!
11 locals recommend
Dutch Treat - Sports Bar - Pizza - Burgers
317 Main StRecently featured on Restaurant Impossible, The Dutch Treat has been remodeled and has a great new menu!
This historic hotel offers both formal and casual dining options. You can have drinks on there large wrap around porch or on there massive lawn. Both have amazing views of Mt Washington.
79 locals recommend
Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mount Washington Hotel RdThis historic hotel offers both formal and casual dining options. You can have drinks on there large wrap around porch or on there massive lawn. Both have amazing views of Mt Washington.
Crumb Bar
97 Main StGreat pasteries!
Taste the Thai & Sushi House
Adair Country Inn and Restaurant
80 Guider LnCozy restaurant in quaint, historic inn.
Sightseeing
Cannon Mountain Tramway
Great views!
Mount Washington Cog Railway
3168 Base Station RdA little expensive but definitely worth it!
Along with all the great trails and hikes in the White Mountains, this is a good starting place to learn some of the history and explore local trails and also biking along the Franconia Notch bike path.
117 locals recommend
Franconia Notch State Park
Daniel Webster HwyAlong with all the great trails and hikes in the White Mountains, this is a good starting place to learn some of the history and explore local trails and also biking along the Franconia Notch bike path.
This has easy walking paths and trails with beautiful waterfalls. It is located in the middle of Franconia Notch.
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Pemi TrailThis has easy walking paths and trails with beautiful waterfalls. It is located in the middle of Franconia Notch.
A great spot for hiking and getting information about all the hikes in the White Mountains. Mt Willard is an excellent hike for all levels and is accessed from here.
20 locals recommend
AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch
U.S. 302A great spot for hiking and getting information about all the hikes in the White Mountains. Mt Willard is an excellent hike for all levels and is accessed from here.
This is a short hike, good for kids. It has a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole at the top.
6 locals recommend
Ripley Falls
This is a short hike, good for kids. It has a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole at the top.
Adjacent to our property, this is a lovely walking park with streams and a pond. In the winter, it is great for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Bretzfelder Park
339 Prospect StreetAdjacent to our property, this is a lovely walking park with streams and a pond. In the winter, it is great for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
One of the best drives in NH! Spend the day driving this road beginning in Lincoln, lunch in North Conway and drive back to Bethlehem through Crawford Notch. Numerous hikes and waterfalls along the way!
39 locals recommend
Kancamagus Highway
One of the best drives in NH! Spend the day driving this road beginning in Lincoln, lunch in North Conway and drive back to Bethlehem through Crawford Notch. Numerous hikes and waterfalls along the way!
Awesome place to bring the kids!! It's about 25-30 min car ride from our property.
235 locals recommend
Santa's Village
528 Presidential HwyAwesome place to bring the kids!! It's about 25-30 min car ride from our property.
An 18 hole Donald Ross golf course right in town! They have a great new restaurant too!
19 locals recommend
Bethlehem Country Club
1901 Main StAn 18 hole Donald Ross golf course right in town! They have a great new restaurant too!
Maplewood Golf Course
2691 Main StAnother 18 hole, Donald Ross designed, golf course in town!
Bethlehem Trails Association, best viewed on Facebook or bethlehemtrails.org, offers awesome biking in Bethlehem. For all ages, they offer The Gear Library for kids rentals, strider bikes and backpack kid carriers. They have helmets too. Located behind Rek Lis.
14 locals recommend
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Trails Association, best viewed on Facebook or bethlehemtrails.org, offers awesome biking in Bethlehem. For all ages, they offer The Gear Library for kids rentals, strider bikes and backpack kid carriers. They have helmets too. Located behind Rek Lis.
This historic theater boasts independent and current films, live shows, music and art.
41 locals recommend
The Colonial Theatre
2050 Main StThis historic theater boasts independent and current films, live shows, music and art.
One of the best ski areas in the Northeast! 20 minutes away. Considered challenging by some.
47 locals recommend
Cannon Mountain Ski Resort
2650 Profile RdOne of the best ski areas in the Northeast! 20 minutes away. Considered challenging by some.
An historic landmark definitely worth seeing! You can check out the hotel, have a drink on the veranda while looking at Mt Washington or play a round of golf.
79 locals recommend
Omni Mount Washington Resort
310 Mount Washington Hotel RdAn historic landmark definitely worth seeing! You can check out the hotel, have a drink on the veranda while looking at Mt Washington or play a round of golf.
Great family ski resort! Also good in the summer and fall. They offer gondola rides and zip lining.
125 locals recommend
Bretton Woods
99 Ski Area RdGreat family ski resort! Also good in the summer and fall. They offer gondola rides and zip lining.
This is a great spot to swim. They also rent paddleboats which are a lot of fun! You may still need to make reservation which started during Covid.
17 locals recommend
Echo Lake Beach
This is a great spot to swim. They also rent paddleboats which are a lot of fun! You may still need to make reservation which started during Covid.
This area has picnic tables and grills as well as a small playground and swimming. There is a public launch area for kayaks. It's not at the parking lot for swimming. As you turn off route 116 onto Forest Lake Rd there will be a public launch sign, just a short ways down the road on the left, that will take you to a spot to put boats/kayaks in. It's lovely to paddle around the whole lake and check out the lake houses.
10 locals recommend
Forest Lake State Park
397 Forest Lake RoadThis area has picnic tables and grills as well as a small playground and swimming. There is a public launch area for kayaks. It's not at the parking lot for swimming. As you turn off route 116 onto Forest Lake Rd there will be a public launch sign, just a short ways down the road on the left, that will take you to a spot to put boats/kayaks in. It's lovely to paddle around the whole lake and check out the lake houses.
This has been a favorite for generations with a bear show and a train ride with the famous Wolfman!
165 locals recommend
Clark's Trading Post
110 Daniel Webster HwyThis has been a favorite for generations with a bear show and a train ride with the famous Wolfman!
A fun day at this waterpark! Bring your own picnic lunch and towels to spread out on the lawn.
136 locals recommend
Whale's Tale Waterpark
481 Daniel Webster HwyA fun day at this waterpark! Bring your own picnic lunch and towels to spread out on the lawn.
Horseback riding is available at this inn. There is also nordic skiing and sleigh rides in the winter.
30 locals recommend
Franconia Inn
1172 Easton RdHorseback riding is available at this inn. There is also nordic skiing and sleigh rides in the winter.
A great farmer's market with lots of farms and vendors with amazing baked goods as well as crafts every Sunday morning during the summer/fall season.
8 locals recommend
Littleton Farmer’s Market
A great farmer's market with lots of farms and vendors with amazing baked goods as well as crafts every Sunday morning during the summer/fall season.
The Bethlehem Town Pool is open all summer. It’s clean and a great spot to cool off. It’s beside the town playground too so fun for families with young kids. The fee is nominal. See there hours on Facebook under Bethlehem Town Pool.
Bethlehem Recreation
2155 Main StThe Bethlehem Town Pool is open all summer. It’s clean and a great spot to cool off. It’s beside the town playground too so fun for families with young kids. The fee is nominal. See there hours on Facebook under Bethlehem Town Pool.
This park in Littleton, located up the road behind Jax Cinema, has awesome sledding and a small ice rink. The rink is free and has a few skates to borrow.
Remich Park
165 Pine Hill RdThis park in Littleton, located up the road behind Jax Cinema, has awesome sledding and a small ice rink. The rink is free and has a few skates to borrow.
Although I haven't tried this we hear great things about this winter adventure!
20 locals recommend
Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel
32 Valley RdAlthough I haven't tried this we hear great things about this winter adventure!
Many wonderful trails in the White Mountains start in Crawford Notch. Stop at the AMC Center for trail information. Mt Willard starts there and is one of our favorites.
33 locals recommend
Crawford Notch State Park
1464 US-302Many wonderful trails in the White Mountains start in Crawford Notch. Stop at the AMC Center for trail information. Mt Willard starts there and is one of our favorites.
Windy Ridge Orchard
1746 Benton RdGreat in the fall for apple picking and cider donuts!
Mount Willard Trail Head
Easily one of our favorite hikes!
Smaller than the Omni/Mt Washington resort but still a grand hotel. Beautiful views from the porch and a great spot for a cocktail! They also have a nice golf course.
26 locals recommend
Mountain View Grand Golf Course
101 Mountain View RdSmaller than the Omni/Mt Washington resort but still a grand hotel. Beautiful views from the porch and a great spot for a cocktail! They also have a nice golf course.
Great access to the biking trail system in Littleton! Also, check out Bike the North Country and Bethlehem Trails Association for bike trails in Bethlehem and Franconia. The Franconia Notch bike path is great too! There is a Gear Library located at Reklis Brewery in Bethlehem that loans bikes, equipment etc. Check out the details on line to use this service.
Parker Mountain Trails
Parker Mountain TrailGreat access to the biking trail system in Littleton! Also, check out Bike the North Country and Bethlehem Trails Association for bike trails in Bethlehem and Franconia. The Franconia Notch bike path is great too! There is a Gear Library located at Reklis Brewery in Bethlehem that loans bikes, equipment etc. Check out the details on line to use this service.
shopping
Best toy and bookstore in the area!! Kids love it and it has a great assortment of books, gifts, guide books and cards for all ages!
13 locals recommend
Little Village Toy & Book Shop
81 Main StBest toy and bookstore in the area!! Kids love it and it has a great assortment of books, gifts, guide books and cards for all ages!
Littleton Food Co-op
43 Bethlehem RdBest grocery store by far!
This is a great little yarn shop with beautiful yarns and patterns to choose from.
LYS Love Yarn Shop
2050 Main StThis is a great little yarn shop with beautiful yarns and patterns to choose from.
Best store for craft beers, cider and wines from all over New Hampshire, New England and beyond!
Little Town Brews
Best store for craft beers, cider and wines from all over New Hampshire, New England and beyond!
A beautiful shop specializing in New Hampshire made gifts. There is usually an art show running here as well.
Local Works Marketplace at WREN
2011 Main StA beautiful shop specializing in New Hampshire made gifts. There is usually an art show running here as well.
A fun shop with owner made fudge (delicious), New Hampshire gifts, and outside seating for a quick lunch in the summer.
Doogan's Gift Shop
A fun shop with owner made fudge (delicious), New Hampshire gifts, and outside seating for a quick lunch in the summer.
A wonderful find! Selling antiques as well as lovely smelling candles and soaps and great vintage clothing.
11 locals recommend
Lonesome Woods
2165 Main StA wonderful find! Selling antiques as well as lovely smelling candles and soaps and great vintage clothing.
Legacy Used Books
2019 Main StA wonderful little used bookstore. Definitely worth a visit!
A home goods store tucked away on Mill St across from Shillling. Lovely and unique gifts. Definitely worth a visit!
Maison Bohème
A home goods store tucked away on Mill St across from Shillling. Lovely and unique gifts. Definitely worth a visit!