Bartlett Inn News

Saco River Tubing fun White Water Bartlett NH

After 8 years of exploring North Conway, Jackson and Bartlett in the White Mountains of New Hampshire we had the chance to explore the section of the Saco River from Humphreys Ledge in Bartlett through to the First Bridge in North Conway.  The Bartlett Inn provides lodging near North Conway and Storyland and is a great location for tubing, kayaking and canoeing down the Saco River.  We recommend the section from North Cownay to Conway and Fryeburg in the dryer times so you do not have ot drag your boat in low spots.  There were so many beautiful deep spots along the way.  We came off our tubes and swam and dove in off rocks, even swung from trees like tarzan.  The kids loved the adventure. Better than Storyland! The adults loved that you could see every granule of sand on the bottom even in 6 feet of water.  As a caution there are some sunken trees and braches you have to be careful of.  We packed plenty of snacks and drinks and floated them on a small tube in a plastic bag.  This tubing trip took about 4.5 hours and was a fantastic day out for kids from 6 years old to adults and teens.  The river is very warm right now and the air temps in the 90s thi sweek made it the best place to keep cool! This river adventure takes some planning as you either have to set up pick up and drop off with Andes canoe and kayak rental or spot one car at the end and one at the beginning.  Sit back, relax, cool off and enjoy one of the most beautiful scenic days out in the US right here at the Bartlett Inn NH!  1 800 292 2353.

September and October are a great time to enjoy beautiful warm sunny days and no crowds at Story land in Glen NH.  We went to Storyland at 4PM this week and there were no lines.  The kids had a blast, even our 19 year old!  It was great we did the Tea Cups, Polar Coaster, Bamboo Shoots – great on a hot day…with 5 of us in the raft we got a huge splash!  Then off to Dr. Geysers – again no line and this is usually the longest wait of all the rides in the park…Watch out for those underwater eruptions…they get you soaked when you least expect it.  We also went on Flying Fish, the Turtles..you will turn green! and then played in the ball house, the water area and took the last train back to the park entrance.  Who knew you could pack in so much fun and so many rides in just 2 hours!  Stay at the Bartlett Inn near Storyland and Attitash and book a Storyland 2 night package you you will get 1 free ticket to Storyland a $26.99 value!!! What else..the heated pool is still open, there is a play ground and Saturday night firepit to roast marshmallows.  Our cottages are pet friendly and Storyland has a free kennel. Storyland is open weekends after Labor Day through the 2nd weekend of October.  (Packages available all weekends except Columbus Day Weekend as this is a peak weekend.) Call 1 800 292 2353.

Enjoy Bartlett Inn Swimming Pool Rain or Shine

Highway US RTE 112 and look for Moose!..and there is more..No one ever said you can’t swim in the rain..especially with the Bartlett Inn Heated Swimming pool..as long as there is no lightning and thunder Swimming in the Rain is a real treat!Kancamagus is a blast; they have bouncy castles, slides and many token games where you win tickets for prizes.  Today’s favorite was the air hockey.  All the kids lined up to play a tournament!  I was pleasantly surprised how yummy the Buffalo Salad was too.  I did not expect much from food at a kids indoor game place!  What else to do…The Weather Observatory Museum next to Citizens Bank in North Conway is a fun hands on display with cause and effects of the wind and other weather.  Make sure to go into the Mountain top Cabin to experience the worlds highest recorded wind from the Top of Mt Washington.  Look for the Meow!  What else…The Artery offers crafts for kids to paint and fire or not.  They can ship the finished product to your home if it is not ready before you leave the Mt Washington Valley. What else..well I love the outlets..bargains galore..climb MT Reebok, Mt Nike, Mt Adidas or enjoy great bargain racks at the Children’s Place.  Take a drive along the Uberblast in Glen NH and other Amusements Parks or if it is raining there is still plenty to do with the kids in North Conway NH.  StorylandIf you are tired of hiking , river swimming and

Hiking Huntington Ravine Pinkham Notch NH

The Bartlett Inn is in a great location for hikers to base themselves for hikes up Mount Washington NH and the Appalachian Trail running through the White Mountains.  Many hikers stay 1 or 2 nights at the Bartlett Inn in Bartlett NH on the edge of Crawford Notch State Park NH and then hike the AMC hut system for a couple of days and return to the Bartlett Inn for a hot shower, great breakfast and a refreshing swim in the pool or in cooler weather the outdoor jacuzzi!  Innkeeper Nick enjoyed a day out with a friend hiking and rock climbing in Huntington Ravine on Mt Washington this week.  It was a huge challenge!   In the winter Ice Climbing is a popular sport in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.  Frankenstein Cliffs is not far from the Bartlett Inn in Crawford Notch NH and is a very popular ice climbing spot.  There are many other ice spots to practice too like the bottom of Elephant head or Cathedral or White Ledge State Parks in North Conway New Hampshire.  Give Nick a call and he is happy to suggest hikes and rock climbs and ice climbs in the White Mountains 1 800 292 2353! There are a couple of local suppliers like IME that have safe reliable experienced guides for a great day out.

Wedding Kiss and Bliss Bartlett Inn NH

The Bartlett Inn is a great place for Intimate Weddings, Civil Unions, Elopements and Renewing

Natural Beauty Waterfalls near Bartlett NH

 Vows in the White Mountains of New Hampshire near North Conway New Hampshire and Jackson NH.  In the current economy a Cozy Country Inn can provide the service and setting for a very memorable special event at a very reasonable price.  The Innkeeper at the Bartlett Country Inn helps you plan your wedding or special event sharing the best recommendations from experience of local suppliers like photographers, caterers, cake bakers, florists and justices’ of the peace.  Want to save more?  The Bartlett Inn can provide flowers from their gardens for your event. Don’t want to rent a tent – our dining rooms seats 24 and there is room for another table just in case!  The new rule of thumb for keeping a wedding intimate : Ask yourself can I say I love you to that person?  If not perhaps a note after the wedding with a picture to share the news is a great way to share your special day and keep it affordable. Innkeeper Nick acts as you personal wedding planner making all the details easy!

Other perks of an intimate wedding at the Bartlett Coutnry Inn – All the guests can stay togeher for a night or more.  The inn living room is a great place for families and friends to gather for a drink or a cup of tea!  The front porch is a relaxing place to sit on a porch rocking chair and rock with friends, getting to know your new family.

Bartlett Inn Romantic Fireplace Cottage Near North Conway New Hampshire

A perk of having your wedding at the Bartlett Inn NH is that you get  your wedding night FREE in our Romantic Bemis Cottage. The couple is met with a  lovely vase of fresh garden flowers, chocolate dipped strawberries and bottle of something bubbly.  The room has a real wood fireplace in the bedroom with plenty of wood and a jetted jacuzzi tub in the bathroom to relax and ease the nerves before during and after the big day!

What better place to have Pictures of your Wedding the The White Mountaisn of New Hampshire with forest, mountain and river gorgeous scenery as your background.  Many of our guests enjoy the great outdoors and have chosen the Bartlett Inn for their wedding as it reflects their casual yet beautiful natural style and their pictures and videos reflect that.  Make your special day memorable by having a destination wedding in beautiful scenic White Mountains Bartlett New Hampshire at the Bartlett Inn Bed and Breakfast and Cottages!

Real Reindeer Kiss Santas Village Lancaster New Hampshire

What a great day!  We drove from the Bartlett Inn in Bartlett, NH to Santa’s Village in Jefferson

Moose in Crawford Notch NH en Route to Santa's Village

 NH.  On Us Rte 302 in Crawford Notch we saw a beautiful yearling Moose.  She just stood 5 feet from the side of the road and let us take pictures for 10 minutes.  She was a beauty!  What a way to start the day!  Santa’s Village was excellent.  We had two families with 6 year olds and 15 year olds and all ages had a great time!  There is a great mix of rides even for small children.  Part of the fun is for the kids to do a Alphabet punch card where elves around the park are different letters of the alphabet.  At the end kids submit the card for a diploma and a surprise.  We thought it was great that each sleigh on the sleigh ride was equipped with an umbrella just in case!  We also purchased a snow globe with our picture on it.  It is our family tradition. 

New Water Park Santas Village Lancaster NH

The new water park is fantastic.  We were at Whales Tale in Lincoln NH last week and it is a similar contraption to their new playground.  Large water playground with at least 5 slides stairs, squirters, and a giant bucket that empties every 5 minutes dousing whoever is below!  Absolutely fantastic.  The kids loved it ..especially the 15 year olds!

Ho Ho H2O Santas Village Bucket Splash Water PArk

This park is a little less expensive than Story land in Glen NH with an entry fee 2 dollars less and the food was approximately 20% less.  The staff was very friendly and helpful. The cookies in the bakery where you can design your own gingerbread man were delicious! WE all had a lot of fun and the adults had a great relaxing day. Where else an you say that about an amusement park!

Bartlett Inn Storyland Lodging Music Marshmallows Family Fun

September is a great time of year to come and enjoy the White Mountains and their many attractions.  The Bartlett Inn offers great Storyland Lodging Packages that go back to non peak package rates after Labor Day.  Storyland in Glen NH is open until Colombus Day in October.  After Labor Day the Story Land Park is open 9AM  to 5PM on the Weekends and Holidays.   A great itinerary is to get up and enjoy a yummy home cooked breakfast at The Bartlett Country Inn and then take the Cog Railway or the Mount Washington Auto Road up to enjoy a bit of adventure and great views.  September offers clear crisp days with great views from the top of Mt Washington, the highest point in the US East of the Mississippi!  When you return enjoy a short hike at Glen Ellis Waterfalls in Pinkham Notch en route to the Auto Road or Elephant Head Views in Crawford Notch en Route to the Cog Railway. Then hit Storyland for the After 2 tomorrow too special.  Enjoy the Park from 2-5 PM.  Then return to the Bartlett Inn to unwind, have a swim in the pool, cook on the Bar B que or order in for pizza or..go out!  Saturday night is a lot of fun with a  firepit to roast marshmallows and often Nick and guests will grab a guitar and make some fun background music! Story land Amusement Park in Glen NH is just 7 miles to the Bartlett Inn..Come enjoy Indian Summer!

Teen and Kid fun Sun Umbrellas Wave Pool and Swirling Slide Whales Tale WAterpark Lincoln NH

Whale’s Tale WaterPark in Lincoln, NH is jsut a 30 minute drive from teh family friendly Bartlett Inn Bed and Breakfast in Bartlett Nh near North Conway NH and Storyland in Glen NH the wave pool was excellent.  The atmosphere is great as they have fun music playing and all the kids could not help dancing as they walked around the park.  This park had areas that were great for smaller kids as well as bigger slides to keep the teens happy…I was scared and let’s jsut say I am a bit post teen years!  (29!)  Back to the wave pool..when the waves were crashing on the pool shore it felt like we were at the ocean.  W e had fun riding the waves on the tubes and the kids got drinks with umbrella’s like a real holiday! Entry was $32 and the food in the park was very reasonable.  It is a funny thing..we thought the setting of the park was beautiful with mouain views everwhere you looked. We are looking forward to going back to enjoy this awesome park again!

Sabbaday Waterfalls near Bartlett Inn NH

Sabbaday Falls New Hampshire is a Family Friendly Hike near Bartlett Inn NH located 3 miles WEst of Bear Notch Road on teh Kancamangus Highwayy US RTE 112. THis is a great hike for youn g and old and handicap and everyone in between as teh trail is wood chipped without lots of trippy rocks and large logs across it. Tehre are several benches to rest along the way and for a very little effort these are my favorite Waterfalls in New Hampshire.  Theya re jsut beautiful from teh emerald pool at the bottom to the several flumes and drops along the way…raw power and beauty.  Stay at teh BArtlett Inn in Bartlett NH as a central place to explore the many stunning WATERFALLS  of New Hampshire and teh White Mountains.  Innkeepers are happy to give you advice and directions depending on the difficulty of the hike you would liek to do or if youw ould liek to just pull over and snap a few pictures.  There are options for all levels of waterfall lovers!