All the local White Mountain Attractions are now reopened and the hiking is on!  Great time to view waterfalls in New Hampshire!  Some of the local roads in Carroll County NH have been damaged so when you come to visit the Bartlett Inn NH DUE TO IRENE PLEASE CALL FOR DIRECTIONS.  Best access to the Bartlett Inn is Rte 16 to Rte 302. The Kancamagus Highway, Rte 112, is open from Conway to Bear Notch Rd and then Bear Notch Rd South to 302 turn left .5 mi to Bartlett Inn, Rte 112 West of Bear Notch Rd to Lincoln is closed. US Rte 302 West of the Bartlett Inn through Crawford Notch is CLOSED. West Side Rd is now open. Alt Routes are I 93 to Rte 25 West to Rte 16 N to Rte 302 West or from the North Rte 2 East through Gorham NH to Rte 16 South to Rte 302 West to Bartlett NH.

Another option Rte 16 N to the Kancmagus Hwy West to Bear Notch Rd South to US Rte 302 West.

The entire park is transformed into a magical Halloween adventure. There are “spooky” areas for the older children; some “fun” areas for the younger goblins. It’s a treat not to be missed. Shops cater to the Trick or Treaters, and it’s much more fun if you arrive in costume. We also invite those in costume to join in the Silly, Spooky Parade! Even the Silly Helpers are dressed for the occasion. Rides and food shops will be open too. It’s silly. It’s spooky. It’s Halloween at Santa’s Village.

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.

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

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!