We are going to be spending a few days in August in the White Mountains area, and I am trying to decide on a bed and breakfast to stay in. There are so many choices! I was originally looking in Jackson, but then I came across a couple that looked great in Bethlehem and Lisbon, which look like they are closer to the Franconia Notch side of things. Having never been there, I have no idea if one location is better than the other. We plan to visit Mt. Washington, do the Kancamagus drive, Franconia Notch, etc. Not really looking for outlet shopping so North Conway is not a draw.
The B%26amp;B%26#39;s I have narrowed it down to are Carter Notch Inn, Inn at Ellis River and Inn at Jackson in the Jackson area, and Bear Mountain Lodge and Bishop Farm Inn in the Bethlehem/Lisbon area.
Any advice is much appreciated!
-Lisa
White Mountains - Jackson or Bethlehem area?
I%26#39;m partial to Jackson. Access to Mt Washington and many of the other mountain oriented attractions is somewhat closer from there. And it%26#39;s easier to plan day trips without long drives to starting points or tails on the loops.
My time in North Conway goes back to before the outlet stores and businesses were there and I can assure you, there%26#39;s much more to North Conway and the Mt Washington valley than shopping.
White Mountains - Jackson or Bethlehem area?
I%26#39;ll second Jackson. It%26#39;s prettiest little town in No NH and far more convenient to attractions.
3rd vote for Jackson
Bethlehem is a great little town just a short drive from Franconia Notch where you can go to the Flume, ride the Cannon Tram, etc. It%26#39;s also close to the Cog Railway about 20 minutes. There are some great restaurants nearby too.
We stayed at The Bear Mountain Lodge last year. It%26#39;s awesome, just what you%26#39;d want in a mountain lodge. You can%26#39;t see it from the road as it%26#39;s set way back on their property with beautiful views of Mt. Washignton. It%26#39;s a log cabin but not rustic at all. You really feel at home. The innkeeper Michael is so helpful and Carol%26#39;s breakfasts were so tasty. The reviews they have are truly earned as they both go above and beyond to make their guests happy. We%26#39;re already planning on going back this year. You won%26#39;t be disappointed - best beds we ever slept in.
Thanks for the input, everyone. I am still leaning toward staying at Bear Mountain Lodge, mainly because it seems a bit different from the ';traditional'; NE B%26amp;B and I think we will like that. I do think we would like Jackson better than Bethlehem, but we can still go see it, and I think we will be happiest staying in the best B%26amp;B we can.
The Bear Mt. Lodge is a very good central location. Jackson is very accessible to the Pinkham Notch side of the mountains but is a stretch to the Franconia Notch...from the Bear Mt. Lodge you can head East along 302 (passing the Cog RR and Mt. Washington Hotel) on your way through the Crawford Notch to the EasterN White Mts. or turn onto Rte 3 that will bring you over to the Western White Mts. and the Franconia Notch...Be sure to get into Littleton and visit Chutters, the Littleton Grist Mill, the Village Book Store, and many of the other quaint ';boutique-like'; shops along Main Street. A great place for luncy is at Miller%26#39;s Fare Cafe by the covered bridge spanning the Ammonoosuc River...you can sit out on their deck right over the rushing waters of the river...Sundays, there is a great Farmer%26#39;s Market just across the covered bridge on the opposite shore.
I, well, whatever number it would be, LOL, (5thly?) Jackson. We have stayed in Jackson twice and loved it both times. You can walk to many areas of the little village and it all is beautiful. I am sure the mountain lodge you have picked out is beautiful, as I remember reading about it, but I%26#39;d still pick Jackson. Have fun!
I 6th Jackson!!!
Adnil
I don%26#39;t think you get to vote if you actually live in the town!!!(LOL)
I%26#39;m for Jackson as well.
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