About this city
North Conway is a bustling, world-famous shopping and alpine resort metropolis positioned flatly within the magnificent Saco River Valley at the southern base of Mount Washington. Developed dynamically in the late 19th century as a premier terminal for grand Victorian resort trains, the village perfectly blends frontier pioneer aesthetics with high-wealth modern tourism. Today, North Conway is celebrated internationally as a premier tax-free luxury retail capital and an unmatched year-round hub for extreme rock climbing, alpine skiing, and backcountry wilderness outfitting.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Ride the vintage cars of the historic 1874 Conway Scenic Railroad, shop tax-free major global brands at Settlers Green Outlets, and view rock climbers scaling the vertical cliffs of Cathedral Ledge.
