Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Bretton Woods has a variety of options for amazing outdoor family adventures. The resort has earned the distinction of Best In the East for grooming for three consecutive years by SKI magazine.

The ski resort is an approximate 2.5 hour drive (160 miles) from Boston. If you’re having trouble locating Bretton Woods via the GPS, enter Caroll, NH (Bretton Woods is a village located within the town of Caroll). The route is fairly straight forward: take I-93N through Franconia Notch. Take Exit 35 for Rt. 3N to Twin Mountain, NH, then follow Rt. 302E to Bretton Woods, NH. Three easy steps!

A few key notes

  • Bretton Woods ski area is located at 99 Ski Area Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
  • The Omni Mount Washington Resort is located at 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
  • The Omni Bretton Arms Inn at Mount Washington is located at 173 Mount Washington Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
    • Note the different addresses for the ski area and the resort
  • The nearest major airports include Manchester (MHT), Portland International (PWM), and Logan (BOS)
  • Try to make restaurant and activity (ski, golf, spa, etc.) reservations prior to arrival
  • The rental shop is located on the lower level of Base Lodge, inside the lower doors facing the parking lot
    • Credit card or photo ID is required to rent ski equipment
    • Know your accurate height, weight and age of anyone renting equipment (including kids)
    • 1) Sign in on one of the available computers, 2) Get fitted for boots, 3) Select ski length and check bindings
    • Return rental equipment and paperwork at the end of your trip

Activities

  • Alpine or Nordic Ski School
  • Canopy Tour
  • The Spa
  • Golf tee-times
  • Tennis instruction or court times
  • Outdoor activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Carriage/Sleigh rides
  • Kids’ Alpine Program (children’s ski / snowboard programs, Ski & Snowplay, nursery programs)
  • Kids’ Club
  • Babysitting