Tax-Free Shop in America's #1 Ski Town

North Conway was voted #1 in USA Today 10Best 2024 Readers' Choice Award for Best Ski Town! Come experience a winter adventure in the White Mountains, with over a dozen ski areas to experience, you'll be ready to aprés at one of our local dining spots or pick up some winter gear at one of our many outdoor brands.

Local Alpine Ski Resorts

While Cranmore Mountain is the only official ski resort located in North Conway, there are plenty of other nearby options in the Mt. Washington Valley. Each resort is listed below with its proximity to Settlers Green. For information about all ski areas, check out skimwv.com.

1. Cranmore Mountain, 3 miles in North Conway
2. King Pine, 12 miles in Madison
3. Pleasant Mountain, 15 miles in Bridgton, Maine
4. Black Mountain, 12 miles in Jackson
5. Wildcat Mountain, 20 miles in Pinkham Notch
6. Attitash Mountain Resort, 10 miles in Bartlett
7. Bretton Woods, 32 miles in Crawford Notch

Local Cross Country Ski Networks

There are plenty of Nordic skiing options throughout the area including the world-renowned Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Each network is listed below with its proximity to Settlers Green. For information about all ski areas, check out skimwv.com.

1. MWV Ski Touring, 5 miles in Intervale
2. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, 10 miles in Jackson
3. Bear Notch Ski Touring, 15 miles in Bartlett
4. King Pine, 12 miles in Madison
5. Great Glen Trails, 24 miles in Gorham

Aprés Dining, Shopping and Services

After your day on the trails, visit one of our many local restaurants including Mountain Moose Noodles, Barley & Salt Tap House and Kitchen or Black Cap Grille. You can also grab that piece of gear you feel like you really needed while you skied. Settlers Green has great outdoor stores including Swix, Cotopaxi, Eddie Bauer, Columbia, Merrell, Timberland and Regatta Great Outdoors. Settlers Crossing has an REI Co-Op, which also has a full-service Ski & Board Shop. 

Another great service to check out is The SoakingPot Infusion Spa, offering custom foot soaks with relaxing add-ons like massages, food and drink. Or if the kids still have the legs and energy for it, check out Ryan's, featuring a 50-game arcade, Airpark, restaurant and bar.