The area
Things to do near the loft.
Everything below is within about 45 minutes of Fernalds Hill Loft. Where we've written more, we've linked the full guide.
Swimming holes & waterfalls
Emerald Pool
Our top pick — a short, flat walk to a deep, glass-clear pool off Route 113. Full guide →
Rattlesnake Pool
An easy ~2-mile out-and-back ending at a waterfall into an emerald-green swimming hole. Full guide →
Diana's Baths
A 0.6-mile gravel path in Bartlett to a series of cascading falls dropping about 75 feet total. Full guide →
Echo Lake Beach
A sandy swimming beach beneath the cliffs of Cathedral Ledge, with lifeguards in season. Full guide →
Weston's Beach
A public beach on the Saco River with room to park and spread out. Full guide →
Saco River
Slow current, sandy banks — perfect for tubing, canoeing, or a float. Full guide →
Hikes & views
Sabattus Mountain
A 1.4-mile loop in Lovell to a summit with views over Kezar Lake and the White Mountains. Full guide →
Jockey Cap
A short, moderate climb in Fryeburg with sweeping views of town and the mountains beyond. Full guide →
Cathedral Ledge
A dramatic cliff above North Conway — drive to the top for the view, or climb it if that's your thing. Full guide →
Evans Notch Scenic Byway
Route 113 itself — a designated scenic drive through the White Mountain National Forest, right past the house. Full guide →
Towns to explore
North Conway, NH
The hub of the region — shops, restaurants, breweries, and outlet stores, about 30 minutes away.
Fryeburg, Maine
A small Main Street town near the New Hampshire border, home to Jockey Cap and the Fryeburg Fair.
Bridgton, Maine
A lakes-region town in the other direction, near Shawnee Peak.
Lovell, Maine
Quiet and lake-focused, with access to Kezar Lake and Sabattus Mountain. Full guide →
Stow Corner Store
The general store at the bottom of the hill — worth a stop for anything you forgot to pack.
Lakes
Kezar Lake
Clear, quiet, and classic New England — public boat access behind the marina in Lovell. Full guide →
Highland Lake
Bridgton's main lake, good for a lazy afternoon on the water.
Shopping
Settlers Green Outlet Village
New England's largest tax-free outlet center, with 75+ stores in North Conway. Full guide →
Zeb's General Store
A North Conway landmark — candy, gifts, and Maine-made goods packed into one classic storefront. Full guide →
Family fun
Story Land
A fairy-tale-themed amusement park in Glen, NH, built for young kids. Full guide →
Conway Scenic Railroad
A scenic train ride through the valley, departing from North Conway. Full guide →
Skiing & winter
Cranmore Mountain Resort
The closest resort, ~30 minutes away in North Conway. Full guide →
Shawnee Peak
A smaller, local-feel mountain in Bridgton with night skiing. Full guide →
Sunday River
The big one — eight peaks and 135 trails in Newry, worth a full ski day. Full guide →
ATV & snowmobile trails
Trail access right from the neighborhood via the Polaris Command app. Full guide →
Food & drink
Peaches
Our standing breakfast recommendation in North Conway. Full guide →
Salt & Barley
Our go-to dinner spot — gastropub food and a real beer list. Full guide →
Tuckerman Brewing Co.
A longtime Conway, NH brewery named for nearby Tuckerman Ravine. Full guide →
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
Part brewery, part smokehouse, all North Conway institution. Full guide →
Arts & events
Stone Mountain Arts Center
A well-loved concert venue tucked into the woods in Brownfield, Maine. Full guide →
The Fryeburg Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair, running since 1851, every October. Full guide →