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2024
New All Adventure Experience at The Glan House
July 18, 2024. Gorham, NH. The Glen House is a sanctuary in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, offering spectacular views of Mt Washington and a roster of adventures. The 68-room boutique hotel has a stunning bar and lounge named “The Most Beautiful Bar in New Hampshire” by Architectural Digest, with a wall of windows with breathtaking mountain views. There’s a gym, an indoor saltwater swimming pool, and a welcoming fire pit on the outdoor patio, offering panoramic views of the Whites and the perfect setting for sipping local brews like Autoroad Ale from Tuckerman Brewing Company. Dinner is served at The Notch Grille restaurant, with indoor and outdoor deck seating and a menu of comfort food that’s welcomed after a day outdoors
Read More Jan31
2024
SNOW in Love at The Glen House
The White Mountains of New Hampshire are the unofficial capital of winter in the Northeast. Crowning them is the towering peak of Mt. Washington, and at its base lies The Glen House, the spectacular and award-winning 68-room hotel that’s the ideal basecamp for a perfect winter romance.
Read More Dec18
2023
New Hampshire’s ski-happy White Mountains have plenty of new charms
Quaint inns, invigorating snowy trails and rustic après-ski haunts that never seem to change have made New Hampshire’s aptly named White Mountains, in the far north of the Granite State, a favorite family-holiday spot for generations. But this snow season, the region is celebrating a once-in-a-generation glow up.
Visit Site Dec01
2023
Top 10 ski towns in North America
Beyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it's having access to fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops. For others, it's about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe, or a historic atmosphere.
Visit Site Sep26
2023
See the leaves change: 10 best New England fall foliage vacations
Autumn in New England is a spectacular time to get outdoors and enjoy the colorful quilt of leaves that blanket the region. As temperatures drop and days get shorter, families on New England fall foliage vacations can expect weather tailor-made for fresh-air activities like hiking, apple picking, and old-fashioned hayrides. And the crisp fall nights are just right for warming up by a bonfire, telling spooky Halloween stories, and gazing at the starry night sky.
Visit Site Sep15
2023
Fall getaways your family will love. (Because let’s be real: Kids don’t really care about the pretty leaves.)
Let’s face it: Your kids are not really into the beautiful fall colors. The shimmering golds, the fiery reds, the vibrant yellows and oranges! Uh huh. If you’re planning a fall getaway — and you should, it’s a great break from the back-to-school quotidian — you’ll need something more than pretty leaves to keep your kids happy. These destinations have plenty of autumn beauty, along with lots of family-friendly activities.
Visit Site Aug31
2023
12 Best Mountain Towns to See Fall Foliage in the U.S.
Fall hits differently in the mountains. Cool temperatures and colorful leaves are a springboard for hiking, kayaking, and biking, while the fresh air builds an appetite for autumn treats from plump donuts to fresh-pressed cider. With apple picking, corn mazes, and Halloween vibes tossed in for good measure, the best mountain towns in the U.S. feel especially welcoming in the fall months.
Visit Site Jun08
2023
Is your travel style rustic or refined? Two (wildly different) ways to stay in the White Mountains
GORHAM, N.H. — Country inns and the White Mountains region go together like pancakes and maple syrup. And there are literally dozens of inns to choose from some 32 pages’ worth on the White Mountains Attractions Association website (www.visitwhitemountains.com). But those homey, gingham-bedecked digs aren’t the only game in town — and they’re not for everyone. “(”I refuse to stay in a place where an awkward breakfast with strangers is required,” as a fellow road-tripper put it.) We did some mud-season sleuthing to check out some other options for a north country sleepover. Back home, with mud-covered boots and a sugar buzz from the retro sweets at Zeb’s General Store, here are our thoughts.
Visit Site Apr29
2023
Glen House Named Best Green Hotel in New Hampshire
With an eye on what’s new for 2023, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top New Hampshire travel destinations.
Visit Site Apr03
2023
The Quiet Season in the White Mountains
April 3, 2023. Green’s Grant, NH. The surest sign of spring in northern New England is maple season when sugar maple sap is transformed into the sweet, amber-colored syrup that smells and tastes like quintessential New England.
Read More Mar20
2023
Great Spring Travel Deals
If you need a spring vacation, travel expert Mark Ellwood shared different deals and destinations that start under $160 per night.
Visit Site Feb07
2023
Skiing the White Mountains: The Complete Guide
Majestic views of Mount Washington, world class skiing, amazing dining and hotels, what’s not to love about winter in New Hampshire’s White Mountains? New Englanders know that in order to survive winter you need to embrace it and one of the best places to do that is just a 2.5-hour drive from Boston. In the White Mountains there is a little something for everyone, from world class skiing and snowboarding to tubing and snowshoeing. Aside from outdoor activities, the White Mountains are packed with so much worth discovering this season.
Visit Site Feb02
2023
Come for Romance, Stay for the Snow
February 2, 2023. Green’s Grant, NH. Romance and winter adventure are in the air at The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington. This winter, the hotel welcomes couples who come for romance in the White Mountains and stay for fantastic snow and winter adventures.
Read More Nov08
2022
16 Top Romantic Getaways in New Hampshire
Couples may be surprised to find that New Hampshire is filled with an array of enchanting destinations for lovebirds. From the majestic White Mountains to striking Lake Winnipesaukee, this quintessential New England getaway has been capturing the hearts of travelers for generations. Whether your ideal lovers retreat includes romantic winter sleigh rides or long drives down Kancamagus Highway, the Granite State has you covered. To help you decide which destination is the right fit for you and your sweetie, U.S. News searched far and wide to determine the top romantic getaways in New Hampshire. Read on to start planning your trip.
Visit Site Nov07
2022
The Happiest of Holidays in New England
November 7, 2022. Green's Grant, NH. Ring in the holidays fireside at The Glen House in the heart of New Hampshire's majestic Presidential Range. The award-winning 68-room hotel has a nostalgic Currier & Ives setting at the base of Mt. Washington in the snow-capped White Mountains of New Hampshire. The hotel was just ranked among the top 30 Hotels in the Northeast in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2022, the second time it has been so honored since 2019.
Read More Nov01
2022
'Tis the Season: Corporate Retreats at The Glen House
November 1, 2022. Green’s Grant, NH. The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel that lies at the base of Mt. Washington, is the perfect location for small corporate retreats and meetings in winter and late spring. The hotel was just ranked among the top 30 Hotels in the Northeast in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2022, the second time it has been so honored since 2019.
Read More Aug23
2022
Fall in Love at The Glen House
August 23, 2022. Green's Grant, NH. New Hampshire's White Mountains are one of the best places to view foliage in the United States. The festival of color starts in mid-September and runs through mid-October, a full month of spectacular color that is routinely ranked the most dramatic display in the country.
Read More May24
2022
10 best family resorts in the Northeast
Ringed by New Hampshire’s Presidential mountains, The Glen House is one of the best resorts in the Northeast for families who crave fresh mountain air and activities. This destination for outdoor enthusiasts is located next door to Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center and steps from the Mount Washington Auto Road, a one-of-a-kind scenic road that winds through four distinct climate zones from base to summit. The resort’s lobby has floor-to-ceiling windows that stream in sunlight and a stone fireplace that adds warmth. A fitness center, bike and helmet rentals, an indoor saltwater pool and a panoramic deck with a fire pit are all popular perks. Guest rooms are spacious and reflect the modesty of Shaker design. Comfortable beds and functional desks are offset by unforgettable mountain vistas. Glen House is not an all-inclusive hotel but it is home to The Notch Grille, which serves up a comfort food menu of savory North Country fare. The courteous staff is happy to recommend nearby dining spots.
Visit Site May23
2022
Summer Road Trip to New Hampshire’s White Mountains
The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington, is perfectly situated for adventures in the White Mountains this summer. The hotel is surrounded by the 800,000 acre White Mountain National Forest and is located at the start of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, which leads to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. At 6,288 feet, Mt. Washington offers views of more than 100 miles to the Atlantic Ocean and into neighboring Canada.
Visit Site Apr18
2022
How to Save the Planet Right Here in Boston
Vacation at an Eco Hotel When you decamp to a sustainably minded hotel, you’ll leave stress, responsibilities, and wasteful living in the rearview. The charming Glen House, located in New Hampshire’s breathtaking Mt. Washington Valley, is not only perfectly situated for a sumptuous ski weekend—it was designed with a plethora of eco-friendly touches, including geothermal heating and cooling; highly efficient, regenerative elevators; and “dark sky–compliant” lighting that helps preserve nighttime darkness. Similarly, green details also make a statement at Maine’s Inn by the Sea: Enjoy a facial and massage within the recycled sheet-rock walls of the property’s spa, then head back to a private beachfront suite for a restorative nap in linens designed to protect endangered butterflies. Too tame for your taste? Book a luxury cabin at one of Vermont’s designated Green Hotels, Lake Morey Resort. Action awaits on the 18-hole golf course and 4.3-mile ice-skating trail—just make sure to leave room in your itinerary for the resort’s activities program, focused on environmental projects and local ecology.
Visit Site Mar17
2022
Maple season arrives, the backcountry beckons, and an app can arrange your trip
SWEET DEAL FOR MAPLE MAVENS Spring has finally arrived, which means it’s maple season in New England. Lovers of all things maple will want to take advantage of the sweet new deal offered by The Glen House, the 68-room hotel at the base of Mount Washington. The Maple Madness Package includes a two-night stay, map of local sugar houses, and bottle of locally produced 100 Acre Sugar Shack maple syrup. Also includes a signature maple-themed “Whiskey Click” cocktail for two, a mix of craft whiskeys and cold brew laced with allspice and cardamom. This warming drink is ideally enjoyed near the hotel bar’s stone fireplace where floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the snow-capped Presidential Range. Available for stays now through April 30, 2022.
Visit Site Mar16
2022
Maple Madness Offer at The Glen House
New Hampshire’s The Glen House celebrates the beginning of maple season with the Maple Madness offer, including two nights in a double guestroom, two maple-themed cocktails, a map of local sugar houses and one bottle of 100 Acre Sugar Shack Maple Syrup. Rates start from $161.50 per night, based on double occupancy. Book now for stays March 18–April 30, 2022. Book this offer.
Visit Site Feb18
2022
Winter Wonderland By New Hampshire’s Glen House
It’s called “Climb to the Clouds,” one of the oldest auto races in America. Cars race toward the 6,300-foot peak of New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S. Nowadays you can also be challenged by a “Ski to the Clouds”—a combo ski/snowshoe and fat bike 10K. Or, you can use my elevation method: sit back in a SnowCoach with the heat blasting as the specially outfitted van slowly climbs through the sub-arctic world to a summit at 4,200 feet for spectacular views. On a clear day, you can see all the way north to Canada, south to New York, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. The SnowCoach is just one of many pleasant surprises that I find in the wintry world surrounding the luxury Glen House Hotel. Skiing one of the longest trails in the Northeast—2.75 miles long at nearby Wildcat Mountain—is another.
Visit Site Nov26
2021
2021 gift guide: 75 holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list
‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer! This year feels extra special. We can go out and shop again, we can gather with family and friends, and we can make new memories together. In the spirit of spending more quality time with loved ones — especially after another year of the pandemic — we’ve covered the best of gift giving this season. This year we also asked readers share the best businesses to shop this holiday season. They sent in dozens of ideas to shop local, too.
Visit Site Oct06
2021
13 Best Things to Do in New England in the Fall
12. Go apple (and pumpkin) picking Nothing says fall in New England like pumpkin patches and apple orchards (and the cider doughnuts produced therein). At family-run Shelburne Orchards in northern Vermont, pick your own apples, feast on crispy cider doughnuts, sip fresh-pressed cider, and sample seven-year-old cask-aged Apple Brandy made on the premises. (Don't miss the Pommeau, a fortified cider, either.) In Loudon, New Hampshire, savor piping-hot cider doughnuts at Meadow Ledge Farm (so good they often command a 45-minute line), and in Meredith, New Hampshire, get lost in a mega-corn maze, pick your own pumpkins, and try cider doughnuts with a twist (think chocolate drizzle and sprinkles) at Moulton Farm. Near the White Mountains, meanwhile, consider a trek up to White Mountain Cider Company for dinner before overnighting at The Glen House hotel at the base of Mount Washington.
Read More Sep22
2021
10 great outdoor activities in New England this fall
Mountain biking in Gorham, New Hampshire Mountain biking on a bright autumn day is invigorating, and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is a perfect car-free spot to pedal. Trails and carriage roads traverse meadows and rivers, with a carpet of crunchy leaves in suggestive shades of red, yellow and orange. Purchase a trail pass, rent a bike and required helmet, and away you’ll go. Stay: At the base of towering Mount Washington, The Glen House is adjacent to Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. Discounted trail passes, panoramic views, comfortable rooms and a restaurant with a fine selection of local beer sweeten the deal.
Visit Site Sep14
2021
The Glen House Is the Ultimate Fall Foliage Getaway
New Hampshire’s White Mountains are the “Best Destination for Fall Foliage,” according to USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2021. At the heart of these fabled peaks in The Glen House, a 68-room dog-friendly boutique property at the base of Mt. Washington. Think of it as the perfect base camp for a weekend of leaf-peeping, hiking, and mountain biking.
Read More Aug05
2021
15 of the best Northeast hotels to book just in time for fall foliage
If you live in the Northeast, you know that the fall is a wonderful time to be outdoors. The summer heat is traded for sun-kissed days and crisp nights and activities abound; pick apples, visit a pumpkin patch, sip cider, or perhaps best of all, savor the incredible fall foliage. In Autumn, the changing leaves turn vibrant shades of scarlet, yellow, and orange, offering a kaleidoscope of color. It's a huge draw, attracting visitors from around the world to witness this gorgeous nature show. But the leaf-peeping season is short, and with so many travelers coming to the region, lodging can be limited and pricey. That means now is the best time to plan a fall foliage trip while inventory is still high and affordable. We curated a list of the best hotels in quaint villages, near majestic mountains, and close enough to the Atlantic Ocean to smell the salt air. Here are the best places to stay to see show-stopping foliage this fall.
Visit Site Aug04
2021
10 Best New England Towns for Fall Family Getaways
Autumn in New England is a spectacular time to get outdoors and enjoy the colorful quilt of leaves that blanket the region. As temperatures drop and days get shorter, families on New England fall foliage vacations can expect weather tailor-made for fresh-air activities like hiking, apple picking, and old-fashioned hayrides. And the crisp fall nights are just right for warming up by a bonfire, toasting marshmallows, and gazing at the starry night sky.
Visit Site Jul14
2021
50 Mini Vacations That Won’t Break the Bank
Bite-size breaks for when you’re short on time. Looking for a getaway that really feels like you’ve left home, even if you only have the weekend to work with? These mini vacation ideas around the country work even if you don’t have a lot of time, or money, to work with. In fact, these mini-breaks pack lots of vacation vibes into just a few days and won’t break the bank to boot. Check out these easy-to-get-to destinations and get ready to spring into fun. We also have the best weekend getaways in every state, the best family vacation destinations, beach house rentals, and all-inclusive resorts.
Visit Site Jun30
2021
The Mountains are Calling at The Glen House
From biking and hiking to whitewater kayaking, The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington is the ideal luxury basecamp. Go trail running or drive the Mt. Washington Auto Road to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. Regroup at sunset with a local microbrew on the deck with panoramic views of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. This boutique property, owned by the Mt. Washington Summit Road Company (MWSRC), is the perfect mountain aerie for summer adventures.
Read More Jun09
2021
A White Mountain package, a Block Island makeover, and a travel high chair
HERE: SKY-HIGH ROAD-TRIP PACKAGE The legendary steep climb up the Mt. Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire offers road-trippers stunning views to the Atlantic Ocean and into Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, and even Canada. To celebrate the road’s 160th anniversary, which opened to stagecoach travel back in August 1861, The Glen House hotel is offering The Auto Road to the Sky package. You can’t get much closer to the historic route than this 68-room dog-friendly property that sits at its base within the White Mountain National Forest. The package includes two nights in a standard room; auto road passes for one vehicle and two adults; one keepsake cooler with two boxed lunches; two adult souvenir T-shirts; and two adult 4-hour bike rentals from the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. Rates from $279 per night, based on double occupancy for a two-night stay. Valid through Sept. 6, Labor Day, 2021. 603-466-3420, theglenhouse.com/packages-specials
Visit Site Apr22
2021
Root for the Earth at The Glen House
As Earth Day (April 22) approaches, it’s time to Root for the Earth. That’s the message from The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Around the hotel are groves of white birch (Betula papyrifera), New Hampshire’s official state tree, which are as much loved as the maples and white pines that share the surrounding forest.
Read More Apr01
2021
When the White Mountains Turn Green Springtime at The Glen House
The reward for getting through a long winter is a springtime getaway to The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington. Spring in the mountains means savings are in the air.
Read More Feb17
2021
Ski Wednesday: Maintained Trails Enhance Nordic Experience
Nordic skiing lends itself well to trailside. After all, you can click into your cross-country skis anywhere there is snow and just go. But there’s a whole other level of Nordic skiing when you’re at a lovely maintained system of trails and you’re just a few steps — or glides in this case — from the action. Just like alpine skiing, Nordic is just better this year when trailside. And just like Alpine skiing, there are endless choices of locations in the Northeast to do just this.
Visit Site Feb10
2021
February Forecast: Snow in Love
Romance and winter adventure are in the air at The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington. This winter, the hotel is welcoming couples who come for the romance in the White Mountains and stay for the amazing snow and winter adventures. The Snow in Love package includes two welcome cocktails with stunning views of the White Mountains and a shareable dessert for two, with any room booked under the package offer now through April 17, 2021. Rates start as low as $80 per night, based on double occupancy.
Read More Dec03
2020
Family fun on our dog-sledding adventure in the forests of New Hampshire
We’re staying at The Glen House Hotel (theglenhouse.com, 603-466-3420) in Gorham, at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road. Dating back to 1852, the hotel was completely rebuilt for the fourth time in 2018, this time with a geothermal climate control system and other sustainable features. The heart of this dog-friendly hotel is a spacious-yet-cozy lobby and lounge with soaring ceilings, an enormous stone fireplace, and a wall of windows overlooking the peaks of the Presidential Range. The space, which Architectural Digest named the most beautiful bar in the Granite State, strikes a charming note between modern and rustic: A patchwork-quilt moose head hangs above the hearth. We play board games by the roaring fire, watch the snowy summit of Mount Washington turn gold in the late afternoon sun, and order dinner and local craft beers from the bar. (This winter, food and drink will only be served to go or on the outdoor patio, weather permitting, where there is a fire pit. Out-of-state guests in the Granite State must also sign a letter stating they’ve taken quarantine-level precautions the previous 14 days.) Of course, our daughter is most impressed by the indoor saltwater pool and the vacation-only novelty of watching TV in bed — the morning of our adventure, she preps with a dog-sledding episode of Molly of Denali on PBS. For a more active morning, the adjacent Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center (greatglentrails.com, 603-466-3988) offers miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat-tire biking, plus equipment rentals. (Outdoor activities are available as usual, with some COVID precautions in place — masks are required in the equipment rental lodge.)
Visit Site Nov23
2020
Winter Escape in the Heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains
The snow is already falling in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where New Englanders have traditionally headed for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing. At the heart of the area lies North Conway, the birthplace of skiing in North America, which was just named the #1 ski town in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best.com and “one of the best ski towns in the U.S.” by The Points Guy.
Read More Oct27
2020
17 of the best ski towns in the US
Often referred to as the birthplace of skiing in North America, North Conway’s deep ski history is reason enough to consider it one of the best ski towns in the U.S. Couple that with six downhill ski resorts within a half-hour of town; restaurants and cafés such as the Thompson House Eatery and Frontside Coffee Roasters; and plenty of lodging options, including the high-end Glen House in Pinkham Notch; and this one is a no-brainer. And thanks to an organization called Granite Backcountry Alliance, which has been hard at work creating a network of backcountry ski zones around the state, those who prefer to get off-piste to earn their turns will find no shortage of options either.
Visit Site Sep16
2020
Mile High Road Tripping in the White Mountains
The Glen House, the award-winning hotel in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, sits at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road. America’s oldest man-made attraction and the most famous mountain drive east of the Rockies, the Mt. Washington Auto Road opened in 1861 to stagecoaches and later to automobiles. The dramatic roadway climbs 4,618 feet from the base and reaches more than a mile in the sky to the highest point in the Northeast at 6,288 feet. Both the views to the Atlantic Ocean and the ubiquitous bumper sticker, “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington,” are as popular as ever.
Read More Mar10
2020
Spring Skiing Getaway at The Glen House
Spring skiing is one of the best times to head to the White Mountains, with longer days, no crowds and warmer temperatures. That’s why The Glen House, the award-winning 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington, is welcoming skiers with a Spring Ski & Stay package. It offers accommodation for two guests, as well as two 2-day adult lift tickets, good at both Attitash Mountain Ski Area and its nearby sister resort, Wildcat Mountain Ski Area. It also comes with a $30 daily credit to The Notch Grille for breakfast. Guests should feel free to bring a pup along, since The Glen House, which was named one of the Top Hotels in New England by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, offers an equally warm welcome to four-legged friends in a dog-friendly guest room*.
Read More Mar02
2020
Thoughts on the Out-of-Doors: The Glen House and Great Glen Trails are special
What a view! Looking out from our third floor room or from outside on our balcony the view is awe inspiring. The summits of Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams and to our left, Mt. Washington, glowed in the bright sun. Linda and I spent two days at the Glen House In Pinkham Notch, NH. We went so I could ski some of the Great Glen Trails and so we could ride the Snow Coach above tree line on Mt. Washington. The weather which was unusually warm and sunny made our time there even more special. It is not often that there are two days in a row the summits of the Presidentials are not shrouded in clouds. The modern, energy efficient Glen House opened in September of last year. It is the 5th Glen House, the first dating back to 1852. Each of the first four burned down as was often the case with the old grand hotels. The new Glen House is located across Route 16 from where the others were. It has 68 nicely appointed rooms, half with balconies facing the Presidential Range. It features the usual exercise equipment and a heated, indoor, saltwater pool. After a day of skiing or snowshoeing, the pool is a great place to let your tired body relax as you look out at the mountains. The Notch Grille and adjoining lounge face the mountains and there are no bad seats. You may find it hard to concentrate on your food while enjoying the view. The lounge has couches and comfortable chairs, most facing the floor to ceiling windows, so sipping an adult beverage while watching the mountains is a favorite activity.
Read More Mar01
2020
The Glen House Hotel In New Hampshire’s White Mountains: Eco-Friendly And Dog-Friendly
“Fun–Real fun–Healthy exercise for red-blooded folks and pleasant companionship,” says a 1937 Snow Train brochure about Mt. Washington Valley, NH. It’s still true today!
Visit Site Jan30
2020
Get Cozy with Mount Washington at The Glen House
I have a thing with Mount Washington. It's been going on since I was a child and my family vacationed in the area at a resort in the mountain's valley. From there we could hear Jackson Falls and look out across the White Mountains. It was delightful. But we could not see Mount Washington directly.
Visit Site Jan19
2020
The Glen House: A Dramatic New Hotel At Mt. Washington
On a recent winter morning, in this Presidential year, I had the pleasure of waking up to a dramatic view of snow-covered Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison and Mt. Washington, the latter the highest peak in the Northeast at 6,288 feet. On this particular New Hampshire morning, it was a bluebird sky that greeted me, with subzero temps and relatively light winds in the White Mountains.
Visit Site Dec21
2019
Location is Everything at The Glen House
The one thing I’ve always felt the eastern flank of Mount Washington needed was a place to stay that didn’t include winter camping. Something a bit more contemporary. The Glen House is the missing piece. This sprawling 68-room hotel, situated at the base of the historic Mount Washington Auto Road, might not have a timeline going back quite that far, but it has roots that date back more than a century and a half, to the mid-1800s. Shortly after the Grand Trunk Railroad was established between Portland, Maine, and Gorham in 1851, an enterprising entrepreneur, John Bellows, converted an old farmhouse at the eastern base of Mount Washington into a hotel. The next year, in 1852, Bellows sold the structure to Col. Joseph M. Thompson, who promptly renamed it The Glen House, and set to work on finishing the hotel’s rooms.
Visit Site Nov21
2019
Why You Should Consider A Cross Country Ski Vacation This Winter
In New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley, the heart of the White mountains, one notable new option is the 68-room Glen House, which was just named the state’s Best New Hotel of 2019 by Yankee Magazine. Adjacent to the hotel is the Great Glens Trails Outdoor Center with nearly 30-miles of groomed classic and skate trails, plus fat biking, with full rental shop and ski school.
Visit Site Oct31
2019
How New England ski resorts are making sure you have fun, whatever the weather
IT’S EASY TO GET gun-shy these days about booking a New England ski vacation. I not so fondly recall a recent winter when my family and I spent Christmas week in Maine braving temperatures that bottomed out at about minus 25; two months later, over February school break, we waded our way through an unseasonably spring-like, slushy five days in central Vermont. After that, I swore I would never again plan ski trips more than a few weeks in advance. The weather has just become too unpredictable, more often than not in the extreme. Spend any time talking to ski resort operators and they’ll tell you: Climate change is real.
Visit Site Oct07
2019
Top 30 Hotels in New England: Readers' Choice Awards 2019
The Glen House is honored to be named a Top 30 Hotel in New England in the 2019 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards!
Visit Site Sep09
2019
The Glen House is Base Camp for Peak Foliage in New Hampshire's White Mountains
Green’s Grant, NH. New Hampshire’s White Mountains offer some of the most striking foliage displays in New England, according to the readers of USA Today 10Best, who just ranked it one of the top 10 destinations in the country for autumn color. The ideal base camp for serious leaf peepers is The Glen House, which was named the “Best New Hotel in New Hampshire 2019” by Yankee Magazine.
Read More Jul15
2019
The Mystique of the White Mountains
Chronicle 5WCVB takes you through the Mystique of the White Mountains with a feature on The Glen House Hotel.
Visit Site Jul01
2019
Summer at The Glen House
A Mountain Getaway for Exploring the Whites and Driving the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Summer at The Glen House in New Hampshire’s Pinkham Notch is an invitation to go mountain biking, kayaking and hiking, to drive the Mt. Washington Auto Road to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast, and to kick back with a microbrew at sunset on the deck with panoramic views of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. Recently named the “Best New Hotel in New Hampshire 2019” by Yankee Magazine, the 68-room boutique property at the base of Mt. Washington is owned by the Mt. Washington Summit Road Company (MWSRC) and is the perfect base camp for summer adventures.
Read More May14
2019
New Hampshire hotel goes green
At the base of Mt. Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, The Glen House has opened as a new 68-room eco-conscious hotel. The original Glen House opened in 1852, followed by three more iterations until the present hotel opened late in 2018. BMA Architects & Planners of Amherst, N.H., used clapboards and shakes on the exterior—albeit HardiePlank Lap Siding and HardiePlank Shakes, made of fiber cement, with white trim in a style similar to its predecessors.
Visit Site May09
2019
Yankee Magazine Names The Glen House the Best New Hotel in New Hampshire
GREEN’S GRANT, NH. Yankee Magazine has named The Glen House, the 68-room boutique hotel that opened last September at the base of Mt. Washington, the Best New Hotel in New Hampshire 2019. The award was given as part of the publication’s annual Best of New Hampshire| 2019 Editor’s Choice Awards. “Come for the view—a wall of windows in the lounge offers a Presidential Range panorama—and stay for the creature comforts at this new 68-room hotel at the base of Mount Washington,” say the magazine’s editors. The Glen House, they agree, is “a new must-visit destination in the Whites.” Owned by the Mt. Washington Summit Road Company (MWSRC) and managed by Olympia Hotel Management, The Glen House is just 30 minutes from North Conway and situated near the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, which the family-owned MWSRC has operated since 1906.
Visit Site Apr11
2019
It’s a vacation for teachers, too. Here’s where they can score some deals on getaways
April vacation isn’t just for students. From Cape Cod to New Hampshire, we found some luxe spots offering A-plus deals for educators — and some deals for students, too. So put down your planners, pack your bags, and make the most of spring break.
Visit Site Mar27
2019
5 Spring Skiing Resorts that Bring the Romance
Wildcat in the White Mountains is the place for skiers who are looking to maximize their time on the slopes. The resort is known for short or barely existent lift lines even in the winter, so come the spring skiing season—which generally lasts through mid- to late April—you can be sure to get in an impressive number of runs. The mountain sits within a national forest and has narrower-than-average trails, with most of the runs friendly for skiers of all abilities. The best part if you’re a total ski bum? It’s totally no-frills.
Visit Site Mar10
2019
Hotel Intel: Glen House an engaging getaway for romance or other adventure
The lodge is a gateway to Mount Washington and a draw for backcountry skiing and mountaineering, especially on legendary Tuckerman’s Ravine.
Visit Site Feb28
2019
Here's How You Can Ski with an Olympian Right Here in New Hampshire
Did you know you can ski with an Olympian right here in the gorgeous mountains of New Hampshire? There's still plenty of skiing left to do in the Granite State, so why not treat yourself and your family to day at Great Glen Trails. There you can arrange lessons with Sue Wemyss, a member of the U.S. Ski Team from 1983-1986. Sue is the Ski School Director at Great Glen Trails.
Visit Site Feb01
2019
Snow Report: Super weekend for Super Bowl skiing
PINKHAM NOTCH — Great snow conditions at all touring centers and alpine areas is here for the weekend, thanks to the 9 inches-plus of powder that fell in this week's storm. With the return of more seasonal temperatures following Thursday and Friday's polar vortex, it should be a "super" weekend for Super Bowl skiing.
Visit Site Jan25
2019
'Glorious Mountain Days' a pleasurable read
The dates lined up, July 1902 — a hike up to a shelter on Mount Adams known as the Perch; a couple days of exploration from there; then a hike across the northern Presidentials to Mount Washington and a stay at the Summit House; a descent down through Tuckerman Ravine to Pinkham and a ride back to the Glen House; and finally a hike up to Carter Notch and down the Wildcat River to Jackson.
Visit Site Jan06
2019
Basch: The Glen House elevates Pinkham Notch experience
A lone cross-country skier clad in a red jacket skated swiftly and silently across the open field at the base of a shaded Mount Washington, the early morning sun casting a purple hue across the sky as it touched the frosty crowns of the peaks in New Hampshire’s Presidential Range. Just 16 or so hours before, peering out from the same third-story trail-side hotel window yielded a very different scene as a muted cloudy drape hid the classic alpine scenery.
Visit Site Dec11
2018
Tamworth Distilling Introduces Limited-Edition Vodka, Thai Chili Gin, and Blueberry Nocino
Tamworth Distilling was particularly inspired by their surroundings when they created their White Mountain Vodka, which has a mash bill of organic corn, rye, and malt for a uniquely smooth, sweet flavor profile, and is proofed down after distillation with the pristine water of the Ossipee Aquifer. The Glen House, located at the foot of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, is currently serving their private label White Mountain Vodka at The Notch Grille, where it can be sipped with a full view of the White Mountains in all of their glory.
Visit Site Nov13
2018
The Most Beautifully Designed Bar in Each State in America
The Glen House, a brand new hotel in northeast New Hampshire, also features a beautifully designed bar. The space has the feel of a new-age cabin, an ambiance only enhanced by panoramic views of Mt. Washington.
Visit Site Oct31
2018
For when you're feeling Presidential, there's the Glen House
After this experience, a warm beverage in front of a crackling fire is practically a requirement. Happily, that can be arranged at the Glen House, the new 68-room hotel that sits at the base of the mountain. Although this incarnation of the Glen House opened in September, it is actually the fifth iteration of a Glen House. The original opened in 1852. When the Mount Washington Auto Road (then a carriage road) opened in 1861, guests made the 7-mile trip in stagecoaches, drinking whiskey to dilute the effects of the toxic vapors in the clouds (according to our tour driver, Dave Roy). Fast-forward to 1967, when the fourth Glen House closed. It wouldn’t reopen for 50 years.
Visit Site Oct25
2018
The Glen House
The Glen House, a newly constructed 68-room hotel at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road, may technically be one of the newer structures in the region, but its roots run deep in the White Mountains. The new hotel, built by construction management firm Martini Northern, of Portsmouth, is the fifth iteration of The Glen House to stand near the site of the original, which opened in 1852 to visitors flocking to the Northeast’s highest peak. The new, stately structure, which opened to the public on Sept. 12, pays homage to its predecessors by including aspects of its previous incarnations, offering a classic look in a bucolic setting.
Visit Site Oct23
2018
Shaheen visits the Glen House's geothermal system
GREEN’S GRANT — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) visited the just-opened Glen House hotel at Mount Washington on Route 16 last Friday to discuss the critical role of energy efficiency initiatives in combating climate change. After touring the closed-loop geothermal heating and cooling system housed with backup propane boiler system in the basement of the three-story building, Shaheen discussed the hotel’s sustainability components with General Manager Howie Wemyss, who also has oversight over the Auto Road and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.
Visit Site Sep17
2018
10 Best Things to Do in New England in the Fall
We all know that one of New Hampshire's greatest assets is the cider doughnut: crispy on the outside, best paired with a hot apple cider or hard cider. Farms and roadside stands across the state offer samples and tastings (some, like Meadow Ledge Farm, command 45-minute waits for a doughnut). Consider a trek up to White Mountain Cider Company for dinner and dessert of warm cider doughnuts and ice cream, and overnight at the new Glen House hotel at the base of Mount Washington.
Visit Site Sep14
2018
Stunning New Hotel Opens at Base of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire
Just in time for leaf peeping season, a brand-new hotel opened at the base of Mount Washington this week and it's stunning! The Glen House is a 68-room hotel situated near the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road. It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts as well as people who just want to get away from it all for a few days. The Glen House is gorgeous. Some of the amenities include, beautiful views (obviously), open bar area, a stone fireplace, gym, an indoor salt water swimming pool and guest rooms that will take your breath away!
Visit Site Sep13
2018
Officially open for business: The Glen House
GREEN’S GRANT — A throng of people gathered Wednesday outside The Glen House at the foot of Mount Washington, where a ribbon-cutting was held by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce to herald the opening day of the long-awaited hotel. “It’s really striking me about how historic this moment is,” said Howie Wemyss, general manager of Great Glen Trails and the Mt. Washington Auto Road, as he stood in front of the 68-room hostelry, which was built on the site of four previous Glen Houses that went all the way back to 1852.
Visit Site Sep12
2018
Hotel Opening: The Glen House at Mt. Washington, New Hampshire
The Glen House, a new 68-room hotel at the base of Mt. Washington, opened today in New Hampshire. Owned by the Mt. Washington Summit Road Company (MWSRC) and managed by Olympia Hotel Management, The Glen House is just 30 minutes from North Conway and situated near the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, which the family-owned MWSRC has operated since 1906. The Glen House has deep, historic roots in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The new hotel is the fifth iteration of The Glen House to be built near the site of the original hotel, a landmark that opened in 1852 as tourists began to flock to the summit of 6,288 foot Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The new hotel carries on the tradition of its predecessors and is the first property to stand on this site in more than half a century.
Visit Site Sep05
2018
Don’t miss out on these deals on gorgeous fall escapes!
Megyn Kelly TODAY is joined by Jacqueline Gifford, the travel director of Travel + Leisure Magazine. Gifford recommends fall trips to the Ozarks in Missouri, Santa Fe, New Mexico, a resort in Fayetteville, West Virginia and Mt. Washington, New Hampshire.
Visit Site Aug24
2018
Back to the future: Eco-friendly Glen House set to open
PINKHAM NOTCH — History has come full circle at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, as a new Glen House Hotel readies for a mid-September opening. It’s a bit like “Back to the Future” — the 68-room, three-story hotel will be the fifth Glen House to reign over the expansive area at the base of Mount Washington that is known as the Glen. With an aesthetic nod to its predecessors, The Glen House Hotel embodies classic New England vernacular, with clapboards and painted trim, similar to the previous four Glen Houses that have stood on the site since 1852.
Visit Site Aug24
2018
Sidebar: A history of past Glen House hotels
PINKHAM NOTCH — The soon-to-open Glen House Hotel will be the fifth by that name in the general vicinity of the Mount Washington Auto Road. All four of its predecessors burned, with the last consumed by fire in 1967. In 1851, the Grand Trunk Railway was completed from Portland, Maine, to Gorham. Tourist traffic increased dramatically. In 1851, John Bellows began to remodel a farmhouse into a hotel on the site of what would become the Glen House. Although his building was not completed, he did take in some tourists that season.
Visit Site Jul27
2018
The Mount Washington Auto Road
The Glen House, which opens this fall, is at the base of the famed Mount Washington Auto Road. It opened in 1861 and remains one of the most compelling attractions in the Northeast to this day. The privately owned and operated Auto Road climbs 4,618 feet from the base and reaches more than a mile in the sky to the highest point in the Northeast at 6,288 feet.
Visit Site May20
2018
The Glen House Rises Again
At the base of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, deep in the White Mountains, The Glen House is ready to rise again.
Visit Site May09
2018
The Glen House Hotel Opens this Fall at the Base of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire
The design of the newest incarnation of The Glen House pays homage to the classic White Mountain hotels of the 1850s, utilizing clapboards and painted trim in a style similar to its predecessors. The guestrooms have the simplicity of Shaker design while the expansive public spaces will have artwork embracing both the history of the Mt. Washington Auto Road and the four previous hotels. Many of the guestrooms will have balconies facing the 6,288-foot peak.
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