Itinerary

48 hours in Conway from Scenic Inn

Two days. One porch. Walk the bridges, drive the Kanc, ski or hike, then shop tax-free at Settlers. Breakfast is on us, 7:30–10 AM. Book the room. Add the shuttle if you want a lift to Cranmore.

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Before you go

Check-in 2 PM, check-out 11 AM. Desk 7:30 AM–8 PM. Free parking and WiFi. Fill the tank in Conway before the Kanc — no services for 34.5 miles to Lincoln.

Day 1

Bridges, Kanc, dinner

MorningBreakfast, then the bridges

Continental 7:30–10 AM. Walk the Conway covered bridge (about 9 min) and Swift River Covered Bridge (about 15 min).

MiddayRoute 112 west

Lower Falls , Rocky Gorge , Sabbaday Falls , Albany Covered Bridge (1858, 120 ft). Early start beats the buses.

EveningNamed eats

Early meal in town: Bea’s or Sweet Maple. About 19 min to Tuckerman. North Conway: Chef’s Bistro, Flatbread, Moat, Taphaus (12–15 min drive). Optional night: Majestic (4 min walk) or Revo (2 min by car).

Day 2

Cranmore or Diana’s Baths, then Settlers

Ski optionCranmore

About 13 min by car. Short shuttle $50 per room round trip (2 riders), extra rider $25, 8.5% tax, age 7+, guests only. Projected Thanksgiving hours are on the ski page.

Hike optionDiana’s Baths

3872 West Side Road, North Conway. About a three-quarter-mile walk on the Moat Mountain Trail. ADA to the Baths. Year-round fee site. Park in the lot — no roadside parking. About 8.0 mi / 17 min from the inn. Pass prices are on the Forest Service page.

AfternoonSettlers Green

About 8 min by car, or the same Short shuttle. Some shops welcome dogs. Dinner in North Conway. Back to the inn.

Add the Short shuttle under Add-ons if you’re skipping the car to Cranmore or Settlers. Call (603) 447-4239.

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What can I do in 48 hours in Conway, NH?

Day 1: walk the covered bridges from Scenic Inn, drive the Kancamagus Highway, dinner in Conway or North Conway. Day 2: Cranmore or Diana's Baths, then Settlers Green.

Do I need a car?

A car is easiest for the Kanc and Diana's Baths. Cranmore, Settlers Green, and dinner in North Conway are on the guests-only Short shuttle when you book direct.

Where do I eat without a reservation?

Chef's Bistro doesn't take reservations. Walk to Bea's or Sweet Maple from the inn. Confirm hours on each restaurant's site before you go.

Who owns Scenic Inn?

The Shea family, since September 2026. The Petersons ran it for 20 years before that.

Plan the rest of the trip

More on where to stay and what to do around Conway.