While some people love traveling with their spouse, partner, or best friend, for you, your favorite companion is your camera. What better souvenir is there than a stunning photo of a beautiful place that ensures the memories always stay fresh? North Conway has been a photographer’s destination for decades, and if you’re planning your next shutterbug adventure, here are the top four spots worth maxing out your memory cards.
Echo Lake State Park (Cathedral Ledge & White Horse Ledge)
Whether you’re relaxing lakeside or catching the spring bloom, this spot is pure magic—especially at golden hour. Peaceful waters framed by Cathedral and White Horse Ledges create a breathtaking backdrop as well as a three-in-one destination that can easily take up your entire day trying to get that perfect shot. A little hiking, a little driving, and an endless array of gorgeous vistas await just minutes from North Conway.
Diana’s Baths
In nearby Bartlett (just a 15-minute drive from North Conway), you’ll find the iconic collection of waterfalls, cascades, and brooks that make up Diana’s Baths. Depending on the time of year, it can be a place of quiet reflection or engaging turbulence based on the water level. It’s a centerpiece of the area’s many eye-catching destinations and a photographer’s favorite for decades.
Honeymoon Bridge
What’s more quintessential New England? The historical red bridge over the Ellis River surrounded by mountains got its name from the tradition of couples kissing as they cross it. While you likely won’t want to smooch your camera, it offers plenty of great shots both at a distance and up close.
Kearsarge North Trail
This moderately challenging hike leads to a fire tower with vast panoramic views. Bring a cozy blanket, a thermos of local cider, and capture the mountaintop view with nothing but sky around you.
Where to Lay Your Hat (& Camera)
Of course, while you’re in the neighborhood, why not take in North Conway’s world-class hospitality as well as its pristine nature? Home to several standout bed & breakfasts, the Cranmore Mountain Lodge sits at the intersection of history and modernity to deliver the best of both. Featuring its own photo-worthy location, award-winning restaurant, and top-rated service, it’s the ideal place to give your shutter finger a break while you munch on a treat made on-site and decide which natural wonder you want to visit next.