North Conway is a lively White Mountains base perfect for multi‑week stays — scenic hiking and skiing, the Kancamagus Highway, outlet shopping, seasonal festivals, farm‑to‑table restaurants and brewpubs provide steady things to do so you won’t feel stuck.
Larger hubs like Portland, ME (about an hour) and Manchester, NH (roughly 1–1.5 hours) are close enough for bigger-city dining, arts and airports, giving you mountain-town charm with easy access to urban amenities.