Lincoln, NH

Travel Guide

A small town with a post office, a church, and a mountain in the background.
A dense forest with a variety of trees displaying autumn foliage, including red, orange, and green leaves.
A street with various shops including a liquor store, a Chinese restaurant, and a Mexican food restaurant.
A vintage red cable car with a sign reading "Loon Mountain" and a large "NOW BOARDS" sign on a building.
A road with autumn-colored trees, a house, and a mountain in the background.

Whether you’re skiing the slopes of Loon Mountain or swimming in Lonesome Lake, this New Hampshire town is a nature lover’s paradise in any season.

Among New England’s charming small towns, Lincoln stands out. Visit when the town is blanketed in snow or bursting with colorful foliage. Lincoln is delightful in all seasons.

Lincoln has a portion of Franconia Notch State Park. Explore the beauty of the White MountainsOpens in a new window on the miles of hiking, biking and skiing trails winding through the park.

Walk to Flume Gorge, a stunning natural gorge in the park. It stretches 800 feet (240 meters) to the base of Mount Liberty. Follow the boardwalk to the edge of its plummeting granite walls. The hike ends at the Visitor Center with a gift shop and Concord Coach stagecoach that charged across the old west.

Visit Lonesome Lake nestled in the park at the southern base of Cannon Mountain. Reach it via hiking short, accessible trails. The lake is well stocked with brook trout.

Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail, which crosses through the northeastern part of the town. The Appalachian Mountain Club hut on Lonesome Lake’s southern shore provides shelter for hikers. Loon Mountain, a part of the White Mountain National Forest, is Lincoln’s signature peak. Loon Mountain Ski Resort is one of the most popular resorts in the state. Regardless of when you visit, enjoy its all-season fun from skiing to horseback riding to rock climbing.

Head to Whale’s Tale Water Park for summer fun for the entire family. Splash your way through its water slides and wave pools.

Clark’s Trading Post is a Lincoln institution. This family-owned center is known for its White Mountain Central Railroad, a scenic 25-minute ride in an old-fashioned steam-powered train. Watch a group of trained bears that perform tricks and visit several mini museums devoted to Americana.

Lincoln lies along the scenic Kancamagus Highway, which bisects the White Mountain National Forest to connect Bath in the west to ConwayOpens in a new window in the east. Stop and enjoy the views from the many scenic lookouts along the road.

Woodwards White Mountain Resort, BW Signature Collection

Woodwards White Mountain Resort, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
527 US Route 3 Lincoln NH
The price is ₩148,387 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
₩148,387
₩161,007 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"This stay was a very good value. We got a last minute fourth of July weekend stay. We were pleased with the room, the staff and the ammenities. We were disappointed and shocked to find unattended toddlers in the indoor pool. We spoke to the parents/adults who had thier backs turned more than ten ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Woodwards White Mountain Resort, BW Signature Collection
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln East - White Mountains by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln East - White Mountains by IHG

2.5 out of 5
21 Railroad St Lincoln NH
The price is ₩184,360 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
₩184,360
₩200,038 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"The staff was outstanding and the room spotless. The breakfast was excellent and continuously restocked. The room was comfortable and had a great view of the mountains. Parking was easy and the hotel is close to lots of great restaurants and recreation areas. The shower pressure could use improvement ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln East - White Mountains by IHG
Indian Head Resort

Indian Head Resort

3 out of 5
664 US Route 3 Lincoln NH
The price is ₩308,540 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
₩308,540
₩334,766 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Staff was unhelpful and rude"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Indian Head Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook

InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook

3 out of 5
33 Brookline Rd. Lincoln NH
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (913 reviews)
"I liked the room – comfortable bed, large living room with fireplace and a great view of the Loon Mountain ski trails. But I was very disappointed with one of the key advertised features, the reason I booked this room in the first place: a large bubble tub. It was broken. When I turned on the water, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook
The Village of Loon Mountain

The Village of Loon Mountain

3 out of 5
72 Loon Village Rd Lincoln NH
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
"The property is out dated with soft beds and not much to do on the property for adults. Our entry door had spider webs and so did the patio. We hear a loud noise every 20 to 30 minutes and it was coming from the basement. Definitely would not stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

The Village of Loon Mountain
Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain, an Ascend Collection Resort

3 out of 5
23 InnSeason Drive Lincoln NH
Stay at this apartment in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
"Easy check in and check out. Pleasant desk staff, very clean, pools and jacuzzis were great. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain, an Ascend Collection Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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