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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Conway
Conway, New Hampshire
Use Conway as a base for the White Mountains and North Conway shopping: 2 nights, or a day-trip from the Lakes Region.
Conway is a small town at the junction of Routes 16 and 302, the southern gateway to the White Mountains. It offers easy access to hiking, scenic drives, and the outlet stores of North Conway. Most visitors stay 1–2 nights, using it as a base rather than a destination.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Conway, New Hampshire
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, some attractions closed)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–120 excl. bed · Mid $120–200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch sandwich | $10–15 |
| Dinner entrée | $15–30 |
| Pint of local beer | $6–8 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PWM · Portland International Jetport
- About 1 h 15 min drive via Route 302
- MHT · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
- About 1 h 45 min drive
Typical fares
- Portland Jetport to Conway
- about $60–80 by shuttle or taxi (check)
- Manchester Airport to Conway
- about $100–150 by shuttle or taxi (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. Route 16 runs north–south; Route 302 east–west. Parking is free in most lots. No public transit within town.
See and do
Known for
- Gateway to the White Mountains
- North Conway outlet shopping
- Tuckerman Brewing
- Saco River
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Conway | Route 16 north, 5 min drive | 10 min |
| White Mountain National Forest | Route 16 north or 302 west | 20–40 min |
| Mount Washington | Route 16 north to Glen, then auto road or cog railway | 1 h |
| Lakes Region (Meredith, Laconia) | Route 16 south, about 40 min | 45 min |
Sleep
- Conway village
- Closest to Route 16 and local eateries; quieter.
- North Conway
- More hotels, motels and outlet shopping; busier.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hello |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much? | How much? |
| Where is the trailhead? | Where is the trailhead? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Cell service can be spotty in the mountains; download maps ahead.
- Winter driving requires snow tyres or chains; check conditions.
- North Conway traffic jams on weekends and foliage season.
Conway is safe. Usual precautions: lock your car, don't leave valuables visible. Winter driving is the main risk.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Conway yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gateway to the White Mountains
- North Conway outlet shopping
- Tuckerman Brewing
- Saco River
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Conway (New Hampshire), revision 4992473 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4992473
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/conway-new-hampshire). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.