Glen

City / town · New Hampshire

Glen

Best timeJul–Aug
From you
Nearest airportPWM · 54 mi
Typical stay$199/night
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Overview

Glen is a small village in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. While often overshadowed by larger towns like North Conway, Glen does contain plenty of lodging and is in between North Conway, Jackson and Bartlett, which all contain well-known ski resorts and other amenities.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Glen

Story Land

Story Land is open right at the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend and it is the most well-known seasonal amusement park in the area. They have a vast amount of rides, attractions and characters to visit. However, it …

Story Land

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)

Jan: 5.7 in rain5.7"Jan: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°JanFeb: 5.5 in rain5.5"Feb: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°FebMar: 6.7 in rain6.7"Mar: high 21°F, low 5°F21°5°MarApr: 7.3 in rain7.3"Apr: high 31°F, low 17°F31°17°AprMay: 7.7 in rain7.7"May: high 42°F, low 30°F42°30°MayJun: 8.6 in rain8.6"Jun: high 51°F, low 40°F51°40°JunJul: 8.9 in rain8.9"Jul: high 55°F, low 44°F55°44°JulAug: 7.7 in rain7.7"Aug: high 54°F, low 43°F54°43°AugSep: 7.7 in rain7.7"Sep: high 49°F, low 37°F49°37°SepOct: 10.0 in rain10"Oct: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°OctNov: 8.1 in rain8.1"Nov: high 28°F, low 13°F28°13°NovDec: 7.4 in rain7.4"Dec: high 20°F, low 4°F20°4°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 54 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon — 65 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $99–$99 a night (typical $199), from 2 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$140, mid-range ~$270, comfortable ~$260.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Story Land
  • Afternoon Story Land

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    See

    See Story Land

    Story Land is open right at the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend and it is the most well-known seasonal amusement park in the area. They have a vast amount of rides, attractions and characters to visit. However, it is more oriented towards younger children. Although the price may seem steep, it is well worth looking into.

    📍 850 NH Route 16💲 Ages under three are free and anyone over three years old is required to pay a $28.99 entrance fee☎ +1 603 383-4186
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    Do

    • - located in Glen

    Sleep

    Stay The Golden Apple Inn

    Clean, friendly accommodations at a reasonable price.

    📍 322 Route 302☎ +1 603 383-9680
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    Stay Buttonwood Inn on Mt. Surprise (Select Registry Bed & Breakfast)

    Ten room, 1820s Inn nestled on six secluded acres on Mount Surprise.

    📍 64 Mount Surprise RdMinutes from the intersection of routes 16 and 302💲 $99 to $299Check-in 3 - 8PM · out 11AM
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