MOUNT MADISON INN & SUITES

Fun Things To Do In Summer

Hike the Whites I Literally at our doorstep

New Hampshire’s White Mountains, locally known as the Whites, have long been one of the region’s most iconic hiking destinations. Home to White Mountain National Forest, the Presidential Range (locally known as the Prezi’s), an extensive but system and a quintessentially New England spirit, it’s no wonder these peaks are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Though they’re worth visiting all year long, looking across a sea of brilliant red, orange and yellow leaves in the autumn from one of the Whites’ many summits is truly inspiring.

Gorham, New Hampshire, located 2 1/2 hours north of Boston, is the eastern gateway to the range. Whether you’re planning a weekend retreat or week-long backcountry trek, the quaint community serves as a perfect basecamp. You’ll find easy access to the 800,000-acre national forest, numerous state forests and some of the most scenic drives around. Plus, downtown Gorham offers plenty of restaurants and outdoor stoke to fuel your trip. Mt Madison Inn & Suites and Top Notch Inn are the best places to call base camp after a long day of mountain hiking. Relax in our headed pools and hot tubs or gather around their fire pits for good old conversation with friends.

New Hampshire’s White Mountains, locally known as the Whites, have long been one of the region’s most iconic hiking destinations. More

FACTS

We have plenty of parking for small to large trailers.
You can park your ATV’s in front of your room.
You can ride your ATV on main street to any gas station, restaurant or business within the town of Gorham.
We are only 30 seconds from the trail head.
You can ride from 7AM and until a half hour before sunset…you are not allowed to ride after dark.
All the parks above are connected and allow ATVER’s to ride into their townships to use their facility’s such as gas, restaurants and businesses. Trail systems range from wooded trails, logging roads and some asphalt. The trail conditions range from mud, water, hard packed dirt, sand and rocky terrain.
When riding our trail system it’s Important to bring clothing that reflects our climate, make sure you bring rain gear in case it rains during your ride, dress in layers as it may be warm one day and chilly the next and it’s always good to were riding gloves and good foot wear.
Maps can be purchased at our front desk at any time.

FACTS

We have plenty of parking for small to large trailers.
You can park your ATV’s in front of your room.

Mt Madison Inn Discount Theme Park Packages 2020

Mt Madison Inn is located between the two of the biggest summer attractions in northern New Hampshire, Story Land and Santa’s Village. We offer low priced Theme Park Packages to Story Land and to Santa’s Village. Story Land & Santa’s Village begin the weekend of June 15th and are daily through Labor Day weekend. Weekends are available through September. Children 2 and under stay free and are admitted FREE at both Story Land and Santa’s Village.

Please call 1-603-466-5496 for reservations.

Looking for even more fun! Both Story Land and Santa’s Village offer a Final 3 Hour, Next Day Free’ program! Enter the park during the last 3 hours of any day with your pre purchased online tickets or hotel tickets and receive a free return pass to come back another full day in the current season!

New England’s Newest Hands-On Experience!

Living Shores Aquarium, located at Story Land in Glen, NH is an indoor walk through adventure that allows the whole family to discover the wonders of the ocean year round. The aquarium includes over 32,000 sq. ft. of interactive tide pools, exhibits, and immersive activities. See otters, touch sting rays, interact with tropical birds and so much more. Guests can learn about the widespread oceans and native New England Lakes in a fun, interactive environment. The aquarium experience also includes a digital sandbox where kids can dig and discover marine life living on New England’s beaches and a drawing station where they can bring their own sea creatures to life and see how they move through the ocean in their habitat.

Living Shores Aquarium, located at Story Land in Glen, NH is an indoor walk through adventure that allows the whole family to discover the wonders of the ocean year round. More

Mountain Bike Adventures

Get out & ride!

One of the best ways to see the beautiful White Mountains of NH is on a mountain bike. Gorham’s newest mountain bike park offers miles of single-track trails located mostly in wooded areas as well as open fields and dirt roads. When riding these trails, you can expect to come across multiple terrain such as rocky, rooty, natural trails, manmade smooth paths, natural jumps, manmade ramps and board paths. Bring the kids for a rewarding and challenging ride they’ll never forget! Great for couples looking to get out and challenge themselves physically and mentally as well as spending that hard to find…. quality time together.

Book your Mountain Bike Adventure & ride all day! Your Mountain bike will be waiting for you when you arrive at your room, from there you can ride directly to the trail head in less than a minute We’ll also provide you with a detailed map of the trail system so you can make the most of your mountain bike adventure! After riding the trails all day take your mountain bike in town to one of our many eateries and enjoy a relaxing meal with friends and family.

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Moose Facts

An adult moose can average 1,000 -1,500 pounds, stand 6 to 7 feet at their shoulder and can be 8 – 9 feet in length. It is the largest land mammal in New Hampshire.
Moose are near- sighted but have a keen sense of smell and hearing.
Their front legs are longer than their hind legs, allowing them to maneuver over large obstacles in the woods.
Male moose or “Bulls” have a dark brown / black muzzle, while the female moose or “Cows” have a light brown muzzle.
Only Bulls grow antlers. Bulls grow a new set every spring and shed them in the winter. The new set of antlers will be larger than the year prior. Adult antlers may weigh as much as 40lbs.
The flap of skin / long hair that hangs from the throat is called the “Bell” and is more pronounced in adult bulls.
The life expectancy for moose is 10-12 years, although some may live for up to 20 years.
The breeding season, also called “the rut,” is in the fall, from mid-September to mid-October. Moose also become more aggressive during this time.
Calves are born in mid-May or early June and weigh just 20-30 pounds; by fall their weight will have increased to 300-400 pounds. Female moose are pregnant for 8 months.
Bear and Coyotes are predators on moose calves until the calves are old enough to outmaneuver them.
Moose are susceptible to a tiny parasite known as the brain worm, which they may die from. The parasite passes from the White-tailed deer feces to a snail, which the moose eat while feeding.
Moose also susceptible from severe infestations of winter ticks. A single moose can carry 10,000 to 120,000 ticks. Moose also die as a result of collisions with automobiles.

An adult moose can average 1,000 -1,500 pounds, stand 6 to 7 feet at their shoulder and can be 8 – 9 feet in length. It is the largest land mammal in New Hampshire.

Moose

We provide Moose Maps for self-guided tours at both hotel locations. If you prefer, take the Gorham Moose Tour shuttle where we sometimes allow visitors to disembark the bus and get a closer look at these beautiful animals. Our success rate historically runs in the 93% to 97% and in one tour we were fortunate to see 12 Moose! Our tours run from the end of May until the end of September in order to increase our chances of seeing our wonder friends, the Moose. https://www.gorhamnh.org/moose-tours

The Mount Washington Cog Railway

The Mount Washington Cog Railway is a narrated 3-Hour-Round Trip train ride to the summit of Mount Washington on a historic and awe-inspiring railway. Averaging around 1 hour each way, you have 60 minutes to explore and take in the Summit of Mount Washington, including the Sherman Adams Visitor Center. Inside the Visitor Center is a museum, post office, small snack bar and 360° views of the surrounding areas including up to 5 states, Canada and the Atlantic Ocean! Below, you will learn all about the Mt Washington Cog Railway, including what to expect on your journey and what other fun and excitement you and your family can have!

Mt Madison Inn is only a 30-minute scenic drive to the cog Railway, or you prefer can you drive up the Auto Road which is only 8 minutes away from our hotel.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway is a narrated 3-Hour-Round Trip train ride to the summit of Mount Washington on a historic and awe-inspiring railway. More

Due to its remarkable location, weather, and history, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is unlike any other driving experience in the Eastern United States.
Incredible views.

A trip on Mt. Washington Auto Road is a one-of-a-kind experience offering ever-changing weather extremes, panoramic views and the opportunity to pass through four distinct climate zones as you climb to the highest peak in the Northeast. Make sure you bring a jacket or sweater as the conditions can change within minutes from warm to cold. The constantly changing weather adds to the allure and mystique of the famous peak, often allowing visitors to experience high winds and dramatic cloud formations. With an average grade of 12%, a single mile of hard-packed gravel road around mid-mountain, and above-tree line views beginning at 4,200 feet, this is truly one of the most spectacular drives in the Northeast!

Upon passing through the Toll House you will receive an envelope with a lot of very important information. Your famous “This car climbed Mt. Washington” bumper sticker-as well as an audio tour on CD and instructions on the best way to ascend the road. But wait…. you don’t have a CD player in your car? That’s ok. We’ve got you covered. You can borrow one from us so you can enjoy your very own tour guide!