Jackson · Boutique
The Wentworth
An 1869 inn in Jackson village.
Official details for The WentworthNew Hampshire · Couples · Two nights
North Conway & Jackson
A mountain valley of inns, a scenic railroad and covered bridges.
The Mount Washington Valley is a classic New England mountain getaway. Stay in Jackson, through its red covered bridge, ride the Conway Scenic Railroad through Crawford Notch, drive the Kancamagus Highway, walk to Diana’s Baths and drive the Auto Road up Mount Washington.
Country innsScenic railroadMountain drives
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KIZG
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~722 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~5 hr 03 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental or arranged car
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
Land at Fryeburg.
KIZG, Eastern Slopes Regional Airport in Fryeburg, Maine, is a non-towered field about 15 minutes from North Conway.
The FBO
IZG Airport Authority
207-935-4711Eastern Slopes Regional Airport, Fryeburg, ME
Confirm FBO hours, fees and ground transportation. No live fuel price is shown.
Mountain and lake weather: watch ceilings, icing in the cold months and afternoon storms in summer. About 720 nm from Myrtle Beach: plan a fuel stop and three nights.
02 / Where to stay
A Jackson inn.
Rates and availability need travel dates. Fall foliage weekends book far ahead.
Jackson · Inn
Christmas Farm Inn
A country inn with a spa.
Official details for Christmas Farm InnJackson · Inn
Inn at Thorn Hill
A romantic inn with mountain views and a spa.
Official details for Inn at Thorn Hill03 / Where to eat
Inn dinners and a brewpub.
Reserve weekend dinners.
Saturday dinner · Inn
The Wentworth
Fine dining in Jackson.
Official details for The WentworthFriday dinner · Brewpub
Moat Mountain Smokehouse
Barbecue and local beer.
Official details for Moat Mountain SmokehouseDinner · Inn
Inn at Thorn Hill
Dinner with mountain views.
Official details for Inn at Thorn Hill04 / Things to do
Rails, roads and waterfalls.
Big scenery every day.
Optional / Spa & relaxation
Inn spas · Time for two
Christmas Farm Inn and the Inn at Thorn Hill both have spas with couples treatments.
Booking: Ask about couples treatments, access for non-guests, current pricing and cancellation policy. No prices are shown here, and no appointment has been booked.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
Late September–mid October
Fall foliage
Peak color; book far ahead.
White Mountains for Fall foliageWinter
Ski season
Skiing at nearby mountains.
White Mountains for Ski seasonSummer
Hiking season
Long days in the mountains.
Concerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample long weekend: rails, roads and an inn. Plan three nights for the flight. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
Land at KIZG early.
- Midday
Drive through the covered bridge to Jackson.
- Afternoon
The Conway Scenic Railroad, then back to the airport.
DAY 1
Arrive
- Arrival
Land at KIZG, subject to weather, your fuel stop and your actual flight plan.
- Afternoon
Drive through the covered bridge to Jackson.
- Evening
Dinner at The Wentworth.
DAY 2
Explore
- Morning
The Conway Scenic Railroad.
- Afternoon
The Kancamagus Highway.
- Evening
Dinner at Moat Mountain.
DAY 3
Morning & home
- Morning
Jackson Falls.
- Before leaving
Allow time at the airport.
- Fly home
Mountain weather changes fast; leave early.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
The Conway Scenic Railroad.
- Afternoon
The Kancamagus Highway.
- Evening
Dinner at Moat Mountain.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Lodging first, then the railroad.
Mountain flying
Watch ceilings and mountain winds.
Ground transport
Arrange a car before you land.
Best seasons
Fall, summer and winter.
Reviewed · Destination 113
Reviewed November 4, 2026.
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