The White Mountains is quite the place to celebrate, especially during the holiday season. Whether you dream of turkey dinners with mountain views or to-go meals to take home to a cozy cabin, our restaurants are ready to make your Thanksgiving splendid! There are also plenty of Black Friday shopping deals to be found, artisan markets, and amazing Attractions experiences like the kickoff to Santa Train season.
Here are the top Thanksgiving deals, Thanksgiving dining, and Thanksgiving events in the White Mountains. Trust us, there’s a lot to be thankful for!
Thanksgiving Dinners
AMC HIGHLAND CENTER (Bretton Woods, NH) & AMC Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch (Gorham, NH)
In our minds, hiking and hearty meals go hand in hand. Might we suggest an early morning hike in Crawford Notch State Park on Thanksgiving Day, followed by a festive spread at the AMC Highland Center in Bretton Woods, NH? Reservations are required for this special event and AMC members get a special rate, so book early!
Thanksgiving at the AMC Highland Center (Bretton Woods, NH) is scheduled for Thursday, 11/24. Seating times include 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, and 5:30pm. Call 603-466-2727 for more information, including reservations. AMC Members: $34 (adults); $18 (children). Non-members: $39 (adults); $20 (children).
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The AMC Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch (in Gorham, NH) will also be hosting three dinners over the Thanksgiving weekend, including their own take on a Thanksgiving Day Buffet. If you're staying through the holiday weekend, visit the "Events & Entertainment" section of this blog for fun activities the AMC Joe Dodge Lodge will be offering, including hiking and evening programs.
The AMC Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch (Gorham, NH) is also hosting their Traditional Thanksgiving Day Buffet on Thursday, 11/24 from 1pm to 6pm. Other scheduled dinners include Friday, 11/25 (a Traditional New England Dinner Buffet) and Saturday, 11/26 (a Taste of International Dinner Series Buffet).
For reservations and rates, please call 603-466-2727.
CHRISTMAS FARM INN & SPA (Jackson, NH)
Combine Christmas vibes with some seasonal nosh, and you'll get a good idea of the amazing 4-course plated Thanksgiving dinner held at the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa on Thursday, 11/24! Reservations are required for this special event, so hop to it if the likes of lobster sherry bisque, slow cooked prime rib with beef au jus, apple sage stuffing, bourbon caramel ice cream, and more sound like your Thanksgiving nirvana.
$59 plus a 20% service charge and 8.5% tax (guests ages 3 and up). | The Christmas Farm Inn & Spa requires a non-refundable payment in full at time of booking. | For reservations and additional questions, please call (603) 383-4313 ext. 1.
THE COMMON MAN (Ashland, NH & Lincoln, NH)
Maybe cooking just isn’t your forte? If that’s the case, call the Common Man to secure your Thanksgiving to Go! The Common Man family of restaurants is closed Thanksgiving Day, but that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on their famous flavors. From whole berry cranberry sauce to garlicky green beans, country mashed potatoes, and a slice of pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream (plus the option to add in even more festive foods like a glazed ham or sweet potato casserole), this Thankgsiving dinner to go is one you’ll remember for years.
Meal for Four: $99.95 + tax. Meal for One: $25.95 + tax.
Orders must be placed by Friday, November 18 by calling the location where you plan to pick up your order. Orders may be picked up on Wednesday, November 23. For a full listing of participating restaurants as well as contact information, visit The Common Man website.
HART’S TURKERY FARM (Meredith, NH)
Gobble up that good stuff! Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith, NH is famed for its turkey spreads, so put in your preorder for a Whole Roasted Turkey Family Meal or an Individual Roasted Turkey Dinner to pick up on Thanksgiving Day. Both Thanksgiving dinner to go options come with an amazing number of sides (including gravy, stuffing, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and more), and plenty of pie options for your Thanksgiving dessert.
Hart’s restaurant will be closed for in-house dining on Thanksgiving Day, but Individual Turkey dinners can be ordered the day of via call-in or walk-in (or preordered, just like the Family Meals).
Diners can choose to pick up their hot or heat & serve Thanksgiving feast to go during the three days prior to Thanksgiving, or on Thursday, 11/24 at select times.
Call Hart’s Turkey Farm at 603-279-6212 for more information. Visit the Hart’s Turkey Farm website for Family Meal pick up times and pricing.
INDIAN HEAD RESORT (Lincoln, NH)
Lincoln fans, what are you Thanksgiving plans? Indian Head Resort is hosting a Deluxe Buffet Brunch on the big day from 11:30am to 2:30pm, leaving plenty of time afterwards for climbing their tower and looking at the mighty slopes of nearby Mount Pemigewasset.
$40 per person (ages 13+). Reservations are recommended for this special brunch. Call 1-800-348-8000 for more info. If you’d like to book a stay at Indian Head Resort, rates start at $129 for Wednesday & Thursday, and $189 for Friday & Saturday of Thanksgiving Week.
INN AT THORN HILL (Jackson, NH)
Forty at Thorn Hill (located inside the Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa in Jackson, NH) is having a scrumptious holiday spread on Thanksgiving Day, and you’re invited! There will be classics like turkey and warm apple crisp, but gourmet twists as well like baked stuffed haddock with crab and lobster stuffing, buttered haricots with toasted cashews, and pumpkin bisque with lobster gnocchi. Just thinking of this Thanksgiving Day Buffet has us ready to put on our stretchy pants!
There will be two seatings on Thanksgiving Day, 11/24 (one at 12pm and one at 2:30pm). Reservations are required. $69 per adult; $49 for children (12 and under). For reservations, call the Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa at 603-383-4242.
MOUNTAIN CLUB ON LOON (Lincoln, NH)
Guests staying at the Mountain Club on Loon will be absolutely delighted with their dining choices over Thanksgiving weekend. It all kicks off with a Thanksgiving Eve Dinner with cozy pub classic like burgers, chowders, mac & cheese, and chicken wings, followed by a Thanksgiving Day breakfast with all kinds of options. The main event, though, is the Mountain Club's Grand Thanksgiving Buffet (11/24, 12 - 6pm)! Head to the their website for a full menu, but here's a sneak peek: appetizers ranging from a smoked salmon display to soft pretzel sticks with mustard, soups like clam chowder and butternut squash & apple, everything from a broccoli cheddar bacon salad to cranberry orange relish, and a mountain of entrees to select from. We hear the prime rib and mushroom stew calling our name!
Save room for all the dessert options too, and don't forget to visit the Thanksgiving Build Your Own Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar to cap off the holiday noshing. If you have room after all that, the Mountain Club is also offering a Thanksgiving dinner later in the day.
Thanksgiving Eve Dinner: 11/23, 5pm to 8pm.
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast: 11/24, 7am to 9am. | $16 (plus tax and gratuity) per adult; $10 (plus tax & gratuity) per children 12 and under.
Mountain Club Grand Thanksgiving Buffet: 11/24, 12pm to 6pm. | $60 (plus tax and gratuity per adult; $18 (plus tax and gratuity) per children 12 and under (don’t forget to ask about Kid’s Eat Free if staying at the Hotel). | Reservations Required. Please Call The Black Diamond Pub at 603-745-2244 Ext 5267 to make your reservation, and visit the Mountain Club on Loon website for additional information, including cancellation policies. | Please note, all parties of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity.
Thanksgiving Build Your Own Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar: $17 per drink (plus tax & gratuity)
OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT (Bretton Woods, NH)
Dining at the Omni Mount Washington Resort is a must-do during any visit to the White Mountains, and particularly so during the holiday season. A limited number of reservations are available for the public wishing to attend Thanksgiving Dinner at this famous grand hotel, so reserve your spot today! The Omni's award-winning culinary team plus the stunning Main Dining Room will make quite the memorable feast for you and your loved ones.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Omni Mount Washington Resort will be held on 11/24 from 12pm to 4pm (for the public) and 12pm to 8pm (for registered resort guests). | 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner: $90 (per adult), $45 (children 5 - 12 years old). | Subject to tax and 20% service charge. | Menu subject to change without notice. | Reservations required. Call 603-278-8864. | View dinner menu.
STONEHURST MANOR (North Conway, NH)
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast into the realm of unforgettable with a refined 3-course dinner at Stonehurst Manor’s Wild Rose Restaurant at the Stonehurst Manor. Guests can select a gourmet Thanksgiving side dish, entrée, and dessert from the Wild Rose’s many offerings. We have our eyes on festive flavors of fall like the Apple Jack Pumpkin Bisque, Southern Fried Turkey, and Pumpkin Bread Pudding.
Serving times include 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. $68 per person (3-course dinner for adults); $38 per person (2-course dinner for children 11 years and younger). 3-course dinner includes choice of appetizer, entrée, desert, and coffee or tea. 2-course dinner includes choice of entrée, dessert, and beverage.
For reservations, call the Wild Rose Restaurant at 603-356-3113.
WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)
If you’d rather focusing on the celebrating than the cooking and cleaning, book your reservation for one truly epic Thanksgiving buffet spread at the Woodstock Inn Brewery. This North Woodstock, NH mainstay will have it all, including appetizer, salad, and starch & veggie tables, as well as a carving station and enough desserts to boggle the mind of any hungry guest.
Add all that to the Brewery’s awesome local beers, and we’re sensing a Friendsgiving celebration for the ages.
The Woodstock Inn Brewery’s Thanksgiving buffet is scheduled for Thursday, 11/24 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. $36.95 per person (adults); $20.95 (children 12 and under). Reservations strongly encouraged. Call 800-321-3985 for more info.
https://www.woodstockinnbrewery.com/thanksgiving-dinner/
Holiday Shopping
BELLA FUNK BOUTIQUE (Littleton, NH)
Make your Black Friday beautiful with some local shopping at Littleton, NH’s Bella Funk Boutique! You’ll find handpicked women’s clothing and accessories, home décor, bath & beauty, and even a small section for baby, so take full advantage of Bella Funk’s Black Friday Sale and get a head start on all your holiday gift giving.
Bella Funk’s Black Friday sale runs Friday, 11/25 from 10am to 6pm. Free event, no reservations required.
CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS (Moultonborough, NH)
A historic castle set high in the mountains of the Lakes Region. Local craftsmen selling handmade wares at an Artisan Fair. Lunch in a grand carriage house. Does it get any dreamier?! Head to Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, NH on two weekends in November for some of the most picturesque holiday shopping and dining you could imagine.
The Castle Artisan Fair is scheduled for the weekends of 11/19 – 11/20 and 11/25 – 11/27 (from 10am to 5pm each day) and is held in the same building as the Carriage House Restaurant.
The Carriage House Restaurant will be open 11/19 – 11/20 and 11/25 – 11/27 (11:30am to 3pm each daily). No reservations available at this time; the Carriage House Restaurant will operate on a first come, first serve basis.
Castle in the Clouds will also be hosting “Christmas at the Castle” 11/25 – 11/27. For more information on this event, visit the “Events & Entertainment” section of this blog.
GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOOR CENTER (Gorham, NH)
Here’s another artisan fair for you to hit if you’re headed a little bit north after shopping at Castle in the Clouds: the Holiday Craft Fair at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center! This popular Gorham, NH affair (presented by the Granite Outdoor Alliance) will include local artists and crafters, raffles, and baked goods, as well as access to Great Glen Outfitters shop filled with ski sales and winter gear.
Great Glen Trails’ Holiday Craft Fair runs from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, 11/26.
SETTLERS GREEN (North Conway, NH)
Ready for a different take on Thanksgiving treats? Settlers Green in North Conway, NH is offering some of the best shopping deals of the season with special Black Friday hours and sales throughout the holiday weekend. Don’t forget to check out Settlers’ Festival of Trees while you’re there too!
Closed Thanksgiving Day. Sale Dates: 11/23 (10am – 6pm), Black Friday (8am – 8pm), 11/26 (10am – 7pm), 11/27 (10am – 6pm).
SEVEN BIRCHES WINERY (Lincoln, NH)
Elevate your wine time with Seven Birches Winery! This Lincoln, NH stop is offering a 25% discount on gift cards purchased in-store and online, Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday! Be sure to review the full details of this special shopping event below.
25% Discount on Gift Cards purchased In-Store and Online. | Promo starts on Thanksgiving Day, 11/24 @ 12:01 am and ends on Cyber Monday, 11/28 @ 11:59 pm. | Subtotal of purchase(s) must be $100 to qualify. Discount is on the gift card portion only. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. | Gift cards may only be redeemed in-store, starting 11/29/22.
Example #1: Purchase a gift card for $100, pay $75. | Example #2: Purchase 2 bottles of wine for $60 and a gift card for $40, pay $90 total ($60 for wine, $30 for gift card with 25% discount). | Example #3: Purchase 2 Gift Cards for $50 each (total $100) and $100 worth of other wine/gifts, pay $175 total.
Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Entertainment
AMC JOE DODGE LODGE AT PINKHAM NOTCH (Gorham, NH)
Adventure is waiting at the AMC Joe Dodge Lodge! Every morning over the holiday weekend, visitors are invited to join an AMC Educator on a series of "Notch Walks" to discover the waterfalls, ponds, and viewpoints found in Pinkham Notch. Those looking to sharpen their hiking acumen can always attend "Backcountry Basics" as well, hosted Friday and Saturday. "Fireside Stories" are a fun way to fill in your afternoons after a bit of adventuring, but don't forget the most exciting events of all: evenings programs devoted to music and photography!
Notch Walks: Daily (11/24 - 11/27), 9am to 1pm. | Backcountry Basics: Friday, 11/25 & Saturday, 11/26 at 4pm. | Fireside Stories: Every afternoon. | Evening Programs: Fleur de lis (traditional & Celtic music): Friday, 11/25 at 7:30pm; Professional Photographer Jack Holmes: Saturday, 11/26 at 8pm.
For more information on all events, visit the AMC Joe Dodge Lodge website and schedule of events. The Lodge will also be hosting three dinners from Thanksgiving through the weekend. Visit the "Dining" section of this blog for details.
BELIEVE IN BOOKS LITERACY FOUNDATION (Intervale, NH)
Combine the Christmastime magic of Santa Clause with historic train rides and you’ll get an idea of Journey to the North Pole. The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation has partnered with Lincoln, NH’s Hobo Railroad and North Conway, NH’s Conway Scenic Railroad to create a Christmas-themed train ride that children will never forget. There will be special treats, a stop at the North Pole post office to drop off Santa’s letters, a reading of “The Night Before Christmas”, elf singalongs, and even a meeting with Santa himself! Be sure to book your tickets online for this ever-popular event.
The season of Santa trains kicks off on Thanksgiving weekend with rides offered Friday, 11/25 through Sunday, 11/27. Visit Journey to the North Pole website for additional information, including online tickets, dates, departure times and more.
CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS (Moultonborough, NH)
On the hunt for some merry and bright plans over the holiday weekend? Head to Castle in the Clouds for “Christmas at the Castle”, a spectacular event showcasing festive decorations inside the grand rooms of Lucknow Mansion. Local musician George Parker will be on the guitar, providing cheerful tunes as you peruse the décor.
After that, head to the Artisan Market hosted inside the nearby Carriage House or make plans for lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant. See you there, Christmas fans!
Christmas at the Castle is scheduled for the weekends of 11/19 & 11/20 and 11/25 – 11/27 (from 10am to 4pm). | Admission: $25 (adults); $15 (children).
The Castle Artisan Fair is scheduled for the weekends of 11/19 & 11/20 and 11/25 – 11/27 (from 10am to 5pm each day).
The Carriage House Restaurant will be open 11/19 – 11/20 and 11/25 – 11/27 (11:30am to 3pm each daily). No reservations available at this time; The Carriage House Restaurant will operate on a first come, first serve basis.
CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD (North Conway, NH)
As soon as Thanksgiving gives way to Black Friday, our minds immediately jump to Christmas. If you feel the same, why not kick off the most wonderful time of the year with a ride on Santa’s Holiday Express? The Conway Scenic Railroad plays host to Santa and Mrs. Claus for this family-friendly event that runs along their picturesque Conway route, and milk and cookies are de rigueur for all!
Santa’s Holiday Express opens for the Christmas season on Friday, 11/25 with trains scheduled throughout Thanksgiving weekend from 11:30am to 3pm. We’d highly recommend booking your tickets online ahead of time for this very popular event.
Admission rates vary. Visit the Conway Scenic Railroad website for booking details and additional Santa’s Holiday Express dates.
THE FLYING MONKEY MOVIE HOUSE & PERFORMANCE CENTER (Plymouth, NH)
For those looking to forgo the shopping on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, we’d recommend visiting The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center in Plymouth, NH. Friday, 11/25, Warren Miller’s latest spectacular ode to skiing, Daymaker, takes to the silver screen for showings at 3pm and 7pm.
Saturday, 11/26, it’s all about comedian Juston McKinney, a NH native with an impressive lineup of specials and TV appearances under his belt. Get ready for plenty of belly laughs to help you work off those second and third helpings from Thanksgiving dinner!
Tickets start at $23.50 (Warren Miller’s Daymaker) and $29.50 (Comedian Juston McKinney). For more information and the option to book your tickets online, visit The Flying Monkey’s website.
HOBO RAILROAD (Lincoln, NH)
Instead of a sleigh ride with Santa, what about a train ride? Lincoln, NH’s Hobo Railroad will be hosting Santa for a series of merry Santa Express excursions starting Friday, 11/25! Kiddos will have the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive blank letters to complete, as well as a small gift from the rosy-cheeked man of the hour during their train tour.
Guests can choose from First Class seating (with tables) or Coach Class seating (with bench-style seating); both options offer an identical meet and greet experience, meaning there’s plenty of joy to go ‘round.
All Santa Express Trains are approximately one hour and twenty minutes roundtrip. Thanksgiving weekend days of operation include 11/25, 11/26, and 11/27, with all departures at 1pm.
First Class tickets: $33 (ages 3 and up); Coach Class tickets: $25 (ages 3 and up). Kids 2 and under ride free. Additional Santa Express dates are available online.
SANTA’S VILLAGE (Jefferson, NH)
Start a new family tradition with Christmastime at Santa’s Village! On select weekends throughout November and December, Santa’s ramps up the year-round yuletide spirit with Christmas carols sounding throughout the park and glimmering holiday lights adding extra festive vibes come dusk.
Dress warmly if you plan on attending; Santa’s Village is a mostly outdoor experience and snow is common around Thanksgiving each year. Also? Book your tickets online early! This special event sells out annually.
Over Thanksgiving weekend, Santa’s Village will be open Saturday, 11/26 and Sunday, 11/27 from 10am to 4pm. For additional Christmastime at Santa’s Village dates, please visit our Events Calendar.
TWIN BARN BREWING CO. NORTH TAPROOM(North Woodstock, NH)
Twin Barns Brewing Co. North Taproom in North Woodstock, NH is your Thanksgiving weekend stop for live music and local pours. Friday, 11/25 kicks it off with Paul Driscoll from 5 to 8pm. Follow it up with Ian Archibold on Saturday, 11/26 (5 - 8pm) and you'll see why this new outpost is making the "must visit" list for any brewery hopping tour of the White Mountains.
Visit Twin Barns Brewing Co. North Taproom's Facebook page for additional events, the latest beer specials, and more!
SETTLERS GREEN (North Conway, NH)
In addition to amazing holiday deals held throughout Thanksgiving weekend, Settlers Green is also hosting a magical Festival of Trees. Head to Unit A14 (next door to the Lindt Chocolate Shop); there, you will find a veritable forest of decorated trees waiting to be viewed. Come just to take in the sights or see if you can win your favorite tree by dropping a raffle ticket in each tree’s respective bucket.
Settlers Green’ Festival of Trees dates include Friday, 11/25 through Sunday, 11/27 (from 10am to 7pm). Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 12. Adults looking to up their chances of winning can purchase 25 additional tickets for an extra $10.
Full raffle details and dates are available on our Events Calendar.
WATERVILLE VALLEY (Waterville Valley, NH)
Saturday, 11/26 at 1pm, take the plunge into supporting Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports! This amazing organization is hosting its 10th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge and is looking for plungers to participate. $50 gets you a dunk in Corcoran Pond plus bragging rights, an official Plunge shirt, cold turkey sandwiches, and other fun goodies.
Prior to dunking, participants will also get to take part in a Pre-Plunge Parade. Might we recommend showing off your finest feathers and wearing a costume? Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume plus Most Funds Raised (for individuals and for groups) for Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports.
Stick around after the plunge for Santa’s arrival at Waterville Valley’s Town Square, complete with gifts and candies for children. Visits with Santa will be held for the next few hours, followed by a tree lighting and fantastic free fireworks in Town Square.
10th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge: Saturday, 11/26 from 11am to 2pm. | Registration at Town Square: 11:30am ($50 per plunger); Costume Judging: 12:30pm; Parade & Plunge: 1:00pm. | Turkey Plunge is free for spectators.
Santa Comes to Waterville Valley!: Saturday, 11/26 from 3:30 to 6pm. | Santa Arrives at Town Square: 3:30pm; Visit with Santa at the Waterville Valley Adventure Center: 3:30 – 6pm; Fireworks & Tree Lighting: 6pm.
Fireworks in Town Square: Saturday, 11/26, 6pm – 6:15pm.
WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)
We love a good live band. Did you know the Woodstock Inn Brewery hosts one every single Friday and Saturday night? On Sundays, they also have and open mic night at the main bar, so round up your beer aficionados for some rousing good fun! But if your weekend plans are filled up, you can always opt for music bingo on Mondays.
Live Band: Fridays & Saturdays (including 11/25 & 11/26) from 8:30pm – 11:30pm. | Open Mic: Sundays (including 11/27) from 8pm to 11:30pm. | Music Bingo: Mondays (including 11/28) from 7pm -9pm.
Whatever festive way you choose to celebrate the season of thanks and family togetherness, we hope there will be plenty of feasting, frolicking, and celebrating.
