Get your sweetheart swooning with a special Valentine’s Day retreat in the White Mountains. From romantic dining in North Conway to Valentine’s lodging specials, wine and dessert tastings, and cross country skiing lessons in the White Mountains, there are so many ways to have fun on Valentine’s Day.
Activities & Entertainment
Back to Top of ListCONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD (North Conway, NH)
Add some mystery to your Valentine’s Day with Murder on the Rails at the Conway Scenic Railroad.
During your picturesque ride through Mount Washington Valley, you will have 55 minutes to enjoy a classic murder mystery-themed show! Everyone is a suspect and clues abound, so combine you and your date’s sleuthing skills to figure out whodonit on this unique and theatrical train trip.
Murder on the Rails is offered Saturday afternoons through the end of February 2026, including Valentine’s Day. Snack bar onboard the train car is open and available, but not included in ticket price. Book online.
GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOOR CENTER (Gorham, NH)
If your date loves adventures, Great Glen Trails in Gorham, NH is offering seven fun options for an outdoorsy Valentine’s Day.
7 Valentine's Date Ideas at Great Glen Trails:
(1) Reserve 2-seats on the Mt. Washington SnowCoach and take a comfortable tour to an extreme world. Amp up the date by snowshoeing down from 4,200 feet!
(2) Bring your Backcountry XC gear and explore the beautiful snowy woods on the Aqueduct Loop trail. (BCXC Rentals available as well)
(3) Rent Fatbikes and explore the snowy carriage roads.
(4) Rediscover your playfulness at our old-fashioned tubing hill & fire pit. Special night tubing session on Valentine’s from 4:45pm–6:45pm– slide under the stars!
(5) Book a semi-private XC ski lesson with your sweetheart.
(6) Cap off the day at The Glen House's The Notch Grille for happy hour or a delicious dinner.
(7) Make it a weekend getaway and stay on campus at The Glen House – a Boutique Mt.Washington hotel. Soak in the saltwater pool at the end of the day to cap off a sweet Valentine’s retreat.
For more information, including pricing and availability, visit Great Glen Trails’ website.

Courtesy Great Glen Trails & Mt. Washington Auto Road
ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM (Enfield, NH)
Does creativity set your heart alight? Dabble in a Valentine’s-themed gel printmaking workshop at the Enfield Shaker Museum! Join Pam Smith, a New Hampshire printmaker, and draw inspiration from Shaker “gift drawings” as you experiment with layering techniques, geometric shapes, and heart-centered motifs.
Thursday, 2/12/26. 4:30-6:30pm. $55 for members/$65 for non-members. Register online.

Courtesy Enfield Shaker Museum
THE FLYING MONKEY MOVIE HOUSE & PERFORMANCE CENTER (Plymouth, NH)
For some, Valentine's Day is a total drag. Why not lean into those vibes with an epic Valentine's Drag Show at the Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center? Curves, charisma, and killer choreography will all be on display as you join co-hosts Glamme Chowdah and ChiChi Marvel for an interactvie night filled with love, laughter and music from the The Crimson Fiddler.
Saturday, 2/14/26. Doors open at 5:30pm; show starts at 7pm. Ages 18+. $38.50 per ticket. For more information, visit the Flying Monkey's website.
FOREST SOCIETY NORTH AT THE ROCKS (Bethlehem, NH)
Embrace classic romance with a classical Winterlude Concert at the Forest Society North at the Rocks. On Saturday, 2/14/26, the North Country Chamber Players will delight with the works of Franz Joseph Haydn, Eric Ewazen, and Ludwig von Beethoven.
Saturday, 2/14/16 at 2pm.The North Country Chamber Players have adopted a “Pay-What-You-Wish ticket pricing for concerts. Seating is limited – free, online reservation(s) encouraged! The recommended ticket price is $25, payable at the door but there is no minimum ticket price required for entry.
LITTLETON BIKE & FITNESS (Littleton, NH)
Get your heart pumping with the Chris Huyler Fatbike Poker Run! Over Valentine’s Day weekend, register and ride great White Mountains trail networks like the Bethlehem Trails Association, Franconia Area NEMBA, and PRKR MTN Trails; along the way, collect poker chips at designated points for a chance to win. This fun event culminates with a meetup at Iron Furnace Brewing in Franconia, NH on Sunday afternoon, where you trade in your chips for playing cards and win all sorts of prizes.
Don’t have a fatbike? Arrange a rental with Littleton Bike & Fitness, conveniently located just a short drive from all the trails included in this fun biking event.
Friday, 2/13/26 – Sunday, 2/15/26. All proceeds support winter grooming and trail maintenance for the three trail networks. Register at tricyclenh.com ($50 per person/$90 per couple).
MOUNTAIN THRIFT & COFFEE (Lincoln, NH)
We have a dreamy date night idea for you: a Paint & Sip night at a local café! Mountain Thrift & Coffee in Lincoln, NH is hosting a paint night that is perfect for beginners.
Friday, 2/13/26. Doors open at 6:30pm; painting is 7pm – 9pm. $45 per person. Purchase tickets here.

NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT JEAN’S PLAYHOUSE (Lincoln, NH)
This Valentine’s Day, rock out with Crazy On You: A Heart Tribute at North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse.
Saturday, 2/14/26. 7:30pm. For tickets and more information, visit the Jean’s Playhouse website.
SETTLERS GREEN (North Conway, NH)
The Friday preceding Valentine's Day is your last chance to enjoy the Love Tunnel, a dazzling light display that is perfect for selfies. Snap a pic and tell the folks at Settlers Green one word that describes the person you love for the chance to win a Bundle of Love package!
Through Friday, 2/13/26. Bundle of Love package includes a $100 Barley & Salt Gift Card and a pair of custom soaks and 15-minute add-on exfoliation scrub to The SoakingPot Infusion Spa. Visit Settlers Green's website for more details on how to enter.
WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT (Waterville Valley, NH)
Upgrade your Valentine’s plans to an all-day adventure! Take a scroll through Waterville Valley Resort’s events on Saturday, 2/14/26.
Intro to Alpine Touring: Join us for a welcoming and supportive Intro to Alpine Touring clinic designed for those who are new to uphill travel or looking to build a solid foundation. This lesson-based experience introduces the fundamentals of alpine touring in a small-group setting, with a focus on efficient uphill technique, equipment use, and building confidence. Register.
Coors Light Après Ski Party W/ Live Music: Swing by the Freestyle Lounge for a family-friendly après ski party with live music! Presented by Coors Light, MUSIC BY DJ BRETT.
Neon Night: Get ready to light up the night like never before. Join us at Waterville Valley Resort for Neon Night: an electrifying evening under the stars! We're transforming the Exhibition ski trail and the Freestyle Lounge into a glowing neon wonderland. Strap on your brightest gear, grab some glow sticks, and hit the slopes!
DATE: Saturday, February 14th
LOCATION: Freestyle Lounge
SCHEDULE:
4pm: Night Skiing Begins & Glowstick Stick Figures + Neon Temporary Tattoos: Join us for a kid-friendly crafting session in the Freestyle Lounge! We'll be turning ourselves into glowstick stick figures! We’ll also have some festive neon temporary tattoos!
5PM: Glow Musical Chairs: Enjoy some friendly competition in a round of glow musical chairs in the Freestyle Lounge!
6pm: Exhibition Snake Run: Grab an extra-bright foam glow stick (FREE) and join us for a snake run! With glow sticks illuminating our descent down Exhibition, we'll ski in formation to create the illusion of a large luminous snake! PLEASE NOTE: To take part in Snake Run, guests will need a valid ticket or pass.
7:45pm: Last Call
*Admission to the event is free and open to all ages!
Fireworks In Town Square: Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 7pm sharp.
Dining
Back to Top of ListFRANCONIA INN (Franconia, NH)
At the charming Franconia Inn, you can enjoy Valentine’s Day dinner specials like mushroom strudel, seafood chowder, prime rib, Sicilian pasta, duck breast, and more. Book ahead if you’d like to add this stop to your White Mountains Valentine’s Day plans.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Franconia Inn: Saturday, 2/14/26. 5pm – 8:30pm. Special menu will be served in pub and dining room. Reservations required; call 603-823-5542.

Courtesy Franconia Inn
INDIAN HEAD RESORT (Lincoln, NH)
Wine and dine with scenic Shadow Lake as your backdrop. Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, NH is offering a four-course pre-fixe Valentine’s dinner featuring everything from cheese fondue to Coq au Vin and maple crème brulee.
Saturday, 2/14/26.6pm – 9pm. $125 per couple. Reservations required. Visit Indian Head’s website for a full menu and to reserve your table.
SEVEN BIRCHES WINERY (Lincoln, NH)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by toasting an iconic duo: chocolate and wine! Seven Birches Winery in Lincoln, NH is offering a Sweetz & More chocolate and wine pairing experience throughout the month of February.
For more information, visit Seven Birches’ website.
WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTEL & RESORT (North Conway, NH)
Ledges at White Mountain Hotel & Resort is hosting an inspired lineup of Valentine’s Week specials you’ll love, including arugula & blood orange salad, creamy lobster primavera, herbed rack of lamb, and a special swans in love dessert featuring chocolate & Irish cream mousse.
Love Is In The Air At Ledges Restaurant: Monday, 2/9/26 – Saturday, 2/14/26. Dinner is served daily from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Reserve your table on OpenTable.
Lodging
Back to Top of ListBRETTON WOODS VACATIONS (Various Locations)
Set yourself up for a lovely stay in the mountains and book with Bretton Woods Vacations. Their accommodations range from cozy cabins to sleek condos, meaning you’ll find the perfect vibe for you and your sweetie – and they are also offering 20% off your stay for select nights.
20% off any stay up to 7 nights, checking in between Wednesday, 2/11/26 and Sunday, 2/15/26 with coupon code "LOVE". Must book by 2/12/26. Book your stay on Bretton Woods Vacation’s website.

Courtesy Bretton Woods Vacations
CRANMORE MOUNTAIN LODGE (North Conway, NH)
North Conway is one of the sweetest towns in New Hampshire, so why not book your Valentine’s Retreat for Two at the Cranmore Mountain Lodge? Their romance package includes a chilled bottle of champagne and a decadent half-dozen chocolate-covered strawberries, plus a relaxed 1pm late check-out so guests can linger a little longer. Direct booking only.
Thursday, 2/12/26 – Sunday, 2/15/26. Two-night minimum stay required. Book online today!

Courtesy Cranmore Mountain Lodge
MOUNTAIN VIEW GRAND RESORT & SPA (Whitefield, NH)
The Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, NH is a classic choice for romantic winter vibes. February brings Love in the Mountains, a month-long lineup of romantic experiences—from candlelit couples massages and wine-and-chocolate pairings to custom snowy proposal planning and a new Love Unplugged weekend package:
- Snowy Proposal Packages ($500): Couples can create a storybook “yes” moment with custom proposal planning, from scenic snow-covered overlooks to private fireside celebrations complete with floral décor and a bottle of Dom Pérignon.
- Romance Package: Celebrate time together with breakfast each morning, luxurious accommodations, and a two-hour Tower Spa experience featuring lounge access and a 50-minute couples massage. It’s the perfect way to relax, reconnect, and indulge.
- Couple’s Candlelight Massage: A shared 50- or 80-minute spa ritual surrounded by candlelight and aromatherapy, with the option to add a private Tower Experience and Champagne.
- Valentine’s Weekend Tasting Menu: A playful, indulgent dinner inspired by the world’s most romantic ingredients — from chocolate and chili to oysters and vibrant seasonal flavors.
- Wine & Chocolate Pairing Experience: Curated pairings of artisan chocolates and select wines designed for the mindful romantic.
- Galentine’s Getaway: Perfect for friends celebrating each other, this curated experience includes a one-hour private Tower Lounge reservation (a $100 value), with additional hours available for $75. Each guest selects three personalized spa services — one facial, one massage, and one pedicure — for the ultimate custom self-care day.
- Blissful Bonding Retreat: A multi-day immersive retreat designed to help couples reconnect deeply through nature, culinary experiences, creativity, and wellness. Highlights include: Nature Bathing welcome ritual; Private wine and food tasting in the 1865 Wine Cellar, Custom rose petal turndown, Private yoga or guided hike; Poetry Picnic with keepsake basket and journals; Instructor-led Plein Air Painting session (framed and shipped home); Custom candlelit dinner featuring the couple’s preferred ingredients; Love After Hours: Private spa experience with chosen treatments and Champagne; A Winter Wonderland Made for Two.
For full Winter Romance Details and more, visit the Mountain View Grand’s website.
PURITY SPRING RESORT (East Madison, NH)
Are you planning a weekend Valentine’s getaway in the White Mountains? Purity Spring Resort in East Madison is offering the perfect sweet retreat!
Valentine’s Romantic Getaway Package: Check into a premium room with a lake view and enjoy a box of locally made chocolates, choice of a bottle of red or white wine and two Purity Spring Resort keepsake wine glasses.
To reserve a romantic getaway, book now online or call 603-367-8896 or 800-373-3754. Lift tickets to King Pine Ski Area are free when you stay at Purity Spring Resort.

Courtesy Purity Spring Resort