Summer Activities
If you're looking for some high adventure and your next adrenaline rush just look to the mountains for your next adventure. Play in the tree tops, zip down zip lines, and ride a mountain coaster, where you control the speed of your ride. Or coast along with the current in one of NH's river, or cast a line from shore. In addition to the activities listed below, you'll find links to additional summer activities in the nav bar on this page. No matter what you choose, summer fun awaits!
Echo Lake Beach & Boat Rentals
At Echo Lake Beach visitors will enjoy a beautiful 39-acre lake with an excellent view of Cannon Mountain ski area and Franconia Notch. Rent Kayaks or Pedal Boats from the Lakeside Genral Store and explore the lake or bask in the sun on the sandy beach.
2025 Day Use Rates
Reservations will be available beginning early May
Adults (ages 12+): $4.00
Children (ages 6-11): $2.00
Children 5 & under: FREE
SUMMER HOURS (weather permitting)
Beach is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC from 6pm - 9am.
May 23 - June 8
Open Fridays - Sundays 10am - 5pm
General Store open Fridays - Sundays 10am - 5pm
Boat Rentals Fridays - Sundays 10am - 4pm, Last boat rentals go out at 4pm
June 13 - September 2
Beach is open daily 9am - 6pm
General Store open daily 9am - 6pm
Boat Rentals open daily 9am - 5pm, Last boat rentals go out at 5pm.
September 5 - October 13
Open Fridays - Sundays 9am - 5pm
General Store open Fridays - Sundays 9am - 5pm
Boat Rentals Fridays - Sundays 9am - 5pm, Last boat rentals go out at 4pm
Yoga With a View
Take in the amazing summit views while doing something for yourself in a guided yoga class. Yoga with a view will be offered on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through September 28, 2024 (weather permitting).
2024/25 Epic Pass Holders are eligible for Scenic Sky Rides.
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Archery Course
Our Archery Course has fifteen different 3D animal targets with three different distance points at each target.
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Friday Family Night
Join us every Friday night from June 17th - Oct 25th from 5pm to close for Friday Family Nights! Enjoy food on the grill, cold drinks in the beer garden, beach volleyball, corn hole tournaments, disc golf, music & more!
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September Sundays- Outdoor Market & Concert
Join us for September Sundays at Whaleback on every Sunday in September! We kick each day off with an Outdoor Market from 10am-2pm and a new outdoor concert from 1pm-3pm. Come check out what local Upper Valley Vendors and Businesses have to offer, then stay for a cold drink and amazing local music on our beautiful back deck at the base of the mountain. Check back soon for more details!
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Winter trains on Mount Washington!
Climb the highest peak in the Northeast by rail, with daily departures to The Cog’s newly expanded Waumbek Station!
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Come Discover Mittersill™!
Whatever your favorite winter adventure… Mittersill™ is right around the corner! A great get-a-way for the week or mid-week skier.
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Plan Your Next Snow Day!
Explore the Western White Mountains this winter! Find top places to ski, relax, dine, and stay for a memorable snowy getaway.
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Omni Mount Washington Resort – Stay Here, Ski FREE!
Stay at the legendary Omni Mount Washington Resort and ski FREE at Bretton Woods, NH’s Largest Ski Area on the 'Stay Here, Ski Free' package.
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