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    Where to Stay in Glen

    Glen is a village in the town of Bartlett, at the junction of Route 302 and Route 16. Jackson is about 5 minutes north, Attitash about 5 minutes west, and the Mount Washington Auto Road about 20 minutes north through Pinkham Notch. Story Land, a children's theme park, is on Route 16 in the village. The Covered Bridge House is a 5-room bed and breakfast beside the 1850s Bartlett Covered Bridge, where guests swim and tube in the Saco River. Breakfast is included, and there is an outdoor hot tub.

    Why Stay in Glen

    • •Glen sits between Attitash, Cranmore and Wildcat, all within about 25 minutes.
    • •The Covered Bridge House has river swimming and tubing on the Saco, beside the 1850s Bartlett Covered Bridge.
    • •Jackson is about 5 minutes north and North Conway about 10 minutes south.
    • •Route 302 runs west from Glen through Bartlett and into Crawford Notch.

    What Makes This Area Interesting

    • •Attitash Mountain: about 5 minutes west on Route 302, a two-peak ski area on the Epic Pass.
    • •Jackson: about 5 minutes north, with the Honeymoon Covered Bridge over the Ellis River and the Jackson XC cross-country ski network.
    • •Mount Washington Auto Road: 20 minutes north via Route 16, open May through October weather permitting.
    • •Crawford Notch State Park: 20 minutes west on Route 302, with Silver Cascade, Arethusa Falls, and the Webster Cliffs trail.

    Frequently Asked

    Foliage in the Mount Washington Valley usually peaks in early October, when Route 302 toward Crawford Notch and Route 16 through Pinkham Notch are busy with leaf traffic. Summer is for hiking, the Saco River and the Auto Road. Ski season at the nearby mountains runs from December into March.

    About 2.5 to 3 hours, mostly on Route 16. From New York City, about 5.5 hours.

    Glen is a crossroads with a few places to stay. Jackson has a village center, with the covered bridge, restaurants within walking distance and cross-country trails starting in town. Glen suits travelers who plan to drive to trailheads and ski areas anyway.