Natural Beauty, Spa Services, Charming Attractions, and a Tranquil Location in the Heart of New England.

Quick Area Guide

Come experience the most charming location in New England. Near the Crotched Mountain Resort you’ll find so many things to do to make the most out of your visit. Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride Area is right next door, with uncrowded trails open day and night. The Crotched Mountain Golf Club is onsite, where golfers can enjoy the challenges put to them by legendary course architect Donald Ross.

There are endless activities near the Crotched Mountain Resort all year-round. The resort's 650 acres of private reserve offers a pond on the property that beckons skaters; the hills are built for sledding; and 8 miles of groomed trails are a cross-country skier’s paradise. Summer explorers can set out to discover what's waiting for them in the 5,000 acres of nearby Monadnock Park and hike its 3,165' summit, and enjoy the 1,500 lakes and ponds nestled in its granite peaks and lush valleys. Many are nearby, perfect for boating, fishing, or a cool, refreshing swim.

For when you want to go exploring outside of Francestown, the nearby cities of Peterborough, Hillsborough, Bennington and Manchester have fine dining, family restaurants, art galleries, music and theater, and are each within 30 miles of the resort.

There are endless activities to choose from, year-round, at the Crotched Mountain Resort:

Spring:

• nature hikes
• mountain biking
• spring golf
• shopping
• restaurants
• fly-fishing
• antiquing
• art galleries

Summer:

• swimming
• biking
• hiking
• golf
• tennis
• fishing
• kayaking
• boating
• summer stock theater
• antiquing
• festivals

Fall:

• hike
• mountain bike
• Leaf Peeping – Tour New Hampshire for the changing of the fall foliage
• local events
• hunting
• art galleries
• antiquing

Winter:

• alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding
• ice-skating
• telling tall tales by the fire
• art galleries
• fine dining
• snowmobiling
• snowshoeing
• ice fishing
• antiquing

Weather

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