North Conway

Before the arrival of the popular Settlers Green outlet stores, this town drew visitors for its inspiring scenery, ski resorts, and access to White Mountain National Forest. Today, however, the feeling of natural splendor is gone. Shopping is the big sport, and businesses line Route 16 for several miles. You'll get a close look at them as traffic often slows to a crawl. It's a bit of a food desert, too, with plenty of options but few of them notable.