Swimming
The White Mountains are headwaters to 3 watersheds. The Saco River flows East to the Atlantic ocean in Maine. The Pemigewasset river flows south into the Atlantic ocean north of Boston. The Wild Ammonoosuc river flows west into the Connecticut river and down to Long Island sound. These rivers are wonderfully clean and refreshing in the summer. There are many swimming areas in the river that are refreshing on a hot summers day. There are also several lakes close by that offer swimming.
Golf
Beautiful Mountain Scenery, Challenging Courses, Covered Bridges, Scenic railroads, White Mountains Golf has it all. Tee off facing the peak of Mt. Washington, highest mountain in the Northeast, or wait for the Conway Scenic Train to pass before teeing off at North Conway Country Club. Here are several area courses that offer great golfing and wonderful scenery:
Jack O'Lantern Golf Course: "One of the most scenic in New England."
Phone: 877-321-3636
Website: http://www.jackolanternresort.com/course.html
Owl's Nest Golf Club: "Top 100 Must Play Courses in New England".
Phone: 888-OWL-NEST
Website: http://owlsnestgolf.com/html/course.html
Maplewood Golf Club: Donald Ross Championship Course
Phone: 877 869-3335
Website: http://www.maplewoodgolfresort.com/golf.php
Bethlehem Country Club: Donald Ross Course
Phone: (603) 869-5745
Website: http://www.bethlehemccnhgolf.com/history.html
Sunset Hill Golf Course: 9 holes, stunning views
Phone: (603)823-7244
Website: http://www.sunsethillgolf.com/index.html
Biking
The Lincoln-Woodstock Area offers great biking opportunities. Below are some Bike trips worth exploring. All Seasons adventures in Lincoln and Loon Mountain rents and services bikes if needed. They also offer shuttle service to Cannon Mountain.
Hiking
The white mountains are home to hundreds of hiking trails along with over 40 mountains that are over 4000' high. There are also hidden waterfalls and lakes only accessible by those who choose to walk.