What is there to do for Mother’s Day weekend in the White Mountains of NH? A lot! Celebrate all the moms that light up your life with brunch buffets in a historic Shaker building or under a festive tent, book a free round of golf, tour a gallery showing the works or two talented women, or take a guided ride to the top of Mount Washington.
Whether you’re looking for Mother’s Day brunch ideas or good ideas for Mother's Day adventures, this blog has got it.
LIVING SHORES AQUARIUM (Glen, NH)
If Mom’s loving energy extends to critters, a visit to Living Shores Aquarium in Glen, NH is a must! This sweet aquarium, which is home to everything from sting rays and snakes to otters and starfish, is offering FREE admission for all moms on Mother’s Day, as well as 50% off gate price admission for spouses and immediate children ages 3 - 17.
Discount applied at gate only; no reservation required. Valid for Sunday, 5/12.
MOUNT WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD & THE GLEN HOUSE (Gorham, NH)
Something classic and something daring sounds like a great way to celebrate mom this season. Book brunch at The Notch Grille at The Glen House to enjoy unspoiled mountain views, and then follow it up with a two-hour guided tour to up the Mount Washington Auto Road to the summit of Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak!
Menu highlights include lox crostinis and blueberry stuffed toast, plus the likes of eggs benedict, wild mushroom toast, omelets, and even lobster rolls, while the epic journey to 6,288’ is memorable in every way Mom could dream up.
Brunch at The Notch Grille: Sunday, 5/12, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. 2-Hour Guided Tour to the Summit of Mt.Washington: Sunday, 5/12. Tours depart at 9am, 11:15am, 1:30pm, 3:45pm. Reservations strongly encouraged for Brunch and Guided Tour.
ADAIR COUNTRY INN & RESTAURANT (Bethlehem, NH)
Doesn’t a stay at a historic country inn sound divine? Make Mother’s Day weekend magic with an overnight at the Adair Country Inn & Restaurant. Their package includes 30% off lodging, plus a four-course prix fixe dinner for two and complimentary potted annual plant.
What’s on the menu for mom? Everything from a local chevre tart with grilled asparagus to a poached salmon filet, roasted rack of lamb, risotto with spring peas, and desserts like a lemon tart with Chambord and raspberry sauce.
Packages starting at $279.00 double occupancy (tax and gratuity not included). Available Saturday or Sunday. Visit the Adair Inn’s website or call 603-444-2600 for more details on the Spring is in the Air! lodging package (running 5/1 – 6/1/24).
BRETTON WOODS VACATIONS (Various Locations)
A Mother’s Day getaway should include it all: a perfect place to stay, an exciting adventure, and scrumptious food. Not sure where to start? Check out the Mother’s Day Package offered by Bretton Woods Vacations. After you’ve booked your stay at one of their many properties, you can add on a $50 package that includes chocolates and balloons at check-in, a voucher for a free ride up the Mount Washington Cog Railway for Mom (with the purchase of 2 additional tickets), and the option to add a discounted brunch at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel or the Mountain View Grand Resort plus the option to add on the Moms Golf Free promotion at the Omni.
For more package details, including pricing, please visit Bretton Woods Vacations’ website.
CATHEDRAL LEDGE DISTILLERY (North Conway)
If mom enjoys a fancy, artisan cocktail made with organic, gluten-free spirits, handcrafted here in New Hampshire, she has to look no further than Cathedral Ledge Distillery in North Conway. Their tasting room in housed in their beautiful timber frame distillery building and mom can choose a flight of up to 5 spirits or she can order a fancy cocktail such as their Blueberry Lavender Martini. Bring mom to the distillery on Mother's Day and her first drink is on the house.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE (Jackson, NH)
If Jackson, NH is your destination over Mother’s Day weekend, make it splendid with a stay and a Sunday Brunch at the historic Eagle Mountain House. Their Mother’s Day Dine & Unwind package includes overnight accommodations, a bouquet of flowers and box of locally made Bavarian Chocolate Haus confections, plus daily breakfast for two and a late 2pm checkout (but if you already have your lodging lined up, just book Sunday Brunch and enjoy the menu specials).
Mother’s Day Dine & Unwind Package: Valid for stays 5/3 – 5/21/24. Sunday Brunch: Served Mother’s Day, 5/12, 10am – 3pm. Reservations required. To reserve, call 603-383-9111 or visit OpenTable.
ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM (Enfield, NH)
Have you ever had brunch at a museum? Spoil mom with a special experience and book brunch at the Enfield Shaker Museum! This historic stop has partnered with a local Hanover restaurant to bring you a buffet brimming with goodies, including fresh baked goods, quiche, homemade jams, garden vegetables, elaborate pastries, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The drinks are just as lovely, with classic mimosas, Bloody Marys, and peach bellinis serving as the perfect toast to Mom.
After brunch, gift mom a fresh floral posie planted in a vintage tea cup ($20 a piece, pre-order only while supplies last) and tour the Sharker Herb Garden with Garden Coordinator Susan Quinlan.
Sunday, 5/12. Seatings at 10:45am and 12:30pm. Advance registration required. Brunch will be served buffet style in the historic Great Stone Dwelling dining room. Price: Museum Members – $40/each; Non-Members – $50/each; Kid’s “Brunch Box” (Age 10 and under) – $20/each.
FRANCONIA INN (Franconia, NH)
The Franconia Inn is taking a brief spring break until 5/17, but they aren’t snoozing on Mother’s Day – instead, they are offering a Mother’s Day special on gift cards to the Inn! Customers receive an additional $15 for every $100 spent on gift cards purchased 5/1 – 5/12, so why not gift something to look forward to after the typical Mother’s Day celebrations conclude?
Customers must call the Inn at 603-823-5542 to purchase a gift card.
INDIAN HEAD RESORT (Lincoln, NH)
Brunch with the best (aka Mom) at Indian Head Resort. This local favorite in Lincoln, NH has great food and excellent views of Shadow Lake. If you’re after a little adventure post-brunch, might we suggest summiting nearby Mount Pemigewasset? (Remember to bring your appropriate hiking gear and footwear if this sounds appealing.)
Sunday, 5/12, 11am – 2pm. Ages 13 and up: $38.99. Ages 4 – 12: $17.99. 3 and Under: Free. Reservations recommended. Please call Indian Head Resort at 603-745-8000 to reserve.
INN AT THORN HILL & SPA (Jackson, NH)
A scrumptious brunch at the Inn at Thorn Hill is a lovely way to celebrate mom this season, and we can’t wait to partake. This inn’s onsite restaurant, Forty at Thorn Hill, will have it all: carving stations, a dessert bar, breakfast and seafood offering, a charcuterie board, and even specialty mimosas. Book your reservation today!
Sunday, 5/12, 11am – 2pm. $69 per person (specialty brunch mimosas offered separately). Reservations recommended; please call the Inn at Thorn Hill at 603-383-4242.
WESTERN WHITE MOUNTAINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Lincoln, NH)
There's been murder in the mountains - can you and mom solve it before sundown? The Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 15th Annual Mystery in the Mountains, and we can't wait to sign up for this creative whodunit! This year's theme is Claw & Order, and participants will have just one full day to travel around town, track down their suspects, and try to solve the mystery. Prizes awarded to participants include everything from overnight stays to local gift certificates, so get cracking and sign up.
Saturday, 5/11, 8am to 6pm. $10 per person. Each registered player will receive a case file to help in solving the mystery, as well as one arrest warrant. Additional arrest warrants are available for $10.
OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON HOTEL (Bretton Woods, NH)
The Omni Mount Washington Resort is iconic for many reasons: its history as a grand resort hotel, its stellar view of Mount Washington, and its hospitality. But what about its golf courses and dining? They are just as top notch, and catering to mom this holiday with two specials! Details available below.
Moms Golf Free on Mother’s Day: Access to Mount Washington (18-hole) or Mount Pleasant (9-hole) golf course is free for mom with the purchase of 1 full round of golf on Sunday, 5/12. Includes green fee and cart fee for mom. Subject to availability and course conditions, space is limited. Advance tee time is required. Please call 603-278-4653 to reserve your tee time.
Moms Dine Free for Mother’s Day Brunch: Moms staying overnight at the Omni Mount Washington Resort on 5/11 or 5/12 dine free at the Mother’s Day Brunch with the purchase of an accompanying adult buffet. May not be combined with other discounts or offers, one complimentary meal per room. Grand Ballroom reservations required. Please call 603-278-8864 for reservations. Adults: $85, Children (ages 5-12): $40, Children 4 & under: Complimentary. All fees subject to tax + service charge. Open for resort guests and the general public.
For more information, visit the Omni Mount Washington’s website.
WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTEL & RESORT (North Conway, NH)
Take your brunch under a tent and enjoy the spring vibes at White Mountain Hotel & Resort. Their Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet is grand indeed, with options too bountiful to list in entirety. We’ll give you a sneak peek though: carving stations for roast turkey, beef sirloin, and pork loin, fresh omelets and applewood bacon, shrimp cocktails and lox salmon bagels, seafood strudel, dim sum, flambe bananas foster, and mini desserts to delight.
Sunday, 5/12, 10am – 3pm. Adults: $79 for Adults. Children 11 and under: $29. FREE for Kids under 5 years old. Tax and gratuity additional. Reserve your table by calling 603-356-7100.
WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)
Mother’s Day brunch at the Woodstock Inn Brewery is a tradition, so book early if you’d like to enjoy a festive buffet filled with omelet and waffle bars, eggs benedict, carving stations, desserts, and more! Reservations are required, so book right through the Woodstock Inn Brewery’s website ASAP.
Sunday, 5/12, 9am – 1pm. Adults: $36.99 for adults, Children 12 and under: $18.99.
WREN - LOCAL WORKS MARKETPLACE AND GALLERY (Bethlehem, NH)
"Whispers of the Wild: Imagery of Land and Life" is gracing the walls of the Gallery at WREN in Bethlehem, NH throughout May and June. If mom has an eye for art, she will be utterly wowed by the complementary works of painters Linda McDermott and Jessica Fligg.
"Whispers of the Wild: Imagery of Land and Life" is on display 5/3 – 6/23. Open Mondays – Saturdays (10am – 5pm), and Sundays (11am – 4pm).
But what if your mom is an earth mama, a history buff, or wants a simple stroll to celebrate the day? Check out our White Mountains Historic Marker Tour, discover how we do Eco-Tourism in the White Mountains, or select from these Spring Walks in the Woods.
