{"id":175,"date":"2025-07-01T22:07:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2025-07-18T22:09:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T22:09:59","slug":"cool-spots-around-north-conway-to-swim-and-beat-the-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/cool-spots-around-north-conway-to-swim-and-beat-the-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Cool Spots Around North Conway to Swim and Beat the Summer Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/cool-spots-around-north-conway-to-swim-and-beat-the-summer-heat\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a group of friends swimming in a lake \" class=\"wp-image-176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Summer days in the White Mountains are made for sunshine, fresh air, and peaceful moments by the water. Whether you\u2019re looking to cool off after a hike, or you simply want to unwind while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the North Conway area offers some truly awesome spots to swim and relax. And if you\u2019re staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/landmarks.html\">The Buttonwood Inn on Mt. Surprise,<\/a> you\u2019re just a short drive from some of the most refreshing places in the entire region. Here are some cool spots you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to check out during your upcoming summer trip to North Conway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Echo Lake State Park, a Local Favorite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just minutes from North Conway Village, Echo Lake State Park is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Nestled at the base of Cathedral Ledge, this crystal-clear lake offers calm waters perfect for swimming, a sandy beach for lounging, and breathtaking mountain views all around. It\u2019s a great place to pack a picnic and spend the afternoon swimming and enjoying the surrounding nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming at the Lower Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A little further up the scenic Kancamagus Highway, you\u2019ll find Lower Falls, a beloved natural swimming hole along the Swift River. Here, you\u2019ll see water cascading over smooth rocks into shallow pools, creating a fun and family-friendly spot to splash, soak, or sit back and listen to the rush of the falls. Plus, on the way there and back, you\u2019ll get to check out the popular natural scenes that the Highway has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saco River Inner Tubing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more laid-back adventure, you can try tubing on the Saco River. Most guests agree that renting an inner tube and floating down the Saco River is one of the most relaxing ways to take in the surrounding beauty of the White Mountains. The slow-moving river winds through forested areas and sandy banks, with plenty of opportunities to stop, swim, and enjoy the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And after a day of fun in the sun and cooling off in the water, there\u2019s no better place to return than the Buttonwood Inn\u2019s shady garden. Surrounded by flowers, tall trees, and peaceful mountain air, our outdoor spaces offer a quiet retreat for you to relax with a book, sip a drink, or simply reflect on your summer getaway! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Buttonwood Inn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buttonwood Inn on Mt. Surprise has served visitors to North Conway for over 75 years, and we\u2019d love to see you and host you during your upcoming summer getaway! We\u2019re just a few minutes away from North Conway Village, and within driving distance of Echo Lake State Park, Lower Falls, and other local swimming spots. We also have a pool right here on our grounds that you can enjoy! If you have any questions about the blog, you\u2019d like to request additional information, or you\u2019d like to book, please reach out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buttonwoodinn.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a>&nbsp;or by phone.&nbsp;<strong>Telephone: (603) 810-0642.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer days in the White Mountains are made for sunshine, fresh air, and peaceful moments by the water. Whether you\u2019re looking to cool off after a hike, or you simply want to unwind while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the North Conway area offers some truly awesome spots to swim and relax. And if you\u2019re staying at The Buttonwood Inn on Mt. 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