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    MWV Moose Bus Tours

    2.3 (28 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    We had a great time on the tour, but I agree with many of the reviews below about the owner not having the most friendly personality. He could work on his people skills a little bit. We did see moose and the kids enjoyed the tour so all in all, I would recommend it.

    We took a photo with our amazing your guide, Elwin!
    Megan R.

    My friends and I were visiting North Conway for the week and had an open mind when it came to what we wanted to do. I saw on trip advisor the MWV Moose Tours and I was curious! After reading some great reviews, my friends and I decided to go. We called in a reservation and met Elwin and his moose safari bus at the train station. After we got going, Elwin showed us an interesting video on moose in New Hampshire. It was still light out around 8 and he said most moose have been seen after 9pm. To our surprise, we were cruising down the road and came across a moose!! Elwin spotted a yearling and we turned around to get a good look at it. As the yearling ran, Elwin drove BACKWARDS as we followed the moose down the road. It was amazing!!! As the night progressed, we ended up seeing 5 moose. The last one we saw, we got to go outside of the bus and take photos!! It was great! My friends and I loved the dedication Elwin displayed to finding moose. Between the flood lights, spot lights, quick turn around and the action packed ride, we had an amazing time!! We also loved the colored lights and moose songs to jazz up the ride! One thing we would recommend is something lighter for the ride home instead of that very dry moose video. Perhaps some Rocky and Bullwinkle?? If you are interested in seeing a moose, do so on the moose safari. You won't be disappointed!!!

    Later light show!
    Elmelinda D.

    This was my second visit to New Hampshire and I sure wasn't going to miss a moose this time around. Elwin, proprietor of MWV tours was great. He couldn't guarantee us a moose sighting but delivered anyway. A moose was spotted within minutes of our tour. Halfway through our tour, it began to rain hard. Elwin continued to circle around and double back using his hand held flood light, he was able to illuminate another moose for us! We were also given the opportunity to see them close up. Elwin's persistence and keen eye throughout the night had us see a total of about 4 moose. The bus was equipped with flood lights, he made quick turn arounds so both sides of the bus could enjoy the view. He had a laser light show accompanied with stars on the ceiling. Elwin also had an array of DVDs with music and video played on the down time for everyone on board. We stopped for a restroom break at Twin Mountain Trading Post, the store owner opened just for Elwin and his tour! Home made fudge was delicious! The trip was well worth it. Elwin was a great tour guide. He knew just where to look. I highly recommend this trip for young and older people. Thanks Elwin!

    Second time going. Great time in 2019 and saw 6 different moose. Does as advertised. Moose movie and dvds are entertaining. The other social media recommendations are terrific. Yelp is Yelp. Don't base your choice of going based on a few complaints here. For us last 2 years have been entertaining, fun, and have always seen moose. Really all went smooth and driver is great. Worth every penny. I will mention new bus this year is first class with huge widows and wicked bright lights. Will go again next year.

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    Awesome we only saw 2 moose but it was a quality evening our driver was very nice and new wear to look he did not disappoint us

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    Conway Scenic Railroad - Gift shop at the station

    Conway Scenic Railroad

    3.0(277 reviews)
    0.2 km

    We just took the 4hr mountaineer ride. Paid for the top tier Dome seating. Right now, its not worth…read moreit. Maybe in a few weeks during "leaf peeper" season it is. Plus we had our reservations last minute so was in the back (on the way up) Dome car. Just two seats facing each other. The front dome car was more plush and had a table in between fir the same price. Seems like the "comfort" level seating is more worth it. Especially in the forward cars Seats are assigned but conductir was ok with us sitting in a open comfort level seat.

    My wife and I took the 4 hour train ride on a most beautiful June day. The sun was shining on the…read moretrain cars and everyone was in a good mood. The folks working for the Scenic Train were very friendly and helpful. The building and the train cars seem well maintained. They are clean and for the most part, comfortable. We took the comfort class because we wanted the A/C. The seats are in a restaurant booth configuration. However, if you are a larger person such as me, your belly will be pushed against the table for 4 hours. (My fault, not the train's) For most of the ride out you listen to a very nice narrator talk about the history of the area as you ride though people's backyards. The local children seem to enjoy the train and were in costume on their back deck waving to us on the train. We saw about 30 minutes of some very good views. There is a short stop at a tourist trap store before heading back the same way. (Use the restroom here, the ones on the train as smaller than a phone booth.) We did switch sides for the ride back and got to see the backyards of the houses on the other side of the tracks. The boxed lunch was a sandwich, a bag of chips, a whoopie pie, and a bottle of water. I have to say the sandwich was very good. The roll was soft, fresh, and flavorful. The bag of chips was not just a tiny bag, but a good size. The whoopie pie was very good. It was $20, overpriced, but at least it was quality. I really wanted to like this train ride but it turned out to be uncomfortable for such a long ride, too long, and not all that scenic.

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    First class car

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    The 1785 Inn - water damage and leak in kitchen

    The 1785 Inn

    3.7(57 reviews)
    2.5 km
    •$$$

    Highlights of review: bed sizes not all as advertised, serious plumbing issues, but lovely outdoor…read moreand common spaces and great location. We stayed at the 1785 Inn in North Conway NH in August of 2025. We booked the entire inn for our family reunion. The Inn is quite large and had enough bedrooms for even our large group, which is hard to find. Many but not all of the rooms had private bathrooms. The listing claimed that all the bedrooms on the top floor (rooms 11, 12, 13, 14) had queen beds or a combination of queen and twin beds. The four rooms on that floor all had double sized beds only. We had serious issues with the plumbing. The water in many of the showers would not stay an even temperature, and would go between ice cold and scalding hot regardless of the temperature adjustment on the faucets. This was especially the case in room 11 on the top floor and rooms 9 and 10 on the second floor. More concerning was water dripping from the kitchen ceiling. The ceiling had obviously sustained previous water damage, but when we reported it to the owner we were told that they had no knowledge of previous issues and suggested that it was because people were not putting the shower curtains inside the tubs. We checked all bathrooms and none had water on the floor. The leak continued to worsen over the course of the week, eventually dripping through the light fixture in the ceiling. We asked the owner to come inspect it and a plumber was dispatched. He did not fix it while we were there and also suggested it was due to misuse of shower curtains. We were left to simply turn the light fixture off and keep pots on the floor to collect the dripping water. These (concerning) issues aside, the Inn's gathering spaces inside and out are lovely. The view is amazing, and it sits right next to a scenic view pull off area. The pool had a few cracks in the steps and an unsteady railing but was enjoyable in the August heat. The hot tub worked early in the week but by the end was stuck in sleep mode. There was a great fire pit with plenty of seating. Inside, a beautiful sunroom and dining area lined with tables made large dinner gatherings easy. The pub area was also a hit with our group, and had coolers for beer and wine and a full set of glasses and bar tools behind the bar. The kitchen was set up like a restaurant kitchen, and there were enough dishes/utensils for our very large group. Please note that there is only one dishwasher, and it is actually a restaurant style sanitizer, so we had to hand wash a lot of dishes or do a lot of sanitizing loads. The takeaway: If you do not need to use all the bedrooms, or you do not mind double beds, then the sleeping spaces may be sufficient for your group. The plumbing needs a serious upgrade, but if you are not using all the showers you could find some that are usable.

    Ski towns flounder in fine fare. I said it, you were thinking it, let's move on…read more But first! The 1785 Inn flexes a historical legacy, stellar service (with a hefty pinch of showmanship) and above-average haute cuisine. If you're looking for forward-thinking design elements and an interior that's evolved over the last four decades, look elsewhere. 1785 is not just its moniker; it's when time pretty much stopped inside. Save the menu and a few plasmas behind the side bar, this place doesn't have an shred of evidence the current date is anytime after 1984. Fact. That said, the caliber of production is peculiarly high. From prep technique, to flambeed drinks and desserts, to the old world sense of service and guest hospitality, 1785 is a stand-out in a culinary world transfixed with snark, salt and subterfuge. The seared sea scallops were perfect. And I mean perfect - not mealy or fibrous from being overcooked, nor were they gummy and faintly brined. Tender, smooched with potent flavors of fennel, orange and tarragon, and fall-apart where appropriate, they were a smash out of the park, and on the tongue. As was the table-side Caesar salad ( a must, split between two guests) - get it with 'chovies or face my wrath. Be forewarned, others at the tables were a bit non-plussed with their meals, and more than a few eyes shifted impatiently as we were sat 45 minutes after our reservation time, but hell, you'll be ski-burnt and exhausted anyway. Well worth the check out while zipping through Mt. Washington Valley. Don't forget the view out back!

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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Conway - Dry feces and urine

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Conway

    2.2(81 reviews)
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    DO NOT STAY HERE. We…read morebooked a non refundable room for another family member on our trip who then didn't come. Because it was non refundable and I was already charged, we had no choice but to suck it up and stay. The night employee, Megan, was the only decent thing about this hotel. She was polite and friendly and assisted us with checking in. When we got up to our room, the door was propped open. We went into the room only to discover it was DISGUSTING. The tables weren't wiped down, there was mold on the AC unit, that didn't even work. Our room never dropped below 72. The shower was all rusty, the blankets were stained and there was hair in one of the beds that clearly wasn't from us. Being 2 hours from home, it was 930 at night, we didn't have a choice but suck it up and stay, I was already out $300. The following morning we went to speak with a manager and met the "assistant general manager" who was nothing but an absolute BITCH. I've never met someone with so much attitude and disrespect. She wouldn't listen to our complaints, despite having pictures for proof, only stated she could comp us $50. She accused us of asking for a free night when that's not even what we asked for. We weren't asking for a free night, but more than just $50. She refused to provide us with the manager of the hotel's information. Only stated the manager was in Florida with a family funeral. She wouldn't answer any questions just stated that nothing was her fault. I told her that the room conditions certainly weren't our fault and that is on the hotel. She rolled her eyes. Would NEVER recommend this hotel to anyone. I've already filed a complaint with corporate, who provided me with the email for the manager and I will be following up with them as well.

    Stayed here recently for one night. The location is very convenient. Our room was spacious, the bed…read morewas comfortable, the AC worked well and the shower had great hot water. The breakfast had a nice variety of selections and the guy working at breakfast was very friendly. However, the whole hotel (room, common areas, pool) seemed a little worn out and almost dingy. They seem to have a very long renovation process going. Also, all of the online resources and communications indicate that check-in is at 3:00, but the hotel states it is at 4:00, which I was very curtly informed of when I called to check in on our room around 2:45. You'd think that this would be an easy thing to fix. Overall, our stay was fine for one night, but for the price we paid, I would expect a little more and will likely look around at other options if we return to the area.

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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Conway
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    Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire - Autumn colors in NH on a custom photo tour.

    Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire

    3.7(3 reviews)
    26.4 km

    I do not recommend any "Moose Tours" with Lucie. We drove 3 hours to meet her and she was an hour…read morelate to the meeting point(no cell service to contact her), completely unprepared for us as she "pulled the wrong file" "what did I tell you we were doing" We basically drove up and down route 26 for 6 hours looking for moose on the side of the highway. She stopped to asked the locals where to find moose and spoke endlessly about the types of trees in NH. No moose were spotted at all even after a desperate mosquito infested walk through the woods (yes, we had bug spray but it didn't make a difference). We were told "plan B" was to drive up and down the same highway at midnight to see if the moose were out. This was a surprise for my husbands birthday, It was a surprise for both of us! This was a complete waste of time and money.

    What a great experience we had and most of all a beautiful day with a great guide! I booked a one…read moreday trip kayaking for Lisa and I and it couldn't have went any better. Lucy met us in the morning and we went straight to the river. It was such a gorgeous and enjoyable ride and she was so pleasant and relaxed the whole way through. She gave us some simple tips on kayaking and also some nice information on some of the wildlife and history of the area. When we reached Lake Ossipee the wind was very strong which made the lake very choppy and her lead was so assuring in the challenge that lay ahead of us - she was awesome and we made it to the other side of the lake without any issues whatsoever. I would highly recommend Lucy if you want to experience a great day outdoors in the White Mountains

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    Custom hikes for all abilities...learn about local history and nature.

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    MWV Moose Bus Tours - bustours - Updated September 2026

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