AMC’s Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center has offered traditional mountain hospitality to families for generations. Located at the base of Mt. Washington, Joe Dodge Lodge offers a variety of more challenging terrain for older or more experienced outdoorskids, as well as shorter hikes to waterfalls and mountain views. The lodge is close to family attractions like Santa’s Village, the gondola at Wildcat Mountain, and mountain biking and tubing at Great Glen Trails.
New in 2012: Our private family rooms accommodating 4 have been upgraded with sustainably-harvested hardwood furniture, L.L.Bean bedding, and hardwood floors.
Family-friendly Lodge amenities:
- 7 private family rooms with shared bath
- Traditional private 2-, 4-, and 6-person bunkrooms with shared bath
- Discovery Room with activity boxes, children’s books, and microscope table
- Game cabinet with nature-themed games and old favorites
- Library and living room with fireplace
Meals:
- Breakfast is included with stay and available 6:30 – 8:00 with classics like eggs, pancakes, and bacon, plus lighter choices like fruit and cold cereal
- Dinner is included in your stay and is served family style Saturday-Thursday with soup, salad, home-baked bread, entrée, and dessert. We also offer kid options, such as pasta, quesadillas, and mac and cheese
Free programs:
- Backcountry Basics: short naturalist talks in morning and late afternoon cover what to carry in your pack, basic map and compass skills, and more (daily)
- Highpoint Hikes and Nature Walks: Join a naturalist for a 2-hour nature walk or 4-hour highpoints hike (daily in summer; weekends other times of year)
- Evening programs, including movies and guest speakers (Friday and Saturday)
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