17-540: Echo Lake State Park is a public recreation area in North Conway, New Hampshire , that features 15.7-acre (6.4 ha) Echo Lake and two rock ledges with scenic views, Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge. Activities include swimming, hiking, non-motorized boating, picnicking and fishing. There is a one-mile trail around the lake. A mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to the top of Cathedral Ledge (summit elevation 1,159 ft or 353 m) with views across
34-672: A household in the CDP was $ 40,804, and the median income for a family was $ 46,832. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 31,764 versus $ 23,859 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 21,664. About 12.1% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line . Sites on the National Register of Historic Places : North Conway is a village within the town of Conway . The other villages within Conway are: Echo Lake State Park Echo Lake State Park
51-459: Is a public recreation area in North Conway, New Hampshire , that features 15.7-acre (6.4 ha) Echo Lake and two rock ledges with scenic views, Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge. Activities include swimming, hiking, non-motorized boating, picnicking and fishing. There is a one-mile trail around the lake. A mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to the top of Cathedral Ledge (summit elevation 1,159 ft or 353 m) with views across
68-679: Is in the White Mountains , with Mount Washington to the northwest. The rugged terrain became popular in the 19th century with artists. Their paintings were known collectively as White Mountain art , which in turn attracted tourists to the area, particularly after the Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway Railroad extended service in 1872 to North Conway. In 1874, the line built a Second Empire depot , designed by Nathaniel J. Bradlee . In 1932, "snow trains" began carrying enthusiasts to "the birthplace of American skiing ", as North Conway
85-578: Is known. North Conway remains a popular destination due to its shopping, recreation, and attractions. North Conway and its surrounding towns offer hiking in the White Mountain National Forest . The area is a major rock climbing destination in the northeastern United States , particularly Cathedral Ledge in Echo Lake State Park . The 500-foot (150 m) cliff overloOKS Echo Lake and North Conway from
102-672: The Saco River Valley to the White Mountains and Kearsarge North . Both Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge are popular for rock and ice climbing. In 1899, Cathedral Ledge was purchased for $ 1,000 by a group of area visitors and local residents, and in 1900, White Horse Ledge was purchased. Both were later deeded to the State of New Hampshire. In 1943, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests joined with
119-435: The Saco River Valley to the White Mountains and Kearsarge North . Both Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge are popular for rock and ice climbing. In 1899, Cathedral Ledge was purchased for $ 1,000 by a group of area visitors and local residents, and in 1900, White Horse Ledge was purchased. Both were later deeded to the State of New Hampshire. In 1943, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests joined with
136-574: The village of Conway proper. North Conway maintains its own fire station, post office and public library, sharing its other services with Conway. The White Mountain National Forest is to the west and north. The area is home to Cathedral Ledge (popular with climbers ), Echo Lake State Park , and Cranmore Mountain Resort . North Conway is known for its large number of outlet shops . Chartered in 1765 by colonial Governor Benning Wentworth ,
153-477: The CDP. The population density was 546.3 inhabitants per square mile (210.9/km ). There were 1,804 housing units, of which 699, or 38.7%, were vacant. 551 of the vacant units were seasonal or vacation properties. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.7% White , 0.5% African American , 0.4% Native American , 2.0% Asian , 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 0.6% some other race , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of
170-619: The North Conway census-designated place (CDP) includes the village of North Conway plus the Conway portion of the neighboring community of Kearsarge . The CDP has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18.0 km ), of which 6.8 square miles (17.7 km ) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km ), or 2.04%, are water. The Saco River forms the western edge of the North Conway CDP. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,349 people, 1,105 households, and 547 families residing in
187-484: The east side of Route 16 . The preserve includes Rattlesnake Mountain , Middle Mountain , Peaked Mountain , and Black Cap mountain . North Conway is located at 44°3′6″N 71°7′22″W / 44.05167°N 71.12278°W / 44.05167; -71.12278 (44.051534, -71.122752), in the northern part of the town of Conway . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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#1732782953934204-408: The population. There were 1,105 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.1% were headed by married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.5% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
221-404: The state to raise funds to buy Echo Lake, protecting it from commercial development. North Conway, New Hampshire North Conway is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in eastern Carroll County , New Hampshire , United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2020 census . A year-round resort area, North Conway is the second-largest village within the town of Conway , after
238-605: The town is named for Henry Seymour Conway , ambitious son of a prominent English family, who was elected to the House of Commons at age 20, fought at Culloden , and became Secretary of State . Early settlers called the area Pequawket (known colloquially as "Pigwacket"), adopting the name of the Abenaki Indian village which stretched down the Saco River to its stockaded center at Fryeburg, Maine . North Conway
255-477: The west. Unlike nearby White Horse Ledge, another rock climbing site, Cathedral Ledge has an automobile road to the summit, which provides fine views of the Saco River Valley. In late September through early October, tourists arrive to see the autumn foliage on the surrounding mountains and forests. The Conway Scenic Railroad features train rides that leave from the village's Victorian station. In
272-530: The winter, the village is the nighttime destination for skiers visiting the area resorts, including North Conway's own Cranmore Mountain as well as nearby Attitash Mountain Resort , Black Mountain and Wildcat Mountain . North Conway is home to the Green Hills Preserve. The preserve encompasses several mountains in the Mt. Washington Valley, and is a low north-south running mountain ridge flanking
289-437: Was 2.07, and the average family size was 2.73. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. For the period 2007–11, the estimated median annual income for
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