To kick off our winter blog series of Fun Things to do in the White Mountains during winter, we’re writing about the Ice Castles in North Woodstock. Where to stay while visiting the Ice Castles? Look no further than Barn Door Hostel. Our budget friendly affordable accommodations are a perfect option for couples looking for romance, families looking for a base camp, friends heading on an adventure, or solo travelers looking to socialize and make friends! STEP 1: Book Your Stay at Barn Door Hostel
Ice Castles lodging can be hard to find, and that’s where Barn Door Hostel comes in. We have bunk style rooms, private rooms, and a very large communal area to hang out, eat, and cook (in a full kitchen!) Our state of the art cozy rooms will make you feel right at home. The Ice Castles are a short 35 minute scenic drive north on I-93.
You’ll have spectacular views of Sandwich Mountain Range, Franconia Notch, and the quaint surrounding towns before you get off Exit 32. Head towards North Woodstock and just a few miles down the road, you will find the entrance to Ice Castles New Hampshire. “These breathtaking awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon brings fairy tales to life. Squeal with delight as you race down one of their exhilarating ice slides designed for people of all ages. You can explore ice caverns and walk beneath archways adorned with hand-placed icicles that dangle overhead like a beautiful, winter chandelier. For those who are adventurous enough to crawl, you can squeeze through passageways just large enough for children and adults. STEP 2: Buy your Ice Castles Tickets
Each year, Ice Castles brings fairy tales to life for hundreds of thousands of families across North America.
Since 2011, Ice Castles has been dedicated to creating an experience that will live on long after the ice melts. For all who enter through the icicle-adorned archways, the time spent at Ice Castles is a source of joy and inspiration.
Bringing joy to others has been the mission since the company’s inception. Founder, Brent Christensen, crafted his first icy creation in the front yard of his home to bring happiness and joy to his children. After moving from sunny California to snowy Utah, Christensen did what any father of six stir-crazy kids with cabin fever would do. He built an ice cave in his yard to get his kids out of the house. His stroke of genius worked!
His icy invention wasn’t just a hit with his own children. Kids from all over the neighborhood – and eventually from all across town — got wind of his creation, bundled up, and headed outside to play at Christensen’s wintry wonderland. The kids affectionately called this winter playground an “ice castle”. And that is exactly what it is today.
Although Ice Castles has grown significantly since then, the mission remains the same – to create”
STEP 1: To Book your Stay at Barn Door Hostel Click Here
STEP 2: To get tickets to Ice castles Click Here
Sources: www.Icecastles.com