An old-fashioned chocolate shop on White Mountain Highway in North Conway, the Bavarian Chocolate Haus makes its truffles, fudge and confections by hand in-house. Its sweets and maple products can be bought in the shop or ordered through the online store.
Best for Chocolate, truffles, fudge, maple products
International Mountain Equipment is a long-running climbing and mountaineering shop on White Mountain Highway in North Conway, stocking ropes, footwear, ice tools, packs and tents. It also publishes and sells its own regional climbing guidebooks, available in store and online.
Best for Climbing gear, mountaineering, outdoor gear, footwear, guidebooks
Established in 1939 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this five-and-dime on White Mountain Highway keeps its antique wooden counters and glass dividers. Shelves hold penny candy, house-made fudge, classic toys and hard-to-find everyday goods.
Best for Five-and-dime, toys, penny candy, fudge, housewares
This solar-powered market on White Mountain Highway in North Conway stocks organic and local produce, all-natural meats and cheeses, bulk foods, herbs and eco gifts. A farm-to-table cafe and a wellness collective share the site.
Best for Organic grocery, local produce, bulk foods, supplements, eco gifts
Set in an antique-fixtured building on White Mountain Highway, Zeb's stocks over 5,000 New England-made products, from a 112-foot candy counter to specialty foods, maple, soaps and apparel. Everything can be bought in store or shipped through its online shop.
Best for General store, New England specialty foods, maple products, candy, gift baskets