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Bretton Woods Golf Trip Planning Guide

Bretton Woods revolves around the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, offering championship mountain golf with Presidential Range views. Play courses with Mount Washington looming overhead, dine at the grand hotel, and explore White Mountain activities on rest days. It is a resort-centric trip with a sense of grandeur you cannot get anywhere else in New England.

4 courses · 4 restaurants · 4 bars · 5 activities

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit

Summer, Fall

Nearest Airport

MHT (140 min drive)

Green Fees

$35–$165

Lodging From

$400/night

Walkable Courses

4 of 4

Budget Est. (8 guys, 3 nights)

~$340/person

Sample 3-Day Itinerary

Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Bretton Woods. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.

Day 1

Morning — Golf

Mount Washington Golf Course resort, $99–$165 · 4.5★

Donald Ross design on the grounds of the grand hotel — Mount Washington as your backdrop on every hole

Dinner

The Main Dining Room at Mount Washingtonupscale, $$$$

Grand hotel dining room with jacket-required dress code — classic New England fine dining with Presidential Range views

After Dark

The Cave at the Omniwhiskey bar · Open late

Speakeasy-style bar in the basement of the grand hotel — cocktails, live music, and old-world ambiance

Day 2

Morning — Golf

Waumbek Golf Club mountain, $40–$65 · 4.3★

Classic White Mountains course in Jefferson with Presidential Range views — a well-maintained 18 that complements the resort rounds

Afternoon — Activity

Mount Washington Cog Railwayhalf day, $60–$85/pp

World's first mountain-climbing cog railway — ride a steam train to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak

Dinner

Stickney's Restaurantcasual, $$

Casual resort restaurant with pub fare, craft beer, and a relaxed vibe after golf

After Dark

Stickney's Barsports bar · Open late

Casual resort bar with craft beer, pub games, and a friendly crowd — steps from your room

Day 3

Morning — Golf

Bethlehem Country Club mountain, $35–$55 · 4.3★

Donald Ross design from 1898 — one of the oldest courses in NH with classic mountain golf charm

Afternoon — Activity

Bretton Woods Canopy Tour3-4 hours, $89–$99/pp

Nine ziplines, two sky bridges, and three rappels through the White Mountain canopy — longest zip over 1,000 ft with Mount Washington views. The ultimate arrival day group activity.

Dinner

Fabyans Stationcasual, $$

Historic train depot turned restaurant — burgers, beers, and mountain views on the patio

After Dark

Rek-Lis Brewing Companybrewpub

Bethlehem craft brewery with rotating IPAs and a mountain lodge taproom — 20 min drive but worth the trip

Course-by-Course Guide

Bretton Woods has 4 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.

Mount Washington Golf Course

Premium

Donald Ross design on the grounds of the grand hotel — Mount Washington as your backdrop on every hole

$99–$165resortPar 71 · 6,638 ydsWalkable4.5 (1,292)

Waumbek Golf Club

Solid

Classic White Mountains course in Jefferson with Presidential Range views — a well-maintained 18 that complements the resort rounds

$40–$65mountainPar 70 · 6,000 ydsWalkable4.3 (190)

Bethlehem Country Club

Solid

Donald Ross design from 1898 — one of the oldest courses in NH with classic mountain golf charm

$35–$55mountainPar 70 · 5,800 ydsWalkable4.3 (160)

Maplewood Country Club

Solid

Donald Ross mountain layout in Bethlehem — 1903 design with stunning White Mountain panoramas and classic New England charm

$40–$65mountainPar 72 · 6,300 ydsWalkable4.3 (280)

Where to Stay

Bretton Woods has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.

resort house

$600–$1800/night

Sleeps 816 · Omni Mount Washington Resort

resort poolsparestaurantsgolf on-sitemountain views
cabin

$400–$1400/night

Sleeps 1016 · Twin Mountain / Crawford Notch area

hot tubfire pitmountain viewsgame roomski-in access

Group Dining Guide

4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.

The Main Dining Room at Mount Washington

$$$$
upscale

Grand hotel dining room with jacket-required dress code — classic New England fine dining with Presidential Range views

$60+/personReservation needed

Stickney's Restaurant

$$
casual

Casual resort restaurant with pub fare, craft beer, and a relaxed vibe after golf

$15-30/person

Fabyans Station

$$
casual

Historic train depot turned restaurant — burgers, beers, and mountain views on the patio

$15-30/person

Cold Mountain Cafe

$$
farm to-table

Bethlehem farm-to-table spot with creative breakfast and lunch — perfect post-round fuel

$15-30/person

Nightlife

4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.

The Cave at the Omni

Late Night
whiskey bar

Speakeasy-style bar in the basement of the grand hotel — cocktails, live music, and old-world ambiance

Stickney's Bar

Late Night
sports bar

Casual resort bar with craft beer, pub games, and a friendly crowd — steps from your room

Rek-Lis Brewing Company

brewpub

Bethlehem craft brewery with rotating IPAs and a mountain lodge taproom — 20 min drive but worth the trip

Schilling Beer Co

brewpub

European-style brewery in a converted hydroelectric plant in Littleton — outstanding lagers and a scenic riverside setting

Activities Beyond Golf

5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.

Mount Washington Cog Railway

hikinghalf day$60–$85/pp

World's first mountain-climbing cog railway — ride a steam train to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak

Bretton Woods Canopy Tour

zipline3-4 hours$89–$99/pp

Nine ziplines, two sky bridges, and three rappels through the White Mountain canopy — longest zip over 1,000 ft with Mount Washington views. The ultimate arrival day group activity.

Ammonoosuc River Fly Fishing

fishinghalf day$150–$250/pp

Guided fly fishing for brook trout in pristine White Mountain streams

Presidential Range Hiking

hikinghalf day$5–$15/pp

Hike the Appalachian Trail through Crawford Notch — stunning views of the Presidentials

Omni Mount Washington Spa

spa2-3 hours$50–$120/pp

Full spa with mineral pools and mountain views — surprisingly great recovery day for the group

Getting There

Fly into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) — it's a 140-minute drive to Bretton Woods. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include White Mountain Limo and North Country Transit). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.

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