Surrounded by state and national forest and the beauty it provides, North Conway is the center of activity in Mt. Washington Valley. It is where the mountains begin, being bounded by the Green Hills to the east and the towering Moat Range to the west. In Moat Mountain's shadow nestles Echo Lake State Park and White Horse and Cathedral Ledges. Proximity to recreation facilities translates to a somewhat higher average price level than in the other Conways, though bargains can sometimes be found in any of them. Most of the houses are located on roads off of Main Street or West Side Road, which wanders through farmland between Conway village and points north. Birch Hill, just off West Side, is North Conway's largest residential subdivision and contains moderately priced properties.

Kearsarge is a residential village north and east of North Conway. Intervale abuts Kearsarge, and the two lie in both the Towns of Conway and Bartlett. Intervale's boundaries are less distinct than Kearsarge; it also embraces Route 16A in Bartlett.