Lancaster, New Hampshire · Est. 1955
Where the North Woods
welcome you home.
27 rooms on Main Street. Park at your door. Walk to everything.
In the heart of downtown Lancaster, New Hampshire.
Where we come from
“In 1913, Lancaster commissioned sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington to cast a fox in bronze for the town’s 150th birthday. It still sits in Centennial Park, three blocks from our front door. The town chose the fox for what it represents: clever, caring, independent, and at home with the wild. We chose it for the same reason.”
Clever
Park your car, bike, ATV, or snowmobile right at your door.
Independent
Family-operated, with over eight years of hospitality in the North Country.
At Home
Steps from the best restaurants, shops, and trails in the White Mountains.
Rooms & Suites
Six ways to stay.
Every one right on Main Street.
Room
Standard Queen
One queen. Extra room. Everything you need.
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Room
Deluxe Double
Two double beds. Great for friends or a family of four.
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Room
Deluxe Queen
Two queen beds. Our most spacious standard room.
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Suite
Retro Suite
Queen bed, sofa pullout, kitchenette. Room to spread out.
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Extended Stay
Extended Stay · Ground
Full kitchen. Private entrance. Your own place.
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Extended Stay
Extended Stay · Upper
Full kitchen. Private entrance. Second floor quiet.
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Why Red Fox Inn
Four reasons we’re the best
small inn in the North Country.
01
Smack dab downtown
Walk to Polish Princess Bakery, Copper Pig Brewery, Granite Grind, Scorpio’s, and the Rialto Theatre. No car needed once you’re parked.
02
Trail-ready
Ride the Wilds ATV network. Snowmobile from your door. Hike Mt. Prospect in five minutes. Santa’s Village in fifteen.
03
The Den & The Dusk
Our speakeasy cocktail bar and our cigar lounge with a walk-in humidor — both getting top-to-bottom renovations, both reopening soon. Start your evening at one. Finish it at the other.
04
Events & gatherings
The Prospect Room seats 50. The Huntington Room holds 125+. Weddings, reunions, conferences — we host it all.
Experience Lancaster
Twelve miles in any direction,
there’s something to do.
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1 min walk
Polish Princess Bakery
Bread baked before your eyes. Pierogi that’ll ruin you for all others.
2 min walk
Copper Pig Brewery
Award-winning craft beer in the basement of an old brick bank, right on the Israel River.
5 min drive
Weeks State Park
A Lancaster farm boy wrote the law that created the White Mountain National Forest. His lodge is now a state park with 360° views.
5 min walk
Mechanic St Covered Bridge
Built in 1862. Walk to it from your door.
15 min drive
Santa’s Village
The 1953 Christmas park in Jefferson, NH — reindeer, rides, and Santa himself. We’re the closest walkable downtown.
25 min drive
Ride the Wilds ATV
1,000+ miles of interconnected trails. The Northeast’s largest ATV network.
45 min drive
Bretton Woods / Mt. Washington
The Omni Mount Washington Resort, the Cog Railway, the Auto Road — all within an hour.
90 min drive
Moose Alley (Pittsburg)
Worth the drive. Moose sightings almost guaranteed.
Fall
Fall in the North Country hits different. Book your leaf-peeping basecamp.
Winter
Park your sled at your door. Warm up by the fire. Repeat.
Summer
Hike a 4,000-footer. Tube the Israel River. End the day at Copper Pig.
Spring
Mud season is for locals. And for guests who know where to find the quiet.
The Den · Cocktail Bar
Reopening Soon
Every fox needs
a place to unwind.
A den is where a fox returns after a day in the wild — warm, sheltered, home. Classic cocktails, velvet chairs, jazz on weekends.
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The Dusk · Cigar Lounge
Reopening Soon
When the fox
emerges.
Leather chairs, top-shelf bourbon, walk-in humidor. Drew Estate, Ashton, Rocky Patel, A. Fuente, and the reinvented 7-20-4 line from our own New Hampshire.
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Gather & Events
Your party’s over here.
The Lancaster Motel has been the best place in town to host events since the 1950s. Red Fox Inn continues that tradition. The Siwooganock Room, The Den, The Dusk, and the upstairs Prospect Room are available for small to mid-size gatherings. The Huntington Room handles 125+ guests — weddings, reunions, conferences, holiday parties.
Plan Your EventExtended Stay
Staying longer?
We built rates around you.
Fully remodeled units with private entrances, full kitchens, living rooms, and free on-site laundry. Perfect for traveling medical professionals, contractors, or anyone who wants their own place in the North Country.
Extended Stay OptionsGood Questions
Everything guests
ask us first.
How far is Red Fox Inn from Santa’s Village?
Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH is a 15-minute drive from our front door — the closest real downtown to the park. Park at your door, walk to dinner, and be at the gates before the lines build. See our full Santa’s Village lodging guide in the Journal.
Can I park my ATV or snowmobile at my room?
Yes. Our motor-lodge layout means you park your car, ATV, snowmobile, or trailer right at your door. Lancaster permits ATVs on town streets, and the Ride the Wilds network — 1,000+ miles of interconnected trails — is reachable from town. In winter, ask about our seasonal snowmobile package.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The front desk is open 24 hours, so arriving late is never an issue. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability — call (603) 788-4921 and we’ll do our best.
What can I walk to from the inn?
Polish Princess Bakery, The Granite Grind, Scorpio’s Pizza, Copper Pig Brewery, and the restored Rialto Theatre are all within a couple minutes’ walk. The Mechanic Street Covered Bridge (built 1862) and Centennial Park’s bronze fox are a short stroll.
Is breakfast included?
Yes — complimentary Wayfarer coffee and a continental breakfast are set out in the lobby from 7:30 AM. And the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, so late arrivals are never a problem.
Do you offer weekly or monthly extended stays?
Yes. Our private Extended Stay units have full kitchens, living rooms, private entrances, and free on-site laundry, with rates that discount by the week and month. Weeks Memorial Hospital is 1.25 miles away — popular with traveling medical professionals.
Is Red Fox Inn pet-friendly?
Pets are not permitted in guest rooms, out of respect for guests with allergies. Service animals are always welcome in accordance with ADA guidelines.
Where exactly is Red Fox Inn?
112 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 — on Routes 2 & 3 in the center of downtown Lancaster, the county seat of Coös County and the gateway to the White Mountains and Great North Woods. About 2.5 hours from Boston.
Something else? Call (603) 788‑4921 — a real person answers — send a note via Contact & Directions, or read our full policies.