The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel

The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel sits among wooded peaks in northern New Hampshire, with several interconnected buildings featuring towers and verandas. The grounds stretch across a wide area with trails through forests and around lakes.

An inn called Dix House opened here in the 19th century and grew under different owners into a large vacation hotel. The buildings expanded after a fire and the property developed into a year-round destination.

The Ballot Room serves as the first polling location in presidential elections, where Dixville Notch residents cast their votes at midnight.

The hotel has been closed for several years while renovation plans are underway. The grounds remain inaccessible to visitors until construction is completed.

The site is known for conducting the first presidential votes at midnight. Few people know that the building is listed on a register of historic places and preserves architectural features from different eras.

Location: Dixville Notch

GPS coordinates: 44.87060,-71.30780

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:25