I'll start - for hiking, you really can't go wrong with the North Conway, New Hampshire area. Tons of options for hiking and outdoor sightseeing, as well as outlet shopping if you're at all into that.

That said, North Conway is not exactly renowned for good food, but there are decent options, depending on what type of food you're into. If it's pizza, I highly recommend the Shannon Door Pub in Jackson. Moat Mountain Brewpub is also terrific.