Exploring New Hampshire’s White Mountains
If you are planning a trip to New Hampshire and are looking for the best things to do and see, you are in the right place. New Hampshire White Mountains are full of rushing rivers, waterfalls, gorges, caves, pine trees, hiking, moose, deer, covered bridges, mountain towns, scenic roads, train rides, and overlooks. The Kancamagus Highway receives 4k visitors a day and is the most popular area in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Route 112, the ‘Kanc’, runs 34 miles from Conway to Lincoln and is the perfect hub for exploring all the area has to offer. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal New Hampshire White Mountains bucket list. Then, use this travel guide and routes to plan your time exploring the White Mountains of New Hampshire. You will find beauty no matter what direction you go each morning. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Highway (Route 112)
Walk across the Albany Covered Bridge
Swim in the Lower Falls of the Kancamagus Highway
Photograph the Swift River from the bridge at Rocky Gorge
Take the 8-mile hike to Champney Falls
Hike the Lovequist Loop Trail around Falls Pond
Tour the historic Russell-Colbath homestead
Photograph Sabbaday Falls
Take in the view from the Sugar Hill Overlook
Go for a swim in the granite terraces of the Lady’s Bathtub
Take a moose tour
Stop for a tasting at Seven Birches Winery
Take a helicopter ride over the White Mountains
Have dinner on the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train
New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch (I-93)
Hike the Lost River Gorge boardwalk to cascading waterfalls
See the bear show at Clark’s Trading Post
Take a ride on the White Mountain Railway
Hike to Georgiana Falls
Photograph the Indian Head rock formation
Hike the Falling Waters Trail past 5 waterfalls
Take a ride in a vintage coach on the Hobo Railroad
Go rock climbing at Polar Caves Park
Check out the bungee trampoline at Loon Mountain
Zipline across the Pemigewasset River at Loon Mountain Resort
Experience the gorgeous Flume Gorge from the elevated boardwalk
Hike to Kinsman Falls
Ride the Aerial Tramway up Cannon Mountain
Get some sun at Echo Lake Beach
Explore Robert Frost’s home and the poetry trail
Check out the maple experience program at The Rocks Estate
Shop for souvenirs at Harman’s Cheese & Country Store
Photograph the Littleton Covered Bridge
Visit the Old Man of the Mountain Museum
New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch State Park (Route 302)
Cliff jump at Upper Ammonoosuc Falls
Photograph Flume Cascade and Silver Cascade from the road
Rappel down Ripley Falls
Hike to Arethusa Falls
Ride the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster at Attitash Mountain Resort
Shop for souvenirs on Bartlett Covered Bridge
See a performance at Theater in the Woods
Go swimming at Diana’s Baths
Watch the rock climbers at Cathedral Ledge
Splash around in Echo Lake
Take a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad
Ride the mountain coaster at Cranmore Mountain Resort
New Hampshire White Mountains Route 112
Hike the elevated Flume Gorge boardwalk past waterfalls
See the many Route 112 roadside waterfalls
New Hampshire White Mountains Route 16
Drive the Mt Washington Auto Road
Go for a swim in the Emerald Pool
Photograph Crystal Cascade
Hike Pinkham Notch to Glen Ellis Falls
Walk across Honeymoon Covered Bridge
Photograph Jackson Falls
Download the 26 White Mountain Waterfalls and 58 Covered Bridges brochure before you travel
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