Category: Scenic Drives

Most Scenic Fall Foliage Drive - Kancamagus(kan-ca-mäg-us) Highway

The Kancamagus Highway. Undoubtedly the most scenic route in Mountain Country, the Kancamagus (kan-ca-mäng -us) Highway (Rt. 112) stretches from the Pemigewasset River at Lincoln in the west 34 ½  miles to Conway in the east. The views are dramatic: Crossing the flank of Mt. Kancamagus, this National Scenic Byway climbs to nearly 3,000 feet. [...]

Monday December 28th, 2009 in Scenic Drives | 1 Comment »

Scenic Drives - Mt. Washington Auto Road 6,288-foot summit

Travel to the top of New England on the “Road to the Sky” - the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Since 1861, the inspiring views and amazing beauty found on this unique and historic 8-mile road have awed visitors. Breathtaking panoramic views are around every bend as you climb through 4 different climate zones to the [...]

Monday December 14th, 2009 in Scenic Drives | 1 Comment »

Scenic Rides - Mount Washington Cog Railway

Mount Washington Cog Railway, Bretton Woods, NH A ride up Mount Washington on the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway remains, as it has for well over a century, an exciting and unforgettable experience.
The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of historic steam and new biodiesel locomotives in action, and some of the [...]

Monday December 14th, 2009 in Scenic Drives | No Comments »