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Mount Washington Auto Road

Rte 16, Pinkham Notch, PO Box 278, Gorham, NH 03581
603 466 3988
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Gorham
4.0 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: Steep, spectacular eight-mile scenic road that leads to the top of Mount Washington.
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Maassachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I love mount Washington and its a great place to visit. I have been several times and try to go every year. Fun to drive up the auto road, its just a great overall adventure, Great view, AWESOME Photo opportunity and just a wonderful place to visit. Definitely worth the trip. More

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Alabama
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We went in mid-May, and the road was only open to just above tree-line. We drove ourselves, and the CD guide was very interesting. Luckily, it was a clear day and we had great views when we stopped at the highest point we were allowed to drive. There are also some great places to get out and see the woods. More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

If you plan a trip by motorcycle to the White Mountains, you should make time to go up the Mount Washington Auto Road. The views are spectacular and it's a trip you won't forget! More

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Indianapolis
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288 reviews 288 reviews
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147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Road was closed at the halfway mark. We got a "discount" price of $25. Wind was blowing hard enough as to make walking difficult at the stops. If you can't go all the way, don't waste your time (and money). More

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Melbourne, Australia
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Got there on a perfect day in early May, beautifully clear, mid-60s, not a breath of wind, summit bathed in sun, then am told at the bottom the road's not open to the top. Hmm, so what does the weather have to be like to open it? The guy at the gate says for a 'discount' price of $15 I... More

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Closed because of weather. However, we were met at the barrier by an extremely polite warden, who explained the problems, and made it clear that we'd be wasting our time to try going up. Disappointing not to be able to go up, but good to know why. More

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Charlottetown, Canada
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

After hiking up three times it was time to drive it again. Excellent views and a thrilling drive. Make sure you take your time and get out at the outlooks for the best views and for taking photos. Just as exciting second time around 42 years later. At the summit brave the masses to have your picture taken at the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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I was booked to your Vermont for fall foilage in Oct 2011 but the hurricane up the east coast this year changed my plans and I am happy for that. We got a call that all the roads were out in our resort in Vermont so we had to cancel and scramble. I had never been to New Hampshire for... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

We took the 8 mile drive to the top of Mount Washington on a perfect Sunday morning! The drive can be a little nerve racking but the views and experience at the top are outstanding.... just make sure the forecast at top is to be clear for several hours. If you don't like having a lot of traffic to deal... More

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Lisbon, New Hampshire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011

Either the drive or the Cog Railway is worth it. Try to go on a sunny day at the weather at the top can be "the worst in the world". Of course, you really need to experience that too. More

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