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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center

State Hwy 16, North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-2137
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in North Conway
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Observatories/ Planetariums, Science Museums, Educational Sites, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: This private, non-profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions...... more » Owner description: This private, non-profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions on Mount Washington. Through guided tours and exhibits, visitors learn more about the science of meteorology. « less
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North Central MA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Well worth the cost of driving up either in your own car or their vans. The views as spectacular. The little museum is full of info. More

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Somerville, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Strenuous but worth it. The nest above treeline hiking in the Northeast, and comparable to big mountains out west. And loos at the top :-) More

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Belfast, Maine
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Very informative, something for all ages,was worth stopping in to visit More

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Boylston, MA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Get to the top however you want- car (can be a little scary) Coach (can be a little more scary if your a control freak like me) or the Cog Rail (loud, long and expensive, but still cool and interesting). Once here, it is a only-place-on-earth experience. The views can be breathtakingly beautiful, or simply breath-taking as in the wind... More

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Kennebunkport,Maine
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

I went there as i was visiting north Conway witch i do a lot and i just love it! The exhibits are just amazing and there is no word to describe it and you jst need to go there to know what i mean! More

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North Wildwood NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I try to stop in to the Museum while in North Conway, just to check things out. It's located across from the Eastern Slope Inn and has a few of the relics there from the original Observatory. I've climbed George (Mt Washington) several times and it's a place one can get real close and personal with the man upstairs. More

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Coos County
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Fun for the whole family. A great educational trip, too. More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Even though this was just one large room, the number and quality of the exhibits was equal to a typical huge museum. Many were interactive, and even children could enjoy them while still learning. I recommend the movie. There is also a cabin you can go in, and start a wind machine outside it that lets you feel like you... More

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norwich
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Geared for kids and adults. Many interactive exhibits, a theater with a 15 or so minute video to watch. The docent was very friendly. If you have a latexallergy beware the back of the air cannon though. More

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BridgewaterNS
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

This was a great learning experience. Learned a lot about the weather on Mount Washinton.Staff was very informative. More

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