About New Hampshire
New Hampshire's White Mountains run along the northern half of the state in a chain of granite peaks, notches and river gorges, with Mount Washington, the highest point in the Northeast, rising at the center of it all and setting the terrain for everything below.
The trip is built around a stay in Lincoln, a small town at the southern entrance to Franconia Notch, close enough to hike, drive the notch road and ride a gondola to a summit without spending half your vacation sitting in the car getting there.
Fall is what draws most people, when the ridgelines turn red and gold and the notch roads fill up with leaf-peeping traffic, but the mountains, waterfalls and covered bridges are there to see in every season, each one giving the same landscape a fairly different feel.
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What to do
Highlights of New Hampshire
Franconia Notch State Park
A mountain pass carved by glaciers, with hiking trails, the Basin waterfall and Echo Lake all reachable from pull-offs along the notch road, minutes from Lincoln.
Clark's Bears
A White Mountains roadside attraction just outside Lincoln with a trained black bear show and a steam-powered train ride on the White Mountain Central Railroad, open seasonally from mid-May through mid-October.
Flume Gorge
A natural granite gorge with a boardwalk trail that follows a mountain stream past waterfalls and covered bridges, one of the most visited stops in the White Mountains.
The Kancamagus Highway
A 34-mile scenic drive over the mountains connecting Lincoln to Conway, lined with overlooks, waterfalls and picnic spots, and one of New England's best-known fall foliage routes.
Loon Mountain
A four-season resort just outside Lincoln with a gondola ride, mountain coaster and hiking trails in the warmer months, and downhill skiing across the mountain once winter sets in.
Your base
Where you'll stay
Lincoln
The base for the whole trip. A small mountain town at the mouth of Franconia Notch, close to hiking, the Kancamagus Highway and Loon Mountain, and suited to families and couples who want the outdoors within a short drive.
Good to know
Questions
New Hampshire FAQs
Do I need a car in Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln is a small town and the reason to be there, the notch, the gondola, the trailheads and the Kancamagus Highway, all require driving to reach. Plan on renting or bringing a vehicle.
How far is Lincoln from Boston?
A bit over two hours by car, which makes it a manageable weekend drive for a lot of the Northeast rather than something you would ever need to fly to on a short trip.
What does the Luxury Escape Offers package actually include?
The package covers your accommodations in or near Lincoln, plus applicable taxes and resort fees. Meals, gondola tickets and park fees are on you unless stated otherwise. Confirm the specifics for your dates with a specialist at 866-847-2713.
Is fall foliage really worth planning around?
For this region, yes. The White Mountains are one of the most reliable, well-known fall color destinations in the country, and the roads and overlooks are built around viewing it. Just expect heavier traffic on the Kancamagus and notch roads during peak color, typically late September into early October.
Is there anything to do here outside of hiking?
Yes. The Loon Mountain gondola runs a scenic ride without a hike, Flume Gorge is a boardwalk walk rather than a climb, and the Kancamagus Highway is a scenic drive with overlooks anyone can enjoy from the car.
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