White Mountains and Great North Woods Regions

These White Mountains attraction listings are color-coded to indicate their regional location on this map. The letter/number code in red will help you find an approximate location on the state map.

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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway H7
Franconia Notch, NH 03580
Tel: 603-823-8800 Fax: 603-823-8088
E-mail: julianne.ireland@dred.state.nh.us
Contact: Julianne Ireland
This 80-passenger aerial tramway whisks passengers above the timberline to the 4200' summit in just 8 minutes. Spectacular views of the White Mountains into Maine, Vermont and even Canada. Easy summit walking trails with observation deck, base and summit cafeterias, and gift shop. Hike, swim and bike. Canoe rentals and full service catering available.
Season: mid-May to late October, winter: December - April
Visiting Time: 1 hour +   Group Rate: $9

Conway Scenic Railroad, Inc. I9
North Conway Village, NH 03860
Tel: 603-356-5251 Fax: 603-356-7606
E-mail: info@conwayscenic.com
Contact: Sandy Janvrin, Sales Manager
Two great trains - three unique excursions. Travel aboard Coach or First Class on a round-trip train ride through the scenic Mt. Washington Valley countryside or spectacular Crawford Notch. All trains depart the historic North Conway station. The "Valley Train" offers trips to Conway and Bartlett, while the "Notch Train" travels through spectacular Crawford Notch and some of the finest natural scenery in the East. Special theme events throughout the season.
Season: April to December (daily mid-May through October)
Visiting Time: 1 1/2 - 6 hours   Group Rate: $11.00-57.00

Flume Gorge & Visitors Center H7
Franconia Notch, NH 03580
Tel: 603-745-8391 (winter: 603-823-8800)
Fax: 603-745-4951 (winter: 603-823-8088)
E-mail: julianne.ireland@dred.state.nh.us
Contact: Julianne Ireland
The Flume Gorge & Visitors Center is the gateway to Franconia Notch State Park. Flume Gorge is a natural wonder featuring an 800' natural chasm with rock walls up to 90' high. Two covered bridges. Visitor Center offers historical displays, a cafeteria, gift shop, ample restrooms, and a free 15-minute movie, which is a nice introduction to the history of the region, both natural and manmade.
Season: mid-May to mid-October
Visiting Time: 1/2 hour - 2 hours   Group Rate: $5-$7

Hobo Railroad  I7
Route 112, Kancamagus Hwy., Lincoln, NH 03251
Tel: 603-745-2135 x. 11 Fax: 603-745-9850
E-mail: littlehobo@verizon.net
Contact: Brenda Clark
Featuring a 15 mile, 80 minute excursion along the Pemigewasset River in a picturesque, woodsy setting. While riding aboard our vintage coaches, passengers can choose to have a Hobo Lunch or Turkey Dinner (groups served by reservation). Our station features a unique selection of gifts and ask about our Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad departing from Meredith and Weirs Beach. Special charters available upon request.
Season: April - December
Visiting Time: 1 1/2 - 2 hours  Group Rate: $9.00 (ride only)

Loon Mountain I7
60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NH 03251
Tel: 800-229-LOON or 745-6281 x. 5536
Fax: 603-745-4853
E-mail: anoyes@boothcreek.com
Contact: Andrew Noyes
Board the Loon Mountain Skyride for the 1 1/2 mile ride to the summit and enjoy dazzling views of the White Mountain National Forest. Attractions include Glacial Caves, four-story observation tower, self-guided nature trails, and country store. Excursion packages available, as well as Skyride and Lunch packages. Events throughout the season. Ask about our new Tea and Ride package. Skyride and lunch packages available.
Season: Memorial Day to Columbus Day
Visiting Time: 1 - 4 hours    Group Rate: $10.00

Mount Washington Cog Railway G8
Base Road (off Route 302),
Bretton Woods, NH 03589
Tel: 603-278-2255 Fax: 603-278-5830
E-mail: GroupSales@TheCog.com
Contact: Laura Hardman, Group Sales
The world's first mountain-climbing railway climbs to the top of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast (6288'). Step aboard an authentic coal-fired steam train as it climbs one of the steepest tracks in the world. New Marshfield Station at the base houses ticket office, museum, restaurant, gift shop, and rest rooms. A unique lunch stop on its own.
Season: May-October, winter weekends and holiday weeks only for the Ski Train
Visiting Time: 3 - 4 hours  
Group Rates: May-June $32; July-October $42; Ski Train, please inquire

Mt. Washington Auto Road G9
Route 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH 03581
Tel: 603-466-3988 Fax: 603-466-3328
E-mail: info@MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com
Contact: Regina Ferreira
Opened in 1861, The Auto Road is America's oldest manmade attraction. Journey to the summit of 6,288' Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, in an Auto Road van with an experienced and knowledgeable "Stage Driver." The 1-1/2 hour tour includes 1/2 hour of free time on the summit to visit State Park facilities and the Mount Washington Observatory Museum. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the new lodge's Glen View Cafe, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Sunset tours &
BBQ packages available (see "Unique Dining").
Season: mid-May to mid-October (weather permitting)
Visiting Time: 2 hours (groups depart no later than 9:30a.m.)
Group Rate: $19

Mt. Washington Observatory's
         Weather Discovery Center  I9
Route 16, North Village Commons,
North Conway, NH 03860-2310
Tel: 603-356-2137 Fax: 603-356-0307
E-mail: pcrane@mountwashington.org
Contact: Peter Crane
The Weather Discovery Center is the Mt. Washington Valley's newest attraction. A hands-on science museum, the center features exciting, high-tech, innovative, and interactive exhibits, historical displays and a fantastic museum shop. Learn about weather and climate from the unique perspective of Mt. Washington, where the fastest recorded wind speed on earth was recorded - an astonishing 231 MPH!. The Center and shop are open daily 10am-5pm.
Season: Year round
Visiting Time: 1 1/2 - 4 hours    Group Rate: $4

The Old Man of the Mountain 
Franconia Notch, NH 03581
The Old Man of the Mountain was a natural rock formation, thousands of years old, that sat high above Franconia Notch in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Five huge rocks measuring 40 feet by 25 feet wide formed the famous profile that was the state's symbol, and he was beloved by generations of NH residents and visitors alike. It was a rare tour group whose White Mountains' itinerary did not include a photo stop of the "Old Man."

Sometime during the night of May 2, 2003, after several days of especially harsh weather, he came down in a thick night fog. No one was there to witness his collapse. On Saturday May 3rd, at approximately 7:30 a.m., two park employees looked up and saw that he was gone.

The Old Man's image will not be replaced. Efforts are underway, however, to expand upon the small museum at the base of Cannon Mountain, so that visitors can learn more about this most fascinating and famous natural attraction.

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