White Mountains

New Hampshire's White Mountains

Legendary Adventures. Mountains of FUN!

Discover New Hampshire’s White Mountains, one of New England’s most revered vacation destinations! Crisp mountain air, refreshing lakes, and spectacular vistas spanning the wildest reaches of White Mountain National Forest are just the start of your vacation fun. Add in 17 family-friendly attractions plus scenic drives like the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, amenity-packed lodging (including historic grand hotels and cozy cabins), tax-free shopping, and a great dining scene, and this region will have you hooked at “booked”.

Mount Lincoln the Presidential Range of NH's White Mountains

Adventures for All Ages

The White Mountains of New Hampshire is your hub for outdoor fun! Here, hiking, biking, ziplining, and even spelunking are all on the adventure agenda. Spend a day at a mountain adventure park where you can coast, glide, and ride, or summit the Northeast’s highest peak thanks to the Mount Washington Cog Railway and Mt. Washington Auto Road. Seek out shorter hikes that lead to spectacular summits, or remove the legwork and get whisked to 4,080’ on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. In this scenic region, outdoor fun is around every beautiful corner.

Also nearby? Family-friendly attractions like Santa’s Village, where you can feed reindeer and explore Santa’s second home south of the North Pole, and Story Land, a fairytale world away from it all complete with whirling rides and a new waterpark! New Hampshire’s White Mountains are made for memories.

Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch - White Mountains, NH

9 places to visit

Santa's Village

Christmas never ends at Santa’s Village, a favorite attraction for generations of families

528 Presidential Highway Jefferson, NH 03583 603-586-4445

EnJOY exciting rides & entertaining shows, ‘elfabet’ elves & gingerbread cookies, Santa & his reindeer, and the refreshing Ho Ho H2O water park, and NEW Midnight Flyer family roller coaster! Santa's Village is the Tripadvisor™ Travelers' Choice: #1 Amusement Park in New England over 9 years in a row. Admission includes all features for the day, plus parking, strollers, and more. Still independently owned and operated by generations of one family for over 70 years. Pure Joy. Family Style.

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Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Millions of years in the making, the gorge and boulder caves will amaze you

1712 Lost River Road -- Route 112W North Woodstock, NH 03262 603-745-8031

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Lost River Gorge, one of New Hampshire's most stunning natural treasures. Journey along a 1-mile wooden boardwalk trail, where you'll encounter towering rock walls, glacial boulder caves, and picturesque waterfalls. Enjoy stunning vistas of Kinsman Notch and the western White Mountains from the Valley Viewpoint Overlook and Giant Bird's Nest viewing platform. Enhance your adventure by panning for gemstones in the mining sluice.

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Mount Washington Auto Road

The legendary auto road, built in 1861, takes you up to the Northeast's Highest summit

Route 16 - Pinkham Notch Gorham, NH 03581 603-466-3988

Experience the dramatic beauty of the White Mountains as you journey to the highest peak in the Northeast when you Drive Yourself or take a Guided Tour along the 7.6-mile Auto Road featuring four distinct ecological zones. First opened in 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is America's original man-made attraction. Visit gift shops, the Red Barn Museum, and our award-winning full-service bar & restaurant at the energy-efficient Glen House Hotel. Make a day of it and book your guided wildlife kayak trip and bike rental at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.

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White Mountains Attractions

New Hampshire's White Mountains boast a colorful array of activities for visitors of all ages

200 Kancamagus Highway North Woodstock, NH 03262 603-745-8720

Soaring through a forest, skiing down a snowy slope, riding the rails on a vintage train, conquering a corn maze, marveling at trained bears, saying hello to Santa and his reindeer: That’s just a partial list of all the activities awaiting visitors to New Hampshire’s breathtaking White Mountains. Whether you’re taking the kids to old favorites Clark’s Bears, Santa’s Village or Story Land, or arranging a friends weekend at one of several luxurious mountain resorts, you’ll have the time of your life in this fun-filled region, one of New England’s most scenic spots. Explore a glacial cave, nature center or a gallery-dotted Main Street. Go fishing, golfing or zip lining. See live theater, take a moose safari, visit a sled-dog kennel. Your adventure awaits. To find out more, follow our link above or call us today at 1-800-346-3687.

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Mount Washington Cog Railway

Travel through history, and see stunning mountain scenery, on this famous Cog Railway

Off Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH 03589 603-278-5404

The Mount Washington Cog Railway is one of the world’s great rail adventures, and an exhilarating journey through history, technology and nature. This first-in-the-world mountain climbing cog railway has been making its dramatic three-hour round trip to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast (6288’) since 1869. The Cog is a year-round attraction, with daily 1-hour round trip excursions to our newly expanded Waumbek Station all winter long! Clear skies provide spectacular views to the north and west, but every day at 4000’ is memorable, with comfortable warming huts, a blazing firepit, and complimentary hot refreshments.

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Flume Gorge

Nature walk that lets you get up close and personal with the beauty of this spectacular chasm

852 Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3) Franconia Notch, NH 03251 603-745-8391

Enjoy a 2-mile self-guided nature walk through the Flume Gorge, a spectacular natural chasm. You’ll find covered bridges, amazing waterfalls, a scenic natural pool, and gorgeous mountain views. Kids can crawl through the “Wolf’s Den” cave along the way. The Flume Gorge building offers park information, Gift Shop, and Cafeteria.

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Whale's Tale Waterpark

Surf, splash and slide your way through a fun day at this world-class water park

481 Daniel Webster Highway - Route 3 Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-8810

With an industry leading blend of slides and attractions, Whale’s Tale is sure to be a thrill! Voted a TripAdvisor™ 2024 Top Waterpark in the United States, and recipient of the 2024 Travelers Choice Award, Whale’s Tale is fun for the whole family. Slide, swim, and splash through our world class waterpark, or head to Surfside and ride Akua Beach, our simulated surfing wave in the heart of the White Mountains! Enjoy live music with our Beachside Bash every weekend at the Waveside Stage, and participate in music, fun, and games with wow-worthy mountain views as your backdrop.

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Polar Caves

Feeling bold? Try your hand at exploring these boulder caves, mazes and trails

705 Rumney Route 25 Rumney, NH 603-536-1888

Founded in 1922, Polar Caves, New Hampshire’s premier Outdoor attraction is welcoming and fun for all generations of Adventurers. Offering 9 granite boulder caves, boulder mazes, nature trails, and an animal park with fallow deer and ducks. Squeeze through our well-lit caves, try your hand at mining for gems at the Baker River Mining Sluice, and snap a selfie with a view at the top of the Raven’s Roost. Bring a picnic and enjoy the fresh air! Be sure to wear proper gear: hiking/walking shoes and clothes meant for playing outside!

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Granite State Railway

Ride the rails, and marvel at the New Hampshire scenery.

64 Railroad Street Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-2135

Unplug and unwind with us for a relaxing 80-minute train ride on the Granite State Railway. Enjoy woodsy views as you travel along and over parts of the Pemigewasset River aboard our classic train cars and feel free to bring along your favorite snacks to enjoy with your family and friends. For a more active way to explore the outdoors, our new Lincoln Rail Bikes offer a unique, motor-assisted journey along the rails, winding through the breathtaking landscapes of the White Mountains. At our locations just south of the White Mountains, you can also take a leisurely pedal n’ picnic by the water on our Laconia Rail Bikes or board the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad for beautiful lake views. We accommodate large groups and special events. Advanced reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. Book your trip today!

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