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Before you go
Your trip to Lincoln.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Lincoln – New Hampshire Destination White Mountains
How to get there
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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) Manchester · 120 km
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston · 205 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It sits on Interstate 93, about two hours from Boston. Manchester (MHT) airport is roughly 120 km away. Buses from Boston stop in the village.
How many days
Two days: one for Franconia Notch and the Flume Gorge, another for the Kancamagus Highway. With children in summer, add a day for the waterpark.
When to go
From late spring to October, when the Flume Gorge is open; peak foliage is usually from late September to mid-October. The waterpark runs in summer, from mid-June to late August. In winter there is skiing at Loon Mountain.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Franconia Notch, the Kancamagus Highway and the trails are only reachable by car. Lincoln’s center is small and flat. You drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Lincoln
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Morning
Flume Gorge
Arrive at the first reserved time and do the Flume Gorge loop, with its walkways and waterfall.
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Afternoon
Franconia Notch
Head north, stop at The Basin and the Old Man of the Mountain memorial by Profile Lake.
2 days in Lincoln
Day 1
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Morning
Flume and The Basin
Flume Gorge and The Basin, the waterfall in a bedrock bowl.
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Afternoon
Profile Lake and Echo Lake
Old Man of the Mountain memorial and Echo Lake beach, at the foot of Cannon Mountain.
Day 2
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Morning
Kancamagus Highway
Drive the Kancamagus Highway eastward, stopping at overlooks and Sabbaday Falls.
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Afternoon
Kancamagus rivers
Stop at Lower Falls or Rocky Gorge, where the river runs over granite slabs, then return to Lincoln.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Lincoln, New Hampshire?
Visit the Flume Gorge and Franconia Notch, drive the Kancamagus Highway, ski at Loon Mountain in winter and, in summer, go to the Whale's Tale waterpark.
How far is Lincoln from the Flume Gorge?
About 8 km north via I-93, roughly a 10-minute drive.
How do you get from Boston to Lincoln, NH?
By car, about two hours on I-93. There are also direct buses from Boston, with only a few departures per day.
Is Lincoln a good base for the White Mountains?
Yes — on the west side: Franconia Notch, the Kancamagus Highway and Loon Mountain are nearby. For Mount Washington, North Conway and Bretton Woods are closer.