Mount Washington
The highest point in the northeastern United States at 1,917 meters, known for its winds and extreme weather. At the summit are the weather observatory, a visitor center and the Tip-Top House from 1853.
Nova Hampshire · the United States
In the destination White Mountains.
In the photo: North Conway downtown
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The city
Village in the Saco River valley at the eastern gateway to the White Mountains, with a view of Mount Washington to the north. The main street has shops, restaurants and the Victorian train station where the Conway Scenic Railroad departs. Around it are the granite cliffs of Cathedral Ledge, the Mount Washington Auto Road and cog railway, and in Glen the Story Land playground.
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The local experience
The highest point in the northeastern United States at 1,917 meters, known for its winds and extreme weather. At the summit are the weather observatory, a visitor center and the Tip-Top House from 1853.
An 1861 road of 12.2 km that climbs from the Pinkham Notch valley to the summit of Mount Washington, with an average grade of nearly 12% and gravel sections above the tree line.
The world’s first mountain cog railway, opened in 1869, which climbs 4.8 km up Mount Washington’s west slope, with sections up to 37% grade.
A sightseeing train that departs from North Conway’s Victorian station, with short valley trips on the Saco and, in season, a mountain line to Crawford Notch.
A fairy-tale theme park in Glen, opened in 1954 and designed for young children, with Cinderella’s castle and pumpkin carriage, gentle roller coasters and water play areas.