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Things to do in Mount Washington, White Mountains: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Mount Washington, United States including Mount Washington State Park, Appalachian Mountain Club High Huts, Mount Washington Valley, Jewell Trail, Six Gun City.
1. Mount Washington State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By AM731
Choosing when to go is tricky, choose a good, sunny day and yo may have to queue for hours to do it. Choose a less fine day and you won’t get the promised view from the summit. We first tried on a sunny Saturday and met a queue some way out from the entrance. We dutifully queued for over an hour but gave up when an operative told us that it would be at least another hour. We returned the next day, no queue, fantastic! You’re given a cassette to play which talks you through the climb and gives the history of the road’s construction. Continual advice to use low gear and to stop and cool the brakes on the way down. It’s fascinating to see the change in vegetation and tree cover at different heights. The road is built to take passing traffic but is narrow and does have sheer drops. Some drivers find that difficult and try and take more than their share of it! It was very windy when we parked and got out, I needed to hold on. The low cloud soaked you too. Underfoot there was ice in places. The cafe was basic but the food and drink was gratefully received. The gift shop was as expected. The museum was excellent, very informative. The post office was the only one I saw in the States during our visit. Really worth doing, highly recommended.
2. Appalachian Mountain Club High Huts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Steeped in more than 100 years of tradition, the AMC's network of mountain huts provides a unique backcountry adventure for novice and experienced hikers alike. Each a day's hike apart along the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains, AMC Huts offer mountain hospitality in spectacular locations above treeline or near mountain lakes or waterfalls.
Reviewed By 651mariannes
Close to 40 of us met here for a well run meeting. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The AMC also provided outdoor leadership training and a guide snowshoe home around a lake. The price included three hearty meals a day and shared rooms with dormitory style bathrooms. There are bedrooms with private bath at s higher cost. Our meeting room was very large and well lit. The surrounding nature of the Presudentisl Mountains is stunning.
3. Mount Washington Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By JMAC2239
They say is is only a short 6 or 8 mile drive ... and it is! BUT - you are going UP (or down) the whole journey. And it is a terrific drive! The valley views are unmatched in the U.S.A. The road up/down is well engineered and that is REALLY appreciated. The view/story at the top is terrific and the story of the winds / weather is impressive. We were there with an age range from 8 to 80 and ALL would return. There is a cog ARR that also climbs the summit that would be the choice to experience that next time.
4. Jewell Trail
5. Six Gun City
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 124 reviews
Park for children, offering a waterslide, petting zoo, trails in the woods and other outdoor activities.
Reviewed By Ilanfreedman
This theme park had a setting in a Western movie, such as "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". It offered gun fights, a stagecoach ride, and a saloon. The gift shop sold toy guns, cowboy hats, and other souvenirs.
