Kancamagus Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail (GA)Stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is one of the ultimate hiking opportunities and destinations in the United States.
Location on Byway: Access the Appalachian Trail from NH 25.
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Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire's largest ski resort, is two mountains of fantastic snow skiing. There is plenty to do at the resort in the off-season: guided horseback rides, golfing, children's swimming pools, and a host of events and activities.
Directions: Leaving Lincoln, NH, take the Byway northeast for 22.9 miles. Turn left onto Bear Notch Road and follow for 8.8 miles. (The road name changes to Albany Road.) Turn right US-302 (Crawford Notch Road) and follow for 2.7 miles until you arrive at the resort.
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One of the White Mountains' most outstanding attractions: the Clark family has personally entertained their summer visitors for over 70 years. Features include a fire station, steam locomotive, trained North American black bears, and a museum.
Location on Byway: Clark`s Trading Post is on Route 3 just north of North Woodstock at the western end of the Kancamagus Highway.
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Discover bygone days in these powerful locomotives and their open (or enclosed) vintage coaches. Train rides vary in duration.
Directions: From the easternmost point on the Byway, turn left onto SR-113 (SR-16) and drive for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto SR-16 (White Mountain Hwy) and follow for 2.8 miles. Keep straight onto US-302 (SR-16) and follow for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Norcross Circle and drive for 0.1 miles until you arrive at the railroad.
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Franconia Notch State Park (NH)Franconia Notch State Park is located high in the White Mountain National Forest (Franconia Notch is a mountain pass.) This State Park is crammed with fun things to see and do.
Directions: From the westernmost part of the Byway, go southwest for 0.1 miles. Take the ramp on your right onto I-93 (Senator Styles Bridges Hwy) and drive for 9.6 miles. At Exit 34B, turn right onto the ramp to Cannon Mountain Tramway/Old Man Viewing. After 0.1 miles, turn left and drive for 0.2 miles. Turn left and drive for 0.1 miles, then turn left again and follow for 2.3 miles until you arrive at the park.
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Loon Mountain is a recreational area and ski resort.
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Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves (NH)A self-guided tour will take you through Lost River Gorge, a natural wonder of disappearing and reappearing water amid a granite canyon.
Directions: From the westernmost point on the Byway, go southwest for 0.8 miles. Keep straight onto SR-112 (Lost River Rd) for 5.9 miles until you reach Lost River.
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This eight-mile road takes you to the Northeast's highest peak, Mt. Washington, "the top of New England." This road is especially enjoyable because of its (literally) mile-high views of the Presidential Range and the White Mountain National Forest.
Directions: From the easternmost point on the Byway, drive 1 mile to Conway. Turn left onto SR-113, and follow until you come to the junction with SR-16 (White Mountain Hwy). Drive for 2.8 miles. Keep straight onto US-302 (SR-16) for 8.1 miles, then turn right onto SR-16 (White Mountain Hwy) and follow for 14.5 miles. Turn left onto Mt Washington Auto Road.
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Over time the Swift River wore this narrow gorge through solid Rock.
Location on Byway: Between Bear Notch and Lower Falls
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Story Land is a children's theme park geared for young families.
Directions: At the easternmost point on the Byway, drive for 1 mile, then turn left onto SR-113. After 0.1 mile, turn right onto SR-16 and follow for 2.8 miles. Keep straight onto US-302 for 8.1 miles. Turn right onto SR-16 and follow for 0.7 miles until you arrive at Story Land.
Clark's Trading Post (NH)
Conway Scenic Railroad (NH)
Mt. Washington Auto Road (NH)
Rocky Gorge Scenic Area (NH)
Story Land (NH)