David & Sarah
Things To Do
Echo Lake State Park/Cathedral Ledge State Park
Echo Lake State Park is a great place to take the family for a swim and picnic. Several hiking trails originate in the park including a scenic trail around the lake and others which lead to Cathedral Ledge State Park where views of the Saco River Valley are spectacular.
Saco River Tubing
Mt. Washington Auto Road
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.
The Mount Washington Cog Railway
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.
Crawford Notch State Park
5775 acres of unspoiled rugged natural beauty providing access to numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, wildlife viewing, and spectacular mountain views. Includes picnic sites, a visitor center, and campground. Crawford Notch State Park is rich in history with the famous Willey House.
Beaver Brook Falls
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside Park is a beautiful spot for waterfall watching, relaxing, enjoying a picnic lunch, or having a family reunion. This roadside waterfall has an 80-foot drop and is a stunning cascade in the Great North Woods of New Hampshire.
Flume Gorge
Enjoy a 2-mile self-guided nature walk through the Flume Gorge, a spectacular natural chasm. The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. The walls of Conway granite rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart. The Flume Trail is a 2-mile loop starting at the check-in booths located in front of the Flume Building. 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 boardwalk allows you to look closely at the growth of flowers, ferns and mosses found here. The entire loop takes approximately 1.5 hours and finishes at the Flume Building. The Flume Gorge building offers park information, Gift Shop, and Cafeteria.
