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    Heart of New Hampshire: Boston to The White Mountains

    Heart of New Hampshire: Boston to The White Mountains
    Starts from

    Boston

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    17

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    444 mi

    In partnership with

    Visit California

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Boston

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    444 mi

    Natural AttractionsUnusual LocationsFamily-FriendlyActive Leisure
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    Kelsey Perrett

    Kelsey Perrett

    Travel Expert

    • Cruise the scenic Kancamagus Highway for stunning photo ops.
    • Nosh on pizza by the river at Schilling Beer Co.
    • Get your thrills climbing the highest mountain in the northeast by train.
    Get the quintessential New Hampshire experience on this tour through the White Mountains. Climb (or ride) to the highest point in New England, bask under crystalline waterfalls, and stroll the mountainside towns that border the National Forest.
    This road trip visits the traditional lands of the Abenaki and Wabanaki peoples. Travel during the fall to experience peak color from one of the most beloved scenic highways in the U.S. Or, go in summer when you can take full advantage of the swimming holes.

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    Get the quintessential New Hampshire experience on this tour through the White Mountains. Climb (or ride) to the highest point in New England, bask under crystalline waterfalls, and stroll the mountainside towns that border the National Forest.
    This road trip visits the traditional lands of the Abenaki and Wabanaki peoples. Travel during the fall to experience peak color from one of the most beloved scenic highways in the U.S. Or, go in summer when you can take full advantage of the swimming holes.

    In partnership with

    Visit California
    Kelsey Perrett

    Kelsey Perrett

    Travel Expert

    • Cruise the scenic Kancamagus Highway for stunning photo ops.
    • Nosh on pizza by the river at Schilling Beer Co.
    • Get your thrills climbing the highest mountain in the northeast by train.

    Travel itinerary

    Boston to Woodstock
    6 Activities

    Day 1

    201 mi

    Boston to Woodstock

    It’s a long trip to reach the White Mountains, but you can break up the journey with a winding drive around New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Plan to drive the stunning Kancamagus Highway in the late afternoon light before settling into Woodstock for the evening.
    18:05
    Woodstock to North Conway
    4 Activities

    Day 2

    84 mi

    Woodstock to North Conway

    Today you’ll take in some of the top sights of the White Mountains region — by car, by foot, and by train. At the day’s end, get cozy in downtown North Conway.
    22:00
    North Conway to Boston
    7 Activities

    Day 3

    159 mi

    North Conway to Boston

    Before returning to Boston, be sure to enjoy some of the natural and tourist offerings around North Conway. We recommend stopping off in Portsmouth, NH to break up your drive with a bite to eat.

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