Mt. Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire Reaches New Vacation Heights
Mt. Washington Auto Road, Pinkham Notch, N.H. (photo by Joe Gill, Boston Sports Then and Now) If you're looking to bring your New Hampshire Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend summer vacation to new heights, we suggest taking a road trip to the Mt Washington Auto Road. Wildly popular with families looking for commanding scenic views -- and often ignored by acrophobics, poor drivers and people that want to stay at or near sea level -- the eight-mile long Mt. Washington Auto Road features a winding road that brings you and your car to the peak of Mt. Washington at 6,288 ft. That's the highest point in New Hampshire, as well as the New England six-state region. Along the way, you'll see spectacular mountains view everywhere you look, but it's getting to the top that's the real crowning glory for this road trip. The views are simply amazing everywhere and on a clear day, you can see hundreds of miles. There's an observation deck for added viewing benefit, se...