This is a famous leaf peeping highway in New Hampshire through the White Mountains. It connects…read moreConway and Lincoln, but throughout the 34 miles of this highway, there are no gas stations or amenities along the highway but if you need anything, it'll be in the towns on either end. We came on Columbus Day weekend 2026; it is my first fall in New England, and we didn't really plan much so we decided to DIY our trip out. We started from the Lincoln side and then proceeded to Conway. What we noticed immediately was a lot of stop and go traffic going from Lincoln to Conway, but comparatively less from Conway to Lincoln. If we come again, we'd probably go the other direction. The Kancamagus Highway is lined with many pullouts, overlooks, and hiking trails. From the vehicle, you can see tons of amazing views and beautiful vibrant fall foliage. East Pond Trail -- there wasn't much foliage by this time, most of it appeared to have fallen, but the path was not crowded and we had it mostly to ourselves. Hancock overlook -- this was extremely crowded, and we ended up parking on the shoulder and walking up to the overlook. Indeed, the scenic look was very beautiful, but it was a bit ruined by how many people were there. Sabbaday falls -- This is a really nice 0.7 mi trail which leads you to a very interesting waterfall at the end, which has a little bridge you can walk over that allows you to get quite close to the waterfall. You can check out Sabbaday brook along the path. It wasn't much for foliage viewing, the foliage is more remarkable at the various overlooks, where you can see the mountains and trees from high above. We didn't have much time to check out the other overlooks by the time we made it out. I would say it took us about 3 hours to traverse; definitely plan a whole day for driving the Kanc!

The scenic road to/from Conway. Plenty of spots to stop and view the foliage, and also an insane…read moreamount of traffic. It's an incredible time, especially if you're on a tour bus and don't have to deal with the traffic. My family used to vacation in the area when I was a wee one, and this trip brought back a lot of fond memories.

I do not recommend any "Moose Tours" with Lucie. We drove 3 hours to meet her and she was an hour…read morelate to the meeting point(no cell service to contact her), completely unprepared for us as she "pulled the wrong file" "what did I tell you we were doing" We basically drove up and down route 26 for 6 hours looking for moose on the side of the highway. She stopped to asked the locals where to find moose and spoke endlessly about the types of trees in NH. No moose were spotted at all even after a desperate mosquito infested walk through the woods (yes, we had bug spray but it didn't make a difference). We were told "plan B" was to drive up and down the same highway at midnight to see if the moose were out. This was a surprise for my husbands birthday, It was a surprise for both of us! This was a complete waste of time and money.

What a great experience we had and most of all a beautiful day with a great guide! I booked a one…read moreday trip kayaking for Lisa and I and it couldn't have went any better. Lucy met us in the morning and we went straight to the river. It was such a gorgeous and enjoyable ride and she was so pleasant and relaxed the whole way through. She gave us some simple tips on kayaking and also some nice information on some of the wildlife and history of the area. When we reached Lake Ossipee the wind was very strong which made the lake very choppy and her lead was so assuring in the challenge that lay ahead of us - she was awesome and we made it to the other side of the lake without any issues whatsoever. I would highly recommend Lucy if you want to experience a great day outdoors in the White Mountains

A beautiful lazy river to put on your vacation itinerary. Did the 2hr float which was plenty of…read moretime to soak up the sun while relaxing on the water. Bring water shoes ahead of time! A bus will bring you to the drop off point. The river is very slow and had to apply some effort at points to keep moving. There are various sections along the river to stop at. There are two rope swings available downstream of the river. Definitely enjoyable with two hours being more than enough time.

We've gone down the river a few different times with this tube rental group. Each time has been a…read moresuccess. The first few times we had large groups of people with us, all meeting up to go down the river together. They accommodated us the best they could and we did the rest. You can rent tubes, cooler tubes, dog tubes, kayaks, canoes and more. They provide you with a life jacket and ticket time to be ready for your shuttle. They then shuttle you to a drop off location along the mighty Saco River. They transport you, your tube, and all your belongings right to the drop off. You can choose the length of your trip upon purchase. There is a one mile, three mile, and five mile trip down river. You can choose to repeat the trip, as long as there is time before they close for you to do so. They open early, like 8 am and close at 5 pm. The river is beautiful, and varies in depth throughout the trip. There's plenty of beaches to stop and enjoy a packed lunch or a snack. Please stay off of any beach that says "private" as they are not part of the rental companies lands. There's a couple of rope swings to stop at, but remember, you're stopping with no liability on the rental company. They are not liable for much on these trips. You sign paperwork ahead of time, stating such. Their booth has some items you may need for the trip down river, such as waterproof bags, dry bags, phone bags, goggles, paddles, sunblock, sunglasses and more, of course all priced slightly up. I really enjoy renting and tubing with this company, they've got it down after all these years. Definitely a really fun thing to do during a hot summer day.

Good campground, clean and fairly priced. Would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a nice…read moregetaway spot

First time camping there. Couldn't say enough positive about it. The owners are very knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Hubby liked that it's easy to get into. I love that the sites are not on top of one another. Bathrooms are clean. They are handicap accessible also. We will definitely go back.

Not bad... Convenience store nearby and several beaches and a park in the village. Nice views too.read more

Greatest place on Earth. My family owned a house there for a little while, and I've made some of…read moremy best memories there. Kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, and (my favorite), rowing are all allowed on the pond during the summer, but no motor boats are allowed, which makes the ponds safer for swimming. During the winter you can even go ice skating, which was one of my favorite things to do! The people who rent houses there can be really loud and annoying on the small pond, Little Pea Porridge Pond, but eventually their noises become a dull roar which gets easier to ignore in time. The houses are beautiful, there are gorgeous views, dirt roads through the mountains for exploring, a park with a little stream running by it, and it's a pretty safe area as far as I know. It's close to a convenience store and the Madison Boulder, and it doesn't take too terribly long to get back to Route 16.

I attended a wedding here Saturday evening, and this was such a wonderful choice!…read more The grounds are beautiful. Tons of space for a lovely outdoor ceremony, lot's of great places to take photos, and a beautiful place for people to wander around and keep themselves entertained. The inside is quite nice. There is one big room with high ceilings that is very pretty, a smaller dinning room/library attached to the big room (that is where the buffet was set up for the wedding I attended), a bar area by the front door (easy to find!), good size bathrooms, and a full kitchen. The staff member that was onsite was very friendly and helpful, but stayed out of the way. All in all this was a great venue!

i'd highly recommend this spot! great paths that are marked creatively & well. great variety in…read morescenery. really nice woman working inside. also has bathrooms and wifi. options to choose longer or shorter paths too.

It is nice to hike or backpack in the Sandwich range. It is not super busy since mostly no 4000…read morefooters. I like to be more quiet and peaceful rather than sticking to the list. I went overnight backpacking near Mount Paugus area. Nice forest and nice view. It is good to be out there, especially in the pandemic.

Such a fun activity! It was a great experience, it was super easy and the kids absolutely loved it!read more

Came with a group and had a reservation made for a sunny Saturday. Easy to find, parking was fine,…read morea bit crazy but nothing too bad. For the cost it felt like they could have been better organized. The line to grab our gear moved super slowly and made us about a half an hour late getting on the river, otherwise ran smoothly

Quite a magnificent natural wonder - highly recommend if you're visiting the area. The Madison…read moreBoulder is a ~5,000 ton glacial erratic made of granite - which makes sense since it's found in the Granite State lol. Of course, the pictures don't do it justice and you can't really fathom the size just by reading the stats alone - it's an awe inspiring sight that you have to see to believe! The boulder measures 87 feet long, 23 feet tall, and 37 feet wide. Also, the boulder is partially buried at about 10-12 feet underground! And recently scientists have been able to determine that the boulder is around 14,000 years old. Left behind all those years ago by a retreating glacier. You'll find it down a dirt road with a small, rough dirt parking lot - there are some large, deep potholes so I recommend to drive slow and careful, especially with low clearance vehicles. But it's doable. A short, very flat hike is required along a dirt road but it's well maintained and easy - about 1/2 mile one way. If you visit in fall, you'll be treated to some lovely colors along the way! I visited twice - mid to late October 2021 and early October 2023. Mid to late October had much more colors than early October but it also varies from year to year. You'll find the boulder on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest and only a few miles away from The Kanc - a famous highway in NH for the fall colors. And there are lots of other attractions in the area - lots of rivers and vistas and things like that - as well as the historic Albany Covered Bridge which is a must see (less than 10 miles away). It's free to visit and park - be aware there aren't any restrooms in the area. Google maps will take you right to it - but signal is nonexistent in the area so I recommend to download offline maps before you come. Sadly, on my last visit, someone had put graffiti in several places on the boulder- but a park ranger was there to clean it up. Hopefully they were able to get it removed. I'll never understand why people feel the need to deface natural wonders like that - breaks my heart every time.

After a short trail hike, you'll see the boulder around a bend. It is massive and interesting to…read moresee. The road getting to it is gravel and very rough but manageable.