Kate B.
8/16/2025
Paul was great at letting us know the history of the road. Also all the different settings of going up the mountain as where the vegetation differed. Was a great experience me would recommend to...
Mt. Washington Auto Road
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1 Washington St
Gorham, NH 03581
Experience the dramatic beauty of the Presidential Range 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 and restaurant at the energy-efficient Glen House Hotel. Make a day of it—book your guided kayak trip and bike rentals at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.
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4.0158 reviewsDarlene M.
8/3/2025
The people were very helpful with any questions we had. Paul was our guide on the tour as he was simply the best! Very friendly, informative and entertaining! We will definitely be back.
Caitlin W.
8/10/2025
Paul was a great tour guide! He answered all of our questions (even the repeated ones from my 8 year old). Love that he made sure to stop halfway up and took pictures for everyone.
Nico Samneil S.
6/25/2025
Scary drive but has ample of break/stop points. Make sure you are not afraid of heights as some corners are tight with no railings! Worth the experience. They give you the legendary sticker at the...
Katherine A.
10/7/2024
Mt. Washington is the highest peak on the east side of the United States at 6288 feet! The Mt. Washington Auto Road ascends to the summit of the mountain and, for a fee, you can drive to the top...
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