White Mountains
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Boston
New England's highest peaks and the Kancamagus Highway.
Why locals go
Fall foliage and ski weekends.
Visiting Boston?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Boston for your flight home.
What to book
- Mount Washington Cog Railway
- Kancamagus Highway drive
- Ski Loon or Cannon
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Mountain cabin
- Scenic drive at peak foliage
With friends
- Hike Franconia Ridge
- Ski together
When to go
Fall color, winter skiing.