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Ski & snowboardBretton WoodsNH · Familygrand-hotel cruising below Mount WashingtonView guide →WaterfallsArethusa FallsNH · Moderate hikethe tallest single-drop fall in New Hampshire, in Crawford NotchView guide →HikesArethusa FallsNH · Moderatethe tallest waterfall in New HampshireView guide →Ski & snowboardCannon MountainNH · Big-mountainold-school, steep, and gloriously weather-tough in Franconia NotchView guide →WaterfallsBridal Veil Falls (Franconia)NH · Strenuous hikea long slide-and-plunge reached by the Coppermine TrailView guide →Mountain bikingHighland Mountain Bike ParkNH · Bike parkthe East Coast’s premier dedicated lift-served bike parkView guide →CyclingMount Washington Auto RoadNH · Climbthe brutal "world’s toughest hillclimb," averaging 12%View guide →Ski & snowboardLoon MountainNH · Familypolished, busy, and family-friendly in the White MountainsView guide →GolfBeaver MeadowNH · publicOne of New England's oldest municipal courses.View guide →WaterfallsCrystal CascadeNH · Short walka tall cascade on the way up Mount WashingtonView guide →GolfBreakfast HillNH · publicA Seacoast-area public course.View guide →WaterfallsDiana’s BathsNH · Short walka kid-friendly staircase of pools and small fallsView guide →Wild landsWhite Mountain National ForestNH · National ForestThe Presidentials and the KancamagusView guide →Ski & snowboardWaterville ValleyNH · Familya self-contained family ski townView guide →GolfCampbell's Scottish HighlandsNH · publicA links-inspired course near the Mass border.View guide →BeachesHampton BeachNH · FamilyNew Hampshire’s lively boardwalk beach with summer fireworksView guide →WaterfallsGlen Ellis FallsNH · Short walka powerful plunge a short walk from Pinkham NotchView guide →HikesDiana’s BathsNH · Easytiered cascades and pools — family/RVView guide →HikesDiana’s BathsNH · Easytiered cascades and pools — family/RVView guide →GolfEastmanNH · semiprivateA scenic course in a wooded lake community.View guide →WaterfallsLower Falls (Swift River)NH · Roadsidea popular swimming-spot fall on the Kancamagus HighwayView guide →HikesFranconia Ridge LoopNH · Expertan iconic, exposed above-treeline ridge walkView guide →WaterfallsRipley FallsNH · Moderate hikea long sliding cascade in Crawford NotchView guide →WaterfallsSabbaday FallsNH · Short walka flume-and-pothole fall right off the Kancamagus HighwayView guide →WaterfallsThe BasinNH · Roadsidea glacial pothole and cascade in Franconia Notch, a roadside classicView guide →HikesLonesome LakeNH · Moderatean easy Franconia Notch lake with an AMC hutView guide →BeachesWallis Sands State BeachNH · Familya clean, family beach with Isles of Shoals viewsView guide →HikesMount Chocorua (Piper Trail)NH · Harda rocky, much-photographed summitView guide →GolfNippo LakeNH · publicA friendly daily-fee course with a lake view.View guide →HikesMount MajorNH · Moderatea kid-friendly summit over Lake WinnipesaukeeView guide →DiningBig Day BrewingNH · BrewpubA Gorham brewpub dinner pick on the northern White Mountains side, useful when Mount Washington weather pushes the schedule around.View guide →HikesMount Monadnock (White Dot)NH · Hardone of the most-climbed mountains in the worldView guide →HikesMount WillardNH · Easya big Crawford Notch view for little effort — familyView guide →GolfOwl's NestNH · resortA Nicklaus-design with White Mountain views.View guide →DiningBlack Mountain Burger Co.NH · BurgersA Lincoln burger stop at the western end of the Kancamagus Highway.View guide →DiningBlack TrumpetNH · New AmericanRustic-refined New American on a former ship-supply waterfront building from acclaimed chef Evan Mallett, with a deep and inventive wine list. Order: Tasting meView guide →GolfRagged MountainNH · resortA mountain resort course in the Lakes Region.View guide →HikesWelch-Dickey LoopNH · Moderateopen granite ledges with valley viewsView guide →DiningCampo EnotecaNH · ItalianDowntown Elm Street farm-to-table Italian serving house-made pasta and regional specialties alongside an all-Italian wine list. Order: House-made pasta.View guide →HikesMount Washington via TuckermanNH · Expertthe Northeast’s highest — notoriously fierce weatherView guide →GolfThe ShattuckNH · publicA rugged, target-style course in the Monadnock region.View guide →DiningCeres BakeryNH · Bakery & PieIvy-covered old-timer beloved by locals for affordable, top-notch baked goods, soups, and sandwiches in a warm, welcoming space. Order: Morning buns.View guide →DiningCommon Man LincolnNH · AmericanA dependable Lincoln dinner pick for families and groups using the Kancamagus as a full White Mountains day.View guide →GolfLochmereNH · publicA popular Lakes Region public course.View guide →DiningCottonNH · New AmericanChef Jeffrey Paige serves elevated farm-to-table comfort food in a hip, casual-upscale setting praised by the New York Times and Bon Appetit. Order: Retro meatlView guide →GolfMount Washington (Bretton Woods)NH · resortA Donald Ross course beneath the grand hotel.View guide →DiningElephantine BakeryNH · Bakery & PieEuropean-style bakery and cafe drawing weekend lines for excellent coffee, laminated pastries, and Middle Eastern-inflected baked goods. Order: Za'atar pastry.View guide →DiningFlapjack's Pancake HouseNH · Coffee & BreakfastA Lincoln pancake launch point before the Kancamagus Highway, built for a morning of overlooks and short waterfall walks.View guide →DiningGlen Junction Family RestaurantNH · Coffee & BreakfastA train-themed Glen breakfast stop for Mount Washington Auto Road mornings, especially when the summit drive needs an easy family launch.View guide →DiningGranite Restaurant and BarNH · New AmericanModern New England classics and farm-to-table cuisine at the historic Centennial Hotel, using locally sourced ingredients at every opportunity. Order: Local beeView guide →DiningGypsy CafeNH · New AmericanColorful Lincoln cafe with a global-leaning menu, giving the Kancamagus crowd a more interesting dinner than another burger stop.View guide →DiningHorsefeathersNH · AmericanA North Conway tavern institution for the eastern Kancamagus and Mount Washington side, with pub plates and White Mountains bustle.View guide →DiningJumpin' Jay's Fish CafeNH · SeafoodDowntown seafood anchor for over two decades known for choose-your-own seafood towers and inventive spins on ocean classics in a polished room. Order: Seafood tView guide →DiningLedges RestaurantNH · New AmericanContemporary New England cuisine with creative nightly specials built on locally grown produce, a valley destination for a polished dinner. Order: Nightly speciView guide →DiningLibby's Bistro and SAaLT PubNH · New AmericanA Gorham dinner pick on the northern White Mountains side, useful when Mount Washington weather pushes the schedule around.View guide →DiningLou's Restaurant and BakeryNH · DinerBeloved Main Street diner and bakery serving hearty all-day breakfast and made-from-scratch pastries, a Hanover fixture for generations. Order: Blueberry pancakView guide →DiningMay Kelly's CottageNH · AmericanTraditional Irish fare in an old-world cottage tavern with a mountain-view patio, a warm North Conway staple since 2004. Order: Shepherd's pie.View guide →DiningMoat Mountain Smoke HouseNH · BBQA North Conway smokehouse and brewery for the eastern Kancamagus and Mount Washington side trips.View guide →DiningMoxyNH · New AmericanChef Matt Louis serves bold, eclectic New American small plates meant for sharing, a Seacoast essential for more than a decade. Order: Shared plates.View guide →DiningMr. Mac's Macaroni and CheeseNH · AmericanA Manchester staple devoted to macaroni and cheese in dozens of varieties from classic to pulled pork and chicken bacon ranch. Order: Buffalo mac.View guide →
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81 stops across 19 state-by-state guide collections.
Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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