2025 Grafton County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#outdooradventure New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest is a year-round outdoor playground. Known for its iconic Mount Washington, the forest offers challenging hikes and stunning views. Fall is a highlight with vibrant foliage, attracting leaf-peepers. In winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular activities. The Kancamagus Highway provides scenic drives through pristine wilderness. Backpackers and campers will appreciate the Appalachian Trail sections that pass through the forest. Lakes and rivers also make it great for fishing and kayaking. White Mountain National Forest combines adventure with tranquility, making it a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

1️⃣Stowe, Vermont • 🕒Travel time: About 3 hours from Boston • 🏞️In the fall, Stowe is a must-see "maple leaf paradise" in Vermont! The golden and orange maple leaves are like a dream, as if you are in a movie. 🎬 • 🚗Drive through the town, climb Mount Mansfield, or take the Stowe Gondola zipline to enjoy the fall scenery in 360 degrees! • 📸In front of the town church, the white church and colorful maple leaves complement each other, creating a perfect texture! • 📅Best time: Late September to early October 2️⃣White Mountains National Forest🚗 • 🕒Travel time: About 2 hours from Boston • 🌄In the fall, the magic of nature in White Mountain Park is amazing. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway is a self-driving route with layers of red and yellow maple leaves, which are breathtakingly beautiful. • 🚂You can also choose to take a sightseeing train, and the maple scenery along the way is breathtaking! • 📸The rivers and wooden bridges in the White Mountain Valley reflect the maple leaves on the water, making it a great place to take photos! • 📅Best time: Late September to mid-October 3️⃣Gibbet Hill, Massachusetts🚗 • 🕒Travel time: About 45 minutes from Boston • 🏞️A lesser-known treasure trove of maple leaves closer to Boston! Gibbet Hill Grill's farm style is a local internet-famous restaurant. • 🚶‍♂️Hike up the hill, with a sea of maple leaves under your feet and the beautiful New England countryside in front of you, the autumn sunset is especially atmospheric! • 📅Best time: Mid-October • 🍴Tip: Don't miss Gibbet Hill Grill, the farm feast in autumn and the sunset under the maple leaves are super romantic~ 4️⃣Gunstock Mountain Resort🚗 • 🕒Travel time: About 1.5 hours from Boston • 🏞️Want to see maple leaves and experience outdoor sports at the same time? Gunstock Mountain Resort is your best choice! • 🚵‍♂️In the fall, the ski resort turns into an outdoor activity paradise, with hiking, mountain biking, and even ziplining to see the maple forest from the air and experience the stunning fall! • 📅Best time: Early to mid-October 5️⃣Wachusett Mountain🚗 • 🕒Travel time: About 1 hour from Boston • 🏞️One of the closest places to see maple leaves from Boston, Wachusett Mountain is the perfect combination of maple leaves and hiking. • 🚶‍♀️There are hiking trails for beginners, or you can take a cable car to the top of the mountain and overlook the maple leaf landscape from the top. • 📸It is recommended to come hiking in the evening, the sunset on the maple leaves is very atmospheric, and the photos are beautiful! • 📅Best time: Mid-October to early November 🌟Follow this guide and let's chase the fall colors around Boston and feel the charm of the maple leaves! 🍁🚗📸

Guide to maple viewing in Baishan National Forest Park As the leading maple viewing destination in the eastern United States, Baishan Forest Park is very suitable for 🚗 self-driving one-day tour to enjoy the autumn maple leaves. Come and experience this romantic and moving autumn maple feeling🍁~ 1. Time to enjoy maple leaves - Best time: Late September to early October is the peak period, when maple leaves are at their peak. During Pre-Peak, half of the trees are still green, while during Post-Peak, half of the trees are bare. You can check the status of maple leaves on the visitwhitemountains website. 2. Departure and Transportation - It only takes 2.5 hours to get from Boston, while it takes 5.5 hours to get to New York. It is recommended to go there from Boston first, as the journey is shorter and easier. 3. Locations for viewing maple leaves 🍁 Maple-viewing highway - Kancamagus Highway (Highway 112): - Location: Lincoln to Conway. - Features: The scenery along the way is beautiful and you can stop at any time to enjoy the maple leaves. - Cost: Purchase a $5 Day Pass at the White Mountain Parking Lot. - Check-in point: Hancock Overlook is a great drone location to take photos of the U-shaped highway and maple forest. 🍁Red Leaf Valley - Flume Gorge: - Landscape: There are natural landscapes such as streams, plank roads, and waterfalls in the valley. - Experience: In autumn, maple leaves cover the mountains, and walking among them feels like being in a secret autumn forest. 🍁 Maple viewing point - Artist's Bluff Lookout: - View: Overlooking the red leaves all over the mountain and Echo Lake. - Transportation: There is a parking lot next to it, which is about 15 minutes' walk away. - Timing: Maple leaves are most stunning when they alternate between yellow, orange and red. 🍁Maple viewing cable car - Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway: - Itinerary: The cable car goes directly to the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1,244 meters, and then walks for 10 minutes to the observation tower. - Cost: USD 28 per person. - Duration: 1.5 hours for round trip and sightseeing, with maple leaves accompanying you during the cable car ride. 🍁Train for viewing maple leaves (1) Mount Washington Cog Railway: Features: Cog railway mountain train, comfortable and non-bumpy trip for viewing maple leaves. Cost: USD 90 per person round trip. Duration: 3 hours for round trip and sightseeing, during which you can enjoy the autumn scenery along the way. (2) Conway Scenic Railroad: Style: Retro maple viewing train. Route: Recommended Mountaineer - Iconic Crawford Notch Scenic Train Ride route. Cost: $75 per person. Duration: 5 hours round trip. There is a dense maple forest outside the window.

This is White Mountain in New Hampshire. I went there to see the fall foliage, but in October, there was already a snowstorm and snow piled up at the top. It was a novel experience to ride the biodiesel train up and see the different seasons and various plants.

#fallcolors White Mountain National Forest's autumn spectacle exceeded expectations. Vibrant hues of orange, red and yellow transformed the landscape into a kaleidoscope of color. Majestic peaks, pristine lakes and lush forests glowed with an ethereal light. Scenic drives, like the Kancamagus Highway, showcased nature's canvas. Hiking trails revealed breathtaking vistas. Waterfalls and swimming holes sparkled like diamonds. Friendly rangers and well-marked trails ensured a seamless experience. The crisp mountain air invigorated senses. Visit in October for peak foliage. A must-see New England destination, perfect for nature enthusiasts, photographers and those seeking serenity.

🏙️Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States, known as the "Athens of America". Autumn is the best season to explore the Boston area. 🍁The autumn wind rises, and the maple leaves 🍁around Boston gradually turn golden and red, as if it is the most brilliant palette of nature🎨 Recommended maple leaf viewing spots Boston Maple Leaf Viewing Guide🍁 1️⃣ Stowe, Vermont About 3 hours drive from Boston, Stowe is known as the "Autumn Fairy Town". In autumn, the town is surrounded by layers of maple leaves, as if in a fairy tale world. It is recommended to take the Stowe Mountain Resort cable car to overlook the colorful maple leaves and white churches, and the photos are full of movie sense. 2️⃣ White Mountains National Forest About 2.5 hours from Boston, White Mountain Park is the best place to view maple leaves in the eastern United States. Early October is the best viewing period. The Kancamagus Highway along the way is 35 miles long and has multiple check-in points. Flume Gorge is full of red leaves in the valley, and Artist's Bluff Lookout overlooks the autumn colors of the mountains. The maple leaf viewing train Mountaineer - Iconic Crawford Notch Scenic Train Ride starts at $76 for adults and $52 for children. 3️⃣ Gibbet Hill, Groton, Massachusetts About 1 hour from Boston, a niche maple leaf viewing spot. One of the filming locations of "Little Women", it is recommended to stop at the Gibbet Hill Grill parking lot and walk ten minutes to the entrance. The morning mist and pink skyline, coupled with colorful red leaves, seem to have accidentally entered a British pastoral movie. 4️⃣ Gunstock Mountain Resort About 1.5 hours from Boston, you can play Zipline, open-air cable car, high-speed zip line and jungle slide. The red maple leaves on both sides are so beautiful that they are speechless. The Zipline tour lasts about two hours, including safety training, and descends to the bottom of the mountain in three stages, overlooking the mountains and lakes, and the scenery is superb. Zipline 85＄/person, unlimited mountain coaster 30＄/person. 5️⃣ Wachusett Mountain About 1 hour from Boston, suitable for short trips. The maple leaves are rich in color, and it is recommended to take a cable car to the top or walk. The observation deck on the top of the mountain overlooks the autumn colors of the mountains, and a random shot is a big movie. Parking fee is about 5-10＄. ⛳Nearby attractions: 🌟Freedom Trail 2.48 km 🌟Boston Museum of Fine Arts 2.7 km 🌟Quincy Market 1.82 km 🌟Boston Park 1.19 km 🌟Boston Chinatown 492 m 🌟Boston Public Library 1.42 km 🌟Berklee College of Music 2.27 km 🔥【Tips】 Travel: You can take the subway/bus in Boston to most maple leaf viewing spots, and it is recommended to rent a car for suburban towns and hiking spots. Best shooting time: The light is best in the morning and evening in autumn, the maple leaves are more saturated, and the photos are full of high-end sense! 📸 Must-have for warmth: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare a windproof and warm jacket, which is practical and will not delay taking beautiful photos

1. Stowe About 3 hours from Boston Known as the "Autumn Fairy Tale Town", the entire town is surrounded by layers of maple leaves in autumn, as if you are in a fairy tale world. You can take the Stowe Mountain Resort cable car to overlook the colorful maple leaves. The white church in the town is a must-visit. It is surrounded by red maple trees, and the photos taken have a cinematic feel. 2. White Mountains National Forest About 2.5 hours from Boston White Mountain Park is the best place to enjoy maple leaves in the eastern United States! Every autumn, it is dyed with gorgeous colors by the intertwined golden and red maple leaves. The best viewing period is usually in early October (it will fluctuate every year with the climate, air humidity, and other conditions). Along the way, you will pass through the beautiful maple viewing highway in the White Mountain area, Kancamaqus Hiqhway, which is 35 miles long, and there are popular check-in points such as Sabbaday Falls and Rocky Gorge. Flume Gorge is full of red leaves in the valley, and you can also enjoy the spectacular waterfall; Artist's Bluff Lookout is a popular internet celebrity spot, where you can overlook the autumn colors of the mountains and Echo Lake. The best route to see red leaves on the maple viewing train is: Mountaineer-IconicCrawford Notch Scenic Train Ride From $76 for adults and $52 for children

In the golden autumn of October, the White Mountain National Forest Park is gradually dyed red. As the leading maple viewing destination in the eastern United States, it is very suitable for a one-day self-driving tour to experience this romantic and moving autumn maple feeling. 17 Best time to view maple: mid-October to early November. The weather and air humidity will fluctuate every year. It is a 2.5-hour drive from Boston and a 5.5-hour drive from New York. Recommended attractions ❶Kancamagus Highway The most beautiful section of the maple viewing highway in the White Mountains is 35 miles long. There are popular check-in spots such as Sabbaday Falls and Rocky Gorge along the way, where you can stop to enjoy the maple leaves. :You need to buy a $5 Day Pass if you need to stop to enjoy the view along the way. Flume Gorge Red leaves cover the valley, and it is very pleasant to walk on the wooden plank road above the gurgling stream and enjoy the spectacular waterfall. :$18/person ③Hancock Overlook The popular hairpin bend is the most suitable section for drone photography, but you cannot fly within 400 meters of the road, so you can walk further before flying. ④Artist's Bluff It is also a popular attraction, overlooking the red maple trees and Echo Lake. Starting from the parking lot, it takes 15 minutes to reach the viewpoint counterclockwise; it takes about 1-1.5 hours to walk along the circular trail to Artist's Bluff Trail. 4 Maple viewing train The best route to see the red leaves is: Mountaineer - Iconic Crawford Notch Scenic Train Ride Adults start at $76, children start at $52 ❺Mt Washington The top of the mountain can overlook the entire charming autumn scenery, but it is a winding mountain road, and it is safer to have an experienced driver drive Tips for viewing: The White Mountain tracker can check the degree of redness of the maple leaves. There are many people in the red leaf season, so it is recommended to book various tickets in advance. The top of the mountain is windy, so prepare a jacket that is easy to put on and take off Carry a map and navigation tools with you to prevent getting lost. Prepare food and drinking water. White Mountain National Forest

#usatravel #newhampshire As the autumn season settles in and the leaves begin their vibrant transformation, there's no better time to explore the stunning landscapes of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Unfortunately, we can't control the weather to ensure clear skies and sunshine every single day. On the day we traveled to the White Mountains, it was cloudy and rainy. However, we discovered that it provided an alternative way to witness the beauty of fall foliage. A rainy day in the forest brings with it a sense of serenity and connection with nature. The raindrops dance on the colorful foliage, intensifying the hues and saturating the earth with a rich, earthy scent. Despite the weather, we had a truly unforgettable experience at White Mountain for this one-day trip, which exceeded our expectations.