The White Mountains Travel Guide
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Sailors approaching East Coast harbors frequently mistake the pale peaks of the White Mountains—the highest range in the northeastern United States—for clouds. It was 1642 when explorer Darby Field could no longer contain his curiosity about one mountain in particular. He set off from his Exeter homestead and became the first European to climb what would later be called Mt. Washington. The 6,288-foot peak must have presented Field with formidable obstacles—its summit claims the highest wind velocity in the world ever recorded (231 mph in 1934) and can see snow every month of the year.
The White Mountains Hotels
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The White Mountains Restaurants
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Things To Do in The White Mountains
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The White Mountains
- $156 & up -- Flights from Raleigh on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $138 & up -- Flights from Tampa on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) — $138 Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $68 & up -- Flights from San Diego on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) — $68 Major Airlines on Fly.com
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