Mount Washington Cog Railway

Mount Washington Cog Railway Review

In 1858 Sylvester Marsh petitioned the state legislature for permission to build a steam railway up Mt. Washington. A politico retorted that he'd have better luck building a railroad to the moon. But 11 years later, the Mount Washington Cog Railway chugged its way up to the summit along a 3-mi track on the west side of the mountain, and today it's one of the state's most beloved attractions—a thrill in either direction. The train runs from May until early December, with varying departure times. A full trip ($62) is three hours including one hour at the summit.