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Mount Washington Cog Railway

  • 3168 Base Station Rd. Map It
  • Bretton Woods
  • Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)
  • Fodor's Choice

Published 07/19/2016

Fodor's Review

In 1858, Sylvester Marsh petitioned the state legislature for permission to build a steam railway up Mt. Washington. One politico retorted that Marsh would 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-mile track on the mountain's west side. Today it's one of the state's most beloved attractions—a thrill in either direction. A small museum at the base has exhibits about the cog rail. The full trip takes three hours including an hour spent at the summit.

Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)
Scenic Drive/Tour
Mountain–Sight
Tour–Sight
Fodor's Choice
Family

Sight Information

Address:

3168 Base Station Rd., 6 miles northeast of Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, 03575, USA

Map It

Phone:

603-278–5404; 800-922–8825

Website: www.thecog.com

Sight Details:

  • $68

Published 07/19/2016

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