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Mt. Washington Auto Road is a New England Tradition and a Thrilling Drive

A popular attraction since 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is a bit intimidating, but this awe-inspiring drive is unforgettable and worthwhile.
Mt Washington Auto Road - Road to the Sky

As you ascend the eight-mile Mt. Washington Auto Road to the summit of New England's highest peak, the views will quite simply snatch your breath away.

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Mt. Washington Auto Road Quick Fact: When the Mt. Washington Carriage Road, as it was originally known, opened in 1861, Abraham Lincoln was president of a nation composed of 34 states.

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