Grafton County

The western gateway to New Hampshire's White Mountains, famous for Franconia Notch, the Kancamagus Highway, and autumn mountain scenery.

Grafton County is located in west-central New Hampshire, bordered by the Connecticut River to the west and extending deep into the White Mountains to the east. The focus of travel here is Franconia Notch State Park, which concentrates Flume Gorge, Echo Lake, the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, and the Franconia Ridge Loop. The Kancamagus Highway is a famous scenic drive for autumn foliage. Mid-summer is ideal for hiking and water activities, late September to October is best for viewing fall colors, and winter offers skiing. Travelers mostly drive here via Interstate 93.

Destinations

• Lincoln & Franconia Notch
• White Mountains (North Conway)

Itineraries

• Vermont & White Mountains Fall Foliage Loop – Depart from Boston, drive north along Vermont's Route 100, and cross the White Mountains for spectacular autumn colors
• White Mountains Gorges & Mount Washington – Head north from Boston for a weekend to experience Franconia Notch, the Kancamagus Highway, and Mount Washington all in…
• New England Six-State Loop – A grand loop from Boston covering all six states, including the Maine Coast, White Mountains, Vermont, the Berkshires…
• Quebec to New England Autumn Foliage – Journey south from Quebec City through Vermont and the White Mountains to Boston, experiencing French-Canadian charm an…