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are only about 50 National Scenic Byways in the country, and New Hampshire is
proud to feature three of them. The White Mountains Trail, the Connecticut
River Byway, and by-far the most popular; the Kancamagus Highway. In
addition, New Hampshire offers more than 1,000 miles of state or locally
designated scenic byways. Fancy classifications aside, it's safe to say
we're home to a lot of beautifully diverse scenery that's easily viewable right
outside your cars window. Below, we'll detail these three routes, as well as a
whole bunch of other options.
Kancamagus Scenic
Byway
- Almost
35 miles of extraordinarily
beautiful scenery. Ideal during foliage season, or any season
really. Climbs to about 3,000 feet with numerous overlooks and views,
historic sites, trails, waterfalls, rivers; pretty much everything you'd
expect from a national scenic byway. A real must do. Interstate 93, exit
32 (Route 112) and follow Kancamagus signage.
More information.
White
Mountains Tour
- A spectacular 100 mile loop taking you
through the best of everything the White Mountains have to offer.
Enjoy seven covered bridges, thirty-two scenic
overlooks, historical sites, roadside waterfalls and quaint New England villages.
More
information
Connecticut River
Scenic Byway
- Featuring 274
miles, 3600 historic and cultural sites, state parks, scenic vistas and
more, conquering this byway will be a lengthy but enjoyable task. The Connecticut
River has a humble beginning as a trickle in extreme northern New Hampshire
in the town of Pittsburg; a town best known for snowmobiling as well as
offering the highest chances of spotting a moose you'll find anywhere
outside of Alaska. The river slowly grows and twists downstream,
serving as the border between New Hampshire and Vermont before ultimately
ending it's 410 mile journey in the sea. More
information
Some other Considerations
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Route 109 |
From
Center Sandwich to Wolfeboro (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 50 Minutes
Length: 23 Miles |
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Route 140 |
From
Alton to Belmont (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 45 Minutes
Length: 25 Miles |
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Route 113 |
From
Holderness to Silver Lake (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 60 Minutes
Length: 30 Miles |
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Route 3A |
From
Bristol to Bridgewater (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 6 Minutes
Length: 3 Miles |
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Route 11 |
From
Alton Bay to Glendale (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 20 Minutes
Length: 12 Miles |
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Route 119 |
From
West Rindge to Winchester (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 30 Minutes
Length: 17 Miles |
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Route 16 |
Pinkham
Notch (Rt. 16) to Berlin to Groveton (Rt. 110N) to Lancaster
(Rt. 3S) to Gorham (Rt. 2). It is approximately 1.5
hours. This drive takes you up and around the northern parts of the
White Mountains, including spectacular views of Presidential
Range.
Average Time: 1.5 Hours |
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Route 10 |
From
Marlow to Winchester (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 57 Minutes
Length: 33 Miles |
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Route 123 |
From
Marlow to Hancock (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 30 Minutes
Length: 17.5 Miles |
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Route 124 |
From
Jaffrey to Marlborough (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 27 Minutes
Length: 13 Miles |
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Route 1A |
From
Hampton Beach to Portsmouth (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 28 Minutes
Length: 14.5 Miles |
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Route 12A |
From
Claremont to West Lebanon (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 31 Minutes
Length: 25 Miles |
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Route 31 |
From
Newport to Washington (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 35 Minutes
Length: 16.6 Miles |
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Route 118 |
From
Canaan to West Rumney (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 38 Minutes
Length: 16 Miles |
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Route 10 |
From
Hanover to Orford (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 35 Minutes
Length: 20 Miles |
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Route 4 |
From
Salisbury to Danbury (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 28 Minutes
Length: 14 Miles |
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Route 11 |
From
Georges Mills to Wendell (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 23 Minutes
Length: 14 Miles |
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Route 103/103A |
From
Wendell to Newbury (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 26 Minutes
Length: 14 Miles |
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Route 125 |
Milton
north to Route 109 in Wakefield (Map
It Out)
Average Time: 23 Minutes
Length: 13 Miles |
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