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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center - CLOSED
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Top of the world and climate action locale.

Highest wind speed ever recorded? Count me in! Loved seeing the scientific content and learning... read more

Reviewed 26 November 2024
TheGambianRPCV
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Reynoldsburg, Ohio
The Lowest recorded temperature on the Peak of Mt Washington is 47 Degrees F below zero.

Sitting atop the Northeast’s tallest peak, Mount Washington is the Mount Washington Observatory... read more

Reviewed 23 August 2023
sanju_222323
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New Jersey
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Reviewed 9 December 2017

Took a ride up on the Cogway. The views from the top are spectacular even though the cold was finger numbing. The hot soup was a life saver. A must do if you are in the state.

Date of experience: October 2017
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Reviewed 4 December 2017 via mobile

We visited Mt. Washington for the third time, but this was the first time we could actually go up. The previous two times we were not lucky with the weather, though it was always in the first half of October.
So, you need a bit of luck with the mountain. But it was well worth the effort.
Ibrecommend arriving right at the opening, to better experience the drive. The road is challenging, but in no way dangerous or crazy. Simply stay focused on the road. The first part, where trees are still growing, was so beautiful and colorful, then you climb above the trees level and it is changinf to Alpine style drive. So beautiful.
Up at the top the most interesting thing was the powerful wind, which is really a great experience.
A great morning!

Date of experience: October 2017
2  Thank 915ramiz
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Reviewed 12 November 2017

I am not sure why people are writing reviews unless they are writing them from before the snow, ice and bad rain New Hampshire had a week or so ago. The cog railway is closed for the rest of the season due to the bad rain they had. The road and vans are not running because of snow and ice on Mount Washington. Very disappointed. It's on my bucket list. I have been to New Hampshire all my life, and I had a rental car, and was willing to to cog, car, or take the van up, but nope!

Date of experience: November 2017
2  Thank USYankee
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Reviewed 10 November 2017 via mobile

I’ve driven up and taken the van up - if your car is healthy and your a good driver and not terrified of heights take the drive. If you want to learn about the Presidential Range and topography take the van, either way it’s a must to when you visit the Granite State!!!

Date of experience: July 2017
1  Thank MaryAliceM233
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Reviewed 9 November 2017

Eight mile drive to the summit. Numerous pull offs for picture taking. Unbelievable the work and engineering that went into the building of this road. Many tales of adventure
Surrounds the highway in the clouds

Truly worth the time and money

Date of experience: September 2017
3  Thank Yankeedawg1
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