Posted in New Hampshire
October 19, 2021
Take A 3-Hour Drive Through New Hampshire To See This Year’s Beautiful Fall Colors
There’s no better place to see this year’s stunning fall colors than right here in New Hampshire. No matter where you are you’ll be surrounded by them, but it’s even more fun to go on a road trip to search them out. In a place this heavily forested, just about any road will do. Even the highways here will lead to great scenery. To make a real day out of it, consider heading out on this road trip to some truly gorgeous spots.

Bridge Street, Bridge St, Henniker, NH 03242, USA

This covered bridge was built in 1972, but being fairly new doesn't make it any less special. The building methods were all traditional, meaning it could gave been built way back when. It's closed to vehicular traffic, but take a stroll over the Contoocook River by heading from one side to the other and back again. Then, it's back in the car for our next stop.
Castle in the Clouds, Route 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA

Castle in the Clouds was originally known as the Lucknow Estate and was built for a wealthy shoemaker in 1914. It sits on 5,300 acres of land which are filled with fall foliage this time of year. There's a fee to enter, but it's well-worth it for the views over Lake Winnipesaukee. You can learn more about it here!
Kancamagus Highway, Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH, USA

Kancamagus Highway, Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH, USA

Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USA

Lastly you'll find yourself at one of the most fun state parks in the state. There are tons of things to enjoy here, from hiking trails to waterfalls. You can enjoy the trails and sights throughout the year, but fall means being surrounded be bright foliage in every direction. You can pay to drive through, which is totally worth it. But you can also take the Falling Waters Trail to Stairs Falls, Swiftwater Falls and Cloudland Falls. This is your last stop, so you'll have some time to enjoy yourself. And when you're done you can simply head on back home knowing you didn't waste a second of fall in New Hampshire.
Do you have any must-do day trips during the fall? We’d love to hear about your favorite places to visit this time of year.
A portion of this drive will take you on the Kanc, but driving the entire thing is a great option. One of the most scenic drives in America is right here in New Hampshire and we love it in the fall!
Address: Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USA
Address: Bridge Street, Bridge St, Henniker, NH 03242, USA
Address: Castle in the Clouds, Route 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA
Address: Kancamagus Highway, Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH, USA
Address: Kancamagus Highway, Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH, USA