The
Gorham Area
Welcomes
You to New Hampshire!
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You'll
find a lot to do and enjoy beautiful vistas at every turn
when you stay in Gorham, NH. The Gorham area has been a haven
for visitors since the 1850's, when travelers came by train
to ski, hike and spend time in the mountains.
Surrounded by
the spectacular White Mountains, Gorham is located on the
north end of the Presidential Range, the center of this
range being dominated by the highest mountain in the northeastern
U.S., Mount Washington.
Still uncrowded
and unspoiled by development, the area offers the best
of both worlds. Here you have all the conveniences and
amenities you need, in a peaceful, friendly atmosphere
where you can relax and forget the fast paced world you
left behind!
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~Mount
Washington~ At 6,288' above sea level, Mt. Washington
is the highest peak in the northeastern U.S. It's claim to
fame is the world's highest surface wind and velocity ever
recorded, a speed of 231 mph in 1934. Reaching well above
the treeline, views are spectacular.
Every year, people drive or ride to the top, race by foot and bicycle,
and hike or climb by various trails. You can take the Mt. Washington Auto
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Alyssa
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~Mt.
Washington Observatory maintains a weather station
on top of the mountain and a natural laboratory research
facility to study weather phenomena. Visit the summit museum
which displays many interesting facts about the mountain
and it's history.
Be sure to visit mountwashington.org for
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Mt. Washington Observatory (above)
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~Presidential Range~
With Mt. Washington at it's center, this mountain range is one of the
most dramatic in the east. Reaching well above the treeline, the
Appalachian Trail winds among these peaks, all named for former
Presidents: Monroe, Franklin, Eisenhower, Clay, Jefferson, Adams,
and Madison
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Tuckerman Ravine & Hermit Lake Shelter(left)
Deborah Ryan
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~Tuckerman's
Ravine~
shown above and right
This ravine on the
east side of Mt. Washington rises steeply from the timber line & gathers
snow all winter. It is a favorite of skiers & snow boarders,
who hike to the ravine into late spring when the snow is scarce. www.friendsoftuckerman.org www.tuckerman.org
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~Glen
Ellis Falls~ shown
left
A short walk from Rt. 16 parking areas takes you along the
Ellis River and down the base of this dramatic waterfall. |
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~Shelburne
Birches~
shown right and below
A memorial park to honor local war veterans, this stretch of Rt. 2 in Shelburne
is lined with beautiful white birch. Undergoing renovation since 1998,
areas have been thinned to encourage growth of more birch trees. |
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~Railroad Museum~
See varied memorabilia from the time when railroads
were the main form of transportation.
Across from Gorham Town Common on Railroad St. 603-466-5338
Click here for more info! |
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The
Imp Face A
natural rock outcropping that resembles an impish face.
Visible from Dolly Copp Campground and accessible from
the Imp Trail on Route 16.
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The
Old Man of the Valley is yet another
of New Hampshire's natural outcroppings that resembles a
face.
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The
Stone Fish is
the last standing of three stone creatures that
once graced
the town
of Shelburne.
Click
for more info!
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Great
North Woods Gateway
It's worth a drive north on Route
16 to the Great North Woods Region. North of the towns
of Berlin and Milan, enjoy a drive along the Androscoggin
River thru 13 Mile Woods to it's source: Umbagog Lake.
See eagles, moose, and other wildlife. Enjoy the peaceful
views and uncrowded roads in this forested corner of northern
New Hampshire.
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Androscoggin
River, 13 Mile Woods, Deborah Ryan
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Your guide to lodging, dining, services, recreation,
shopping, and events in the Gorham, NH Area, surrounded by the Northern
White Mountains.
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