Posted by Rebecca Levitan on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 08:41 AM
A great Fall foliage getaway at the Old Field House Inn is
not complete without a ride to the top of Mount Washington on the Cog
Railway. The builder of the Cog Railway
wanted to develop a safe and easy method to ascend to the top of Mount
Washington. He submitted his proposals
and everyone thought he was crazy.
However, they approved his proposal and the Cog Railway took three years
to build. It was completed in 1865 and
it was an immediate success.
The journey begins at Marshfield Base Station, which is located
2700 feet above sea level. The ride
covers 2.8 miles and the scenic views are breath taking. Once at the top of Mount Washington views
extend to the Atlantic Ocean on clear days.
Also, enjoy a visit to the Observatory Museum and the historic Tiptop
House before the trip down the mountain.
What a wonderful way to spend any time of the year,
especially during Fall foliage. We
consider this a “must do” for any visit to New England. The round trip takes approximately three
hours and tickets can be purchased on-line and children under 3 ride for free!
Posted by Rebecca Levitan on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 @ 12:22 PM
I hear it on the radio and I have to smile "this car climbed Mount Washington". It brings back fond memories of being on a family vacation and taking the 8 mile climb up the Auto Road of Mount Washington and hoping on the way down that the brakes were in good condition! But it never failed, as we returned to the bottom of the mountain without any problems. Weather permitting, many families just opt to take the trip via the Cog Railway as it climbs directly to the summit on it 3.1 mile track. There is something to be said for being known as home of the worst weather on earth, but it is a little intriguing and makes you want to experience it for yourself. The view are lovely and we will make sure to only send you during the Summer and Fall months.
Mount Washington has attracted visitors since 1642 and is the Northeast's highest peak. It contains 59 acres and is surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day views extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Quebec, Massachusetts, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. Each year about 250,000 people visit the peak. What are you waiting for?