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Unforgettable White Mountains Vacations '“ The Most Scenic 100 Miles in New England by: Cliff Calderwood This amazing drive through the White Mountains of New Hampshire has a gorgeous vista at every turn, oodles and oodles of family vacation fun, and a visit to the home of the world wind speed record. Just keep reading to discover a remarkable trip on your White Mountains vacation. The White Mountain National Forest is about a 4-hour drive north of Boston, Massachusetts. Deep in New Hampshire, the mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain system that covers the Eastern United States. Within the forest park is the White Mountains Trail, and it's a drive that's arguably the most scenic 100 miles in New England. And so you're in for a real treat. Let's get started'¦ White Mountain National Forest Visitor Center'¦ Most people begin the drive from the White Mountains Visitor Center in North Woodstock on route 112 and head out on route 3N to the Franconia Notch area. If you're traveling with kids then you'll want to pencil dates back in this area at the Clark's Trading Post, and The Whale's Tale attractions -- both in Lincoln on route 3N. At Clark's you can see Bears, ride a steam train, climb towers, and generally keep the young ones happy. The Whale's Tale is a water park with a wave pool, picnic areas, changing areas, and live entertainment. Back on the road head north towards Franconia Notch. This is a good stretch of road to have your camera at the ready. I can't list all the stops you can make, but I'll mention just two of my favorites in this area of the White Mountains. The Flume Gorge was formed over 200 million years ago when the White Mountains were molten rock. It just so happens in this area when it cooled quickly, softer material was forced into the fractures that formed. These fractures wore down with natural erosion much quicker that the surrounding granite rock -- leaving the gorge. And so now you get to enjoy a geological wonder at the base of beautiful Mount Liberty. The Gorge has a visitor center where your tour starts and ends. And don't forget to check out the covered bridge which crosses the Pemigewasset River -- it's one of the oldest on the White Mountains Trail. The famous attraction you can't see anymore'¦ You're probably thinking why would I mention something you can't see anymore? Well, the truth is... you can see some of it'¦ but you'll have to imagine the rest. The Old Man of the Mountain was a jagged rock profile formed over '10
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