Mount Washington Cog Railroad - Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

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Enjoy a Remarkable Journey on Board the Mount Washington Cog Railroad in New Hampshire. If you'd like to enjoy a unique and unforgettable vacation experience in New England, take a ride on board the Mount Washington Cog Railway. The Mount Washington Cog Railway was the first mountain climbing cog railway to be built in the world. Today the Cog Railway continues to thrill and delight passengers just as it first did more than a century ago.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway was constructed in 1869, and it made full use of the best engineering technology of the day and age. During a present day journey on board the Mount Washington Cog Railway, passengers can see and experience the technology that made the Railway an engineering marvel so long ago.  

There is truly nothing like traveling on board the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Passengers experience the thrill of travel by steam locomotive as they are transported along some of the world's steepest Railway tracks. The spectacular views are just part of what makes travel on board the Mount Washington Cog Railway so remarkable.

Not only is the Cog Railway journey to the summit of Mount Washington an incredible experience, the top of this mountain is an attraction in itself. Views from the summit can span four states, plus Quebec and the Atlantic Ocean. It isn't uncommon to see clouds below as you look out from the summit of Mount Washington.

You'll want to plan to spend an entire day to fully enjoy your Mount Washington Cog Railway experience. The Railway journey is three hours round trip, but there are several attractions you will want to take time to explore and enjoy at both the base and the summit of Mount Washington.

At the base of Mount Washington, visitors can tour an outstanding museum, plus enjoy a restaurant meal. Gifts and souvenirs are available at a large gift shop located at the museum. On the summit of Mount Washington, you can spend time at New Hampshire's incredible mile-high state park. The Sherman Adams Observation Center is located within the park.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway operates year round, and it is strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance. You can call the Cog Railway for excursion schedule and purchase tickets in advance. Information on family passes and opportunities to obtain discount tickets as well as the Mount Washington area is also available during regular business hours.

Mount Washington Cog Railway
Base Rd, off Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Ph: 603-278-5404
Toll-free: 800-922-8825