The White Mountains and Fall go together like peanut butter and jelly: the perfect combo! Looking for things to do this fall in the White Mountains? Look no further! Colorful leaves, delicious seasonal treats and fall memories are just ahead.
Pick your own fruit
Apple picking in the White Mountains is a perfect way to celebrate fall! Windy Ridge Orchard is the perfect first spot on your western White Mountains fall trip. Not only can you pick your own apples, but you can visit farm animals, indulge in homemade apple cider donuts and explore their nature trails.
Covered Bridge Peeping
The White Mountains is well known for the leaf peeping, but you cannot forget about our many picturesque covered bridges. By adding only 30 minutes to your drive, you can visit 3 covered bridges before arriving at your next destination, starting with the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, then the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, and ending with the Bath Covered Bridge. Another fun idea? Bring a picnic lunch along with you to enjoy!
Lunch
Not interested in picnic-style lunch? Check out one of these delicious Lincoln-Woodstock area restaurants.
Visit an attraction
Next up, consider a visit to an attraction to bask in all the fall foliage glory! A gondola skyride to the top of Loon Mountain is the perfect way to take in the views of the gorgeous changing leaves. If you happen to be visiting on two select weekends, you may even be able to attend the NH Highland Games & Festival, a weekend to experience the spirit of Scotland, or White Mountains Oktoberfest, a weekend of German celebration.
If you are planning on attending the NH Highland Games & Festival, we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance. You can buy tickets here now!
You can enjoy the fall scenery from on the ground or in the air at Alpine Adventures. Feel the cool breeze in your face as you embark on a zipline tour, a side by side or a 6-passenger pinzgauer tour in the White Mountains!
Some other notable attractions to visit:
- Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves: Enjoy a 1-mile loop boardwalk trail that accesses 11 boulder caves.
- Polar Caves: Explore glacial caves, feed animals and much more.
- Clark’s Bears: Take a train ride into Wolfman territory and watch the talented bear show.
- Granite State Scenic Railway: Enjoy a scenic train ride in the White Mountains.
Don't forget to check the hours of these locations as they change with the seasons! Visit their websites to book your tickets and learn more.
Dinner
After your attraction adventure, you may be ready for some dinner. Depending on where you are, there can be many choices, but no doubt delicious. Rhythm Tap and Grille and PanoramaSix82 are both restaurants in the area with seasonal menus.
Staying the night?
If you are planning on staying the night, there are many great lodging options in the area. The Pemi Cabins, located in Lincoln, features cabins located on the Pemigewasset River, and offers many different amenities such as a pizza oven and fire pits for guests to use!
