Mt. Washington

Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 ft (1,917 m). It is famous for its dangerously erratic weather, and long held the record for the highest wind gust directly measured at the Earth's surface, 231 mph (372 km/h) on the afternoon of April 12, 1934. It was known as Agiocochook, or "Home of the Great Spirit", before European settlers arrived. The mountain is located in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, in Coos County, New Hampshire. It is the third highest state high point in the eastern U.S. and the most prominent peak in the Eastern United States.

Unfortunately, on the June afternoon when we arrived the road to the top was closed due to snow (yes, snow) so we could not even begin to venture up this landmark. Here are a few photos from the parking area leading to the mountain while we waited to see if the mountain would eventually open to traffic.

Mt. Washington Hotel

As grand as the history behind it, The Mount Washington Hotel, located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, the Hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious décor. A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, the Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire's White Mountains, was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen.

Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National Historic Landmark opened in 1902 and has been attracting generations of families ever since. The Mount Washington Hotel is located only 2 1/2 hours from Boston.