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Originally Posted by abaya
Ktspktsp and I are driving around New England, going camping, this 4th of July weekend... we'll go through northern New York, cross into Vermont, then over to New Hampshire and down the middle of the White Mountains (I think it's I-93?). We'll stop somewhere in Connecticut and end up back in Philly, by the 4th.
Any suggestions for our trip??
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the auto road to the top of mount washington in new hampshire - -take a visit to the mount washington hotel while you are there - the hotel is gorgeous - amazing architecture... Then head over to Lake Winnepausake.
In that region, there are a lot of smaller mountains in the presidentail ridge, that are great for day hikes... Rattlesnake mountai is perfect for a non taxing day hike that at the top of the mountain you've got impressive views of Squam Lake (the lake from On Golden Pond) and this is an easy hike - sneakers are acceptable as footware and just a bottle or two of water... full on hiking gear no needed
Fireworks are legal in New Hampshire, so stock up and there's no state sales tax.... so have fun...
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Those are all great ideas!!! However, it sounds like you're planning to do an awful lot of driving for a short period of time.
The Mt. Washington Auto Road is actually off of Rt 16, not I-93, in New Hampshire. The road is mostly a 2-lane highway, so if you go there, expect some slow traffic. North Conway, NH is on Rt. 16, and it has tons of factory outlets, great restaurants, and a half-decent nite life. From there you can take the very scenic Kangamangus highway back to I-93.
If your cutting through Vermont, most of the East-West highways are very winding and slow getting to the White Mountains. Take your time and enjoy the scenery.
I guess what I'm trying to recommend to you is that unless being in a car is your thing, pick 1 place and stay there in that area for the weekend. You're already sacrificing 6-8 hours in the car to get to northern New England and another 6-8 for the ride home. You'll get more time to enjoy the outdoors and enjoy the experience of being a tourist.
No matter what you decide, ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!!