Sabbaday Falls
An easy walk to a waterfall in a flume.
Kancamagus Highway
New England's best fall drive: 34 miles through New Hampshire's White Mountains, without a single gas station or hotel.
Known locally as 'The Kanc', this road runs from Lincoln to Conway, climbing to almost 3,000 feet. It's famous for peak foliage, with covered bridges and swimming holes along the Swift River.
Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, is nearby.
- Best Time
- Late September to mid-October
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- NH 112 from Lincoln to Conway, New Hampshire.
What to See
2 of 4 are freeKancamagus Pass
The road's high point, with long-range overlooks.
Lower Falls
Popular swimming rocks on the Swift River.
Albany Covered Bridge
A photogenic old bridge by the road.
Know Before You Go
- Peak-foliage weekends mean heavy traffic.
- There's a small fee at recreation areas.
- No services along the route.
Where to Stay
Stay in North Conway or Lincoln.
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Northeast list.