Drive the American Icon
Opened in 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is America’s Oldest Manmade Tourist Attraction, and an unmatched driving experience your family will always remember. From the first horse-drawn wagons to today’s modern vehicles, vacationers on the Auto Road have been experiencing the wonders of Mt. Washington’s weather, scenery and history for 150 years. Be part of that history today.
We celebrated 150 Years in 2011
Since opening in 1861, the world has grown and changed around the Road, but the route to the summit remains the same. When first opened as the Mt. Washington Carriage Road, Abraham Lincoln was president and the Union was made up of 34 states. In fact, the Road preceded many of today’s most common items: the telephone, light bulb and the camera. Click here to see how we celebrated our 150th Anniversary.
