Gorham, New Hampshire travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Gorham is a town on the northern edge of the White Mountains region of New Hampshire.

1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Gorham

Mount Washington Auto Road

Route 16. The road to the Mount Washington State Park and the summit of New England's highest peak.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 67 mi away (major hub). Directions
AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 68 mi away. Directions

Gorham is at the Junction of Routes 2 and 16. Take Rt. 2 east from Lancaster or west from Bethel, Maine. It also can be reached by taking Route 16 north from North Conway.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Gorham is at the Junction of Routes 2 and 16. Take Rt. 2 east from Lancaster or west from Bethel, Maine. It also can be reached by taking Route 16 north from North Conway.