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Things to see in Bretton Woods (United States): 20 places and when to go
Bretton Woods is a town in United States, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (17), Nature (12), Hiking (6). The best known are Mount Washington, Mount Eisenhower and Mount Franklin. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.2535, -71.4533
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (17) · Nature (12) · Hiking (6) · History (2) · Stargazing (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 445 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Washington, at 1,917 m.
What to see in Bretton Woods
The places in and around Bretton Woods, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount WashingtonHighest mountain in the U.S. state of New Hampshire12 km
- Mount EisenhowerMountain in New Hampshire, United States8.3 km
- Mount FranklinMountain in New Hampshire, United States of America9.8 km
- Mount WebsterMountain in United States of America8.4 km
- Mount Washington HotelHotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA1.2 km
- Galehead MountainMountain in United States of America12 km
- Mount FieldMountain in United States of America6.6 km
- Mount AvalonMountain in United States of America5.6 km
- Mount BondMountain in New Hampshire, USA13 km
- Mount HaleMountain in United States of America5.9 km
- North Twin MountainMountain in New Hampshire, United States of America10 km
- Nubble PeakMountain in United States of America9.3 km
- Bretton Woods Mountain ResortSki area located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA1.2 km
- Fabyan Guard StationBuilding in Carroll, United States of America3.2 km
- Galehead HutMountains · Hiking12 km
- Gray KnobMountains · Hiking14 km
- Harvard CabinMountains · Hiking14 km
- Lakes of the Clouds HutMountains · Hiking11 km
- Mizpah Spring HutMountains · Hiking7.7 km
- Zealand Falls HutMountains · Hiking7.2 km
When to go to Bretton Woods
The best time to visit Bretton Woods is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulBest time15:01
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. In July, 19 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bretton Woods
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 445 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Franconia9 places24 km
- Glen12 places27 km
- Fryeburg5 places47 km
- Newry9 places52 km
- Peacham7 places57 km
- East Haven8 places57 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bretton Woods?
The best known: Mount Washington, Mount Eisenhower, Mount Franklin, Mount Webster, Mount Washington Hotel. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bretton Woods?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Bretton Woods?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 445 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bretton Woods as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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