Day 6 of our adventure to see Fall Color started at a reasonable time with our having to be on the bus around 8:15 – less hectic than the other days when bus time was 7 or so. We were leaving the hotel heading to North Conway Village to board the train for a ride through the White Mountains to view the changing colors.
However, along the way we made a couple of stops to take pictures of covered bridges, color along the road and to enjoy the beautiful day. This location also provided a group photo opportunity which was shared on a photo circle.
The Albany Bridge – There are 58 covered bridges in New Hampshire – this one was originally built in 1857.
Conway Valley Train is a classic rural train ride through the area. Built in 1872, the heritage railroad serviced passengers and freight for nearly 100 years before coming to a halt in 1961. Under new ownership in 1974, the railroad rebranded from a freight and passenger train to a scenic excursion train. Departing from the historic 1874 Victorian Station in the heart of North Conway Village, we had an open carriage journey through scenic mountains of New Hampshire.
The narrated trip included history of the railroad, sites along the way and general information about this scenic loop back to Conway.
Debby got help handing out the box lunch sandwich, apple, water bottle and sweet.
Train buffs were given time to tour the gift shop, and then we boarded our replacement vehicle (which had coat hangers and cup holders on each seat!) and headed for our resort hotel. Along the way we stopped for a quick picture or two.
Once back to our hotel, we packed for the following days adventure – a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee