Granite State Railroad (Hobo Railroad)

The Granite State Railway (Hobo Railroad) in Lincoln, New Hampshire, runs scenic excursions along the Pemigewasset River through the southern White Mountains, offering a family-friendly train experience in one of New England’s most beautiful mountain regions. The 1.5-hour round-trip journey winds through riverside meadows and hardwood forests, with views of the surrounding White Mountain peaks and the pastoral farmland of the Pemigewasset Valley. The railroad’s vintage diesel-powered trains are a nostalgic delight, and the Lincoln depot is located near the Kancamagus Highway — one of the most scenic drives in New England — making it an ideal starting point for a White Mountains adventure. Fall foliage excursions are among the most popular offerings, as the surrounding hardwood forests blaze with color each October.