The Mount Washington Cog Railway is a narrated 3-Hour-Round Trip train ride to the summit of Mount Washington on the first mountain climbing train in the world. The trip to the summit and back takes 3 hours and provides you with approximately 60 minutes to explore the Summit of Mount Washington. The summit is a New Hampshire State Park. Located at the summit is the Sherman Adams Visitor Center. The Visitor Center contains a gift shop, US post office, small snack bar and provides 360° views of the surrounding areas including up to 5 states, Canada and the Atlantic Ocean! It is home to the Mount Washington Observatory and its “Extreme Mount Washington” weather museum. While at the summit you may want to visit the restored “Tip Top House”, one of the first lodging establishments on the summit, or take a short hike on one of the many hiking trails. On the way up the mountain you will learn all about the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, including what to expect on your journey and what other fun and excitement you and your family can have!