The Basin is a glacial pothole over 20 feet wide, formed at the base of a waterfall by the onslaught of the rushing water. Sightseers will enjoy a ride on the park's Aerial Tramway to the top of Cannon Mountain, where the view is spectacular. A public campground is also available. There is a museum shop. Open May - March 31.
Admission is free.
Center provides cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and Snow Coach rides up the Mount Washington Auto Road for above treeline views and a gradual ski trip down. Spectacular views of the White Mountains. Cross-country ski trails are open in the winter. There is a public campsite available. Trails connect the towns of Intervale, Kearsarge and North Conway offering views of Saco River and magnificent Mt. Washington.