MoFate's Drop in the Bucket List: Wolfsboro, NH and Portland, MN

Nothing makes a romantic trip to see the New England Fall colors better than inviting eight friends to join us :p The drive from Philly to Wolfsboro, NH is ~8 hours with limited traffic. While I'd like to say its so beautiful after you cross NYC that it doesn't matter, I can't. It's a long drive to complete in a day. Once you're there though, it's totally worth it!

Here's a quick summary of what we did, followed by some advice if you visit, fun facts, and summary of our favorite pictures.
Day 1 - Thursday 10/6

Pick up rental cars and drive
Check into cabin in Wolfsboro, NH
Check out the lake on kayaks and have some dinner

Day 2 - Friday 10/7

Drive to Portland (~2 hours)
Have lobster rolls lunch
Checkout a lighthouse
Continue pigging out in Portland on seafood
Campfire at the cabin!

Day 3 - Saturday 10/8

Scenic drive into White Mountain National Forest (Conway to Lincoln)
Day hike to see the fall colors (Mt. Hedgehog)
Cook a feast, chill by the fire, then continue drinking inside while playing charades

Day 4 - Sunday 10/9

Drive back to Philly with a pit stop in New Jersey for some Indian food

Things to know if you visit

Avoid the hotels and get a cabin; it makes the experience so much better, especially if you're in a group. We made campfires in the evenings, cooked giant feasts (thanks Fate, Issa, and everyone who helped!), and kayaked into the lake right from our backyard.
Try to get the cabin on either Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Wentworth. We ended staying here and definitely recommend it: Airbnb
The drive from Conway to Lincoln in beautiful and a must do if you're here to see the leaves changing
There's several short day hikes along Highway 112 from Conway to Lincoln. Mt. Hedgehog, Mt. Potwash, and Boulder Loop Trail were just a few that we came across in our research.

Fun facts

You can totally live in a 3 bedroom 1 bath place with 10 people if you all follow a strict bathroom schedule: people have assigned 15 minutes shower slots that are non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Lake Wentworth NH area is Trump Country and we went pre-election... so yeah... go in a group if you look foreign like us :)
The game Contact! is great for car rides; pro-tip: make sure you know the meaning of the word you pick. For example, photosynthesis is NOT when a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, Steph.