Twobjshelbys,
I'd have to agree with your opinion on the Mt Washington area, but personally favor the I-93 side of the hill. Here is an especially good link for your memory buds to savor;
http://www.franconianotch.org ...and my favorite place to stay?
http://www.sunsethillhouse.com The view over the White Mountains from their dining room is breathtaking.
North of Bangor Maine near Baxter State Park is especially gorgeous too. The blue spruces of that area make the colors stand out even better than the pines of NH.
Don, I had a '68 290 AMX, wish I still had it!
Peter