- The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Franconia, New Hampshire, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Lake, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Franconia Notch State Park to Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franconia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln, St. Johnsbury, Waterville Valley and Littleton.
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Meredith, New Hampshire is the home of the Moulton Farm and Garden Center. Visitors may purchase fresh produce, potted plants, seeds, bulbs and garden accessories. The staff are experienced gardeners and are happy to help clients select the items they need to make their garden flourish.
40.5 Miles
Castle in the Clouds is a 1914 mansion built in the Arts and Crafts style. With 360˚ views of the mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, the estate features extensive walking trails, a trout pond and gardens. Accessible by trolley, a guided tour provides a history of the 16-room mansion.
41.1 Miles
Camel's Hump is a state park offering several trails at different hiking difficulties, with lookouts leading to scenic views from the cone shaped summit that gives the mountain its name.
41.1 Miles
Hubbard Park contains several hiking trails, leading to a tower at the park's highest point, with views of the surrounding area. A variety of natural habitats populate the park, along with picnic areas and pavilions.
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Located in the smallest capital city in the US, the gold-domed State House contains Legislative and Senate chambers still in their original condition; the oldest of their kind in the country. A free guided tour provides a walkthrough of the building and its history.
41.1 Miles
Situated in the Vermont State Capital, outside the front doors of the Capitol Building, the Ethan Allen Statue is a statue of revolutionary war hero Ethan Allen. Ethan Allen is best remembered as the founder of the state of Vermont.
41.1 Miles
The Book Garden is a book store offering a wide range of available books, both new and used. The Book Garden also offers a selection of graphic novels as well as various board games.
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Take a taste of Tinseltown at Barnz's Meredith Cinema in Meredith, New Hampshire. This theater screens new releases on its four screens. This cinema is small and often sells out, so visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online and pick them up at the theater.
41.2 Miles
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109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 5633
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The Vermont Historical Society Museum's core exhibit illustrates Vermont history from 1600 to the present, and contains a life-sized Abenaki wigwam, recreation tavern, a railway station and a World War II living room.
41.3 Miles
Located in the Mills Fall Marketplace in Meredith, New Hampshire, the Innisfree Bookshop is an essential destination for bibliophiles. The store is bursting with new releases and older titles. There is a separate children's book room.