- TripBuzz found 77 things to do with kids in or near Franconia, New Hampshire, including 59 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln, St. Johnsbury, Waterville Valley and Jefferson.
- From Cannon Mountain to Profile Lake, the Franconia area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Lake, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
- Nestled in the White Mountains, Franconia, New Hampshire is a destination on the Appalachian Trail. Franconia Notch, the state park in the northern part of the city, contains Echo and Profile lakes, three mountains, and The Basin, making Franconia ideal for a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing.
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Canon Mountain takes its name because it is shaped like a gun. The 4,100 foot mountain is a popular ski destination, and has great hiking trails, as well as elegant dining at the top, which can be reached by an aerial tram.
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Spanning 13 acres, Profile Lake is named after an overhead rock formation at Cannon Mountain resembling the profile of a man. The lake can be used for fishing and wading as well as canoeing and tubing.
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With a view of the Franconia and Kinsman mountain ranges, Echo Lake Beach sits on the edge of a 39-acre lake and overlooks Cannon Mountain ski slopes. Beach-goers can enjoy the lake by renting available pedal boats, kayaks, or canoes.
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A trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, the Franconia X-C Ski Center & Trail is affiliated with the Franconia Inn. It offers numerous branches and variations, as well as scenic woodland views.
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Franconia Notch State Park is located within the White Mountains. Popular activities at this state park, which is often listed as one of the best state parks in America, are hiking Flume Gorge, skiing Canon Mountain, and visiting the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site.
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A 45 foot high falls along the Flume Gorge Trail, Avalanche Falls is a thundering cascade of white water. Hikers can climb to the top of the falls on a wooden-railed trail for a remarkable view.
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Located within Franconia Notch State Park, Lafayette Campground features wooded campsites each with a picnic table and a fire pit. The campground offers coin-operated showers and an area suitable for hiking and snowshoeing.
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Flume Gorge is a natural gorge at the base of Mount Liberty that extends 800 feet into the air. Hikers can choose to walk just into the gorge allowing them to see the 70 to 90 foot walls or they can choose to do a 2-mile hike.
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-93, Exit 34B,, White Mountain National Forest, Franconia, NH
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Taking visitors up to a 4,080 foot summit, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway offers views of New York, Vermont, and Canada. At the top, visitors can get a bite to eat at the restaurant or go hiking in the surrounding trails.
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New Park Headquarter, Franconia, NH 3580
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New Hampshire State of Franconia Notch State Park has views of the Kinsman and Franconia mountains. Visitors can stop at the Flume Gorge Visitor Center, go swimming or fly fishing at the various lakes, hike, rock climb, bike, and more.