- 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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The Jackson Historical Society is based out of the old Jackson Town Hall, newly restored by the society. Historical displays and archives are available for public use. The Town Hall also features the Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art.
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Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH 03846
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Specializing in winter recreation with a quaint, Victorian flair, Nestlenoook Farm Victorian Recreation Park maintains a frozen pond in-season for ice skating. It also runs old-fashioned sleigh rides, and offers hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and other refreshments.
28.7 Miles
Wildcat Mountain is a mountain in northern New Hampshire. In the spring, summer and fall the area is popular because of its scenic gondola, ZipRider, and Alpine Disc Golf, but in the winter the action heats up as it is a popular ski resort that offers 225 skiable acres.
28.7 Miles
Acting as a multi-use trail system in Northeast Vermont, Kingdom Trails has even been voted as the Best Mountain Bike Trail Network in the area. In addition to biking, visitors can enjoy hiking in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.
29.2 Miles
Black Mountain , Horse Riding is an adventure company that provides horseback riding experiences that take place at up to 2,000-feet of elevation. The company gives horse riding lessons to people ages six and up.
29.3 Miles
Considered to be one of the main climbing areas in New England, White Horse Ledge is 800 feet high in total and is divided into two sections. The two areas are known as the Slabs and the South Buttress, and they both require moderate to advanced rock climbing skills.
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Located within the scenic White Mountains, Black Mountain Stables is a business offering many services for horse riders to enjoy. Visitors of all riding levels commonly enjoy taking memorable sightseeing tours through the local trails.
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Jackson's Black Mountain is a multi-faceted nature education center, horse stable and tour provider. Black Mountain also offers horseriding lessons and equestrian tours for children and adults. Weddings are frequently held here also.
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A weather and sky observation center open to the public, the Mt. Washington Observatory is open throughout the year. Featuring classroom programs for groups of all ages, tours of the observatory focus on the unique meteorological events that occur in the area.
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Visitors can enjoy the views and natural scenery of Lake Willoughby at Pulpit Rock. The hiking trail leads to a section of the rock overhang that is elevated 650 feet above the lake.