- 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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North Conway is home to the Conway Scenic Railroad, a historical interpretive site centered on a huge rail station built in 1874. Tickets are inexpensive/ Passengers may enjoy a meal in the dining car or just sit back and enjoy the stunning view.
34.6 Miles
North Conway is home to a large multi-waterfall complex called Diana's Baths. The falls are not visible from the road, but the half-mile walking trail is lined with packed gravel and is not steep.
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State Hwy 16, North Conway, NH 03860
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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center is an interactive science museum where everyone can learn more about the weather on Mount Washington, which is some of the most extreme in the world. Visitors can also see the Mt. Washington Museum exploring the geography, ecology, and human history of Mount…
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A good, gentle hike for hikers of all levels, Black Cap Trail offers stunning views of Mount Washington, Chocorua, Kearsarge North, and other White Mountains. The hike is a popular one for families.
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58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth, NH 03886
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The traditional agriculture of the region is continued at the Remich Country Doctor Museum & Farm. It is a self-sustained site that also documents and preserves the life of a rural doctor from the 1800s.
34.9 Miles
Host to a long-running professional theater company, The Barnstormers Theatre dates back to 1931, and was founded by a son of Grover Cleveland's. They present seasonally-shifting schedules of theatrical productions, with an emphasis on American and British classics.
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23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 3245
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The Squam Lake Natural Science Center is an interactive attraction focused on education and preservation of New Hampshire Wildlife. Rescued animal exhibits include bears, bald eagles and river otters. Walking trails explore the Kirkwood Gardens and three local ecosystems.
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558 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
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With hot chocolate and cider offered to visitors before the trip, Fireside Sleigh Rides takes visitors through snow-covered meadows and creeks in the winter. In the summer season, wagon rides are provided as an alternative to sleigh rides.
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Located in Conway, New Hampshire, the Saco River is a scenic cruise destination. There is a large campsite along its banks. The shores of the Saco River are also popular with sunbathers, families, dog walkers, joggers and nature photographers.
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ELC Rafting-Day Tours offers family rafting trips on the Androscoggin River, as well as whitewater rafting trips on the Magalloway River. In addition, the company offers an Enriched Learning Center with a high ropes course, and wildlife boat trips.