Things to Do with Kids in Franconia, NH

  • 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.
  • 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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History Museums 553 Main, Franconia, NH 3580 MoreLess Info
The Franconia Heritage Museum is a museum that reflects life in Franconia since the town's advent in 1772. The museum features a fully furnished farmhouse, an iron furnace display, and a local lodging display.
0.6 Miles
98% 65 votes
Hiking Trails Franconia, NH MoreLess Info
Franconia North is an area of New Hampshire including Franconia, Sugar Hill, Easton, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods, Littleton, Lincoln, and North Woodstock. The area offers visitors the chance to hike part of the Appalachian Trail, boat and fish on Lonesome Lake, snowmobile, raft, and ride on sleds pulled by ski dog…
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100% 29 votes
Mountains Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH 03580 MoreLess Info
A scenic mountain surrounded by beautiful landscape, Mount Lafayette rewards hikers who undertake the rigorous journey to its summit with impressive views. The trail features a number of notable vistas along the way.
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100% 18 votes
Historic Sites Routes 116, 117 and Sunset Hill Road, Franconia, NH 03580 MoreLess Info
Charming Franconia-Sugar Hill-Easton is a favorite among sightseers. Its vintage aesthetic makes for terrific photos, and there are many excellent boutiques and restaurants where the three towns converge. The weather tends to be most clement in late spring and early summer.
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95% 38 votes
Specialty Museums Franconia Notch State Pkwy, exit 34B, Franconia, NH 03580 MoreLess Info
The New England Ski Museum offers a history of skiing cover 8,000 years in its exhibits. In particular, the museum features Olympian and native Bode Miller and the construction of the nearby Cannon Mountain Ski Resort.
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83% 40 votes
Specialty Museums Ridge Rd, Franconia, NH 03580 MoreLess Info
Frost Place was the home of poet Robert Frost. Those visiting this site can see many first-edition Frost books, a half-mile nature trail where Frost wrote many of his books, and the property is often used for poetry conferences.
3.6 Miles
67% 163 votes
Historic Sites Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH 03580 MoreLess Info
The Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site was the site where five separate granite ledges formed a man's profile by their horizontal arrangement. On May 3, 2003, the ledges collapsed, but along Interstate 95 are two pullovers where tourists pull off the highway and look at the scenery.
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Landmarks Franconia Notch, Rt 93, Franconia, NH 3580 MoreLess Info
Boise Rock is a large rock with a nearby historical marker depicting its significance. The marker explains how Thomas Boise was sledding through the area when caught in a snowstorm, and used the rock for shelter, saving his life.
3.5 Miles
97% 636 votes
Waterfalls Franconia Notch State Park, Lincoln, NH MoreLess Info
The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park is a 20-foot natural granite abyss that fills with water from the nearby waterfalls. The abyss is surrounded by hiking paths, so viewing it is easy.
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82% 33 votes
Historic Sites 4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH 03574 MoreLess Info
The Rocks Estate and Christmas Tree Farm lies on 1400 acres of property. In addition to the Christmas tree farm in the Winter, they also offer hiking, biking, and tours of the maple production in the Spring.
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