- Our list of the best things to do in Franconia, New Hampshire, features the top 100 nearby activities — including 51 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Franconia, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Franconia, NH , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lincoln, St. Johnsbury, Waterville Valley, Littleton, Whitefield, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods, Jefferson, Bartlett, Bath, Conway, Gorham and North Conway
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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
Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH 03580
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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.
9.4 Miles
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.
5.2 Miles
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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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.
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50%
2 votes
1172 Church Street, Franconia, NH 3580
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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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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.
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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.
3.5 Miles
97%
636 votes
Franconia Notch State Park, Lincoln, NH
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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.
3.8 Miles
82%
33 votes
4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH 03574
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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.