Franconia Travel Guide

 Jefie Says:  As we only had a few hours to spend in Franconia and therefore couldn't exactly tackle the Appalachian trail, we decided to hike around Flume Gorge instead. Starting at the visitor center, the Flume Gorge trail is an easy 3 km loop that leads hikers (well, walkers really)... 

 Jefie Says:  Part of New Hamphire's White Mountains, Franconia Notch State Park is a beautiful area located roughly between the towns of Franconia and Lincoln, covering about 8 miles on I-93. The Old Man of the Mountain, a rocky outcropping on the side of a cliff that looked like a man's... 

 Jefie Says:  Upon his return from Europe in 1915, American poet Robert Frost bought a little farmhouse in Franconia, New Hampshire. He spent the next 5 years there, dedicating himself to teaching and writing, and some of his most famous poems were written while he lived in Franconia.... 

 RhondaRuth Says:  The White Mountains offer many man-made attractions as well as natural. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway takes you to high mountain summits with eye stretching views. (as long as the clouds don't move in). Other area attractions include Lost River Gorge, The New England Ski... 

 dinhyen Says:  Reputedly where the Old Man of the Mountain set his foot. From up high, the depression does sort of look like one made by a human foot, albeit one that's 50 ft. long. 

 dinhyen Says:  Nearby is 4200-foot Cannon Mountain, so named because its oblong shape resembles a cannon. A large 80-person tram takes you from the base to the summit, where you'd have a wonderful view of the surrounding vista. In the winter, you can take the tram up and ski down.The... 

 RhondaRuth Says:  Either stay in one of the upstair historical rooms in the main house or stay in one of their fireplaced cottages out back. I've been in both. My favorite is the in main house ... near the dinning room, LOL. ;-)Breakfast is included with your stay. But I would love to go up... 

 ymike2000 Says:  Drive! And take back roads because they are very scenic. I recommend the Kancamagus Highway (route 112) if you are travelling from the east or west. A lovely winding 2-lane road through the White Mountains with breathtaking scenery and plenty of rest areas where you can stop... 

 ymike2000 Says:  I thought some of the surfaces we walked on were very slippery, so make sure your shoes have good traction. There were wet stones, wet wooden boards and also some freshly fallen snow. The gorge is quite deep and you want to be very sure of your step. 

 ymike2000 Says:   When we arrived at the Flume's Park Information Center, we were informed that admission was free for the day. I didn't ask why, who am I to question? Admission is only $8 for adults anyway and would have been well worth every penny.