Pro

Beautiful views and sounds of nature
Con

Unpredictable Weather
In a nutshell

A place to "get back to nature".
Elvio's Pizzeria: Best Pizza in region
gilescorey Says: This was the first of the Elvio's in the North Country. Ask for "Sicilian Style" for the square pan pizza. It's the best. However, they often run out of this dough, and you can get by ordering "double-crust". Sicilian Pizza with Ham. Thick, saucy, and doughy. That's how I...
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.
Don't stop sightseeing when...
ymike2000 Says: Don't stop sightseeing when you come out of the gorge. The surrounding mountains are worth some attention too!
Ride your bike thru the White Mountains of NH.
RhondaRuth Says: For a list of bike trails in New Hampshire, go to:http://www.whitemtn.org/htmldocs/activity/biking.htm Bicycle and riding gear. A filled water bottle is wise!
The Flume is GORGE-ous (sorry, couldn't resist!)
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.
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The hike to the top is only about 2 miles, but it's mostly uphill. So be sure to stretch well first, especially if you had been sitting in the car admiring...
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The Old Man of the Mountain Collapses To think about the Old Man being gone is sad and yet unreal to me. He was a stern and soaring stone face that was New Hampshire's most recognizeable symbol. The...
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Located in the White Mountains area of New Hampshire, Franconia is an itsy bitsy town that is mostly famous for its beautiful state park, Franconia Notch. Sylvain and I spent just a little bit of time...
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The Flume Gorge is located in Franconia Notch state park in the middle of the White Mountain National Forest. I think the best time to go is during the Autumn so you can enjoy the colorful splendor of...
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North of "the Notch", and overshadowed by Littleton, Franconia has escaped the gaudy strip motels and gift shops that line other White Mountain towns. Now, sitting at the base of Cannon Mountain,...
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Franconia (or fun at slow shutter speeds)

Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains is one of New Hampshire's most popular attractions. Every year, especially in autumn, tourists from all corners of the Northeast flock here to gawk at...
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