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Beautiful views and sounds of nature
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A place to "get back to nature".
RhondaRuth Says: Mile after mile of roads & trails thru this area of New Hampshire for cycling, walking or even rollerblading. And of course, the views are wonderful!The paved 9 mile Franconia Notch Bike Path is one of the most pictureque rides you can find on the East Coast.
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....
Attractions in the White Mountains ...
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: Winter wonderland? Yes, if we weren't half frozen to death.
dinhyen Says: I did promise a lot of waterfalls :)
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...
dinhyen Says: Waterfalls have a hypnotizing effect.
dinhyen Says: Nothing spectacular here, but I like the silky texture of the water.
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...
Be prepared for closed roads in Winter.
gilescorey Says: Unlike other parts of the U.S., there are few warnings in the White Mountain National Forest about closed roads or inclement weather. Even if a road seems to be maintained, it might only be plowed for the first few hundred feet, to allow snowmobile access. Locals carry...
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: 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 scenery all day like we were :)
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!
Mountains, Trees and Fresh Air!
RhondaRuth Says: The White Mountains have the most spectacular scenery in the East. The Franconia Notch State Park includes the Basin, The Flume, Boise Rock, The Watcher, Profile and Echo Lake, Eagle Cliff, Cannon Mountain, and the famed Old Man of the Mountains. And most of this is FREE for...
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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