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Franconia
Notch Chamber of Commerce
Travel to the Franconia Notch region, in the heart of New Hampshire’s
majestic White Mountains! Long renowned as an unspoiled outdoor paradise,
the area offers abundant four-season activities to challenge all levels of
interest and expertise.
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Lincoln-Woodstock
Travel to Mountain Country - the western White Mountains of New Hampshire.
In this easily accessible and naturally beautiful region, charming New England
villages dot valleys surrounded by soaring peaks.
Littleton
Area Chamber of Commerce
The Littleton area is truly a destination. It is the center for business,
unique shopping experiences, recreation, cultural arts, medical care, education,
and countless other services in NH’s North Country.
White
Mountains Attractions
Close your eyes and envision a relaxing place where there is blue sky and
waterfalls, vast mountain views and a pinch of excitement.
Franconia,
NH
First granted in 1764 as Indian Head, settlers were unable to meet the terms
of charter, and it was regranted in 1772 as Morristown. In 1782 the town was
renamed Franconia, due to its resemblance to the Franconian Alps in Germany.
The area of Franconia Notch is well known for its natural features, including
the Old Man of the Mountains; Profile and Echo Lakes, The Flume, The Basin,
and Mounts Lafayette, Lincoln, and Garfield.
Weather
Franconia New Hampshire Weather
Winter
Sports Weather
Get outdoors and enjoy all that New Hampshire's ski areas have to offer this
winter.
White Mountains Transportation
Manchester
• Boston Regional Airport
Strategically situated in the heart of New England, Manchester • Boston
Regional Airport is located less than fifty miles north of Boston, Massachusetts
and less than an hour's drive from the region's most popular ski areas, scenic
seacoast beaches and peaceful lakefront resorts.
Franconia
Airport
Franconia Airport is owned and operated by the Franconia Inn located just
across the street from the airport. The Airport has become a popular destination
for soaring. Sailplane rides and lessons are available from late May through
October.
White
Mountains New Hampshire Airports
The region also has several airports and landing strips that serve charter
and private flights.
White
Mountain Limousine Service
White Mountain Limousine Service is based in the Littleton, New Hampshire
area — the heart of the White Mountains.
www.whitemountainlimo.com/
The
Shuttle Connection
The Shuttle Connection, located in Lincoln, New Hampshire has been servicing
the White Mountain region since 1990.
www.shuttleconnection.com
White Mountains Restaurants
Cannon
Mountain Area Dining
Here is a list of some of the best dining facilities in and around Cannon
Mountain, New Hampshire
White Mountains Sightseeing, Touring and Attractions
White Mountains Railroads
Conway
Scenic Railroad
Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the
legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the excitement of rail
travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored passenger cars.
www.conwayscenic.com
Hobo
Railroad
Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the
legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the excitement of rail
travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored passenger cars.
www.hoborr.com
Mount
Washington Cog Railway
A ride up Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway
remains, as it has for well over a century, an exciting and unforgettable
experience.
www.thecog.com
Flume
Gorge
Scenic trains rides along New Hampshire's Lakes and Through the White Mountains.
Lost
River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Long before recorded history, massive glaciers slowly ground their way across
North America, shaping the land.
New Hampshire State Parks.com - Waterfalls
Franconia
Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park is located high in the White Mountain National
Forest (Franconia Notch is a mountain pass.)
White
Mountain National Forest
The alpine areas of the WMNF also include Mt. Washington, the tallest peak
in the northeast and famed for being "home to the world's worst weather"(and
having the highest recorded land wind speed of 231 mph).
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Mount
Washington Auto Road
The Northeast's highest peak, 6,288-foot Mt. Washington, will captivate you
with its remarkable views of the Presidential Range, the White Mountain National
Forest and beyond.
Polar
Caves Park
Located in the Beautiful Baker River Valley on the Tenney Mountain Highway,
Plymouth, New Hampshire.
America's most sensational glacial caves in the most beautiful of woodland
settings.
Cannon
Mountain Aerial Tramway
& Ski Area
The aerial tramway is one of New Hampshire's most spectacular rides. The tramway
brings visitors to the 4,180' summit of Cannon Mountain in approximately eight
minutes. On a clear day, visitors will enjoy views of the mountains of New
Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York.
Santa's
Village
It's the magic of childhood, the joy and excitement of Christmas morning.
www.santasvillage.com
Six-Gun
City
Well,
Howdy Partner and welcome to Six Gun City and Fort Splash Waterpark!
www.sixguncity.com
Wildcat
Mountain Gondola
For the summer and fall seasons, the 6,700 foot Quad line is
used to transport 4-passenger gondolas to the summit of Wildcat Mountain for
spectacular views of Mt. Washington and eastward to the Atlantic!
www.skiwildcat.com/summer.html
White Mountains Outdoor Activities
Ski
Ski
New Hampshire
Alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, snowshoeing,
telemark skiing, sleigh rides, apres ski, special events, snow conditions,
lodging information, and more!
Cannon
Mountain
Cannon Mountain offers 55 trails, 9 lifts, and terrain from beginner to expert.
Loon
Mountain
At
Loon, every part of New Hampshire's best mountain is a brand new destination.
Bretton
Woods
Skis, snowboard, skiboard, teleboard - it doesn't matter! Time spent
on the hill is an investment in your mental and physical well-being, so don't
forget to give yourself a gift during this busy season.
www.brettonwoods.com
Golf
Owl's
Nest Golf Club
Owl's Nest Golf Club is a New Hampshire Public golf course that is committed
to offering you a golfing experience unparalleled anywhere in New England!
Mount
Washington Resort at Bretton Woods
The spectacular grounds of The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton
Woods offer an 18- and a 9-hole championship golf course. Golfers are sure
to be wonderfully challenged by the courses' magnificent settings and impressive
layouts.
North
Conway Country Club
Established in 1895, North Conway Country Club has provided the best golf
experience in Mt Washington Valley for over 100 years.
Bethlehem
Country Club
We at Bethlehem Country Club are proud of our tradition of offering affordable
golf coupled with outstanding playing conditions. We clearly are the "peoples
choice" in the White Mountains region.
Waumbek
Golf Club
The Waumbek Golf Club offers the most scenic and picturesque views of any
golf course in New England. Experience the splendor of New Hampshire’s
oldest 18-hole golf course (built in 1895!) and enjoy breathtaking views of
the Presidential Range on every hole.
Sunset
Hill Golf Course
Welcome to Sunset Hill Golf Course, New Hampshire’s oldest 9 hole course
built in 1897. This conservation-protected landmark, approved for the historic
register, has stunning views of 5 mountain ranges and is designed as a fun
and breathtaking place to enjoy your game.
Indian
Mound Golf Club
A great mix of gentle rolling and level holes.
White Mountains Events
Mount
Washington Valley Events
The Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire is a great place for the arts!
We feature community and family events presented by non-profit organizations
around the valley.
New
Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions
The Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire is a great place for the arts!
We feature community and family events presented by non-profit organizations
around the valley.
The Arts in the White Mountains Area
Performing Arts
New
London Barn Playhous
The Best in Entertainment Since 1933.
Music
White
Mountain Musical Arts
White Mountain Musical Arts sponsors the Annual Bach Festival and the Chamber
Music Concert Series.
New
Hampshire Music Festival
New Hampshire Music Festival brings classical music to the Lakes Region year
round. Our Classics Series presents emerging world-class soloists and ensembles
with our beloved NHMF orchestra performing repertoire from the Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Modern eras.
New
Hampshire Philharmonic
The New Hampshire Philharmonic exists to connect people to the power of classical
music. We present compelling concerts of the core repertoire and engaging
programs of educational outreach.
New
Hampshire Symphony Orchestra
New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra advances the art of orchestral music in New
Hampshire by providing our communities with joyful, engaging, and enriching
musical experiences, performed by outstanding professional musicians.
Arts
Jubilee's Summer Concerts
Enthusastic audiences enjoy free concerts in the
Mt. Washington Valley, North Conway, New Hampshire
on select Thursday nights ~ under the stars ~
designed for the whole family.
Museums
New
England Ski Museum
The New England Ski Museum is a member supported non-profit organization dedicated
to the preservation of the history of skiing.
Littleton
Grist Mill
Littleton's economic community has its roots in the Littleton Grist Mill and
saw mill that Solomon Mann opened for business in 1798.
Fairbanks
Museum & Planetarium
Superb natural science collections housed in a landmark Victorian building.
Hartmann
Model Railway and Toy Museum
A
Museum for all ages! Featuring many operating layouts... from G to Z scales
on display.
Franconia
Heritage Museum
Your
visit to our town museum will be like a trip to your great-grandmother's attic.
White
Mountain Art and Artists
Travel
to our Web site devoted to White Mountain art and to the artists who painted
in the White Mountains of New Hampshire during the 19th century.