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Chambers of Commerce
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.
www.franconianotch.org
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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.
www.lincolnwoodstock.com
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.
www.littletonareachamber.com/
Map of White Mountains Area
www.visitnh.gov/mapsDisp.html?map=wm
Weather
Franconia New Hampshire Weather
http://weather.allrefer.com/new-hampshire/franconia.html
Yahoo! Weather, Franconia
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USNH0077_f.html
The Weather Underground
www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Franconia.html
Winter Sports Weather
Get outdoors and enjoy all that New Hampshire's ski areas have to offer this winter.
www.mountwashington.org/weather/skinh/
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.
www.whitemtn.org
Franconia, NHFirst 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. (image ©2007 Pine Needle Card Co)
www.nhes.state.nh.us/elmi/htmlprofiles/franconia.html
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.
www.flymanchester.com
Franconia Airport
www.airnav.com/airport/1B5
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.
www.nh.gov/dot/bureaus/aeronautics/sasp/airports/franconia.htm
The region also has several airports and landing strips that serve charter and private flights.
www.nhliving.com/airports/whitemtns.shtml
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
Restaurants
Sightseeing, Touring and Attractions
Railroad
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 GorgeScenic trains rides along New Hampshire's Lakes and Through the White Mountains.
www.flumegorge.com
Long before recorded history, massive glaciers slowly ground their way across North America, shaping the land.
www.findlostriver.com/
www.nhstateparks.com/waterfalls.html
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park is located high in the White Mountain National Forest (Franconia Notch is a mountain pass.)
www.byways.org/browse/byways/2256/places/11732/
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).
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain
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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.
www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com
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.
www.polarcaves.com
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.
www.cannonmt.com/sindex.php
It's the magic of childhood, the joy and excitement of Christmas morning.
www.santasvillage.com
Well, Howdy Partner and welcome to Six Gun City and Fort Splash Waterpark!
www.sixguncity.com
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
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!
www.skinh.com/
Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain offers 55 trails, 9 lifts, and terrain from beginner to expert.
www.cannonmt.com
Loon Mountain
At Loon, every part of New Hampshire's best mountain is a brand new destination.
www.loonmtn.com/winter/index.asp
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!
www.owlsnestgolf.com/html/index.htm
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.
www.mtwashington.com/mtwashington/golf.cfm
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.
www.northconwaycountryclub.com
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.
www.bethlehemccnhgolf.com/
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.
www.playgolfne.com/wb/
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.
www.sunsethillgolf.com/
Indian Mound Golf Club
A great mix of gentle rolling and level holes.
www.indianmoundgc.com
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.
www.mwvevents.com
New Hampshire Association of Fairs and ExpositionsThe 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.
www.nhfairs.com/fairdates.htm
The Arts
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.
www.skimuseum.org/
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.
www.littletongristmill.com/
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
Superb natural science collections housed in a landmark Victorian building.
www.fairbanksmuseum.org/
Hartmann Model Railway and Toy Museum
A Museum for all ages! Featuring many operating layouts... from G to Z scales on display.
www.hartmannrr.com/
Franconia Heritage Museum
Your visit to our town museum will be like a trip to your great-grandmother's attic.
www.franconiaheritage.org
Performing Arts
New London Barn Playhous
The Best in Entertainment Since 1933.
www.nlbarn.com/
Music
White Mountain Musical Arts
White Mountain Musical Arts sponsors the Annual Bach Festival and the Chamber Music Concert Series.
www.whitemountainbach.com
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.
www.nhmf.org/
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.
www.nhphilharmonic.org/
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.
www.nhso.org/
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.
www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html
White Mountain Art and ArtistsTravel 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.
whitemountainart.com
